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CIV 100 – Western Civilization: Ancient through Renaissance (Civ I)
MASTER COURSE SYLLABUS
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Credits: Lecture, 3; Lab, 0
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Course Description: Western Civilization I examines past cultures in order to compare their experiences and make us aware of the opportunities and limitations of modern cultures. Major political, social, economic, and culture trends and their influences on modern civilization are examined. As an introduction, this course begins in the Ancient Near East and proceeds through the Central Middle Ages. Western Civilization I (CIV100) examines the period from the 17th century to the present.
Course Methodology: Instructor-led, hybrid, Web-enhanced, or online.
Required Texts, including ISBN:
Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage. 11th Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall (ISBN-13: 9780205423866)
Documents Set to The Western Heritage, Volume I to 1740.
Required Course Material: At instructor’s discretion
Supplementary Materials: Other materials as provided by the instructor.
Course Topics:
- The Ancient Near East, 4000-300 BC
- Greco- Roman Civilization, 1200 BC-AD 500
- The Early Middle Ages, 500-1000
- The Central and Late Middle Ages, 1000-1500
- The Renaissance, 1500-1600s
Expected Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, it is expected that…
- The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the major early Western civilizations (Mesopotamian, Greek, Egyptian, Persian Roman, Byzantine Holy Roman, French, and English) to better appreciate their own and others cultures.
- Given primary resources pertaining to early civilizations students will be able to analyze and compare/ contrast these resources to their understanding of their own culture in written form. Students’ work will be assessed through use of an instructor designed rubric--success rate of 70%.
- Given an instructor supplied map of the early world and list of civilizations from that respective era, students will correctly label the civilizations on the map. Furthermore, students will compare this ancient world map to a current one of the same location to understand the development of these respective areas in relation to their modern world-- success rate of 70%.
- The Student will be able to effectively research and create an instructor approved original historical paper, rooted in an area discussed in class. Student success rate will be 70% or higher.
- Given an assessment test created by the instructor, measuring student knowledge learned through class instruction and other classroom projects and assignments of the early world, students will be able to successfully complete it with at least a 70%. It will be graded by an instructor designed rubric.
To satisfy this learning outcome, the student will:
- Read and summarize major historical documents, first-hand accounts and excerpts of popular literature of Western civilization
- Debate the influence the Christian church had on the secular world.
- Locate on a map major civilizations and regions such as Egypt, Rome, Palestine, Greece, Persia the Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Holy Roman Empire and Mesopotamia.
- Compare and contrast the major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
- Identify how the arts reflected the current culture.
- Explain how religion rose, influenced and evolved.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and social identity of specific periods of the Ancient to the early Modern world (Ancient, Greco-Roman, Middle Ages, Renaissance).
- Given an assessment test created by the instructor, measuring student knowledge learned through class instruction and other classroom projects and assignments of the early periods, students will be able to successfully complete it with at least a 70%. It will be graded by an instructor designed rubric.
To satisfy this learning outcome, the student will:
- Identify, date and define major historical events (ex. wars) of ancient civilizations through the Middle Ages.
- Identify the major leaders, thinkers and reformers (political, military, philosophical and religious) of ancient civilizations through the Middle Ages and explain their impacts on the West.
- Explain forms of government used through ancient civilizations to the present day and their origins (ex. theocracy, feudalism).
- Identify the major economic expansion and changes in social order that occurred in the central Middle Ages.
- Explain the major religious/and or military expansion of Europe and the East (ex. Crusade and Jihad).
Student Evaluation:
The following distribution will be used to determine final grades:
Homework, activities, and participation: not more than 15%
Exams and quizzes: not more than 60%
Minimum 5 page Research paper: not more than 30%
(done in either Turabian or MLA format)
The student’s final grade will be determined using the following grading policy:
90%-100% = “A”
80% - 89% = “B”
70% - 79% = “C”
60% - 69% = “D”
below 60% = “F”
Faculty across sections will be expected to follow the established syllabus learning outcomes, instructional objectives, and all other essential elements, including common course assessments.
Course Outline:
The following is a tentative schedule for the term. Your instructor may deviate from the schedule as deemed necessary. Advance notice will be provided by your instructor if changes are made to this schedule.
