HIST 1111-ONL01 World History to Mid 17th Century

Part I: Instructor and Course Identification

Dr. Marc Galvin
Available Daily by text or email 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
706-207-0669
magalvin@piedmont.edu

Part 2: Course Policies

Textbook: Adler, Philip J. and Pouwells, Randall L., World Civilizations. Wadsworth, 7th ed. 2015
Description: This 3 semester credit hour course will be a general survey of world civilizations
from prehistoric times to 1650; a survey of main currents of political, social, religious, and
intellectual activity to the Age of Discovery. There is no course prerequisite. Students will be
expected to gain a greater knowledge of significant people, places, and events that form a
history of our world. In addition, students are expected to advance their communications skills
through reading, thinking, and writing about course materials and ideas.
Grading System:
45 percent Written reflection or reaction papers will be posted by each student by noon on
Wednesday beginning August 16. The topic the first week will be something from Adler,
Chapter 1. Each reflection shall be at least on page double-spaced but no more than
two pages about a person, place, or event from that week’s textbook readings. Writings
will consist of and be evaluated upon three parts: 1) Explanation of the context and
significance of the choice of topics. 2) Why is the topic of interest to the student? 3)
What are the student’s thoughts about it? Please answer the questions, “So what?”
Grammar and spelling matter.
There will be a total of fifteen reflections, the first due on August 16 and the last due on
November 22. Because reflections will be posted for all to read and discuss, late
submission after noon on the due date will be penalized and may not be about a subject
or topic already submitted.
10 percent Open discussion on the moodle discussion board will take place on Thursdays
and Fridays beginning August 17. There will be no discussion of Chapter 22 on Thanksgiving
November 23 & 24, but students my pose questions to the instructor at any time.
Students will be graded on the quality of their timely contributions to the class
discussion. Civility, respect, and mutual forbearance are expected. One can disagree
politely.
45 percent There will be three examinations, each worth 15% of the course grade. The first
will be posted on September 11 and due September 18; the second posted October 16
and due October 23; and the third, non-cumulative, posted November 20 and due
November 29.
Part 3: Minimum Technology Requirements for Online or Hybrid courses
It is the student’s responsibility to insure that all hardware and software are ready for use prior
to the start of the course. If unfamiliar with a component of the required technology, a web
search for tutorials may be helpful. Students may also contact the Piedmont College IT
Department here: http://it.piedmont.edu/contact.html. Equipment or software failure is not an
acceptable excuse for missing a deadline.

All students must have access to:

A computer. Minimum personal computer guidelines are available at:

http://it.piedmont.edu/sysreq.html.

Computer labs are available on the Demorest and Athens campuses. Visit
http://www.piedmont.edu/technology for the most current locations.

A broadband internet connection. This means either a high-speed DSL or a cable modem.
Please make a back-up plan like a nearby coffee shop with wi-fi. Lack of internet access is not an
acceptable excuse for missing a deadline.

Moodle is the online learning system of Piedmont College. Access Moodle at

http://moodle3.piedmont.edu/moodle/. A quick start guide to Moodle is available on YouTube
at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGCJ4-_sZN-lbMvpIDX436z5H8K39grI2.

If your online class is synchronous, you should also have a microphone, speakers, and a
webcam.

Your Piedmont Lions student email account: This is available within a few days of registration
for new students at: http://it.piedmont.edu/mail.html. Faculty and staff at Piedmont College
are required to communicate with students electronically only to the student’s Piedmont Lions
account or through Moodle. Students should also use only use their Piedmont Lions email for
all electronic communications with faculty and staff.

Current word processing and presentation software. Microsoft Office is available for all
Piedmont College students to download on up to five devices at:
http://it.piedmont.edu/office365.html.

Other software. Depending on the specific content of the course and the publisher of the
textbook, you may need to load other software like Java, QuickTime, and Adobe Reader.

