WORLD HISTORY
Course Objectives
As a result of course activities, students will be able to:
• Understand the major scientific and social changes from the Age of Reason
through the Age of Enlightenment
• Understand the significant political and economic transformations during
the 1700s
• Get the meaning of significant political developments in Europe in the
19th century
• Understand the effects of the Industrial Revolution
• Analyze major historical events of the first half of the 20th century
• Understand the political, military, and economic events since the 1950s
that have had a significant impact on international relations
Course description
World History is a record of the adventures of humankind, both the famous
and the ordinary, throughout thousands of years. By studying world history,
student can understand the past and recognize its contribution to the
present and the future. This course is designed to guide students who want
to know the historical fundamentals of the last 300 years. This course will
look at many different aspects of history through the study of political and
social change, economic structures, human innovations and art. Students are
advised to have a strong reading and writing proficiency, good organization
skills due to numerous documents given in class, and some computer skills to
use the integrated course as a supplement to the course.
General Policies
• Be on time! If your lateness is unexcused, you lose a quarter of your
participation points.
• No eating, gum, earphones, cell phones on, or hats allowed in classroom
(water bottles are allowed).
• No profanity or inappropriate behavior allowed. Manners are expected in my
class.
• Complete and turn in all assignments on time. Students must contact the
instructor in advance of due dates to ask for extensions. Extensions will
only be granted in rare circumstances.
• Take the initiative to contact the instructor immediately if you get
behind or run into trouble.
• Please pick up after yourself when you leave class
• I do not tolerate cheating of any kind in my class
• Get involved and overcome any challenges presented by the content of the
course.
Textbook
A textbook and/or CD rom (“World History, Connection to Today”, Prentice
Hall) provided by the teacher will be used in class and will stay in the
classroom at all times (except for specific demand).
Course Calendar
Quarter
Q1 Chapter 18: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Q1 Chapter 19: The French Revolution and Napoleon
Q1 Chapter 20: The Industrial Revolution
Q2 Chapter 27
Q2 Chapter 28
Q2 Chapter 30
Q3 Chapter 31
Q3 Chapter 31
Q3 Chapter 35/36/37
Q4 Chapter 33/34/35/36/37
Q4 Chapter 32
Tests
Students will have to take a written test at the end of each unit/chapter.
Tests might include knowledge of specific vocabulary, multiple choice,
document analysis and essay questions about the topic studied.
Grading Policies
20% of your grade is based on participation and assignments. This is equal
to 20 points per day. Your participation/activities for a day may be 0, 5,
10, 15 or 20. If you have an excused absence, and make up the work promptly,
then you are awarded total points. If you are unexcused, then you lose all
participation points for the day. If you have an excused absence but do not
make up the work promptly, you lose all participation/activities for the
day. To receive full participation, you must:
- Answer questions in class voluntarily
- Follow class and school rules
- Participate in and complete the activities
- Attend class/excused absences
- Be prepared for class (all supplies)
- Respect deadlines for assignments
80% of your grade is based on writing tests, one for each chapter studied.
Written Tests: 80%
Participation/Assignments: 20%
Total Quarter 1: 100%
Written Tests: 80%
Participation/Assignments: 20%
Total Quarter 2: 100%
Total Quarter 1: 40%
Total Quarter 2: 40%
Semester Exam: 20%
Semester Grade: 100%
