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History 5: World History From 1750

José Guadalupe Posada,
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Padre de la Independencia, c. 1900

INSTRUCTOR: Maria Teresa Romero
OFFICE AND OFFICE HOURS: TBA
VOICE MAIL: (949) 582-4900 (x3350)
E-MAIL: mromero@saddleback.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a survey of world history from 1750, when dramatic political, economic and social changes brought about by European industrialization transformed the power dynamics between the West and the rest of the world. Societies throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America responded to these changes with varying degrees of resistance, adoption and accommodation. This course will look at how responses to these economic and political developments have shaped a variety of human experiences around the world, and continue to influence the way we live today. It introduces some of the most important historical processes and conflicts in modern world history including industrialization, revolutions, nationalism and imperialism, World Wars I and II, decolonization, post-war revolutions in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, and twentieth century globalization.

This course fulfills the Information Competency Requirement and is transferable to UC/CSU.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Instruction will include lectures, readings, films, visual images, music and discussions. In addition to lectures and readings, the course also emphasizes the critical analysis of primary source texts in class discussions, small group exercises and written assignments. To get the most from this course, besides doing all of the assignments, you must come prepared to take part in the discussion and become actively involved.

This course requires you to use Blackboard to supplement and enhance learning. All the outlines for the course lectures, the syllabus, additional required readings, review guides for exams, and paper assignments, as well as other useful materials for the course will be posted on Blackboard. Important announcements and reminders are also posted on the course blackboard so you must check it regularly. You are expected and encouraged to make active use of the internet resources available for this class. Saddleback College provides students with free e-mail accounts and access to computer terminals on campus. Instructions on how to access the course blackboard will be provided.

To access Blackboard, go to http://socccd.blackboard.com/or go to the Saddleback College website, http://www.saddleback.edu and click on the "Blackboard" link on the left side of the page.
For additional instructions, go to http://www.saddleback.edu/itc/user/bb_students.html.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify the major societies, geographic locations, thematic connections, transitions and turning points that are significant for the each of the major chronological periods in world history from 1750.
Explain the social, political, and economic causes of major historical developments from 1750.
Compare and contrast the experiences of men and women in different societies and regions by analyzing how culture, class and gender shape a variety of human experiences.
Distinguish between multiple forms of primary and secondary sources by explaining how they are produced and evaluating examples of how they are used as evidence to make historical arguments.
Analyze traditional historical categories, institutions, narratives and evidence by identifying the underlying cultural biases and assumptions that produce them.
Apply historical knowledge to examine current social and political developments and global issues.

COURSE TEXTS
There is one required text available for purchase or rental at the Saddleback College Bookstore. For alternative sites to purchase your book click here. Be sure to pick up the correct edition and volume.

Traditions and Encounters: A Brief Global History, Volume II, Brief Second Edition ( ISBN (13) 9780077408022 OR 0077408020 )
Reading Packet - Selections of Primary Source Readings (PSR) -- Available on Blackboard--no need to purchase.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS / GRADING

Class attendance and behavior; vocal participation in class discussions and small group activities: 15%
Written Responses to Primary Source Reading and Discussion Questions; Quizzes: 20%
Internet Research Assignment: 15%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%

A detailed syllabus and class schedule will be available for all registered students on the first day of the class and also on the course blackboard. Please contact me (mromero@saddleback.edu) if you have any questions or concerns about the course requirements and materials.