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Week# |
Topic |
Readings |
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1 |
Chapter 1- The Birth of Civilization |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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2 |
Chapter 1- The Birth of Civilization |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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3 |
Chapter 2- The Rise of Greek Civilization |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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4 |
Chapter 3- Classical and Hellenistic Greece
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Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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5 |
Examination I |
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6 |
Chapter 4- Rome: From Republic to Empire |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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7 |
Chapter 4- Rome: From Republic to Empire |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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8 |
Chapter 5- The Roman Empire |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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9 |
Chapter 5- The Roman Empire |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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10 |
Examination II |
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11 |
Chapter 6- The Early Middle Ages |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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12 |
Chapter 7- The High Middle Ages Research Paper Due |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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13 |
Chapter 8- Medieval Society |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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14 |
Chapter 9- The Late Middle Ages |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
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15 |
Chapter 10-Renaissance and Discovery
Final It will include material from the beginning of the class to the last day. Special emphasis will be placed on material from the third section of course (The Middle Ages and the Renaissance). |
Related document set reading(s) assigned by instructor |
Western Civilization: Ancient through Renaissance Syllabus Addendum
Mr. Haney Room 157
5 Periods a week 1/2 Year Course
3 College Credits – 1/2 Glendale Credit
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Information
- Tuition fees for the 2017-2018 academic year is $58 per credit. The course costs $174.
- Students may take the course for Glendale elective credit only (not for Penn Highlands Community College Credit) and would not be responsible for the tuition fees. Student expectations and grading will be the same for all students enrolled in this course.
- Plagiarism is a significant academic crime that can lead to failure of an assignment, a course, or even expulsion from some collegiate programs. Appropriate formatting, including MLA formatting will be reviewed in this course.
- More specific information about assignments, including rubrics, will be provided during the classes.
- The students should expect to be graded based on the rigor and expectations of an introductory-level college course.
- Since this elective course is being graded at the rigor of a college-level course, I will be weighting course grades as follows:
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Penn Highlands CC Grade |
Converted Glendale Grade |
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90%-100% = “A” |
“A” = 100% |
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80% - 89% = “B” |
“B” = 91% |
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70% - 79% = “C” |
“C” = 82% |
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60% - 69% = “D” |
“D” = 75% |
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Below 60% = “F” |
“F” = Whatever you earn |
- Penn Highlands Community College Grading:
- Homework, activities, and participation 15%
- Participation in classroom discussions and activities, as well as attendance, is expected and part of each student’s grade.
- Exams and quizzes: 60%
- 2 Exams 15% Each
- Cumulative Final 30%
- Research paper: 25%
- Minimum 5-page
- MLA Format
- Important Dates
- September 27 – Last to apply for Dual Enrollment
- September 29 – Last day to register for college credit
- October 13 – Tuition payments due
- November 17 – Last day for student-initiated withdrawal (for college credit only. Glendale’s schedule change period ends significantly earlier.)
Class Rules:
- Arrive to class on time.
- Students must be in their assigned seats at the bell. Anyone late, without a pass, will receive a disciplinary referral (“write up”).
- Be prepared for class.
- Students are expected to have their textbooks, notes, homework, and a pen or pencil for EACH class period.
- Do not keep me from teaching or another person from learning:
- Any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during class. (Except for Emergencies)
- No candy, food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
- Treat yourself and others with respect.
- Raise hand to answer or ask a question.
- When the teacher is talking, NO ONE else is.
- Do not talk when someone else is answering a question.
- Keep your hands and mean, inappropriate opinions to yourself.
- Follow the other school rules.
Penalties:
All disciplinary penalties will follow the standards set forth in the Student Handbook.
- Minor offenses not covered in the student handbook will result in a warning. A low level referral may also be issued. If the problem continues or reoccurs, then a disciplinary referral (“write up”) that will be addressed by the assistant principal will be issued.
- Cheating
- 1st Offense: A zero for the assignment.
- 2nd Offense: An “F” for the course.
Late Work:
Each student should make every effort to hand their work in on time. Late work will follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook. If you have an extended illness or other special circumstances, please inform me so we can potentially reach an alternative.
- If a student is not absent the day that the assignment is assigned or due:
- HOMEWORK ONE DAY LATE RECEIVES ½ CREDIT
- HOMEWORK LATER THAN ONE DAY LATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
