Week 1

Course Syllabus & Expectations

Student Responsibilities

1. Read the Syllabus and be sure that you are clear on all expectations for the course. Complete the Syllabus Review Quiz.

2. Discussion: Introduce Yourself

3. Video Analysis Discussion: Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl

4. Discussion: The Catch

5. View: Point of View Analysis (no discussion required)


Syllabus

HIS 104-631 Western Civ II, Spring 2019

Test: Syllabus Review

Please review the course syllabus and schedule of assignments. When you are done, please complete this short introductory test. Review the test when you are done and re-submit it if you did not answer 100% of the questions correctly. (It will not count toward your grade. It is meant to familiarize you with taking a test online).

Discussion: Introduce Yourself

Please introduce yourself to your classmates. In your post, include the following information:

  • What is your name?

  • Where are you from?

  • What are your interests? (aside from studying Western Civilization, of course:)

  • Optional: Upload a picture of yourself if you are comfortable doing so

After you have posted, please respond to another student's post with a brief comment.

Video Analysis Discussion: Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl

View the first 30 minutes of Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl and share your thoughts in response to the Question on Google Classroom.

Discussion Question: What is History?

Warning: This video contains graphic language. If you are offended by such language, please contact me for an alternative assignment.


assume the position.mp4

Discussion: The Catch

Read the scenario entitled "The Catch" and respond to the discussion by ranking the top three "eye witnesses" who you find to be the most believable/credible. Explain your rationale for each. Also rank your bottom three who you find to be the least credible and explain.

The Catch

Primary Source Analysis

Point of View Analysis

Primary Source Analysis-Point of View

How to Read a Document

How to Read a Document

Primary Source Analysis Practice

Columbus Reports on his First Voyage.pdf

Flipgrid Practice

Is it dangerous to treat history as pop culture? Why or why not?

Open the Inquiry Based Discussion on Google Classroom. Reply using Flipgrid. Mark Complete on Google Classroom.