Welcome to History 4B: Western Civilization Since 1600
History 4B is an Online and Asynchronous Course
Instructor: Edward Moreno / CCSF / Social Sciences Department
Contact Information: Please contact me through the CANVAS INBOX for all questions related to the course. See the course Home Page in Canvas for more detailed contact information.
Course Dates: Begins on January 29, 2024 through the week of May 20, 2024.
A NOTE FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Hello Students,
Our history course begins next week and I’m writing to welcome you to our class and provide some useful information about the course before the semester begins.
History 4B is a course you will enjoy, as its subject matter embraces the many dynamics that have shaped our modern world and consciousness. Together we will discover how actions and ideas occurring in Europe from the 17th. Century onward evolved to shape and reshape the experiences of peoples and cultures far beyond. We will cover a variety of complex topics with the goal of understanding them in their historical context, as well as their significance for us today. You will find this journey rewarding.
When our course begins on January 29, 2024, you will gain access to the course on CCSF’s Canvas website. In the opening day Announcement and Syllabus Review, all of the course dynamics will be discussed in detail. The presentation will also be accompanied by a video link for you to carefully review.
The required textbook for the course is The West - A New History - Volume II (Norton, 2018), by Grafton and Bell.
Below is information to know before the course begins:
On the first day of class, log in to Canvas, click on the course tile and review the Home Page to get started.
Click on Announcements, where you will be introduced to the course and guided to the syllabus for a thorough review of the course dynamics and policies.
History 4B is taught fully online and asynchronously, which means that you can log in to the course anytime - day or night.
Class materials will be posted in Canvas weekly and you should check in on a daily / weekly basis to stay current in the course.
To access the course on Canvas go to:
CCSF Canvas Website
Your Username is your CCSF student ID number, such as W12345678, or @12345678 Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
If you have login problems with your RAM ID, please contact the CCSF Helpdesk at (415) 239-3711. For Canvas-related issues, a Canvas 24/7 Chat support system can also be of assistance to students.
The following links may also be of use to you:
If you would like to set up alternative notification locations go to How do I set Canvas notification preferences?
For additional support the Canvas Student Support Center is an excellent, one-stop resource if you have trouble logging into your course or don't understand how to log in.
"Passport to Canvas" is a helpful course, designed to take students through a quick journey to learn the basics of Canvas.
City College of San Francisco’s Disabled Students Programs and Services Department is also available to assist students’ different learning needs.
Remember that you cannot access your course on Canvas until the first day of class, which begins on January 29, 2024.
Welcome and best wishes for a good semester.
