HIST H109

HIST H109 Prof. Michael Snodgrass

Fall 2004 Office: CA 503S 278-7761

Lecture Hall 102 Office hours: Mon. 2-4

MW 10:00-10:50 E-mail: misnodgr@iupui.edu

Teaching Assistant: Chris Keiner (chekeine@iupui.edu), CA 540, 274-2571, Hours: Wed. 12-2

PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD SINCE 1800

Course description/objectives:

This introductory course on modern world history examines the major political, economic, social and technological developments that shaped our contemporary world over the past two centuries. It offers an historical background to what is known today as globalization. Among the key issues and trends that we study are the causes, nature and consequences of colonialism and imperialism; the development of a global economic system; the rise and fall of communism and fascism in Europe and Asia; and the struggles for self-determination, democracy, and social equality that punctuated the history of the last two centuries. Our geographic focus will be less on countries and more on global regions like Latin America, Sub-Sahara Africa, and the Middle East.

Perspectives on the World introduces students to the common features and key distinctions between the histories and cultures of world regions. Consistent with IUPUI’s Principles of Undergraduate Learning (see http://www.iupui.edu/~history/principlesundergradlearning.htm), this course is also designed to develop student skills of critical and comparative analysis, improve writing proficiency, and enhance one’s capacity to organize and express his or her thoughts. Students will sharpen these skills through a variety of assignments: analyzing historical documents, writing essays, engaging in classroom discussions, and preparing for quizzes and examinations.

This syllabus, class announcements, lecture outlines, assignments, and grades will be posted to Oncourse (go to https://oncourse.iupui.edu/). Students unfamiliar with the Oncourse system may find a “Getting Help” guide at the website or see the professor for assistance.

Required readings: (available at Indy’s College Bookstore, 601 W. 11^th St, which has large number of used copies available, and at the IUPUI Bookstore, Cavanaugh Hall):

Bentley and Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past (2^nd ed.)

Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, The River Between (l965)

Louis Fischer, Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World (l954)

Stephen Kinzer, All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror

Online documents: these historical documents are available online at the web addresses listed above or vie the course syllabus posted at Oncourse or the History Department website

(* Students are advised to print all online documents immediately to avoid difficulties accessing them on the evening before reading assignments are due.)

Course requirements and grading (based upon 1,000 total points):

Mid-term exam = 200 points

Non-comprehensive final exam = 300 points

Two 3-4 page essays = 400 points

Three quizzes = 75 points

One map assignment = 25 points

Exams involve multiple choice questions, essays, and identification terms (on the final exam).

Essays will address specific issues related to the Ngugi, Fischer, and Kinzer books. Students will select to submit essays on any 2 of the 3 books, on the dates indicated in the course schedule. Separate guidelines will be provided in class for each assignment.

Four unannounced quizzes will be given in discussion sections - three highest grades count toward final grade. Quizzes may involve multiple choice questions, matching, and short essays and cover the readings assigned for that week in the Discussion Schedule below.

Final grade scores: A (1,000-930), A- (929-900), B+ (899-880), B (879-830), B- (829-800), C+ (799-780), C (779-730), C- (729-700), D (699-600), F (599 or less).

Remember...

*...to act with civility in the lecture hall/classroom. That means you will not leave early without prior permission, eat, use cellular phones for any purpose, read newspapers or books, or engage in any other behavior that may distract your classmates and disrespect your teachers.

* ...the attendance policy for lectures and discussions: one’s presence is noted but will not be rewarded. It is expected of all students in all IUPUI classes. Moreover, history tells us that persistent absenteeism results in lower grades. That is especially the case for this class since students will take four unannounced quizzes during the semester AND since no makeup exams or quizzes are given except in documented emergencies, in accordance with IUPUI policy.

* ...that all late assignments will be penalized as follows: one grade (B to C) for assignments not submitted in class on due date, and two full grades (B to D) for assignments turned in more than one week late. ASSIGNMENTS MORE THAN TWO WEEKS LATE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

* ...to save all papers on your hard drive and a diskette and to retain graded assignments.

* ...to check the Oncourse grade book to ensure your grades are recorded correctly.

* ...that plagiarism and cheating will be punished in accordance with IUPUI’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct (see the IUPUI Campus Bulletin, 2004-2006, p.36).

