Western Civilization II Mr. Boland 2013 – 2014
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. – Socrates
¨ The survey of Western History is continued from the early modern period to the present. The political, social, and industrial revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries are studied as a prelude to the military conflicts, social changes and intellectual currents of the twentieth century. The course is designed to help students understand the world of today by studying the recent history of their own society
¨ To explore and master a broad body of Western Civilization historical knowledge.
¨ To develop historical analytical skills needed to critically assess important events and periods in Western Civilization History.
¨ Effectively use primary source materials in historical writing and analysis.
Ø EFFORT (Since this is a college level course is it vitally important to maintain a positive attitude and do the work.)
Ø Note taking (At this level you should not have to be told to take notes either from class discussion or assigned reading.)
Ø READ (This requires self discipline. When a reading is assigned it needs to completely read by the assigned date. NO EXCUSES.
Ø Be Responsible When you are absent it is your duty to get the notes, assignments or materials you missed and make up the missed tests and quizzes and hand any materials/work that was not handed in due to your class absence. Also, for major work like essays and projects if you miss my class but are in school that day the work is considered late. I will not track you down to make up work. Assignments/quizzes/tests not made up will become zeros.
Ø Lateness is not Acceptable (All work needs to be completed by the assigned date.)
Ø Participate in class (Do not sit in the stands and watch.)
Ø DO NOT USE YOUR CELLPHONES IN CLASS!! (Use of your cell phone in and during class will negatively affect your grade.)
Ø Macbook Rules Apply!
q There will also be varying projects/assignments/homework/classwork during the course of the marking period.
q Some assignments will carry different weights (test/quiz) I will inform you of the value of the assignment.
q There will be quizzes & tests.
q There will be regularly assigned essays (expect at least one major essay every three weeks.)
q Attendance and class participation are also a Focus part of your grade.
q There is and will be NO extra credit!
v Notebook/ Binder (whatever your preference)
v Folder
v Blue or Black pens (NO work will be accepted in pencil)
COURSE GRADE
Your grade will calculated on the following factors:
► Class Participation/Attendance/class work/HW 30%
► Project/Essay 50%
► Test/Quizzes (Tests will count 2x) 20%
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Class E-Book