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Syllabi for History 102: WORLD HISTORY II
Lock Haven U. of Penn.
Section 7: M,W,F 8:00-8:50 am, Spring '02
Section 9: M,W,F 1:10-2:00 pm, Spring '02
Raub Hall 206
Professor: Rick Goulet
Office Hours: Raub Hall 203, MWF 9-9:45 am, MTWThF 2:30-3:30 pm; or by appt.
Telephone: 893-2646
E-mail: rgoulet@lhup.edu
Home page: http://www.lhup.edu/~rgoulet/home.htm
Course Description: Globalization is shrinking our world so a basic understanding of
the world is increasingly important. The main purpose of this course is to expose
students to the global processes that have shaped our modern world since approximately
the year 1400. Taking a global and comparative perspective, this course will help
students to develop a topical, chronological and geographical understanding of world
history and cultures. We will discuss a number of themes which will provide insights
into various economic, cultural, political, ideological, religious, and social systems.
People develop networks or "systems" of connections which are bigger than nations –
they are international and global systems. These systems have tremendous power to
determine the course of history. However, despite these global connections the world has
been and remains a tremendously diverse place.
Required Textbooks:
Spodek, Howard. The World's History, Vol. II: Since 1100.
Wright, Donald R. The World and a Very Small Place in Africa
These should be available at the LHU Student Co-op Bookstore at the PUB.
Course Requirements: There will be three tests and a comprehensive final exam for
this course. Other quizzes and short assignments will be given periodically, sometimes
announced in advance. The grading will be as follows:
Test I
15%
Test II
20%
Test III
20%
Quizzes/Assignments and Participation
20%
Final Exam
25%
Course Objectives: Upon diligent completion of all the course requirements, students
should have i.) a basic knowledge of world history and some insights into world cultures
from 1400 to the present; ii.) an understanding of the creation and decline of complex
social, political, and economic institutions and systems which change over time; and iii.)
students should develop and/or improve their ability to read and write critically and think
analytically about historical issues.
Some Important Items: Attendance will be taken. I strongly recommend you attend all
classes, as missing classes will almost surely affect your performance and grade in this
course. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any plagiarized work will receive a failing
grade. You are expected to turn your work in on time. Late assignments will not be
accepted except in case of an emergency or arranged beforehand with the instructor.
Semester Schedule:
(This schedule may change slightly during the semester. Notice of any changes will be
given in advance.)
The Pre-modern World (to 1500): The Indian Ocean System, 1400s
Week 1: Jan.14-18
Introduction
Read: Spodek text (hereafter "Text"), pp. I-3 to I-17 and Chapter 12, pp. 372-393
Week 2: Jan. 21-25
Read: Text, Chap. 12, 394-408; Wright, pp. 3-39; Handout, pp. 1-8 (Italicized type
indicates these readings will be discussed in class)
The Early Modern World (1492-1750):
Western Expansions and Conquests to 1600
Week 3: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
Read: Wright, 40-63;
Week 4: Feb. 4-8
Read: Text, Ch. 13, 409-443; Handout, 8-19
Mercantile Capitalism, Slavery and the Atlantic Ocean System, 1500-1800s
Week 5: Feb. 11-15
Test I: February 11
Read: Text, Ch. 14, 444-477
Week 6: Feb. 18-22
Read: Wright, 67-94; Handout, 53-64
Revolutions, 1600-1800s
Week 7: Feb. 25 – Mar. 1
Read: Text, Ch. 15, 478-516
SPRING VACATION: Mar. 3-8
Week 8: Mar. 11-15
Read: Wright, 95-134; Handout, 69-81
The Modern World (1750 - Present?):
Industrial Capitalism, Nationalism and Empire, 1750-1914
Week 9: Mar. 18-22
Test II: March 18
Read: Text, Ch. 16, 517-556
Week 10: Mar. 25-29
Read: Wright, 135-169; Handout, TBA
Week 11: Apr. 2-5 (April 1 – Spring Holiday)
Read: Text, Ch. 17, 557-591
Week 12: Apr. 8-12
Read: Wright, 170-218; Handout, TBA
The World since World War One, 1914 - Present
Week 13: Apr. 15-19
Test III: April 15
Read: Text, Ch. 18, 594-638; Handout, TBA
Week 14: Apr. 22-26
Read: Text, Ch. 19, 640-675; Wright, 219-254
Week 15: Apr. 29 – May 3
April 29: REVIEW
FINAL EXAM: Section 7 scheduled for May 1, 10:00-11:50 am
Section 9 scheduled for May 6, 10:00-11:50 am
World History II
Section 8: T,Th 3:40-4:55 pm, Spring '02
Raub Hall 206
Professor: Rick Goulet
Office Hours: Raub Hall 203, MWF 9-9:45 am, MTWThF 2:30-3:30 pm; or by appt.
