WOH 2022 SUMMER A 2011

Miami-Dade College
Social Sciences Department
WOH2022
History of World Civilization from 1800
Summer A, 2011
Name: Joseph Holbrook
Office: Bldg 6, Rm. 6206
Telephone: 786-395-5402
E-Mail: josenmiami@yahoo.com
Office Hours: Mondays at 11:00 am or by appointment.

Catalog Course Description:

The student will examine the historical development of world civilizations since 1789-students
will learn of historical processes and developments in social, cultural, political, and economic contexts
since the 18th century. (3 hr. lecture)

Pre-Requisites: None.

Course Competencies:
World History 2022 attempts to help students understand the significant trends and major changes that
have affected the modern world since the 18th century. Particular emphasis will be placed upon events that have
affected the development of world civilizations.
This course is part of the MDC general education offerings of the Social Science Department at the
Kendall Campus. As such, student success in WOH2022 contributes to the College’s goal that each student
graduating from MDC has accomplished certain educational outcomes when they leave the College. The actual
General Education Outcomes at MDC are based on the following assumptions:

MDC Learning Outcomes:

As graduates of Miami Dade College, students will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
2. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.
4. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.
6. Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society.
8. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
9. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.
10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment.

Required Textbook: McKay et al. A History of World Societies: Volume C, from 1775 to the Present. 8th
Ed.
This book is available for purchase in the college bookstore. Further readings may be placed on reserve
in the MDC library and internet sites of interest will be suggested by the professor.

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Grading Scale:
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
F 59 and below

Grading Criteria: There will be seven grades given to assess student learning in this class:

Assignment Total Points

May 13 test 15
May 20 test 15
May 27 test 15
June 3 test 15
June 10 test 15
Final Exam – June 17 15
Class Presentation 10
Optional Essay
Total Points 100

A) Examinations: There may be regular short exam questions based on each week’s reading assignment. Each
test will count toward a student’s final course grade. Exams can be essay and/or multiple-choice in format with review
questions or notes given in the prior class to help students prepare for the tests. There are no make-up exams permitted
in this course except in documented and verified medical emergencies of the individual student. Written
documentation must be provided.

B) Papers: One essay paper may be turned in for extra credit (if needed) at the end of the semester but is not
required. The essay may also be used to make up for one weekly test. The writing assignment in this course and the due
date will be announced in class. All papers must correspond to the following guidelines:
-Papers must be typed and double-spaced.
-Students must use un-bolded 12-point standard (Times New Roman or Courier) font.
-One-inch margins are to be used on all four sides of the page.
-Papers should be text only in essay format—No pictures, photographs, maps, or diagrams.
-Students should use the Chicago or Turabian manual of style. If another style is used, it must be used consistently
throughout the paper.
-Quotations should not be used beyond three lines per typed page.
-Do not use cover pages, sleeves, and jackets.
-Students should use spell and grammar checks available on your computer programs prior to submitting papers.
Proofread your papers visually to check for further errors prior to paper submission.

-Wikipedia.org is discouraged as an academic source in your papers. This site is an open source encyclopedia that
can usually be edited and revised by anyone. As such, students need to be wary of using this source because there
is no guarantee that what you are reading is true.

Papers will be graded on the following criteria:

1. Content. Students should answer the question asked and use examples to demonstrate understanding of
the topic.
2. Following of writing guidelines. This is based upon the guidelines presented in the section above.
3. Clarity of organization. Papers should be presented in a logical order with introduction, development of
topic, and conclusion.
4. Grammar. Papers must be edited and proofread prior to submitting a final draft.

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5. Sources used. You must use documented verifiable sources in your paper to present enough academic
evidence to support your arguments and assumptions.

Course Policies:
1. Tests: There will be six short weekly tests based on readings and one final exam. I will give you an
idea of the types of questions to expect on the exams. Most of the questions on the exams will require
that you apply knowledge rather than repeat information memorized from the textbook. If you have a
legitimate and documented reason for not taking an exam, you will be given a make-up exam. If you
do the weekly readings, the tests will not be difficult.

2. Attendance: Miami-Dade has an attendance policy, so I will take attendance at the beginning of
every class period. If you are late, it is your responsibility to ensure I know you were present. Do not
interrupt a lecture to let me know you are present. If you have three absences, you may be dropped
from the course. If you are dropped from the class, either by me or by the College for non-payment,
you will not be allowed to attend class. You will not receive a grade nor will I accept assignments,
papers, or exams from you. Class attendance will not count towards your grade.

