Course Description
This course explores the historical background behind major issues of the contemporary world, including: colonialism/decolonization; the Cold War and other global conflicts; genocide; religious fundamentalism; and the role of women. Prerequisite: Must have fewer than 60 credits to enroll or can enroll by Written Permission
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC--Foundations
Develop academic skills and demonstrate the ability to identify and use campus services and resources. In this course, student learning related to MAC Foundations SLO 1 will be assessed through reading comprehension quizzes, a book exam, a primary source analysis, and an in-class writing exercise.
Develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, or values between self and community. In this course, student learning related to MAC Foundations SLO 2 will be assessed through a wellness self-evaluation and self-reflection essay.
Build connections between self and peers, faculty, and staff. In this course, student learning related to MAC Foundations SLO 3 will be assessed through a report on an extracurricular campus event.
Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats. In this course, student learning related to MAC Foundations SLO 4 will be assessed through in-class exercises on how to use the Library and how to evaluate information and sources.
Incorporate and cite sources accurately and correctly. In this course, student learning related to MAC Foundations SLO 5 will be assessed through an in-class exercise on citing sources.
Course-specific
Analyze historical duration, succession, and change in terms of human agency and larger systems or structures in a wide variety of places and periods.
Use historical thinking to contextualize and analyze primary and secondary sources representing different points of view.
Use evidence-based reasoning to interpret the past coherently while developing and presenting an original argument.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Class Attendance (and Participation) | 20% |
Mid-Term Exam | 10% |
Final Exam | 20% |
Foundations Assignments and Reading Quizzes | 25% |
Book Exam | 10% |
Paradise In-Class Writing | 10% |
Extracurricular Campus Event | 5% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100 | A |
90-92 | A- |
87-89 | B+ |
83-86 | B |
80-82 | B- |
77-79 | C+ |
73-76 | C |
70-72 | C- |
67-69 | D+ |
63-66 | D |
60-62 | D- |
59 and lower | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is 25 percent of the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.