HST 101: History of Western Civilization

HST 101:

WESTERN CIVILIZATION I

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HST 101 – WESTERN CIVILIZATION I

Spring Semester, 2004
M/W/F 3:00-3:50am
Strong Hall 400

Professor:   Dr. John F. Chuchiak IV

Graduate Assistant: Tory Rutledge

Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00-3:00, 4:00-5:00 PM

or by Appointment

Phone #:         865-3894 (Home)

                        836-5425 (Office)

E-mail:          jfc131f@smsu.edu

Required Texts & Readings:  

1.    Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment: to 1715, Thomas Noble, Barry Strauss, Duane Osheim, et al, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston/New York, 1998 (abbreviated Below as “Noble et al”)

2.    Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginning to 1715, edited by Mark A. Kishlansky (abbreviated below as Kishlansky.)

Copies of the most recent edition of these texts are available for purchase at the University Bookstore.

Also, if you have any specific questions concerning this history class or any other, please check out the interesting and useful website entitled A STUDENT'S GUIDE TO THE STUDY OF HISTORY produced by Dr. Steven Kreis.

Welcome to History 101—Western Civilization I-- This course is intended as an historical survey that provides students with a general and broad introduction to the history of Western societies from the beginnings of human civilization to the age of discovery and colonization in the sixteenth century.  The course will touch upon key aspects of economic, social, political, religious and cultural history.  This course falls within SMSU’s General Education program and provides the historical context for students to understand and appreciate the university’s public affairs mission.

Goals of Western Civilization I is a freshman course which partially satisfies requirements of the General Education Program, especially those relating to the "Understanding of Culture and Society." The study of Western Civilization aims to improve your understanding of:

1) how Western societies developed organizational systems;

2) such social categories as class, gender and race in Western history;

3) how historians use evidence and artifacts to interpret cultural and social life;

4) how people have labored in Western societies over time;

5) the impact of technology on Western societies;

6) how Western societies have developed different forms of government;

7) how historians have come to different conclusions about the past, increasing your awareness of the need to think critically about historical judgments.

Method of Evaluation:             Participation                               20%

                                                Three Course Exams                   60%

                                                Two Map Quizzes                       10%

                                                Document Response Papers (2)  10%

Grading Policy:                                   90-100       A                

                                                            80-89         B                

                                                            70-79         C                

                                                            60-69         D

                                                              0-59         F

 Last Day to Drop:  

If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated.  To drop a class anytime after the first week, you must turn in a drop slip at an authorized registration center (see 2002/2003 SMSU Undergraduate Catalog, pp. 51-52) You do not need to obtain any signatures on the drop slip.  Also see http://www.smsu.edu/recreg/chnsched.html).

Academic Dishonesty

SMSU prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty.  In conformance with University policy, no form of cheating will be tolerated in this course. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, which can be found at http://www.smsu.edu/acadaff/AcademicIntegrity.html (also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library).

Disability Accommodation Policy: 

To request accommodations for disability, students must contact Disability Services (http://www.smsu.edu/disability), Plaster Student Union Suite 405, (417) 836-4192; TTY (417) 836-6792.  Students must provide documentation of disability to Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Southwest Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to Jana Long, Equal Opportunity Officer, Office of Human Resources, Carrington Hall 128, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65804, (417) 836-4252. The SMSU statement of nondiscrimination can be found at http://www.smsu.edu/eoaa.htm.

 METHOD OF EVALUATION

Attendance & Participation (20%) This component takes into account a number of variables including but not limited to:  1). Your participation in class discussions of the readings and class materials; 2). Your willingness to participate in class; 3). Your respect and attitude towards the class and your peers.  Active participation is a must!  You are expected to be in class on time, and to be prepared.  Students will not be penalized for missing two classes without an acceptable excuse, but there after any absences will have a penalty of up to a maximum of ten grade points (a full letter grade) deducted from their final grade.  Students who need to be excused from class must submit appropriate evidence-such as statements from their doctor, coach, advisor, etc.

