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Syllabus

CIV 1023

WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1660


SPRING 2019

Dr. Steve Carter, Ph.D.

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Syllabus
CIV 1023
WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1660
SPRING 2019

PROFESSOR: Dr. Steve Carter E-MAIL: carters@hsu.edu


OFFICE: McBrien 209-D (Do not use text language when you e-mail me.)
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00-11:00 MWF (Stugis Hall); WEB-SITE: http://www.drcarterscourses.org
12:00-1:00 MWF; 8:00-9:00 TR; 2:00-2:30 TR—Or by Apt.
PHONE: 870-230-5543

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This is the second of the two-part survey of World Civilization. (The first part is NOT
a pre-requisite for the course.) The course is designed to provide the student with an under-standing of the
history and development of world civilizations from 1660 to the Present. This course will evaluate the
evolution of society by looking at social, political, religious and intellectual aspects of the countries, cultures
and peoples under consideration and placing these items in their historical context.

Students should:
 Gain an appreciation for past and contemporary cultures and their contributions to the modern world.
 Better understand connections/relationships between various world societies and peoples.
 Learn to think critically.
 Communicate effectively.
 Participate in society as a concerned, intelligent citizen.*

FORMAT: Class time will be used primarily for lectures, multi-media presentation and student discussion.
Pertinent questions are always welcome.

ATTENDANCE: Students are expected and should plan on being in class (on time) for each lecture. This is
important not only for the interaction with the class and the professor as well as quizzes, but information
covered in class that is not covered in the book might show up on exams. Students are expected to attend
lectures, do assigned readings, complete assignments on time, and participate in class discussions. Experience
indicates that students who regularly attend and participate in class generally do better in the course.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
 TEXT: Albert Craig, William Graham, Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank Turner. The Heritage of World
Civilizations. vol. II. Brief 5th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2012.
 Selected Primary Documents
 There will also be optional supplemental readings posted on my web-site that will help you.

GRADING: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN GRADE IN THIS COURSE! I don't give
grades, I just assign them. There is 600 points possible in this course. (400 pts. Examinations; 150 pts.
Quizzes/Assignments; 50 pts. Map Examination). Students are responsible for making sure all graded work is
completed and turned in on time. No work of any kind will be accepted after 3:00 the Friday prior to finals
week (3 May 2019).

REMEMBER: Those who fail to learn the lessons of History are bound to repeat the course.

A = 90-100%; B = 80-89.99%; C = 70-79.99%; D = 60-69.99%; F = below 60%

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EXAMS: There will be three 100-point midterm examinations during the course of the semester as well as a
final at the assigned time during final week. The final is NOT comprehensive and will be weighted the same
as the midterms. There will be an exam about once a month. Each exam will cover approximately three
chapters from the text. Before each exam, students should have read (and reviewed) those chapters and lecture
notes covered up to the exam date. In addition, I post an examination review. Students will provide their own
scantron form before each examination. Scantrons can be purchased in the bookstore.

MAKE-UP/RETAKE: All examinations will count toward your grade! I will not drop any. However, I have
tentatively scheduled during class time Friday, 26 April 2019 (about one week before the last day of class) as a
Make-up/Retake day. If you have missed a mid-term exam during the semester or if you want to re-take a
mid-term exam and try to get a better grade you will be allowed to at this time only. You MUST notify me of
your intentions to make-up or retake an examination at least one week prior to that date. I will make NO
exceptions. This is not applicable to the map exam or quizzes. NOTE: This is the only time there you can take
the Re-Take/Make-Ups. Rescheduling will NOT be allowed for any reason! Use this opportunity wisely.

ASSIGNMENT AND QUIZZES: Students will be given 150 points worth of outside assignments and quizzes.
Periodically, I will post assignments on my web-site. Assignments may be turned in late for partial credit. No
late assignment will be accepted after 3:00 pm, Friday, 26 April 2019. Pop quizzes will be given randomly
during the course. Students who miss a quiz may make up the points by doing an alternative assignment
given by the instructor. The alternative assignment must be completed and turned in within two class periods
after the quiz is given. NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor when he/she has
missed class to inquire about any quizzes which might have been given.

MAP EXAMINATION: Students will be given a map examination on 30 Jan. 2019. Students will need to be
able to identify primary locations—countries, cities and bodies of water—in Europe/Middle East. 50 points
possible. If you miss the map exam you have until the next class period to make this up. You cannot make-up
or retake the map exam on the scheduled exam make-up/retake day.