Browsers are a matter of personal preference, and students should ensure that they are using the
most current version. Students may find that for the purpose of this course, you may be more
comfortable with one browser over another. A first step toward resolving any issue may be trying
a different browser.

PART 4: Course Schedule

Week of:
August 14 Chapter 1 The Earliest Human Societies

August 21 Chapter 2 Mesopotamia

Chapter 3 Early Africa and Egypt

August 28 Chapter 4 Central Asia and India’s Beginning

Chapter 5 New Civilizations & Empires in Western &
Central Asia

September 4 Chapter 6 Ancient China to 221 B.C.E.

Chapter 7 Settlement of Americas and the Pacific Islands

September 11 Chapter 8 The Greek Adventure

First Test Posted Covers Chapter 1-2

September 18 Chapter 9 Greek Humanism, 800-100 B.C.E.

First Test Due by Noon September 18

September 25 Chapter 10 Rome from City-State to Empire

October 2 Chapter 11 Roman Empire and Rise of Christianity

October 9 Chapter 12 Iran, India, and Global Trade

 Chapter 13 Imperial China in its Golden Age

October 16 Chapter 14 Americas to Fifteenth Century

Second Test Posted Covers Chapters 8-14

October 23 Chapter 15 Islam

Chapter 16 Mature Islamic Civilization
Second Test Due by Noon October 23

October 30 Chapter 17 Africa From Axum to 1400

November 6 Chapter 18 Mongols Unify Eurasia

Chapter 19 Japan and Southeast Asia

November 13 Chapter 20 European Middle Ages

Chapter 21 Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance

November 20 Chapter 22 A Larger World Opens

(Reflection due November 22, but no discussion on Thanksgiving,
November 23 or November 24. Instructor will be available for any
Questions.)
Third Test Posted Covers Chapters 15-22

November 29 Third Test Due Noon Wednesday, November 29

PART 5: Piedmont Policies

The Learning Center exists to help our students reach their various academic goals. The
Learning Center offers academic support in all areas, including accounting, foreign languages,
math, science, and writing. Our tutors are selected by department chairs, trained in the art of
tutoring, and monitored to provide the individualized attention our students need to achieve
their personal best. We offer by-appointment or walk-in hours during both working and after-
business hours. For more information, please visit: https://www.piedmont.edu/learning-center
or call 706-778-8500, ext. 1504 (Demorest) or 706-543-6973 (Athens).

Accessibility and Accommodations: It is the College’s goal that learning experiences be as

accessible as possible. Should you choose to disclose a disability, contact your professor and
Disability Support so that possible accommodations can be discussed. Accommodations are
designed to minimize the impact of a disability and ensure access to programs for all students
with disabilities. Piedmont College, professors and staff make every effort to
provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations. The Director of Disabilities Support can
be reached at disabilityservices@piedmont.edu or 706-778-8500, ext. 1504.
Statement on Academic Integrity: Students must be familiar with the College Academic Integrity
Policy. Plagiarism, the intentional or unintentional use of another’s words or ideas as one’s own,
will not be tolerated. Instructors must send any Academic Integrity concerns directly to the dean
who is responsible for the discipline in which the course is taught. See Catalog at
http://www.piedmont.edu/course-catalog for complete policy.

Student Email Policy: All Piedmont College students are required to use their Piedmont Lions
email account (see Catalog at http://www.piedmont.edu/course-catalog for complete policy).
Since the Lions account is the official communications channel of the College, students are
responsible for all information distributed to them through their account. Students are expected
to check it daily.

Withdrawal Policy: Within the first several days of a term, students may add and drop courses
with the permission of their advisor. The ranges for drop/add vary depending on the term (Fall,
Spring, or Summer) and duration of the class (8 week or 16 week). Students should check the
academic calendar for specific information. After this time, students may withdraw from a class.
Please refer to the College Catalog at http://www.piedmont.edu/course-catalog for the particulars
regarding the withdrawal policy.