H113/Section
358
3
Credits
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Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis
Fall 2001
Prof. Jason C. Vuic
Office:
Office hours:
Mon and Wed 12: 30-1:30 and by appt.
Phone:
(812) 339-3222
E-mail:
jvuic@indiana.edu
History office:
CA 504M (mailbox)
Course Description:
This course traces the
development of Western Civilization from earliest man to the rise and expansion
of modern Europe. Its purpose, as an
entry-level course, is to introduce students to the history of Western
Civilization, a civilization that grew from basic, pre-historic beginnings to
the most dominant, advanced civilization on Earth. Its focus will be on the political, cultural, social, and
economic development of Western Civilization and how this development has
affected World Civilization as a whole.
Required Text:
Western Civilization:
A Social and Cultural History, Vol. 1 Prehistory-1750, by Margaret L. King.
(Available in bookstore).
Grading and Grade Scale:
I will grade this course on a plus/minus grade
scale (98-100 A+, 93-97 A, 90-92 A-, etc.).
Tests, review questions, and participation and attendance will determine
the final grade.
20% Test 1
20% Test 2
20% Test 3
20% Test 4
10% Writing Assignments
10% Participation and Attendance
Tests:
This course will involve four tests of equal
value. The tests will be worth 20%
each. Each test will cover
approximately four chapters of text.
Tests will include multiple choice, true/false, short identification,
and essay questions. Tests will be on
themes discussed in the textbook and in class.
As a study aid, students can also consult www.prenhall.com/king, a publisher
website containing chapter outlines and practice exams. Some test questions will come verbatim from
the website, so it would behoove you to check it out! Missed tests will be penalized a minimum of one letter grade and
must be taken during the NEXT available office hours.
Writing Assignments:
Writing assignments will take the form of various review questions found at the end of each chapter. Students will read the chapter and then answer the assigned review questions. Review questions are due at the beginning of class on the dates specified below. Both the review questions and their answers are to be typed, single-spaced, with a one paragraph minimum. I WILL NOT ACCEPT HAND-WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS! PLEASE TYPE! Answers should be lucid and well organized and should completely address the question (or questions) asked. Answers should also be grammatically correct and in the form of complete sentences! Late assignments will be penalized one letter grade for each day late.
Attendence:
Students are expected to attend all
class meetings. It is now IUPUI policy
to take attendance each day. Therefore,
I will know who attends and who doesn’t, and this will weigh heavily on your
attendance grade. Everyone is
automatically given three “free” absences. If you miss class more than three
times, I will deduct 3% for each extra day absent from your grade. Students may not make up assignments that
fall on the days they are absent. In
addition, incompletes are a rarity for this course and will be given only under
the most extenuating circumstances. For
questions concerning attendance, please see me in person.
Academic Integrity:
All students should hand in their own work. From
IUPUI’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct: “The
university may discipline a student for academic misconduct, which is defined
as any activity which tends to undermine the academic integrity of the
institution and undermine the educational process.” Academic misconduct
includes, among other things, cheating, plagiarizing, facilitating academic
dishonesty, and interfering with the work of others. Please read the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and
Conduct or see me if you have any questions.
Topic and Assignment Schedule:
Date Topic Reading/Review Questions
Aug 22 Pass out Syllabus, Course
Introduction
Aug 27 Prehistory and Early Civilization
Ch.
One/1,2,3,4
Aug 29 Armies and Empires I
Ch. Two/1,2,4,6
Sept 3
(Labor Day, no classes)
Sept 5 Armies and Empires II, Film: Mesopotamia
Sept 10 Greek Polis I
Ch. Three/2,3,5
Sept 12 Greek Polis II
Sept 17 The School of Hellas I
Ch.
Four/1,2,4,6
Sept 19 The School of Hellas II
Sept 24 Test One
Review Questions Due
Sept 26 The Mediterranean World
Ch.
Five/1,4,6
Oct 1 Pax Romana I
Ch.
Six/1,2,4,6
Oct 3 Pax Romana II
Oct 8 Religions of the Mediterranean World
Ch.
Seven/3,4,5,6
Oct 10 After Antiquity I: the New Barbarism
Ch.
Eight/1,3,4,6
Oct 15 After Antiquity II: Byzantium and
Islam
Oct 17 Test Two Review Questions Due
Oct 22 Politics & Society I: the Frankish Empire Ch. Nine/1,3,6
Oct 24 Politics & Society II: Feudalism
Oct 29 Religion and Culture in the Middle
Ages I Ch. Ten/3,4,5
Oct 31 Religion and Culture II
Nov 5 Film: Name of the Rose Ch. Eleven/1,2,3,5
Nov 7
In the Name of Profit
Nov 12
Test Three Review Questions Due
Nov 14
City Life: Public and Private
Life Ch. Twelve/1,2,6
Nov 19
Rebirth of Italy I: the Renaissance
Ch.
Thirteen/1,5,6
Nov 26 Rebirth of Italy II
Nov 28 Of One Church, Many Ch. Fourteen/1,4,6
Dec 3 Absolute Power I Ch. Fifteen/1,5,6
Dec 5 Absolute Power II
Dec 10
Europe Reaches Out Ch. Sixteen/2,4,5
Dec 12
Test Four (Final Exam) Review Questions Due
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6 August 2001
Syllabus is tentative and subject to change.