EXTRA CREDIT: I will give you a chance to earn extra credit by doing outside projects. However, you can
only earn up to 25 points extra credit. You need to contact me concerning possible projects for extra credit as
all Extra Credit is subject to my approval. The last day to notify me concerning Extra Credit will be 19 April
2019. All extra credit projects will need to be turned in no later than 26 April 2019. I will NOT accept any after
that date! If you are caught plagiarizing/cheating on your projects, you will forfeit ALL Extra Credit points
you have earned for the course!

ACADEMIC HONESTY: STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETELY HONEST IN ALL WORK


ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COURSE. Academic dishonesty, including cheating on exams, plagiarism, or
having others complete assignments, will absolutely not be tolerated. For a violation of codes of academic
honesty, a student may receive a “0” on the assignment, may receive an “F” for the course, or may be referred
to the Office of Judicial Affairs for University disciplinary action. In any of the above cases, the student will be
reported to Dean of Ellis College and a note will be made on the student’s record. For information on what
may constitute academic dishonesty, refer to the student handbook.

CLASS DISRUPTIONS: I WILL NOT TOLERATE DISRUPTIONS IN THE CLASSROOM! You are college
students and are expected to act as such in class. Be on time for class. Do not talk or carry on conversations
during lectures. Do not bring headphones, iPods/MP3 players, cell phones, etc. into class. Texting is not
allowed. The use of cell phones in class for any reason is strictly prohibited. The use of cell phones may
result in the removal of the student from class (see additional cell phone policy below). Please be courteous
to others in the class as they have the right to a conducive learning environment.

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ADDITIONAL CELL PHONE POLICY: The use of cell phones for any reason is strictly prohibited. In
addition to the 25 points extra credit students can earn in the course (see above), the instructor will give
students 10 extra credit points at the beginning of the semester. Anytime a student is caught with a cell
phone out in class the instructor will deduct two extra credit points from these 10 points from everyone in
the entire class.

DISABILITY SERVICES: It is the policy and practice of Henderson State University to create inclusive
learning environments. Any student eligible for and needing academic adjustments or accommodations based
on the impact of a documented disability (e.g.: sensory, learning, psychological, medical, mobility) should
notify either the Disability Resource Center (Foster Hall first floor, 870-230-5475) or me (in private) so that we
can meet any disability-related academic needs you may have. For more information, visit the DRC website at
www.hsu.edu/disability.

NOTE: The professor reserves the right to amend or alter this course syllabus if the academic schedule
changes due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases the professor will notify the students of the alterations
and also post the information on the course website.

IMPORTANT DATES:
16 January 2019: First day of Course
30 January 2019: Map Examination
18-22 March 2019: Fall Break
26 April 2019: Exam Make-up/Retake day
Last day to turn in Extra Credit projects
Last day to turn in late assignments for partial credit
6-9 May 2019: Finals Week

Final Exam:
2:00 MWF 8 May 2019 @ 3:00

Henderson State University, “The School with a Heart,” offers quality undergraduate and graduate education
to a diverse student body. As Arkansas’ public liberal arts university, we empower each student to excel in a
complex and changing world.

*These objectives align this course to the broader goals of Henderson State University’s liberal arts program:
In the liberal arts core, students are to learn analytical and critical thinking skills as well as how to write and
communicate; at HSU generally it is anticipated that students will learn how to participate as a concerned,
intelligent citizen, and to appreciate complexity and diversity.

In compliance with the University’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Liberal Arts Core
(LAC) students who successfully complete the requirements of this course will:

The University – Level Student Learning Outcomes and Goals. SLO


1. Complexity and Diversity: Student will appreciate the complexity and diversity of world
cultures.
2. Technology: Student will understand appropriate uses of technology.
3. Maturation: Student will mature intellectually, emotionally and physically
4. Contribution: Student will participate as a concerned, intelligent citizen
5. Communicate: Students will speak and write effectively.
6. Logic and Critical Thinking Skills: Students will think logically and critically.
7. Physical Universe: Student will understand the physical universe.

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Student Learning Goals LAC Liberal Arts/General Education
1. Analytical and Critical Skills: Students will develop their analytical and critical skills.
2. Oral and Written Communication Skills: Students will strengthen their quantitative reasoning
skills.
Text Book: Albert Craig, William Graham, Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank Turner. The Heritage of World
Civlizations. vol. II. Brief 5th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2012.

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