SPRING 2008 - NMSU

I.  COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

HISTORY 102G-M01:  MODERN EUROPE

This course, which is the second half of a two-semester history of Western society, will examine the social, cultural, military, and religious life of peoples from several historical European periods:  Age of Enlightenment, Age of Napoleon, Industrial Revolution, Age of Nationalism, Colonial Empires, World War I, World War II, Cold War, and the Emergence of a New Europe.  History 102 is a broad-ranging survey of Europe’s evolution and maturity; it is designed to offer the student a basic grasp of intellectual trends as well as fundamental facts and ideas.

II.  INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name:  Dr. D. Schneider

Office:  NMSU Main Campus History Department

         Room 254A Breland Hall

Office phone: 575-646-4291

Office hours: 8:00-9:15 AM – Mon and Wed; and by appointment

Class hours:  MWF – 9:30-10:20 AM

Location:  HA-216

III.  COURSE OBJECTIVES AND UNIT TITLES:

After successful completion of this course students should be able to analyze:

Age of Enlightenment

Age of Napoleon

Industrial Revolution

Age of Nationalism

Colonial Empires

World War I

World War II

Cold War

The Emergence of a New Europe

IV.  TEXT:

This course is primarily lecture driven; therefore, note taking is a must.  Tape recording is not permitted.  The course and readings are based upon required Kishlansky, et.al, Civilization in the West,
vol. 2, 7th ed.  Reading assignments and lectures constitute the questions for the examinations.

V.  EXAMINATIONS:

There will be four exams.  They will consist of fill in the blank, matching, brief identification questions, and essay questions.  The final exam is not comprehensive.  The final course grade rests upon a cumulative point system.  You are permitted to make-up only one exam (you were absent on examination date) during the semester.  All make-up exams consist entirely of essay or brief identification questions from assigned readings in the textbook.  Instructor approval and arrangement is required for a make-up exam.  NOTE:  A student who is tardy for a test will not be allowed to take an exam once a student has handed-in his/her paper.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!  The reason is the test has been compromised.  All make-up exams must be scheduled with the instructor.

VI.  COURSE GRADES:

A = 400-360                     EXAMINATION VALUE:  100 pts each

B = 359-320

C = 319-280

D = 279-240

F = 239-000

VII.  TENTATIVE TEST SCHEDULE:

a.   February 8      Chapters

b.   March 3         Chapters

c.   April 4         Chapters

d.   May 5           Chapters

VIII.  ATTENDANCE:

Regular attendance is expected; therefore, no points are awarded.  The instructor may refuse admittance to any or all students who come late to class.  Because this is a lecture driven class it is important for students to attend all class meetings.  Class participation is mandatory not optional.  Your final grade will be lowered one letter grade if you have four unexcused absences.  However, if you have six or more unexcused and excused absences your final grade is an “F” regardless of your test scores.  Official documentation is required for your absences.

IX.  COURSE CALENDAR - HIST 102G-M01

Jan 16     Introduction to the course

    18     Age of Enlightenment

    21     HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King)

    23     Age of Enlightenment

    25     European States and the Social Order

    28        “       “     “   “     “     “

    30        “       “     “   “     “     “

IX.  COURSE CALENDAR - HIST 102G-M01  (cont)

Feb  1     Revolution in Politics and the Age of Napoleon

     4         “       “     “     “   “   “   “     “

     6         “       “     “     “   “   “   “     “

     8     1st EXAM

    11     The Industrial Revolution and Its Impact

    13     “      “          “       “   “     “

    15     “      “          “       “   “     “

    18     Reaction, Revolution, and Romanticism

    20     “          “       “       “

    22     “          “       “       “

    25     Age of Nationalism and Realism

    27     “   “      “       “     “

    29     “   “      “       “     “

Mar  3     2d EXAM

     5     Mass Society in an Age of Progress

     7       “     “     “  “  “   “      “

    10     An Age of Modernity and Anxiety 1894-1914

    12     “  “   “     “      “     “        “

    14     “  “   “     “      “     “        “

    17     Beginning of the Twentieth-Century

    19         “      “  “       “        “

    21     SPRING HOLIDAY  (Good Friday)

 24-28     SPRING BREAK

    31     Crisis - War and Revolution

Apr  2        “      “   “       “

     4     3d EXAM

     7     Europe between the Wars

     9        “      “     “    “

    11     Prelude to War

    14        “     “  “

    16     World War II

    18       “    “   “

    21       “    “   “

    23     Cold War

    25       “   “

    28     New Europe

    30     MAKE-UP EXAM

May  2     4th EXAM

     5     FINAL EXAM – 8:00-10:00 AM

X.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Students with Disabilities.  If you have a believed you have a disability and would benefit from any accommodations, you may
wish to self-identify by contacting the Services for Students

 

X.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)  (cont):

with Disabilities (SSD) Office located at Corbett Center
(phone:  646-6840).  If you have already registered, please make sure that your instructor receives a copy of the accommodation memorandum from SSD within the first two weeks of classes.  It is your responsibility to inform either your instructor or SSD representative in a timely manner if services/accommodations provided are not meeting your needs.

If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss any concerns with the instructor or the SSD Coordinator.  Feel free to call Ms. Elva Telles (EEO/ADA and Employee Relations Director) at 646-3333 with any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  All medical information will be treated confidentially.

Feel free to call Jerry Nevarez, Director of Institutional Equity, at 505-646-3635 with any questions you may have about NMSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and complaints of discrimination, including sexual harassment.

Feel free to call Michael Armendariz, Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, at 505-646-6840 with any questions you may have on student issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  All medical information will be treated confidentially.

XI.  PLAGIARISM:  Intentional and unintentional plagiarism is prohibited.  Please see:

           http://www.nmsu.edu/%7Evpsa/SCOC/misconduct.html

XII.  NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

SLEEPING IS NOT AN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY DURING LECTURES AND MOVIES.

Please do not ask the professor for copies of lecture notes or test reviews if you miss a class.

PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES PRIOR TO CLASS LECTURE.

Tape recording is not permitted.

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the class.

Please do not bring guests to the class without the professor’s approval.

ALL ITEMS ON THIS SYLLABUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.