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Syllabus |
Description: History 102 is a study of
the development of western institutions, ideas and cultures from about 1500 to
the present.
Required
Text: Perry, et al., Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics & Society
vol. 2
Online Primary Readings
Tests: There will be two in-class tests and a three-hour comprehensive final exam. All tests and the final will include objective (e.g., multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc.) and subjective (essay, identification) components. In addition to the scheduled tests, there will also be any number of short answer quizzes on the reading assignments. The quizzes are designed to familiarize the student with the types of objective questions which will appear on the major tests.
Writing: You will also write two short essays on the primary
readings. The first paper (3-5 pp., typed, double spaced) will be an analysis
of one of the primary readings on the Internet.
You may write on any one of the following:
from Saint Simon's
Memoirs of Louis XIV
Hobbes, Leviathan
Montesquieu's
discussion of slavery in his book, Spirit of the Laws.
Cahier of the
Third Estate of Dourdan
Burke, Reflections on the
French Revolution
The second paper will be an analysis of two or more of the primary readings online.
For the first essay, you should analyze the reading in
terms of what it tells you about the time in which it was written and the event
it describes. If you were teaching this
class, how would you use the document to teach about western civilization?
For the second essay, you should apply what you learned from doing the first essay to analyze a topic in western civilization using two or more primary sources. You should not merely recount the narrative of the reading selections but should place the readings in the context of what you learn in class and your text about western civilization. In other words, how do these readings add to your knowledge of a particular topic in western civ? If you were trying to explain the history of western civilization, how would you use these selections?
For the first assignment, papers not meeting the standards of a college- level essay can be re-written. There will be NO rewrites for the second paper. You are encouraged to confer with me if you need help with this assignment.
Student papers are to be typed, double-spaced. Each paper should have a cover sheet with the student's name, the title of the essay, and the following text:
I, ______________________ [signature], certify that this is a college-level paper. I have proofread it completely and corrected any spelling or grammatical errors. I have organized the material and tried to present it in as clear a manner as possible. I have used my own words throughout the paper and have limited the use of direct quotes from the sources to a maximum of one per page. I have enclosed all such direct quotes in quotation marks and have indicated the source of all quotes and paraphrases. I have attached a bibliography page listing all sources other than the online primary readings and my text. I understand that severe penalties will be assessed for sub-standard writing, use of other writers' words instead of my own and failure to meet the deadline set for this assignment.
Grading: Your grade
is based on 1000+ points. Each test will count 200 points; the first
paper will count 100 points; the second will count 200 points. The final exam
will count 300 points. Quizzes will count 1 point for each question. The final
total of points will depend on the number of quizzes. NOTE: No grades will be
dropped; missed quizzes cannot be made up but will not count if you have a
valid excuse, and you must take at least three quizzes. In addition, NO STUDENT
WILL BE GIVEN A PASSING GRADE WHO DOES NOT COMPLETE BOTH IN-CLASS TESTS, BOTH
PAPERS, AND THE FINAL EXAM. Provided you have a valid excuse, make-ups for the
two tests will be given on the
You are encouraged to attend
college-sponsored cultural activities, especially Pro-Art performances. While I
do not promise to add a specific number of points to your grade for doing so,
it will certainly help me evaluate your interest level in classroom and college
activities in a more favorable manner.
Grade Scale: (%)
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A.....93-100 |
B-.....80-82 |
D+....67-69 |
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A-....90-92 |
C+....77-79 |
D.....63-66 |
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B+....87-89 |
C....73-76 |
D-....60-62 |
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B.....83-86 |
C-....70-72 |
F.....00-59 |
Attendance and Exclusion: Attendance is very important
to your success in this class. I will deduct points for each unexcused absence.
Valid excuses are generally limited to illness or death in the family, AND MUST
BE PRESENTED IN WRITING WITH A THIRD PARTY SIGNATURE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN TO
CLASS. If you miss the first day of class, you must print out and sign a copy
of this syllabus, along with a written statement that you have read and
understood it before your second day of attendance.
Failure to attend and participate may result in the Dean, upon my written recommendation, excluding you from the course with a grade of "W." You may also be excluded from the course (with a grade of "W") by the Dean of the College upon my recommendation if I feel you are not making adequate progress in the course. This procedure is not used after the last day for dropping a course. Please check with me at any time if you think your progress is unsatisfactory.
Classroom behavior: While I try to maintain an informal atmosphere in
class, I do insist on several rules of behavior. Please try to arrive at class
on time. Please do not use cell phones. Please pay attention to what I am
saying; do not fall asleep or look as if you are asleep; if you wish to make a
comment at any time, please make it to the entire class: private conversations
are prohibited. I am open to your contributions to making the classroom
experience better, so if you have a problem, please do not hesitate to consult
with me.
The Honor Code: Students at UVA-Wise govern themselves
through an honor system which dates back to the nineteenth century. While the
system itself is primarily student-administered, I am a strong supporter of the
code and will not tolerate violations in the form of lying, cheating, stealing,
or especially plagiarism. Students who submit papers in which any portion was
written by others will automatically fail the course and will be reported to
the
Communication: You are all encouraged to communicate with me at any time during the semester. Feel free to drop by my office (Zehmer 219) during office hours. Call for an appointment at other times (376-4573); or you may wish to drop me a line via email (tmc5a@uvawise.edu). For the quickest response, e-mail is better than a phone call. Please don't wait until the last minute if you fall behind.
Office
Hours: MWF – 10:00-11:00 AM, 12:00-1:00 PM
TTH – 11:00 AM
-12:30 PM, 2:00-3:15 PM
Note: 21 March is the last day a student may drop the course without receiving a failing grade.