Syllabus

2019-2020 Modern World History Syllabus- 2nd Semester

Bixby High School---- Room E2 Mr. Crosby

mcrosby@bixbyps.org

In World History you will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts including interactions over time. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among other societies. The course will give a broad overview of World Religions and Ancient/Medieval influences over the modern world. The course will then emphasize modern history from 1500 to the present.

Resources:

1. Textbook: Spielvogel, Jackson J, McGraw-Hill World History and Geography Modern Times, McGraw-Hill: 2014
2. Primary and Secondary Sources: textual, visual, and quantitative (tables and graphs from textbook).

Course Content:

The Enlightenment and Revolutions

The Industrial Revolution and Imperialism

World War I and the Russian Revolution

World War II

The Cold War

Decolonization and Globalization

World History Classroom procedures

Grading Scale: 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D, Below 60 F

Grades will be a calculated by tests, quizzes, written assignments, projects, and map assignements.

Policy on Late Work

• Excused Absence: Students will have one day for each day absent to complete assignments missed.
• Late work will have reduced percentage each day it is late. 10% a day.

Supplies:

• Pen or pencil for everyday use
• Spiral Notebook paper
• 3 Ring Binder

Rules:

• School rules are covered in the handbook. School discipline policies will be enforced
• Questions about grades: No class time will be given to discuss a problem with a grade. If you need to discuss this issue with me either email me or talk with me before school or after school.