HIS 101: History of Western Civilization: Middle Ages to 1789

equired to turn in a written record of what you discussed with all participatingmembers listed on it on certain days. Your groups will also contribute to largeroverall class discussions based on your individual discussions.ParticipationWe will have discussions/Q and A on certain days and in order to earn theparticipation points, you must be in class and participate in the discussionAttendanceClass attendance is required. Exams and projects will concentrate on lecturesand class discussions. Consequently, it is imperative that you attend every class.Excessive absences will lower your grade as class participation is counted.If, for whatever reason, you need to drop this course it is up to you to initiatethe proper withdrawal procedures. Never simply walk away from aclass. I reserve the right to drop any student for excessive absences if you missmore than three classes.Recording a Lecture: Due to the nature of this class, recording is difficult andwill not be allowed.Academic MisconductAcademic misconduct will not be tolerated. I will enforce what I deem are theappropriate sanctions from those listed below for any student who engages inacademic misconduct.1. Academic Misconduct - includes misconduct associated with theclassroom, laboratory or clinical learning process. Some examples ofacademic misconduct are cheating, plagiarism, and excessive absences.2. Cheating - includes, but is not limited to, (a) use of any unauthorizedassistance in taking quizzes, tests, assessment tests or examinations; (b)dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by thefaculty member in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, orcarrying out other assignments; or (c) the acquisition, without permission,of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the collegefaculty or staff.3. Plagiarism - includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase ordirect quotation of the published or unpublished work of another personwithout full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes theunacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agencyengaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

B. SanctionsInformation gathered from the Internet and not properlyidentified is also considered plagiarism.Any student found by a faculty member to have committed academic misconductmay be subject to the following sanctions: (Note: sanctions 1, 2, 3, and 4 maybe imposed by a faculty member. The faculty member may recommend to thedepartment chairperson and the vice president of academic affairs or designeethat sanctions 5, 6, or 7 be imposed. College suspension or expulsion will beimposed only by the vice president of academic affairs or designee.)1. Warning - A notice in writing to the student that the student hasviolated the academic code.2. Grade Adjustment - Lowering of a score on test or assignment.3. Discretionary Sanctions - Additional academic assignments determinedby the faculty member.4. Course Failure - Failure of a student in the course where academicmisconduct occurs.5. Disciplinary Probation - Disciplinary probation is for a designated periodof time and includes the probability of more severe sanctions if thestudent commits additional acts of academic misconduct.6. College Suspension - Separation of the student from the college for adefinite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return.Conditions for readmission may be specified. (A suspension from oneMaricopa Community College will apply to all other colleges/centers in theDistrict.)7. College Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from thecollege. (Expulsion from one Maricopa Community College will apply to allcolleges/centers in the District.)Extra CreditYou will be given the opportunity to complete an extra credit assignment.Details will be provided in class at a later date. Options include:1. Movie Analysis (10 points each. Limit 2)2. Article Analysis (10 points each. Limit 2)3. Book Analysis (20 points each. Limit 3)

4. Museum Visit (25 points each. Limit 2) *Note: The Science MuseumDOES NOT count unless they have a history related showcase. TheChildren’s Museum DOES NOT count.** Only a total of FIVE extra credit assignments may becompleted. The handout with the specific assignments is postedon my website.Disability ServicesIf you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this classand for which you may require accommodations you need to notify the DisabilityServices and Resources office, located in TDS 100. Their phone number is 623-845-3080.Course OutlineThis is a tentative class schedule. It represents the intended order ofpresentation. It is subject to change without warning based on the needs of thecourse. ALL EXAM/PAPER AND QUIZ DATES ARE FINAL. Exams andquizzes are based upon what is covered in class, not what is on thisschedule.Course OutlineSection 1- The Medieval WorldWeek 1Mon, Jan 14IntroductionsHistorians and the Study of HistoryPrimary Document AssignedWeds, Jan 16Fri, Jan 18Week 2Mon, Jan 21Weds, Jan 23Fri, Jan 25Background to the Middle AgesFall of RomeGermanic States1 st Assignment Handed OutPrimary Document Questions DueNo School- MLK Jr DayThe Development of Christianity and the ChurchPrimary Document AssignedDevelopment of Christianity and the ChurchWestern Medieval Society: Charlemagne**Quiz 1: Germanic tribes and lawPrimary Document Questions due

