Course Syllabus

WORLD HUMANITIES

2018-2019

MR. MILLINGTON

EMAIL: kmillington@rsu14.org

Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/grsu14.org/worldhumanities/home

Late Night Hours—Monday and Tuesday or by appointment

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t -- you’re right” - Henry Ford

“Today is only one day in all the days that will ever be. But what will happen in all the other days that ever come can depend on what you do today” - Ernest Hemingway

“Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift” - Richelle E. Goodrich

Course Description

World Humanities is a semester long course that examines cultural developments in western societies during the late Middle Ages that contributed to the transition from a feudal society to a more modern and diverse society. Students will also examine the characteristics of a modern civilization and the factors that allow certain societies to thrive while others struggle to keep pace in a rapidly changing world.

Essential Questions

How does what you believe influence how you live?

What makes a society modern?

Units

The Modern World

• Post World War II - Present Day

The Medieval World

• The Middle Ages

The Changing World

• Renaissance
• Reformation
• Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment
• Industrial Revolution

Enduring Understandings

I. Advanced methods of communication help spread ideas across a society

II. Advancements in technology help improve the way of life of Americans.

III. Religion plays an important role in American society but does not drive daily life.

IV. Trade plays an important role in spreading culture and innovation across societies.

V. A democratic free society where citizens are actively engaged in government helps safeguard human rights of Americans.

VI. Education is essential for the progress of American society

VII. Protecting the public health of a society is essential for progress

Standards

Application:

• Students will be able to collaboratively and independently research, present, and defend discipline-based processes and knowledge in authentic contexts.

Civic Engagement

• Students will apply the attributes of a responsible and involved citizen to affect a real world issue.

Economics

• Students will understand and apply the concepts and processes of economics to understand issues of personal finance and issues of production, distribution, and consumption in the community.

Civics and Government

• Students will apply an understanding of the ideals and purposes of the founding documents and the principles, structures, and function of the constitutional government of the United States in comparison to other forms of government and political systems in the world.

History

• Students will apply and demonstrate knowledge of major eras, enduring themes, turning points, and historic influences to analyze the forces of continuity and change in the community, the state, the United States, and the world.

Course Materials

The textbook for Foundations is called, Modern World History - Patterns of Interaction. Students will be given a code to download it through Ibooks. Hard cover texts are available in the library but they are an earlier addition and not exactly the same as the online version.

Assessments/Grading

Summative - 90%

Formative - 10%

Google Classroom

Most assignments and class announcements will be distributed in Google Classroom.

Technology

This is class is semi-paperless. This means assignments and information will be disseminated through google classroom. However, most formative and summative assessments will be turned in on paper. It is up to the student to print the documents. Computers and phones should only be used when educational appropriate.

Class Expectations

Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there. Do what you are supposed to do and do it to the best of your ability.