Telephone: 893-2646
E-mail: rgoulet@lhup.edu
Home page: http://www.lhup.edu/~rgoulet/home.htm
Course Description: Globalization is shrinking our world so a basic understanding of
the world is increasingly important. The main purpose of this course is to expose
students to the global processes that have shaped our modern world since approximately
the year 1400. Taking a global and comparative perspective, this course will help
students to develop a topical, chronological and geographical understanding of world
history and cultures. We will discuss a number of themes which will provide insights
into various economic, cultural, political, ideological, religious, and social systems.
People develop networks or "systems" of connections which are bigger than nations –
they are international and global systems. These systems have tremendous power to
determine the course of history. However, despite these global connections the world has
been and remains a tremendously diverse place.
Required Textbooks:
Spodek, Howard. The World's History, Vol. II: Since 1100.
Wright, Donald R. The World and a Very Small Place in Africa
These should be available at the LHU Student Co-op Bookstore at the PUB.
Course Requirements: There will be three tests and a comprehensive final exam for
this course. Other quizzes and short assignments will be given periodically, sometimes
announced in advance. The grading will be as follows:
Test I
15%
Test II
20%
Test III
20%
Quizzes/Assignments and Participation
20%
Final Exam
25%
Course Objectives: Upon diligent completion of all the course requirements, students
should have i.) a basic knowledge of world history and some insights into world cultures
from 1400 to the present; ii.) an understanding of the creation and decline of complex
social, political, and economic institutions and systems which change over time; and iii.)
students should develop and/or improve their ability to read and write critically and think
analytically about historical issues.
Some Important Items: Attendance will be taken. I strongly recommend you attend all
classes, as missing classes will almost surely affect your performance and grade in this
course. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any plagiarized work will receive a failing
grade. You are expected to turn your work in on time. Late assignments will not be
accepted except in case of an emergency or arranged beforehand with the instructor.
Semester Schedule:
(This schedule may change slightly during the semester. Notice of any changes will be
given in advance.)
The Pre-modern World (to 1500): The Indian Ocean System, 1400s
Week 1: Jan.14-18
Introduction
Read: Spodek text (hereafter "Text"), pp. I-3 to I-17 and Chapter 12, pp. 372-393
Week 2: Jan. 21-25
Read: Text, Chap. 12, 394-408; Wright, pp. 3-39; Handout, pp. 1-8 (Italicized type
indicates these readings will be discussed in class)
The Early Modern World (1492-1750):
Western Expansions and Conquests to 1600
Week 3: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
Read: Wright, 40-63;
Week 4: Feb. 4-8
Read: Text, Ch. 13, 409-443; Handout, 8-19
Mercantile Capitalism, Slavery and the Atlantic Ocean System, 1500-1800s
Week 5: Feb. 11-15
Test I: February 12
Read: Text, Ch. 14, 444-477
Week 6: Feb. 18-22
Read: Wright, 67-94; Handout, 53-64
Revolutions, 1600-1800s
Week 7: Feb. 25 – Mar. 1
Read: Text, Ch. 15, 478-516
SPRING VACATION: Mar. 3-8
Week 8: Mar. 11-15
Read: Wright, 95-134; Handout, 69-81
The Modern World (1750 - Present?):
Industrial Capitalism, Nationalism and Empire, 1750-1914
Week 9: Mar. 18-22
Test II: March 19
Read: Text, Ch. 16, 517-556
Week 10: Mar. 25-29
Read: Wright, 135-169; Handout, TBA
Week 11: Apr. 2-5 (April 1 – Spring Holiday)
Read: Text, Ch. 17, 557-591
Week 12: Apr. 8-12
Read: Wright, 170-218; Handout, TBA
The World since World War One, 1914 - Present
Week 13: Apr. 15-19
Test III: April 16
Read: Text, Ch. 18, 594-638; Handout, TBA
Week 14: Apr. 22-26
Read: Text, Ch. 19, 640-675; Wright, 219-254
Week 15: Apr. 29 – May 3
April 30: Study Day
FINAL EXAM: Scheduled for SATURDAY, May 4, 3:00-4:50 pm
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