Three Lesson Exams (60%) There will be three short exams during the semester covering the class lectures and the reading material assigned in class.  You will be responsible for reading the required texts.  More information on the questions and material on the exams will be given in class. The tests will contain a variety of multiple-choice, short-answer, identification, and essay questions.  Knowledge of terms and the broad trends and themes of the course will be the focus of the exams.  Tentative test dates appear on the syllabus.   These exams are not curved and make-ups will be given only in case of a valid emergency, with a legitimate written excuse or acceptable evidence

Two Map Quizzes (10%)You will be required to take two brief map quizzes covering historical and geographical aspects discussed in the course. Each one of the quizzes will be worth 5% of your final grade.  

Document Analysis Papers (10%)A final part of the student's grade in this course requires the completion of two short written papers (2-4 pages) analyzing a set of questions concerning selected primary documents.  More information on these papers will be handed out in class.  Each assignment is worth approximately 5% of the final grade. Both must be typed and double-spaced. 

 Syllabus

= Written Assignment, Quiz, or Exam

= Reading Assignment (to be read before Class Period)

DATE                                        MATERIAL                                NOTES/READINGS

Jan 19                                            Labor Day Holiday                         [NO CLASS]

Feb. 2	The Roman Army & Carthage: The Punic Wars	Noble et al, Chap. 5, pp. 163-179
Feb. 4	Rise and Fall of Julius Ceasar & Origins of Empire	Noble et al, Chap. 5, pp. 180-190 REVIEW FOR EXAM
Feb. 4	EXAM # 1	EXAM # 1
Feb. 6	The Age of Augustus & the Pax Romana	Noble et al, Chap. 6, pp. 193-201; Kishlansky, Documents 20-22, pp. 80-92
Feb. 9	The Julio-Claudian & Flavian Emperors	Noble et al, Chap. 6, pp. 203-210
Feb. 11	Later Roman Emperors & Roman Expansion	Noble et al, Chap. 7, pp. 210-213
Feb. 13	Roman Law & Roman Government: The Senate & People of Rome	Noble et al, Chap. 6, pp. 227-233
Feb. 16	NO CLASS	NO CLASS
Feb. 18	Daily Life & Society: Women & Men in Ancient Rome	No Assignment
Feb. 20	Roman Culture, Philosophy,  & Religion	No Assignment

Mar. 12	The Crusades and the Expansion of Europe	Noble et al, Chap. 9, pp. 334-353
Mar. 15	Late Medieval Society (1300-1500): Universities & Culture	Noble et al, Chap. 10, pp. 379-394; Kishlansky, Documents 44-45,pp.182-190
Mar. 17	EXAM # 2	EXAM # 2

Apr. 12	Renaissance Politics & Government	Noble et al, Chap. 12, pp. 456-461; Kishlansky, Documents 53,pp.228-231
Apr. 14	Renaissance Politics and Warfare	Noble et al, Chap. 12, pp. 456-461
Apr. 16	Map Quiz # 2	Map Quiz # 2
Apr. 19	The Reformation: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reforms	Noble et al, Chap. 14, pp. 509-536; Kishlansky, Documents 62-63, pp. 263-276 Map Quiz # 2

Apr. 28	Spanish Conquest of the New World	Noble et al, Chap.13, pp.480-490; Kishlansky, Documents 57-58,pp.244-250
Apr. 30	English, French & Dutch Colonies: Comparative Colonization	Noble et al, Chap. 13, pp. 491-508; Kishlansky, Documents 59-60,pp.251-257
May 3	Spanish, English, Dutch & French Rivalries:Commerce & Trade: Age of Piracy (1550-1700)	Noble et al, Chap. 15, pp. 547-570

May 5

EXAM # 3

EXAM # 3

May 7

REVIEW/MAKE-UPS

REVIEW/MAKE-UPS

FINAL EXAM PERIOD MAY 8-13

(FINAL EXAM TO BE SCHEDULED)