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

Announcements

Great Discussion posts in Week 4!

Please complete the  iDEA Evaluation  form that will be sent to your Outlook email account from Dr. Mary Lee Lusby.
 
I just wanted to let you all know that I thought the discussion exchange in Week 4 was fabulous.  

Week 5 Content

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

PowerPoints

Developments in science during the Enlightenment
(.ppt, 1062K)
Download Scientific Revolution
Information about all the major dynasties in China. Some review about Africa.
(.ppt, 126K)
Download French Revolution

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

(.ppt, 1993K)
Download African History

Week 5 Discussion - Click to Post/Participate

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Week 5 Assignment(s)

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