HS 114 The
World in the Twentieth-Century
M/W/F 11:00 Spring
2009
Instructor: Professor Stephanie Guerin
Room: HU011
Office
location & hours: By appointment only before or after class in
HU011
Contact
Information: I can be reached via e mail Stephanie.Guerin@montgomerycollege.edu
or when the mymc server is down you may also send to prof.guerin.mcc@verizon.net.
Textbook: There are two texts you must purchase for the
class. Additional readings may be
assigned however I will provide copies for you.
Twentieth-Century World History, 4th
edition: Duiker
ISBN:0-495-09592-3
A History of Our Time:
ISBN-13: 9780195320367
Class
Overview: My
course is based on a global perspective of the world and human interactions. Focuses
is placed on the Industrial Revolution, global developments in trade,
economics, social change and Imperialism. The origins and aftermath of two
world wars; the birth of mass movements and mass society; the crisis of
democracy and the rise of communism and fascism; the emergence of the
superpowers; modernization, conflicts, and revolutions in the non-Western world
as well as political processes in Africa, Asia and Latin America.. Students will
refine their analytical abilities and critical thinking skills through
questions of causation in order to understand historical and geographical
context, make comparisons across cultures, use documents and other primary
sources, and recognize and discuss different interpretations and historical
frameworks, continuity and change within the themes of this course.
Twentieth-Century World History
Themes:
1. The relationship of change and continuity from 19th to
20th century.
2. Creation, expansion, and interactions of economic
systems and the impact of technological advances on a global scale.
3.
Impact of interaction among and within major societies with consideration for
social and gender structures.
4. Cultural, religious, and intellectual developments world
wide.
5. Changes in functions and structures of states and in
attitudes toward states and political identities.
Outcomes:
On
completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the relative merits of
various forms of source materials.
2.
Assess
the impact of geography upon the development and character of 20th century
world.
3.
Understand
the economic and political process that has taken us into the 21st century.
4.
Describe
the distinguishing characteristics and salient events within Europe, Asia,
5.
Identify
features of the 19th century modified or absorbed into later Modern Society.
6. Understand the manner of and
reasons for the spread of the Ism’s of our times…(Capitalism, Imperialism,
Nationalism, Socialism and Communism)
In other words, the student is expected to gain familiarity
with the broad trends of the twentieth century and be conversant in the
geographic, economic, political, social, technological and individual influences
that have contributed to our current millennium. Students will be
responsible for a basic geographic knowledge, in addition to the key historical figures and events, and will be expected to
think critically about cause and effect in history, and about the relative
value of historical sources.
Attendance: Much will be presented in class that is not
found in the texts and vice versa, and you will be responsible for all of
it. If you foresee missing class for some reason, please talk to me
beforehand. If you are ill, I will excuse the absence provided you furnish a valid
medical excuse. I will always provide you with the Power Point
presentation of the day’s lecture that you missed but you are responsible for
the specific material within that days lecture. You will have to make
arrangements with a classmate to get the class notes. Lateness and
chronic absence will result in a decreased letter grade or an involuntary
withdrawal from the class may result. Late assignments and papers are
unacceptable and will also result in a diminished letter grade.
Grades: Grades will consist of quizzes, chapter questions and in
class exercises that are designed to prepare and asses you on class outcomes. A
final examination including examination
comprising identifications and critical thinking essays is scheduled for May
13th from 10:15 to 12:15. Attendance and class participation are taken into
consideration when final grades are due.
Paper Assignments: The specific criteria for the paper assignment will be
announced and a rubric will be attached for clarity. I expect a properly written English
paper. If you think you might need
assistance, please make an appointment with our wonderful
These are a few of my writing pet peeves:
·
Know
the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.
·
State
a thesis and stick to the main topic of the paper.
·
Please
make your paragraphs transition and flow from one idea to another.
·
Do
not solely rely on spell check. Pay attention to your tenses and the proper
usage of a word.
·
If
you use a quote and do not cite the author it is plagiarism.
·
Realize
when an idea is not your own and use proper citations.
·
Do
not use your formal voice when writing a formal paper. I do not want to ready a paper as if one is
talking to a friend…
Use the assignment rubric that I provide. I am not asking
you to read my mind, just follow my directionsJ
Classroom Conduct: Be polite and courteous and listen to my opinions
and the opinions of your classmates without interrupting. Always raise your
hand when addressing me and please do not talk over me in class. Never assume
my comments are prejudice or opinionated but if you do feel offended for any reasons
please see me for clarification as soon as possible. I like to stay on task so if you have any
questions that do not pertain to the issues at hand please discuss them with me
after class. Insults or cursing are
unacceptable. Please make sure your cell phones, pagers, etc. are turned
off and I have a no lap top policy in my class.
Academic Honesty: It is expected that the work you turn in is
your own. Cheating on exams or quizzes will not be tolerated and will
result in an automatic F on the exam or quiz in question. Plagiarized
papers will suffer a similar fate. Moreover, they are very easy to
detect. Don’t try it. And for that reason you will be responsible to
submit your written work electronically as well as a hard copy to me upon the
date and time the assignment is due. For more information you may consult the Student Code of Conduct, Section IV.
Cancellation of Classes:
Support Services: A student who may need an accommodation due to a
disability should make an appointment to see me and a letter from Disability Support Services (DSS) authorizing your
accommodations will be needed. The DSS office is located in the
Counseling and Advising Building Room 122, or you may phone 240-567-5058 (or 301-294-9672)
for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Those students who do not feel comfortable writing in the English language may wish to avail themselves
of the service provided in the