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HISTORY 101-02 KAREN NISSEN, Instructor Fall 2010 Office: Trinity 212 T, TH 8:00-9:15 (Butte 505) Office hours: T, Th (9:30-10:30) & by appt. HISTORY 101: ANCIENT WORLD CIVILIZATIONS I (4000b.c.e.-1000 c.e.) I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION & COURSE OBJECTIVES A. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A comparative survey of the major ancient civilizations which developed in the world between 4000 B.C.E. and 1000 C.E. Concepts under study will include the development of cities and empires, class divisions and gender roles, nomadic migrations and invasions, philosophical and religious developments and interrelationships among these major civilizations. B. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Upon the completion of this course you should have acquired not only knowledge of significant historical trends and events which shaped world civilizations between 4000b.c.e. and 1000c.e., but also have developed stronger organizational and analytical skills which will allow you to write coherent, thoughtful, and well-organized essays. 2. Each student will work to develop the skills necessary to interpret and evaluate primary and secondary source materials and will be encouraged to form personal and critical assessments of these sources. II. COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. ASSIGNED READINGS (BZ) Bentley and Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters, Vol. A: From the Beginning to 1000c.e., 4th ed. (Available at the Campus bookstore)Required ( R) You will need to purchase the History 101 Reader at Mr. Kopy (located on Main Street in Chico, by the 7-11 downtown, across the street from the Upper Crust Bakery) Most of the quizzes will be based on the material you read in it. Ask for Packet #_____ You should reading the assignments from these 2 sources BEFORE you come to class and be prepared to discuss the reading IN CLASS. I will create quizzes from the reader (R). You will also need to use these readings for your essays (to develop a thesis and to support it). B. COURSE OUTLINE PACKET You should also purchase an Outline Packet of course lectures at Mr. Kopy. Ask for packets # ___ & # ____ (quizzes/study guides). Having the notes will make it easier for you to listen to lecture and follow along.C. EXAMS, QUIZZES, GRADING, WORKLOAD EXAMS: There will be 2 midterms and a final exam in this course. Each will consist of approximately 40-60 multiple choice questions, 3 short identifications. 5-10 Geography sites. The multiple choice questions will be based on lectures and assigned readings in the Reader. The Identifications will be given to you weekly in class. Do them as they’re given and review them periodically. The Geography sites will be given in class. You will have to identify the site and then state its historical significance. Bring scantron 886-E and a NO. 2 pencil with you to each exam. DO NOT MISS THE EXAM. Rarely are make-ups given and only with proof for/of your absence. Any make-ups must be taken before the graded exams are returned. QUIZZES: You will be required to complete and turn in a number of quizzes throughout the semester. The quizzes are xeroxed on BLUE paper and must be purchased at Mr. Kopy. You must turn in the ORIGINAL quiz, on time. The format of the quizzes will vary. Some will consist of multiple choice question, others of brief paragraphs & others short 2-3 page take-home essays, The due date of each quiz will be announced IN ADVANCE. The material for the quizzes will be taken exclusively from the assigned readings in (R). Therefore it is imperative that you purchase the Reader and keep up with the material assigned in it. Occasionally in-class quizzes/ extra credit quizzes will be given. Please bring a No. 2 pencil and scantron 815-E with you to class. (Consult “Quiz Guidelines for the guidelines.) GRADES AND DISTRIBUTION Midterm #1 15% Midterm #2 15% Midterm #3 15% Midterm #4 15% Quizzes 35% Attendance 5%* ----------- 100% The class is graded in terms of letters (A, B,C, D, F, I, W) and the grades are awarded the following bases: 1. on how well you learn the themes and trends presented in the lectures &assigned readings, & on how well you convey information about these themes & trends in your essays 2. on the completion of ALL of the exams and quizzes 3. on participation and attendance (see below) 4. on constant improvement on the exams and quizzes. Improvement usually results from hard work, office visits, and the application of comments made on previous exams 5. If you encounter problems (personal or academic) during the semester please come and talk to me as soon as possible, when they can be addressed. I can not change a grade once it’s been submitted unless a math error has been made. ANYONE caught cheating or plagiarizing will be given an F in the course. WORKLOAD: This is a labor-intensive course. You should be prepared to spend 4-6 hours/wk reading the assigned material, reviewing lectures & readings, completing quizzes.III. CLASS ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION, FORMAT & ETIQUETTE A. Attendance: Since all announcements and assignments are made in class, because we go over the assigned readings in class, and due to the fact that I tend to draw from the class lectures for the exams, it is imperative that you attend class regularly. Students who miss lectures/class frequently usually have difficulty with the exams and in the course. 5% of your course grade will be based on your attendance. (5% can affect your grade.) (90%-100% Attn.=A range grade, 80-89%=B range, 70-79%=C range, etc.) B. Participation: Participation in class discussions and in-class group projects is encouraged. Doing so helps you better comprehend the material, enables you to ask questions about material you did not understand and allows you to build an academic learning community. For discussions to work, you must have first read and reflect on the assigned reading material before you come to class. C. Format: History will primarily be conducted as a lecture course. Any discussions of the assigned readings or of


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