3. Group Presentation: Choose a single issue related to any time period or world region from the
textbook. The PowerPoint presentation should describe the following: a description of the region, including culture,
religion and language, the historical context, key historical problems faced in the society of this time period, and the
historical transformation that took place by the end of the time period. In your discussion, some comparison or contrast
with other regions of the same time period, or other time periods in the same region are encouraged. You will use
PowerPoint when making your presentations. You will submit your work to Turnitin.com, plagiarism detection software. I
will give you further instructions on accessing the system. You will present on your assigned date. If you do not attend
class when you are scheduled to present, you will not be able to present at a later date and you will receive a zero.
So, make sure you come for your presentation!! Your presentation should last 20 minutes.

4. Readings/Assignments: Success in this course requires familiarity with the textbook. I will not cover
all material in the text. However, you are responsible for all reading materials assigned. You will also be responsible
for extraneous materials I will cover in class. You should read all assigned chapters BEFORE the class period.

5. Conduct in the Classroom: You must turn off cell phones. If you want to listen to music, surf the
web, or text, then do so outside of the classroom. If you disrupt the teaching/learning process or act in a disrespectful,
threatening, or intimidating way toward me or other students, you will be asked to leave the class.

6. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class period. Late assignments will not be
accepted.

7. Students are expected to arrive on time and remain in class until the completion of the class period.
You are responsible for information provided in class, even if you are not in attendance.

Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to meet the College’s academic conduct standards. Acts of academic misconduct,
including cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, and facilitating academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of
Students. Students caught plagiarizing will be charged with misconduct charges. For more information on these standards,
refer to the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at:

http://www.mdc.edu/policy/student_rights_and_responsibilities.pdf

Access Disability Services:

Students with documented disabilities should contact ACCESS Disability Services in advance for information and
for obtaining assistance. No retroactive accommodations can be provided. The ACCESS department is located in Room
2121 at the Kendall Campus. They may be reached at (305) 237-2767

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Course Schedule and Outline:

WEEK 1 – EARLY MODERN EUROPE

MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS FRIDAYS

May 9, 2011 May 11, 2011 May 13, 2011
Introductions, Review of Syllabus Industrial Revolution in Europe Nationalism in Europe
Revolution in Politics, 1773-1815 Presentations Presentations/Test
Reading: Chapter 21. Reading: Chapter 22. Reading: Chapter 23.

WEEK 2 – EARLY MODERN ASIA

May 16, 2011 May 18, 2011 May 20, 2011

Africa, Southwest Asia and Asia in the Era of Imperialism Nationalism in Asia, 1914-39
Imperialism Presentations Presentations
Presentations Reading: Chapter 25. Second Test.
Reading: Chapter 24. Reading: Chapter 28.

WEEK 3 – NATION BUILDING AND WAR IN THE WEST

May 23, 2011 May 25, 2011 May 27, 2011

Nation Building The Great Break The Age of Anxiety in the West
Presentations Presentations Presentations
Reading: Chapter 26. Film: “All Quiet on the Western Front” Third Test.
Reading: Chapter 27. Reading: Chapter 29.

WEEK 4 – ANXIETY, DICTATORSHIP AND WAR

May 30, 2011

June 1, 2011 June 3, 2011
MEMORIAL DAY The Age of Anxiety in the West Dictatorship and WWII
NO CLASS Presentations Presentations
Film: For Whom the Bell Tolls Fourth Test.
Reading: Chapter 29. Reading: Chapter 30.

WEEK 5 – POSTWAR, COLDWAR AND SUPERPOWER CIVILIZATIONS

June 6, 2011 June 8, 2011 June 10, 2011

Global Recovery, Superpowers Contemporary Latin America Contemporary Asia and Africa
Presentations Presentations Film: Romero
Reading: Chapters 31. Reading: Chapter 32. Presentations/Fifth Test.
Reading: Chapter 32.

WEEK 6 – THE CONTEMPORAY WORLD

June 13, 2011 June 15, 2011 June 17, 2011

New Era in World History The Middle East in Today’s World REVIEW DISCUSION
Presentations Presentations Film: Syriana
Optional Essay due. Reading: Epilogue. Presentations/Final Exam.
Reading: Chapters 33.