Dr. Theron Corse

COURSE SYLLABUS HIST 2070, World History II  
 

Assignments:  1. Primary Source Essays 2. ID Quizzes 
 

History 2070 is the second half of the World History sequence.  It pays special attention to the causes and social contexts of those ideologies, movements, wars and revolutions which have shaped the modern historical period from 1600-1990.  We will cover the Middle and Near East; India and the Far East (China and Japan); Africa; Europe and the Americas.  Special attention is given to the cultural, political and economic interrelationship of these regions and the role that each played in the formation of the modern global community.  This course is designed to help students improve their proficiency in reading, writing and critical thinking.  It offers students additional opportunities to develop skills in note taking, word-processing, library research, and public speaking.  

Much of the material deals with European expansion and colonization of other civilizations.   The most pervasive theme of the modern historical period is the rise of the West and its political, intellectual and economic domination of the rest of the world.  How Europe (whose civilizations appear relatively unimpressive in HIST 1210) came to dominate what were once such advanced civilizations in Africa, Asia and America is perhaps the most important question of this period. 

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Analytical and Methodological goals:

• 1. Develop an understanding of historical analytical techniques, including an understanding of the role of change and continuity in human history. (elaborated below in Change and Continuity)
• 2. Demonstrate an ability to apply historical analytical techniques to texts and artifacts from the modern era.
• 3. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how texts and artifacts from the modern era express the culture and values of that era.
• 4. Be able to critically asses, within a comparative framework (elaborated below in Content Related Goals) the ideas, values, and historical forces that have shaped the development of human society.

Content Related Goals:

• The primary content related goal is that the student develop an understanding of the diversity of global cultures in the modern world, with an appreciation for how that diversity shapes the development of human history and human society. This goal will be addressed through a series of region specific goals, discussed below.
   
• Rise of the West. The student will trace events and evaluate the significance of movements associated with the rise of the West (1400-1914)
  • Cite major costs and benefits of the scientific and commercial revolutions for different segments of European society (1600-1800).
  • Trace the progress of the Industrial Revolution and assess its effects on Europe and the World (1750-1914).
  • Analyze the causes and assess the influence of political revolutions in England, North America, and France on individuals, governing bodies, and church-state relations.
  • Analyze the impact of European expansion on societies in the Western Hemisphere.

• European Domination. The student will examine causes, consequences, and limitations of Europe's world domination (1750-1945) 
  • Analyze the forces that both caused and allowed European nations to acquire colonial possessions and trading privileges in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
  • Assess the influence of the church, aristocracies, and colonial export economies on Latin American society.
  • Compare the effects of voluntary and forced Westernization on societies in Russia, North Africa, and Southwest Asia.
  • Describe the changes that resulted when European commercial networks were replaced with political domination by the late nineteenth century.
  • Evaluate the effects of colonialism on African, Asian, and European societies.

• Twentieth Century Turmoil. The student will analyze causes and effects of world events in early twentieth century (1914-1945).
  • Analyze the causes and assess the consequences of World War I.
  • Judge the causes and effects of the Russian Revolution for Russia and the world.
  • Evaluate the causes and consequences of the Great Depression on industrial societies.
  • Evaluate World War II as the end of one era and the beginning of another.

• Modern Economic, Political, and Social Conditions. The student will analyze problems and assess prospects of an interdependent world
  • Trace the development of relationships between the Former Soviet Republics and the United States and cite consequences of these relationships for the world.
  • Analyze economic and political recovery in Japan and Europe.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of independence movements in Asia and Africa as challenges to the European world domination established in the nineteenth century.
  • Judge the effects of European domination on societies in Africa, Asia, and Southwest Asia as they re-established their own economies and institutions of self-government.
  • Assess the degree to which the international community is capable of resolving recurring global dilemmas and meeting the challenges of globalization.

There are various versions of this book bundled with CDs or other features. You do not need these features, just the book. I can't seem to find an ISBN for the book alone. Just buy the cheapest version of Volume 2 that you can find. Don't worry about buying used editions that might lack the CD or the MyHistorylab key.

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Attendance and Punctuality

Excessive absence or tardiness may result in a significant reduction in a student's grade, and instructors are under no obligation to allow make-up work in cases of tests and assignments missed as a result of unexcused absence or tardiness.  Students are also responsible for obtaining information presented in class during their absence.

In the event of an illness or emergency requiring absence from class, students should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in order to obtain the documentation necessary to have the absence excused.  Instructors may require such documentation as a condition for allowing the completion of missed tests or assignments.

Tennessee State University's policy on absences may be found in the Student Handbook, Chapter VII, pp. 100-101.

The last day to withdraw is Apr 11

Special Note on Academic Honesty

Students in HIST 2070 are warned particularly against the following forms of academic dishonesty:

Tennessee State University's policies on academic conduct may be found in the Student Handbook, Chapter III, p. 18.

Class Participation

Accommodation for Disabilities The Department of History, Geography, and Political Science, in conjunction with the Office of Disabled Student Services, makes reasonable accommodation for qualified students with medically documented disabilities.  If you need an accommodation, please contact Dan Steely of TSU's Disabled Student Services Office at 963-7400 (phone) or 963-5051 (fax).
 
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