I. Catalog Description:
Highlighting Eurasian, African, and American cultures, this course surveys world history to 1500. Within a general framework of social, economic, political, and cultural development, the course emphasizes regional patterns of development and cross cultural interactions over time.
II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: There are no course prerequisites. Prerequisite basic skills levels are Reading 0303 and English 0301.
III. Text: Determined by individual instructor, see specific syllabus
IV. Instruction will consist of:
A variety of methods which may include lectures, multimedia presentations, discussions, website assignments, online delivery, group activities, problem-based learning, and learning communities.
V. Course Content:
Within a general framework of economic, social, political, and cultural development, the course emphasizes:
Paleolithic & Neolithic Revolutions 150,000 BCE to 3500 BCE
Emergence of Early Complex Urban Societies in Western & Eastern Asia, Mesoamerica, & Andes Regions. 3500 BCE to 700 BCE
Cross cultural exchanges & the spread of urban societies in Eastern Mediterranean, South Asia & East Asia 700 BCE to 200 BCE
World Empires & Early Eurasian Trade Networks 200 BCE to 500 CE
American Networks 700 BCE-1500 CE
Cross Cultural Exchanges in Africa & Eurasia 500-1500 CE
The Maritime Revolution to 1550: European Expansion, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean
2. While charting the historical development of individual societies, specific emphasis is placed on the following themes:
a. interactions and connections between people’s of different societies,
b. contributions of past cultures to the contemporary world,
c. the technology that humans develop to control the world around them, and
d. human interaction with the natural environment.
VI. Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.
Learning Outcome 1:
The student will be able to apply knowledge and understanding of economic, social, political, and cultural developments across an extensive period of history as a foundation for further education and lifelong learning and to develop civic responsibility and global awareness.
Learning Outcome 2:
The student will comprehend the diversity of human experience across a range of historical periods, helping the student reach full potential by developing global awareness.
Learning Outcome 3: The student will be able to recognize historical causality and to analyze and evaluate contributions of past cultures/societies to the contemporary world .
Performance Objective/Measurement: Through an examination of change over time, identification of multiple perspectives on the past, and exploration of cross regional influences on human development, students will recognize the contributions of multiple cultures to world history. Through a combination of individual and group presentations/projects, quizzes, tests, self tests, written and reading assignments, personal diaries, and class discussion the student will be able to demonstrate mastery of course learning outcomes.
VII. Course requirements and grade computation.
A. College Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental Requirement: Writing assignments and/or essays on examinations will be strongly emphasized in this course.
C. Instructor Requirements:
VIII. College Policies:
A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
C. ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/Schedule/default.htm
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