Syllabus

CIV 1023

WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1660

FALL 2019

Dr. Steve Carter, Ph.D.

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 Syllabus
CIV 1023
WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1660
FALL 2019

PROFESSOR: Dr. Steve Carter

OFFICE: McBrien 209-D
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00-11:00 MWF; 2:00-3:00 MWF; 8:00-9:00 TR; 1:00-1:30 TR—Or by
Apt.
PHONE: 870-230-5543
E-MAIL: carters@hsu.edu (Do not use text language when you e-mail me.)
WEB-SITE: http://www.drcarterscourses.org

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 understanding 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.
*For University, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences Department Learning Outcomes, see page 4.

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

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: 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.

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The instructor covers considerable amounts of information during the class period.
Students need to be actively engaged in note taking. Simply copying the bullet points
from the PowerPoint will not suffice. Students will also need to read and study
assigned chapters from their textbook.

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 (6 Dec. 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%

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.

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MAKE-UP/RETAKE: All examinations will count toward your grade! I will not drop
any. However, I have tentatively scheduled during class time Monday, 25 November
2019 (Monday before Thanksgiving Break) 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, Monday, 25 November 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 August 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 18 November 2019.
All extra credit projects will need to be turned in no later than 25 November 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

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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. Please be courteous to
others in the class as they have the right to a conducive learning
environment.

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:
21 August 2019: First day of the Course
30 August 2019: Map Examination
10-11 Oct. 2019: Fall Break (no classes)
25 November 2019: Exam Make-up/Retake day
Last day to turn in Extra Credit project
Last day to turn in late assignments for partial credit
27-29 November 2019: Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
5-6 Dec. 2019 Restricted Days
9-12 Dec. 2019 Finals

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* 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.

Student Learning Goals LAC Liberal Arts/General Education Student Learning

Outcomes and Goals:
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.

Social Sciences Dept. Student Learning Outcomes and Goals:

1. Students will understand the nature of historical thinking: Students will
demonstrate knowledge of different aspects of History as a discipline.
2. Writing and Transmission of History: Students will demonstrate effective
research skills in the field of history

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.

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