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HISTORY 3C
World History from 1750 to the Present
De Anza College
Summer 2017
Christopher R. Jackson, Ph.D. Instructor
Office Hours in L13: by appointment
(Map of the world according to the British Empire, 1886)
https://sites.google.com/site/chrisjacksonshistory/Home/history-3c
What is “world history”? How is it distinct as a way of studying history from a more traditional method? One of the most exciting (and often controversial) methods of studying history is as a single, global subject, rather than as a set of discrete national experiences. This is a new but challenging approach to how we do history, and it gives us fresh perspectives when we keep in mind three important themes: change, comparison, and connection.
Textbook: Felipe Fernández-Armesto, The World: A History (Penguin Academics, 2011).
Attendance and Grading Policies: Attendance is expected and roll will be taken daily. Students who are routinely absent, late, or playing with their phones will be noted and up to 10% (one letter grade) will be deducted from their final grade. Much of the material on quizzes/exams will be covered in class, and you will need detailed notes from lectures to get a good grade. Note that no instructor-initiated “W” grades will be issued. It is your responsibility to drop the course in a timely manner if you choose to do so. The last day to drop the class is July 6th. The last day to withdraw is August 3rd.
Office Hours: I will be happy to meet with you during the summer. Simply e-mail me to set up an appointment.
Please note: a significant portion of the instructor’s communication with the students is this course is done by e-mail. You must check your e-mail at least three times a week. Not having checked your e-mail will not be accepted as an excuse of any kind.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is intellectual theft, caused by lazy or dishonest students who do not properly cite their sources or quotations. It is a serious academic violation and will not be tolerated in this class. Please see the Student Handbook section on academic integrity. http://www.deanza.edu/studenthandbook/academic-integrity.html
For a brief explanation of what plagiarism is, the different kinds of plagiarism, and how to avoid it, see
http://www.plagiarism.org/plagiarism-101/what-is-plagiarism/
Primary source analysis papers. There will be four primary source analysis papers due, as listed below. They will be devoted to analyzing primary sources available via the class web site. Word-processed, double-spaced, with citations and a list of references (formatted according to MLA style), approximately 700-900 words, to be e-mailed to Turnitin (see instructions below). Please note that the List of Works Cited does not count toward the word total.
Note: before sending the assignment, you must rename the file in the following format: LastnameFirstname-papernumber. Example: JacksonChristopher-paper1.docx. (The .docx is automatically inserted by MS Word—do not add it.) These assignments will be posted on the class website. Click on the links for the assignments. Each worth 12.5 points. For help on MLA formatting, consult the Purdue Owl.
Paper #1: Slavery due 7/12/17
Paper #2: Industrialism due 7/19/17
Paper #3: Science and Art due 7/26/17
Paper #4: Genocide due 8/9/17
Instructions for Turnitin. All papers in this course will be submitted to the instructor via the web service Turnitin. If you do not already have an account with Turnitin, go here to sign up for one. Once you have established an account, follow these instructions to add the class to your account. When you are finished with your paper, and ready to submit it before the due date, follow these instructions for submitting your assignments. The Class ID is 15655409. The password is worldstage (all lower-case). Please use the upload single file method for submitting your assignment, not the cut-and-paste method (which will spoil your formatting).
Quizzes. There will be four 10-question multiple-choice quizzes as noted on the class schedule indicated below. Each is worth 5 points. Please bring a Scantron Form No.882-E (the long green Scantron). There are no make-up quizzes.
Final exam.
Final exam. The final will be held in class on Thursday, August 10th during regular class time. A study guide will be provided. It will consist of both multiple-choice questions and one essay question. Please bring a Scantron Form No.882-E (the long green Scantron) and a blank examination booklet (“blue book”). Worth 30 points
Assignment policies. Note: the lowest grade for one of the quizzes or one of the primary source papers may be dropped; thus if you miss taking a quiz, or do poorly on one particular paper, that grade will be dropped and the average of the grades in that assignment category will be substituted. Make-up quizzes will not be given, and late analysis papers will not be accepted.
Quizzes: 20% of final grade
Analysis papers: 50% of final grade
Final examination: 30% of final grade
Grade Points/Letter Grade Equivalents
(Please note that there is no “C-minus” grade at De Anza.)
Schedule
Week 1: (July 5-6) Introduction, Global Economy
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chaps.20-21.
(Note: July 6 is the last day to drop classes; we will visit the Student Success Center toward the end of class on July 6.)
Week 2: (July 11-13) Global Empires, Enlightenments
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chaps. 22-23.
Paper #1: The Slave Trade due July 12th
Quiz #1 July 13th
Week 3: (July 18-20) Energy Revolutions, Work and Society
Paper #2: The Industrial Revolution due July 19th
Quiz #2: July 20th
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chaps.24-25.
Week 4: (July 25-27) Rise of Western Power, Changing States
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chaps.26-27.
Paper #3: Science and Art due July 26th
Quiz #3 July 27th
Week 5: (August 1-3) 20th century Art and Science, Global Politics
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chaps.28-29.
Quiz #4 August 3rd
(Note: August 3rd is the last day to withdraw.)
Week 6: (August 8-10) Pursuit of Utopia, Environment
Reading: Fernandez-Armesto, chap. 30.
Paper #4 Genocide due August 9th
Final exam August 10th in class
History 3C Summer 2017 Due Dates
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