Two Lessons are due every week except exam weeks. For each Lesson, choose two Weekly Comments questions from the “Weekly Comments” slide in the Powerpoint lectures. Post a 100-200 word (one paragraph) response per question to the online forum, the Discussions board, on Canvas, by 11 pm on the Saturday of the week they are assigned (see below).
Responses must include evidence from the readings. For examples of “ideal” posts, responses, and questions, log on to Canvas, click on this class, scroll down, then click on the Orientation – Start Here! page.
After you post your answers to the Weekly Comments questions on Turnitin, head over to the Discussions board to answer the Discussions Board question(s) for the week and reply to 2 students' posts.
To answer a question: choose one of the given questions, copy and paste the one you chose, write up your answer, and then click "Reply" on the bottom right of the form field to upload. Once you have posted your answer, you will be able to view and respond to other students' posts. (Recommended: save a copy of your response... just in case it doesn't upload!)
To reply to a post: submit your answer to the question first so that you can view other students' posts. Once that's done, make sure the post that you want to reply to is highlighted, then click Reply.
Comments must be substantive, that is, add a new point or idea (“I liked this post because…,” “I agree with…but I disagree with…because”). To receive full credit, they must be at least 40 words.
An “A” response respectfully expresses your opinion, gives a reason why you think so, and adds to the conversation. See “Grading Guidelines and Ideal Posts” on the Orientation - Start Here! page in Modules on Canvas for ideas.
Please be respectful of others’ posts. Be aware that email and Discussions board comments may sound harsher than intended and adjust your comments. You can review Netiquette rules if you are unsure about Internet behavior.
This class has a midterm and a final exam. Both are timed, open-book exams.
You will have 120 minutes (two hours) to answer 3 out of 4 short-answer questions and 1 out of 2 essay questions. Questions will be based on the readings and lectures.
Late exams will be docked 1 point if submitted 5-20 min. after the indicated end time.
After the first 20 minutes, exams will be docked 2 points. No exams will be accepted more than three hours after the end time (180 minutes after the start time).
Study guides for the exams will be in the Study Guides and Student Survey module one week before the exam.
Note: the final exam is not cumulative (=will only test on material covered after the midterm).
This class is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) class. That means that the materials we use are free, open-source textbooks and readings that will be on Canvas. The main textbooks are:
· Boundless World History - use this link to access the Boundless textbook
· World History: Cultures, States and Societies to 1500 - use this link for Cultures States Societies
Note: World History: Cultures States and Societies (hereafter called “World History”) is available as an electronic file and in print. If you plan to use the electronic file, I highly recommend downloading it, as we will be using this text a lot. You will also be able to download the specific textbook sections we will be reading in this course on the Readings page of each Lesson in Canvas.
For this introductory lesson, you will practice some basic skills to help you get oriented for taking this online course. Follow the instructions online to complete the lesson.
Required Reading: Read the articles linked to the “Your First Assignment” page.
RESPONSE DUE: Saturday, 8/23, by 11 pm
Lesson 1: Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley
Required Reading: 01 mesopotamia readings; World History: Culture States Societies Sections 3.1-3.9; Selections from the Rig Veda (online- check the Lesson 1 folder on Canvas)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 8/30, by 11 pm
Required Reading: “The Queen Who Would Be King”; World History Sections 4.1-4.7; 02 ancient china
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 9/6, by 11 pm
Required Reading: Boundless World History - use the link on Canvas or download the .pdf from Canvas; 03 persian empire; World History Sections 5.8.2 - 5.12 (online)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 9/13, by 11 pm
Required: World History 4.8 - 4.9.3; “Female Fury in the Forum”; 04 gladiators and spartacus.pdf (online)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 9/20, by 11 pm
Required: “Women in Traditional China;” Ban Zhao, Admonitions for Women; World History 6.9.3 - 6.13
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 9/27, by 11 pm
Required Reading: Ch. 1, "The Merchant's Tale," from Susan Whitfield, ed., Life along the Silk Road - use this link to view (Saddleback login required) or read it on Canvas;
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 10/4, by 11 pm
Required: World History Section 3.10.3; World History Section 4.10.2; 05 Gospel of Mary Magdala
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 10/11, by 11 pm
No comments or responses due. You can log on to Canvas at any time during the exam period to begin the exam. STUDY HARD & REMEMBER TO SAVE THE EXAM AS YOU GO!
Required: World History Sections 8.1 - 8.10, 9.9 - 9.10; 06a muslim readings; 06b mansa musa
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 10/25, by 11 pm
Required: World History Sections 11.1-11.5 (Central Asia), 11.8-11.8.3 (skip Turkic migrations); 07 mongol readings combined.pdf (online)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 11/1, by 11 pm
Required: World History Sections 7.10-7.16, 12.12 - 12.12.2, and 12.21-12.29; 08 medieval Europe
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 11/8, by 11 pm
Required Reading: Ch. 11, "Islamic Dynasties" (on Canvas)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 11/15, by 11 pm
Required: Boundless History: download Ming China reading or use the link on Canvas.
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 11/22, by 11 pm
Required Reading: World History: 10:1-10.7; 10 later american readings (online)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: SUNDAY, 11/29, by 11 pm *extension for Thanksgiving holiday*
Required Reading: Later American readings pp. 10-22 (online)
WEEKLY COMMENTS & RESPONSES DUE: Saturday, 12/6, by 11 pm
You can log on to Canvas at any time during the exam period to begin the exam.