Week 3Mon, Jan 28Weds, Jan 30Fri, Feb 1Week 4Mon, Feb 4 thWeds, Feb 6 thFri, Feb 8 thWeek 5Mon, Feb 11 thWeds, Feb 13 thFri, Feb 15 thWeek 6Mon, Feb 18 thWeds, Feb 20 thFri, Feb 22 ndWestern Medieval Society: Feudalism and FaithPrimary Document AssignedWestern Medieval Society: Feudalism and FaithWestern Medieval Society: Feudalism and FaithByzantine/Russia/IslamPrimary Document Questions DueByzantine/Russia/IslamPrimary Documents AssignedByzantine/Russia/IslamTowns, Education and the Arts**Quiz 2- Feudalism and Technology**Preliminary Bibliography and Thesis DuePrimary Document Questions DueTowns, Education and the ArtsPrimary Document AssignedDevelopment of Nations/StatesDevelopment of Nations/StatesPrimary Document Questions DueNo School- President’s DayDevelopment of Nations/StatesTest 1/Papers Due**Pass Out Take-Home TestTurmoil, Renaissance, Reformation and DiscoveryWeek 7Mon, Feb 25 thTurmoil and Crisis of the 14 th CenturyPrimary Document Assigned**Take-Home Test Due

Weds, Feb 27 thFri, March 1 stWeek 8Mon, March 4 thWeds, March 6 thTurmoil and CrisisTurmoil and CrisisRenaissance2 nd Assignment GivenPrimary Document Questions DueRenaissancePrimary Document AssignedRenaissanceFri, March 8thWeek 9Week 10Mon, March 18 thWeds, March 20 thFri, March 22 ndWeek 11Mon, March 25 thWeds, March 27 thRenaissance**Quiz 3- Dante, Chaucer, Early RenaissancePrimary Document Questions DueSpring BreakChallenges to Church AuthorityAssign Primary DocumentChallenges to Church AuthorityReligious/Political WarsPrimary Document Questions DueReligious/Political WarsThe World Before DiscoveryPrimary Document AssignedOverseas EmpiresFri, March 29 thOverseas Empires**Quiz 4- Protestant Reformation**Preliminary Bibliography and Thesis DuePrimary Document Questions Due

Week 12Mon, April 1 stWeds, April 3 rdFri, April 5 thOverseas EmpiresOverseas EmpiresTest 2/ Papers Due**Pass Out Take-Home TestSection 3- Absolutism, Science and EnlightenmentWeek 13Mon, April 8thSociety, Absolutism, and CultureAssign Primary Document3 rd Assignment Given**Take-Home Test DueWeds, April 10 thFri, April 12 thWeek 14Mon, April 15 thWeds, April 17 thFri, April 19 thWeek 15Mon, April 22 ndWeds, April 24 thFri, April 26 thSociety, Absolutism and CultureSociety, Absolutism and CulturePrimary Document Questions DueThe Rise of SciencePrimary Document AssignedThe Rise of ScienceThe Rise of Science**Quiz 5- Absolutism and RulersPrimary Document Questions DueThe EnlightenmentPrimary Document AssignedThe EnlightenmentEarly Modern Europe**Get Topics for Final**Preliminary Bibliography and Thesis Due**Deadline for any missing papersPrimary Document Questions Due

Week 16Mon, April 29 thWeds, May 1 stFri, May 3 rdEarly Modern EuropeEarly Modern Europe**Pass Out Take-Home TestTest 3/Papers Due**Take-Home Test DueWeek SeventeenTuesday, May 7 th 12:00 PM Deadline for Extra Credit to be Exempt fromthe FinalFinal Exam: Wednesday, May 8 th 9:00-10:50