World History Syllabus

Syllabus

World History

Hour: 2nd period, 5th period

Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot

Room Number: 332

E-mail Address: Amber.Fontenot@ocsi.org

Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com

School Phone Number: 958-3000

The best time for parents to call me is: from 3-5 PM

Course Description: This course is a survey of world social and political history from ancient civilizations, including biblical history, to the present. This survey will trace man’s progress throughout history from Adam and Noah to the present, and it will provide perspective for understanding contemporary world events. These historical movements will be evaluated from a critical, ethical, and biblical viewpoint.

Course Objectives:

• Students will recognize the hand of God in human affairs: the rise and fall of empires, kingdoms, and nations. Students will recognize the pattern of creation, fall, and redemption throughout human history.

• Students will describe the world’s major civilizations and their major achievements; students will understand historical events and influences that have shaped the world today.

• Students will evaluate historical events from a moral and biblical perspective; students will express their own points of view through writing and class discussion.

• Students will trace the chronology of major world events and explain cause-and-effect relationships. Students will have an over-arching concept of historical time periods.

• Students will interpret and evaluate information gained through research and primary sources.

• Students will express understanding in forms such as charts, maps, timelines, projects, creative writing, and formal reports.

Materials you should bring to class every day:

- Two notebooks (B5 or A4)

- Loose-leaf paper

- A binder or folder

- Pens, pencils, erasers

- colored pencils

- Your textbook, with a book cover

Grading:

Tests/research paper 40%

Quizzes/projects 30%

Daily assignments 20%

Class participation 10%

Class Texts:

World History: Human Legacy – Ramirez, Stearns, and Wineburg, Holt 2008.

Expectations:

- Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn, explore, and ask questions.

- Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class. There will be one or two bellwork questions every day, which will be counted as part of your notebook grade.

- Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; no credit will be given for late assignments.

- During class, be prepared to take notes and participate in class discussions.

Class Rules:

- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and all school rules.

- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore and ask questions.

- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary books, materials, and assignments when the bell rings.

Approximate Class Schedule:

The schedule below is estimated, and may be adjusted based on class needs, at the teacher’s discretion, at any point throughout the year.

Semester 1:

Weeks 1-2 – Introduction; The Beginnings of Civilization; The Ancient Near East

(Prehistory - 1000 BC)

Week 3-4 – Nile Civilizations; Ancient India and China (5000 BC - 250 BC)

Weeks 5-7 – Ancient Greece and Rome (2100 BC - AD 576)

Weeks 8-9 – The Americas; Empires of India and China (1000 BC - AD 600)

Week 9-10 – Muslim civilization; African Kingdoms (550-1500)

Week 11-12 - Cultures of East Asia; Kingdoms and Christianity (550-1400)

Weeks 13-14 – The Middle Ages (1000-1500)

Week 15-16 – Renaissance and Reformation; Exploration and Expansion (1300-1700)

Semester 2:

Weeks 1-2 – New Asian Empires; Monarchs of Europe (1200-1800)

Weeks 3-4 – Research paper

Weeks 5-6 – Enlightenment and Revolution; French Revolution and Napoleon (1550-1815)

Week 7 – The Industrial Revolution and Industrial Age (1700-1900)

Week 8 – Reforms, Revolutions, and War (1800-1900)

Weeks 9-10 – Nationalism in Europe; Age of Imperialism (1800-1920)

Weeks 11-12 – World War I and the Interwar Years (1914-1939)

Week 13 – The Pacific War; World War II (1930-1945)

Weeks 14-15 – The Contemporary World (1945-present)

Week 16 – Today's World; review for final exam