Download World Civilization I

Modern World History – College Prep
Course Syllabus
The Rise of the Nation State to the Present (1500- Present)
Students study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and
political roots of the modern world. They study the origins and consequences of the Industrial
Revolution, 19th century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and
South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and
economic events of the past century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II,
the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of
nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many
parts of the world.
Instructor:
Mr. Fayle
Web Site:
www.faylehistory.com
E-Mail
[email protected]
Office:
Room # 211
Office Hours:
Wednesdays, 2:25 – 2:55 and by appointment
Textbook:
Ellis, Elizabeth Gaynor and Anthony Esler, ‘World History’,
(Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle River, 2014)
Rough Course Outline:
I.
The Age of Absolutism
II.
The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
III.
The French Revolution and Naploleon
IV.
The Industrial Revolution Begins
V.
Revolutions in Europe and Latin America
VI.
Life in the Industrial Age
VII.
Nationalism Triumphs in Europe
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VIII. Growth of Western Democracies
IX.
The New Imperialism
X.
New Global Patterns
XI.
WWI and the Russian Revolution
XII.
Nationalism and Revolution Around the World
XIII. The Rise of Totalitarianism
XIV. WWII and Its Aftermath
XV.
The Cold War
XVI. New Nations Emerge
XVII. Regional Conflicts
XVIII. The Developing World
XIX. The World Today
Grading:
Tests
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30% (based upon reading assignments, class discussions,
films, homework, class projects)
Quizzes
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25%
Homework
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20%
Projects
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15%
Class work
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10% (based upon attendance, group work, behavior, and
effort).
I have designed this course specifically for College Prep. students. These students will
be expected to perform do minimally the following: the ability to analyze primary
source documents; design and present historically accurate projects; participate
thoughtfully in classroom debates and discussions; turn in all homework assignments
on the day they are due; construct sound essays using good grammar and spelling, and
other writing assignments as instructed. These students should be motivated,
sufficiently organized, and able to manage their time. All of the above tasks, as well as
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others, will have to be performed at a level of quality of at least that of the average 11th
grade student.
Midterm and Final examinations count as 20% each of the course grade.
Materials: Students will be required to cover all books issued to them. Students are
asked to purchase a 3 inch (spine), three ring notebook, colored pencils, and 2 glue
sticks. These items are to be carried to class, each day.
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