Transcript World Civilizations

World Civilization I
Introduction: The Basics






Course title: “World Civilization I”
Course Number: HIST 1070
Room: Dugan 207
Dates: 1/19 to 4/30
Times: Tu/Th, 9:30-10:45
Course website:
http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/Teachi
ng/WorldCivI.aspx
Introduction: The Instructor
 Contact Information
 *E-mail*: [email protected]
 Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in
Dugan 106N
 I contact students via UML student
addresses
Introduction: The Course
 Course Description
 Broad study of world history and
civilization
 Ancient Near East to early modern period
 Surveys major attributes, people, events
Introduction: The Texts
 Philip Adler and
Randall Pouwells,
World Civilizations,
7th ed.
 RECOMMENDED
 Supplements lectures
Introduction: The Texts
 Rand McNally’s
Historical Atlas of
the World (2005)
 REQUIRED
 For map quizzes
 Goal: know where
important locations
are
Introduction: Grading
 Quizzes/Assignment
 25% of your total grade (100 points)
 2 map quizzes (25 points each  50 points)
 Primary source analysis (50 points)
 First Exam
 25% of your total grade (100 points)
 Second Exam
 25% of your total grade (100 points)
 Final Exam
 25% of your total grade (100 points)
Introduction: Grading
 Information about Exams
 Based on lectures
 Multiple choice, Scantron format
 To Keep in Mind While Studying
 No dates
 CAPITALIZED terms
 What is the main point?
Introduction: Grading
 Tardy Work
 10-point deduction will result each day,
for
 Failure to take exams and quizzes on
scheduled day
 Late assignments
Introduction: Grading
 Extra Credit
 Limit of two assignments
 Each worth +10
 Options
 Second (or third) primary source paper
 Oral presentation
 Must be completed before final class
period
 Be sure to follow instructions!
Introduction: Grading
 “A Policy”
 Earn all A grades (90-100) on first two
exams, map quizzes, and writing
assignment…
 Reward
 Exemption from having to take final
 Final grade: A or A-
Introduction: Miscellaneous
 Lectures
 Power Point presentations
 Available online
 Able to be printed
Introduction: Attendance
 Attendance and Participation
 Not part of your grade
 Students will receive BOOST in final
grade if…
 They constantly attend
 Constantly participate in class discussions,
etc.
Introduction: Miscellaneous
 Academic Dishonesty
 Will not be tolerated in this class!
 https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergrad
uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx
Introduction: Miscellaneous
 Disabilities
 Let the instructor know as soon as
possible so any necessary arrangements
can be made…
Introduction: Miscellaneous
 Cell phones must
be silenced, tucked
away before class
begins
 Snacks and drinks
are okay
Introduction
 Questions?
Introduction
 Who are you?
 Name, nickname
 Major
 Why this class?
Introduction: To Keep in Mind…
 Dating:
 B.C. / A.D.
 B.C.E./ C.E.
World Civilization
 How do the following images reflect
on themes from world history?
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
World Civilization I
 Questions?