JINAN UNIVERSITY World History

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1 Academic Inquiries: Jinan University Tel: JINAN UNIVERSITY World History Lecturer: Scott S. Tighe Time: through Friday (July 3, August 4, 2017) Teaching hour: 50 hours Credit: 4 Location: School of Tourism Office: School of Tourism 210 Office hour: By Appointment ptighe8302@comcast.net Course Description By studying the history of the world, the student is exposed to a variety of cultures, economies, and political institutions. The student learns different models for organizing human life, and is able to critique the society which he or she inhabits. The exercise of historical and cultural analysis will convey skills useful in any major. This course begins roughly during the time period to the present. The one exception is the reading of Chapter 15, Migration, which covers the time period Required Text Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World: From the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present. By Tignor, Robert, Clifford Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Pollard. Concise Edition, Paperback Volume(s): One-Volume with Ebook and In Quizitive registration card. ISBN: Other required readings: all additional readings, videos, and all PowerPoint Presentations that may be assigned by the Instructor. 1 / 7

2 Course Hours The course has 25 sessions in total. Each class session is 120 minutes in length. The course meets from to Friday. Grading Policy Midterm examination (July 21) 30% Final examination (August 5) 30% Essay assignment (due July 28) 10% Video analysis (3) (see below for due dates) 10% each Attendance and class participation can affect borderline grades. Attendance is expected and academic integrity is required. Examinations There will be two examinations: a midterm and a final of equal weight. The examinations cover all readings and lectures. The final covers only material since midterm. A typical exam is comprised of multiple choice, identification, and short answer questions. The course will enforce Jinan University standards of academic integrity. Essay assignment Students will submit a short essay of 3-5 pages. The book, library, and the internet are sufficient for any necessary research. There will be three video analyses and written critiques. The professor and teaching assistants are available for consultation, and will give a rough read and advice revisions for any paper submitted a week before the due date. The essay is due in class on July 28, Late papers will be penalized five points per day and no papers will be accepted after the time of the final examination. The short essay is due in class on July 28th. Students are to select one of the following three essay questions for their topic: Discuss the great cities of the world covered in this chapter in light of the discussion of capitalism and mercantilism in Chapter 14. Why did nationalism so often lead to imperialism? Discuss the common grounds between the economic policies of China and India, and compare both with the Soviet Union. 2 / 7

3 Grading Scale The instructor will use the grading system as applied by JNU: Definition Letter Grade Score Excellent A Good B Satisfactory C Poor D Failed E Below 60 Special Needs Students with disabilities and special needs should consult with the professor the first day of class. Recording of lectures is permitted. Course Schedule Week 1 (July 3 7) Chapter 14: THE UNIFICATION OF WORLD TRADE: New Philosophies for New Trade Patterns Review: PowerPoint Video analysis and critique: Braveheart. The film Braveheart is a 1995 American epic war film that portrays William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's epic poem, The Actes and Deidis of the Illusory and Vallyeant Campioun Schir, William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace. The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards at the 68th Academy Awards and won five: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Sound Editing. Chapter 14 Con d Review: PowerPoint 3 / 7

4 Wednesday Chapter 15: MIGRATION: Demographic Changes in a New Global World Chapter 15: MIGRATION: Demographic Changes in a New Global World con d Friday Weekly review; Video analysis and critique: For our week one classes write a two to three page, type written, double spaced, critical analysis of the movie Braveheart reflects how the subjection of native peoples can led to revolt. Due date: Friday, July 14, Week 2 (July 10-14) THE AMERICAS , The Scientific Revolution (pp ) Wednesday THE AMERICAS , Human Rights: Philosophical Rationales (pp ) THE AMERICAS , Civil War and Revolution in England, (pp ) and The Enlightenment (pp ) THE AMERICAS , Revolution in North America, 1776 (pp ) 4 / 7

5 Friday Weekly Review Week 3 (July 17 21) Chapter 17: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: A Global Process Chapter 17: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: A Global Process con d Video analysis and critique: Lawrence of Arabia. The film depicts Lawrence's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council. Its themes include: Lawrence's emotional struggles with the personal violence inherent in war, his own identity, and his divided allegiance between his native Britain and its army and his new-found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes. Wednesday Chapter 18: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Resistance Competition among Industrial Powers Chapter 18: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Resistance Competition among Industrial Powers con d Friday Weekly Review, Written Assignment: For our week one classes write a two to three page, type written, double spaced, critical analysis of the movie Lawrence of Arabia reflects the numerous factions involved World War I and shifting alliances that serve as the basis for today s middle east crisis. Due date: Friday, July 20, 2017 Midterm (Friday, July 21, 2017) 5 / 7

6 Week 4 (July 24 28) Chapter 19: METHODS OF MASS PRODUCTION AND DESTRUCTION: Technological Systems Wednesday Chapter 19: METHODS OF MASS PRODUCTION AND DESTRUCTION: Technological Systems con d Chapter 20: WORLD WAR II: To Hell and Back Chapter 20: WORLD WAR II: To Hell and Back con d Friday Weekly Review; Essay due: July 28, 2017 Week 5 (July 31 August 4) Chapter 21: COLD WAR, NEW NATIONS, AND REVOLT AGAINST AUTHORITY: Remaking the World After the War Wednesday Chapter 21: COLD WAR, NEW NATIONS, AND REVOLT AGAINST AUTHORITY: Remaking the World After the War (con t) Chapter 22: Chapter 22: China and India: Into the Twenty-First Century 6 / 7

7 Chapter 23: Contemporary History: Evolution, Settlements, Politics, and Religion Video analyses: Stalking Jihad. On May 27, 2001 members of the Islamic terrorist group Abu Sayyaf kidnapped twenty people from a resort region in the southern Philippines. Missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham were celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary when they were taken. They suffered in captivity for over a year before a final, desperate rescue attempt left Martin dead and Gracia in mourning for the rest of her life. In this riveting documentary, relive Gracia's experience through her own words and visit the sites of her odyssey. Friday Weekly Review Written Assignment: For our week one classes write a two to three page, type written, double spaced, critical analysis of the video Stalking Jihad that assesses the religious phenomenon of jihad and its worldwide impact. Due date:, August 3, 2017 Final Exam (August 5, 2017) Academic Honesty Jinan University defines academic misconduct as any act by a student that misrepresents the students own academic work or that compromises the academic work of another scholastic misconduct includes (but is not limited to) cheating on assignments or examinations; plagiarizing, i.e. misrepresenting as one s own work any work done by another; submitting the same paper, or substantially similar papers, to meet the requirements of more than one course without the approval and consent of the instructors concerned; sabotaging another s work within these general definitions, however, Instructors determine what constitutes academic misconduct in the courses they teach. Students found guilty of academic misconduct in any portion of the academic work face penalties ranging from lowering of their course grade to awarding a grade of E for the entire course. 7 / 7