LECTURE SCHEDULE

Aug. 25 Introduction to modern world history

I. THE AGE OF REVOLUTION

Aug. 30 The French Revolution

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 802-36

Sep. 1 Revolution in the Americas

Map Assignment due today

Sep. 6 * LABOR DAY *

Sep. 8 Latin America, the USA, and the Legacies of Colonialism

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 871-884

Sep. 13 The Industrial Revolution

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 841-68

Online document:

Excerpts from Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto (read 1. Opening, 2. Bourgeois and Proletarians, and 3. Proletarians and Communists), available at: http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/ or http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html

Sep. 15 Socialism and Socialist Movements

II. THE AGE OF EMPIRE

Sep. 20 Nationalism and the New Imperialism

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 933-43

Online documents:

1) French Prime Minister Jules Ferry justifies a policy of imperialism:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1884ferry.html

2) English colonial governor justifies Britain’s colonization of Egypt:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1908cromer.html

Sep. 22 East Asia Encounters the West

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 903-29

Sep. 27 The Scramble for Africa

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 944-49

Sep. 29 Colonialism as a ‘Civilizing Mission’

Readings: Ngugi, The River Between

Essay #1 due in class today

Oct. 4 Building an American Empire

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 951-54

Online documents:

1) Manifest Destiny defined: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/osulliva.htm

2) Senator Beveridge advocates a US policy of imperialism:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1898beveridge.html

3) Domestic opposition to US foreign policy from the Anti-imperialist League:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1899antiimp.html

Oct. 6 * NO LECTURE TODAY (DISCUSSION SECTIONS MEET) *

Oct. 11 Anti-imperialism and the legacies of colonialism

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 954-62

Online documents:

An Irishman, E.D. Morel, condemns European imperialism in Africa: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1903blackburden.html

Oct. 13 Examination #1

Oct. 18 Imperial Rivalries and the First World War

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 971-1000

Oct. 20 The Russian Revolution

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1010-19

Oct. 25 Nationalism and Imperialism in East Asia

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1020-34

Oct. 27 Fascism in Europe

Nov. 1 The Holocaust

Online documents:

Anti- Semitic propaganda from popular German magazine Der Sturmer (The Attacker): http://www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa/sturm28.htm

“The Toadstool” - anti-Semitic propaganda published for school children

http://www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa/thumb.htm

Nov. 3 The Second World War and Its Aftermath

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1037-60

III. STRUGGLES FOR INDEPENDENCE, DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY

Nov. 8 Nationalism and Social Justice in Latin America

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1124-29

Nov. 10 Revolution and Communism in China

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1085-87, 1117-19

Nov. 15 Anti-colonialism and Independence in India

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1099-1106

Louis Fischer, Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World

Essay #2 due in class today

Nov. 17 Anti-colonialism and Independence in Africa

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1110-17, 1129-32

Online documents:

1) All-Africa People’s Conference denounces European colonialism (l958):

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1958-aapc-res1.html

2) United Nations declaration on rights of self-determination (l960):

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1960-un-colonialism.html

3) Kwame Nkrumah speaks on the future of independent Africa (l96l):

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1961nkrumah.html

Nov. 22 The Cold War: Origins and Consequences

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1060-85

Nov. 24 * THANKSGIVING BREAK *

Nov. 29 The Cold War in Latin America

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Dec. 1 The Cold War in the Middle East

Readings: Kinzer, All the Shah’s Men

Essay #3 due in class today

Dec. 6 Revolution in the Middle East

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1120-24

Dec. 8 The End of the Cold War

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1087-96

Dec. 13 The 21^st Century: The Age of Globalization or the Clash of Civilizations?

Readings: Traditions and Encounters, 1135-68

Dec. 20 Examination #2

(1:00-3:00)

DISCUSSION SCHEDULE

We have been assigned a total of five discussion groups, although low attendance as of the second week in August means that several may be cancelled and students asked to transfer to another. Regardless of which discussion section you are enrolled in, you will be expected to have completed the readings assigned below for that week. There will be a total of four quizzes given over the course of the semester and they will cover the material indicated for that week only. There are some weeks in which no discussion sections will meet.

Aug. 30-Sep. 1 Discuss revolution. What distinguishes a political revolution from a social revolution? What was so “revolutionary” about the American Revolution? Why was it more of a political rather than a social revolution?

Read: Traditions and Encounters, 802-36

Sep. 6-8 NO DISCUSSION MEETINGS

Sep. 13-15 Discuss Marxism and socialism. Consider the following questions:

- What does Marx consider unique about ‘modern bourgeois society’?

- According to Marx’s theory, how and why will industrialization lead to a workers’ revolution? What stages will this revolution follow?

- In hindsight, what do you see as the major flaws in Marx’s theory?

Read: Traditions and Encounters, 841-68

Online document: Excerpts from Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto (read 1. Opening, 2. Bourgeois and Proletarians, and 3. Proletarians and Communists, available at: http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/ or http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html

Sep. 20-22 Discuss European justifications for colonialism and consider why the European public became so supportive of empire building.

Read: Traditions and Encounters, 933-43

Online documents:

1) French Prime Minister Jules Ferry justifies a policy of imperialism:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1884ferry.html

2) English colonial governor justifies Britain’s colonization of Egypt:

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1908cromer.html

Sep. 27-29 Discuss Ngugi, The River Between

Oct. 4-6 Discuss American empire building in Latin America and the Pacific

Read: Traditions and Encounters, 951-54

Online documents:

1) Manifest Destiny defined: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/osulliva.htm