WORLD HISTORY
Course Syllabus 2006-2007
Mr. Nagy
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Webpage: www.geocities.com/nagybc
Grades: http://parents.gradespeed.net
BOOK:
World History: Modern Times - Spielvogel
GOAL:
To familiarize students with the history of the world from many different perspectives including political, social and economic. Students will also be able to understand the past and apply it to the present and the future.
EVALUATION:
A variety of evaluating techniques will be used tests, quizzes, projects, assignments, homework and in-class assignments. Also, a final exam will be given at the end of the year which will account for 1/5th of your entire grade. Students with a 95% average for the year are eligible but not guaranteed exemption from the final exam. Behavior, participation and cooperation will be the deciding factor in all exemption cases.
CITIZENSHIP GRADE:
It is your responsibility to keep track of all graded assignments and materials. You must also keep track of your own grade, which is rather simple since your grades will be posted on the Gradespeed website. Behavior, participation and cooperation will count for half of your citizenship grade. Disobedience of the rules will result in FIVE (5) point deductions for each offense.
LATE-WORK:
Ample time is always given for completion of homework assignments and projects. Assignments are also posted on the course website as are some handouts. Other than absences and extreme situations which are looked at individually by the instructor, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR A GRADE. All late work will receive the grade of ZERO (0) but will be taken to count towards citizenship.
MAKE-UP WORK:
It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed during absences and complete all assignments. As was mentioned above, most assignments are posted on the website. The instructor will answer any questions that you might have about missed assignments between classes or any other time he is free. DO NOT interrupt your class or any other class period to ask questions about missed assignments!
TOPICS TO BE COVERED AND GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Chapter 1 The First Civilizations and Empires, Prehistory AD 500
- students will learn about early human beginnings and the first civilizations
- early inventions and developments will be discussed
Chapter 2 Ancient Greece and Rome, 1900 BC AD 500
- the earliest complex civilizations in Greece and Italy will be examined
- cultural aspects of the time period will be a major focus
Chapter 3 Regional Civilizations, 400-1500
- individualized concepts concerning certain regions will be taught
- certain civilizations will lend vital affects to world history
Chapter 4 Toward a New World, 800-1500
- students will learn about the attempts by Europeans to colonize all parts of the world
- effects of colonial attempts will be discussed in detail
Chapter 5 Renaissance and Reformation, 1350-1600
- students will learn about the time period that brought Europe out of the Middle Ages
- cultural aspects will be a major focus of this chapter
Chapter 6 The Age of Exploration, 1500-1800
- students will look at exploration, focusing on everything but North America
- the North American focus will be discussed in United States history
Chapter 7 Crisis and Absolutism in Europe, 1550-1715
- changes in Europe will be discussed
- students will learn how the infusion of new ideas changed the way life was at the time
Chapter 9 The East Asian World, 1400-1800
- students will focus on a rarely taught part of the world, East Asia
- students will see how Europeans affected the way of life in Asia
Chapter 10 Revolution and Enlightenment, 1550-1800
- the development of new ideas will lead to political, social and economic changes in the world
- major events will define the beginning of modern times
Chapter 11 The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815
- the first major revolution in the modern era is the focus of the section
- students will learn how the revolution in France affected every part of the world
Chapter 12 Industrialization and Nationalism, 1800-1870
- the post-French Revolution European changes will be discussed
- divisions begin to form that will last through two world wars
Chapters 14-15 The Height of Imperialism and East Asia Under Challenge, 1800-1914
- these two chapters are combined because like issues span both chapters
- conflicts from centuries before will still exist in Asia during this period
Chapter 16 War and Revolution, 1914-1919
- students will learn about one of the forgotten wars, World War I
- students will see patterns that will lead to World War II
Chapter 17 The West Between the Wars, 1919-1939
- developments between the world wars is the focus of this section
- students will learn how situations might have been handled differently
Chapter 19 World War II, 1939-1945
- outcomes of decisions made in chapter 17 will play out
- students will see how World War II drastically changed the way people thought
Chapter 20 - Cold War and Postwar Changes, 1945-1970
- students will see how alliances during the world wars collapse into divisions
- evaluation of situations of tension will be discussed
Chapter 21 The Contemporary Western World, 1970-present
- students will look at the modern times in which they live
- students will have a better understanding of the way the world works today
Chapter 25 Challenges and Hopes for the Future
- students will take current concepts and develop ideas about the future
In addition to the chapters in the book we will also discuss:
Current Events
Local History
Elections and Politics around the world
Social Issues
Different cultures
Other related topics
CLASSROOM GUIDELINES
1. Students are to abide by all rules of the classroom, which are subject to change at the instructors discretion.
2. Students must be prepared for each class, including having your notebook/binder, text book, writing utensils, handouts, etc. Points will be taken off of your citizenship grade for each unprepared offense.
3. All graded wok is to be completed in blue or black ink NO EXCEPTIONS. Most major assignments are to be typed.
4. Cheating on anything will result in an AUTOMATIC ZERO (0) and be evaluated for further disciplinary actions.
5. All students who miss an exam will be given an alternate exam. Also, each class period may be subject to a different form of the exam to cut down on cheating.
6. Advance notice is given for every test, quiz and assignment. Missing the day before a test or quiz IS NOT a valid reason for being excused from the test or quiz on the day it is to occur. It is your responsibility to prepare ahead of time. You are young adults and will be respected as so. Responsibility is a major key to success in this class.
7. All rules in the Bishop Carroll Handbook apply in this classroom including dress code.
8. I am always available for student assistance. A copy of my daily schedule is listed below. Special appointments will be made for before or after school if our schedules do not coincide.
9. Except for emergencies, students will only be permitted to use the restrooms at the beginning or end of each class.
10. I have the right to revise and edit this syllabus and the rules when I feel it is necessary.
11th Commandment Failure to cooperate with any of the rules or regulations will result in either point deduction or disciplinary actions and sometimes both.
MR. NAGYS SCHEDULE
Homeroom OPEN
Period 1 World History
Period 2 United States History
Period 3 World History
Period 4 United States History
Period 5 LUNCH
Period 6 World History
Period 7 Modern American History
Period 8 United States History
Period 9 Free Period
I also arrive each day for school by 7:30 AM and usually stay until at least 3:00 PM. Further accommodations for meeting can be made by talking with the instructor or by e-mail at the address listed at the beginning of this syllabus.