Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | HIS-1112-VO01 - World History Since 1500

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Gina Ottoboni
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Gilberto Diaz Santos

General Education Requirements

VSCS Humanistic Perspectives

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influence the historical development of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

Essential Objectives

1. Discuss the motivations and rationales for pursuing empire and imperialism in the world from the 16th century through the 20th century.
2. Explore the effect of trade, colonialism, and military expansion on global convergence and critique the diverse impacts of those exchanges as experienced by advantaged and disadvantaged communities.
3. Analyze patterns of emigration and immigration across the globe, including the causes and implications of large-scale human migration.
4. Explore important political and religious ideas articulated during this period and analyze how those ideas both shaped and reflected world historical change.
5. Explain the emergence of industrial capitalism and analyze its varied consequences.
6. Evaluate the disparate social impacts of industrialization and technological innovation on the diverse populations of the world.
7. Discuss the causes and course of the two world wars and evaluate the ways in which they have shaped international relations and the modern world.
8. Explore post-colonial freedom movements and their impact on global politics and society.
9. Analyze the theses, context, values, perspectives, and facts in historical primary and secondary sources.
10. Engage in and evaluate historical research using information literacy skills.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Fall 2024 textbook/book details will be available on 2024-05-20. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

HIS-1112-VO01 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Allowed: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges technology, including generative AI, plays a supportive role in learning and feedback. During our class, we may use AI writing tools such as ChatGPT in certain specific cases. You will be informed as to when, where, and how these tools are permitted to be used, along with guidance for attribution. Any use outside of these specific cases constitutes a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

You may use AI in this course for the following purposes only: spellcheck, grammar check, and research. Be aware, however, that this does not constitute an endorsement of AI use. Also be aware that AI is not necessarily correct. Think of it as being a bit like Wikipedia, or really anything else out there on the Internet. There may be value, but there may also be mistakes. For that reason, you should never use it as more than a first pass at information, just as you might use Wikipedia. Neither constitute college-level source materials.

You may not use AI to complete your assignments, write your essays, or construct discussion posts.

Methods

This course is designed to introduce you to the study of world history and to build important academic and life skills, including research, reading, and writing skills. Each week I will provide and introduction to the week's topic/s. You will proceed through the week's materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.), while also participating in the discussion forums. You will also complete a weekly assignment every other week--usually a short essay of approximately 300 words, which you will post and share with the class. The course will also include an online, open-book final exam.

Evaluation Criteria

You will be evaluated on the basis of:

• Participation in forums (quality and quantity)
• Essays
• Open book, final exam

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

• Complete all elements of the course, including:
• All readings and/or materials;
• All assignments, including the final exam;
• Participate in the discussion forums each week in a meaningful way;
• Adhere to CCV Academic Honesty Policy

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Late assignments can be submitted up to one week past the deadline. You will lose 10% each day that an assignment is late. After a week, it will no longer be accepted for credit.
• Late work is not accepted in the discussion forum. Interacting with classmates is an essential part of online discussions and cannot be made up after the fact.
• Extensions will be granted only in extenuating circumstances. If a lengthy medical problem or other emergent personal issue will result in missing weekly discussions and/or assignments, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
• Students who know that they will not have course access for any given week should make arrangements with their instructor to complete assignments and participation requirements prior to the absence.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity