HUM 258 01 - W OF I: HIST PERS-WRLD HIST TO 1800

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Great Discussion posts in Week 4!

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I just wanted to let you all know that I thought the discussion exchange in Week 4 was fabulous.  

Week 5 Content

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Week 5 shows us the world on the cusp of a new era.  Look for these developments and how they have shaped the world into the one we experience today: 
Encounters between the West and Asia, and reactions by China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia;
  • Changing relationships between citizens and the state
  • The impact of colonies on the parent state and the colonized peoples
  • Change in power structures due to revolutions (in American colonies and in France)
  • The effect of one dominant political figure in Europe: Napoleon

Readings

Textbook: World History: The Human Experience To 1500
  • Chapters 9 and 10

Supplemental References

While this is not required content for this course, you may find it helpful to watch programs from the Annenberg Media series Bridging World History.
1. Go to www.learner.org.
2. Locate the drop down arrow of the Video Series tab and select Video Programs
3. Scroll down and click Bridging World History
You may find the following episodes/Units, particularly relevant to topics covered this week:
 
#15 - Early Global Commodities

Content Handouts

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  • PowerPoints

    Scientific Revolution
    Developments in science during the Enlightenment
    Required
    Scientific Revolution.ppt
    Enlightenment
    Required
    Enlightenment.ppt
    French Revolution
    Information about all the major dynasties in China. Some review about Africa.
    Required
    French Revolution.ppt
    African History

    This powerpoint gives a very brief overview of the history of major civilizations and groups of people in Africa.

    Required
    African History.ppt
    Central and Southern Asia
    Required
    Central and Southern Asia.ppt
    The Americas
    Required
    Americas Before European Encounter.ppt
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  • Study Guide(s)

    East Asia and the West on Verge of a New World Order
    Required
    East Asia and the West on Verge of a NewWorld Orde.pdf
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    Americas
    Required
    Americas.ppt
    Empire in China and Asia
    Required
    Empire in China and Asia.ppt
    Final Exam Review

    This final exam review contains content and questions that will help you with very guided preparation for the test. 

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    Final Exam Review.pptx
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Week 5 Assignment(s)

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In addition to this Week's readings and videos, please complete the following:
 
Assignment 5.1: Post/Participate in the Week 5 Discussions
 
Assignment 5.2: Chapters Quiz 17 & 18 (located on the Coursework/Assignments page)
 
Assignment 5.3: Course Project:
 
You will choose from one of the following project options below. A detailed explanation of the requirements of each project is located on the Course Project page, as well as the Assignment Handouts/Resources portlet.
  • Service Project
  • Film Critic Project
  • Art Curator Project
  • Biography Project
  • Medicine in History Exhibit Project  
Submit your Course Project to the dropbox on the Coursework/Assignments page.
 
Assignment 5.4: Final Exam (located on the Coursework/Assignments page 

Assignment Handouts/Resources

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  • Rubric(s)

    Discussion Board Rubric
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    HUM 258 Discussion Rubric.pdf
    Brief Writing Assignment Rubric
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    HUM 258 Brief Writing Assignment Rubric.pdf
    Grading Standards for Formal Writing
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    Grading Standards for Formal Writing.pdf
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    Brief Writing Example
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    Brief Writing Example.pdf
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  • Study Guide(s)

    Final Exam Concepts Review
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    Specific Review Concepts for the Final Exam.pdf
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  • Course Project Options

    Art Curator Project
    Required
    Art Curator Project_wRubric.pdf
    Biography Project
    Required
    Biography Project_wRubric.pdf
    Service Project
    Required
    Service Project_wRubric.pdf
    Film Critic Project
    Required
    Film Critic Project_wRubric.pdf
    Medicine in History Exhibit Project
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    Medicine in History Exhibit Project_wRubric.pdf
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