| CRN: 20461 |
| 16 Weeks - Distance Education course |
The course offers a survey of world civilization from 1500's regional isolation to modern-day globalism and its issues and problems. Focus will be given to the interrelatedness of historical events and on the comparisons of cultures and societies in a historical perspective. College level reading is strongly advised.
This course is using the Blackboard Learning Systems (see below).
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
Through class lectures, discussion of readings, position papers and films the student will gain an accurate and greater understanding of the study of world history. This objective will be accomplished by:
- Developing a degree of independence and thought in the study of World History.
- Developing and/or improving skills in written expression.
- Developing a better understanding of the relationship between people and the historical process.
Main Text: The World, Volumne II, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
Broken Spears, Leon-Portilla
The Tastes of Paradise, Wolfgang Schivelbusch.
Aftermath, Webster
Details regarding the course are set forth in the class website (see below). When you go there, pay particular attention to the syllabus section and the assignment section.
- Update email on WingSpan so it will transfer to Blackboard
- Your WingSpan ID becomes your Blackboard Username
- Your WingSpan PIN number (six digits only) becomes your Blackboard password
- To change these on Blackboard requires you change them on WingSpan
- Data will be transferred from WingSpan to Blackboard on a regular basis
Once you get to the welcome page, click on the World Civilization - The Middle Period course link on the right, and you will go to the course site. Familiarize yourself with the course site and if you have any questions please email your instructor with your concerns. Get your textbook and get started with your initial assignments. A major key to your success in this course will be keeping up with both the reading and other assignments.
If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with me by email and be sure to allow at least one week to arrange appropriate accommodations.