Reading Analysis Paper Prompt

Student’s Name

World History, Andrews

Reading Analysis Paper

April 16, 2014

            Evaluate the reparations proposal presented by CARICOM at the end of its March 2014 meeting. The relevant section of the document is titled “Reparations for Native Genocide and Slavery.” Some of the issues raised in this proposal are themes we have discussed this semester – genocide, colonialism and post-colonial societies. Please also review the Hallmarks of the SND de Namur.

            Is CARICOM’s proposal fair? Should all or some of its requests be granted? Why or why not? In what ways would granting its requests be consistent with the values of the SND de Namur as stated in the Hallmarks?

            The CARICOM document can be found here:

http://www.caricom.org/jsp/pressreleases/press_releases_2014/pres51_14.jsp

            Your paper must be three pages in length using standard font size and margins. Bibliography and in-text citations are required.

Day-by-Day Schedule of Activities & Assignments

WEEK ONE

January 8

Introductions, syllabus & course overview. Global eras and periodization. What does it mean to be Modern?

January 10

The European Renaissance and the Modern world. Frequently Asked Questions.

DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part 4 (pp. 610-615)

Also, create your blog site using blogger.com & email url to me at pandrews@ndnu.edu.

WEEK TWO

January 13

Colonial empires in the Americas.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 13 (pp. 617-635)

January 15

Other empires. Siberia. Assign research paper (proposal & AB 2 pages, paper 5 pages).

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 13 (pp. 635-649)

January 17

The impact of one commodity, sugar, on the Early Modern world.

DUE: handout: Weisner, “Sweet Nexus: Sugar and the Origins of the Modern World”

WEEK THREE

January 20

No class, MLK, Jr. Day holiday

Extra Credit Opportunity: Attend or participate in an organized MLK Day event & submit a 1-2 page written reflection on the activity. (Due 1/24.)

January 22

Early Modern commerce in products.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 669-687).

Also, Research Project Proposal & Annotated Bibliography due (2 pages).

January 24

Early Modern commerce in people.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 687-699).

Also, MLK Day XC reflection due.

WEEK FOUR

January 27

Voices of the Slave Trade.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 documents (pp. 700-717)

January 29

Religion in Early Modern societies.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 719-739)

January 31

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 740-752) + Document 15.2, Condorcet (pp. 756-57)

WEEK FIVE

February 3

The problem of Eurocentrism. Atlantic revolutions.

DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part 5 & Chapter 16 (pp. 781-797).

This is Founders’ Week. Extra Credit opportunity this week:

Written Requirement: Describe the activity or activities in which you participated. What did you learn about our Foundresses, or about the History or Mission of Notre Dame de Namur learning institutions during this week? Discuss how the charism of the Foundresses might influence the career choices, research pursuits or other professional activities of a History graduate from NDNU. (2 pages, due February 10.)

February 5

Echoes of Atlantic revolutions.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 16 (798-811)

February 7

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur during the revolutionary era.

DUE: Handout on SND

WEEK SIX

February 10

Primary sources – revolution and Enlightenment

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 16 Documents (pp. 812-825)

February 12

Echoes of revolutions, cont’d

DUE: No new reading due

February 14

The Industrial Revolution.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 (pp. 827-861)

WEEK SEVEN

February 17

No class – Presidents’ Day holiday

February 19

Marxism and social classes. Political economy of industrialization. Primary sources of the industrial era.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 documents (pp. 862-877)

February 21

Research Project presentations

DUE: Research Paper

WEEK EIGHT

February 24

Research Project presentations

February 26

1^st half semester review & prep for midterm exam

DUE: review notes and readings assigned so far this semester

February 28

Midterm exam

DUE: Study for midterm

SPRING BREAK WEEK

March 3-7

Enjoy your week off!

WEEK NINE

March 10

One-on-one mid-semester reviews. Review of the midterm exam. Best practices for writing good exam responses.

DUE: Nothing – enjoy your break

March 12

Second wave of European colonialism. The “Scramble for Africa.”

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 18 (pp. 879-912)

March 14

Identity and culture during the Colonial era.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 18 documents (visual sources) (pp. 922-929)

WEEK TEN

March 17

The ethics of Colonial relationships.

DUE: CST handout

March 19

Empires in collision

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 19 (pp. 931-957)

March 20 is CTA Day

Extra Credit Opportunity: Attend or participate in one of NDNU’s Call to Action Day events & submit a 1-2 page written reflection on the activity. How did the activity reflect the values of the SND de Namur as you have come to understand them? (Due 3/26.)

March 21

Primary sources – Changing China

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 19 documents (pp. 958-971)

WEEK ELEVEN

March 24

The two World Wars & the Crisis of Europe.

DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part Six and Chapter 20 (pp. 973-1017)

March 26

20^th Century primary sources.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 20 documents (pp. 1018-1033)

Also: CTA Day XC write-up.

March 28

Evolving notions of rights and responsibilities relating to property and work relationships.

DUE: CST of labor and property

WEEK TWELVE

March 31

Communism in Russia and China. Cold War.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 21 (pp. 1035-1068)

April 2

Sources on Communism.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 21 documents (pp. 1069-1085)

April 4

The global south on the global stage

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 (pp. 1087-1119)

WEEK THIRTEEN

April 7

Primary sources on Islam

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 documents (pp. 1120-1135)

April 9

Assign analytical essay (3 pages).

DUE: Essay handout… and review the Hallmarks of the SND de Namur

April 11

Economic globalization; American exceptionalism in the post-modern world.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1137-1149)

WEEK FOURTEEN

April 14

Feminist movements around the world.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1149-1155) + Chapter 23 documents (pp. 1173-1181)

April 16

Religious fundamentalism.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1155-1163)

Also: Analytical essay due

April 18

No class, Good Friday holiday

WEEK FIFTEEN

April 21

Global environmental issues.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1163-1171) + Chapter 23 visual sources (pp. 1182-87)

April 23

Semester review and final exam study guide.

April 25

Final exam

DUE: Study for the final

Syllabus

HST 1010-01/02 World History II (3 units)                                               Patricia Andrews, MA

Spring 2014—MWF 8:00                                                       http://WHSpring2014.blogspot.com

Cuvilly 9                                                                                                          pandrews@ndnu.edu

Course Summary

This course will survey the history of world civilizations from approximately 1500 to the present using primary source readings and emphasizing cultural and developmental themes.

Texts

Strayer, Robert, Ways of the World 

Additional readings as assigned in class

Learning Outcomes

Students will…

1.     Demonstrate knowledge of the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and artistic experiences of peoples around the world over time; recognize the influence of global forces and identify their connections to local and national developments (1)

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society & political discourse (2)

3.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature & conflicting interpretations of the past (3)

4.     Weigh & interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence (4)

5.     Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing (5)

6.     Use the tools of social science research in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results (4)

Requirements

Consistent attendance and reading are essential to college success. In-class quizzes and assignments will assess students’ preparation on a regular basis and will take the place of midterm and final exams.

1)    Students will produce a minimum of 32 pages of written work. All formal papers must be submitted in MLA format. A class blog/Reading Journal will be kept on a weekly basis as readings are completed. This will be kept online using blogger.com. Late papers will be penalized in the amount of one full letter grade per week.

2)    Note-taking is an essential academic skill. Students are expected to keep appropriate and effective records of what transpires during each class session.

3)    Oral communication opportunities develop confidence and skill in public speaking. These will include informal communication in class discussions, impromptu speaking and storytelling opportunities, formal presentations and additional opportunities as assigned in class.

4)    Attendance and participation are required.

5)    History courses require considerable time spent reading and writing. Please plan your study time accordingly and let me know if you are concerned about falling behind in either of these areas.

6)    Upper division students will be held to upper division standards of performance & will be required to complete an additional assignment for presentation to other students during the semester.

Evaluation

A total of 1100 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.

      Exams                                                                                2 @ 100 points = 200

      Analytical Essay                                                               1 @ 100 points = 100

      Class Blog/Reading Journal                                               1 @ 200 points = 200

      Research Project                                                                1 @ 172 points = 200

      Attendance                                                                  40 days @ 5 points = 200

      Participation                                                               40 days @ 5 points = 200

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is a cornerstone of our values at NDNU. If any words or ideas used in an assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Consult the NDNU Student Handbook regarding consequences of misrepresenting your work.

Note to Students with Disabilities

Notre Dame de Namur University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who have a disability that might affect academic performance in this class are encouraged to confer with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and to contact Dr. Peggy Koshland Crane in the Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) (650-508-3670; mcrane@ndnu.edu). In order to receive accommodations, students must register with the PASS office.

Average Student Workload Expectations:  Class time consists of 45 hours and students are expected to attend. Students are expected to engage in approximately 90 hours of out-of-class homework over the fifteen weeks, or approximately six hours per week. Course assignments are made in accordance with this expectation.

Workload Distribution:           Hours in Class                          45

                                                Readings                                  45

                                                Written Assignments                40

                                                Exam Preparation                      5

Program Learning Outcomes – History

1. demonstrate knowledge of the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and artistic experiences of peoples around the world over time; recognize the influence of global forces and identify their connections to local and national developments
2. understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society and political discourse
3. demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and with conflicting interpretations of the past – historiography
4. weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence; use the tools of social science research – statistical and qualitative – in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results
5. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing

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