Western Civilization II

Course Details

Course Number: 1433 Section Number: 270

Spring 2013

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 103

Days & Times:

MW 5:30 - 6:45

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Western Civilizations. Vol. II. Seventeenth edit ISBN: 978-0-393-93483-0

MSU Faculty Member

Dr. Sharon L. Arnoult
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Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to provide you with an overview of the major events and trends in western civilization from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. It is an introductory course; no prior knowledge is assumed.

Course Expectations

College courses presume that a student studies outside of class 2 to 3 hours per semester hour credit; in other words, a 3-hour semester credit course like this one requires a minimum of 6 to 9 hours of work each week, more when preparing for an exam. Please budget your time accordingly.

Course requirements: There will be three exams and each exam counts one-third towards your final grade. Having three exams in a course is standard for college-level history courses. A college graduate will be expected (by future employers) to handle large amounts of information, and so this course begins to develop that skill by having students learn and synthesize several chapters for each exam.

Grading Standards

For these exams, 70% of each will be objective (true-false, multiple choice, etc.) and 30% will be an essay question. Sample essay questions will be given out for review at least one week prior to the exam. Each exam will cover the material presented and read since the last exam.

Final Exam5/6/2013 5:45 – 7:45 pm

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Class Attendance: After the first week of class, a seating chart will be filled out and you must sit in your assigned seat. Attendance will be noted, and students with more than 5 absences MAY have one point per absence deducted from their final grade. Moreover, if you do not come to class, you will not have all the material needed to pass the exams. Mark the exam dates on your calendars now! Make-ups will ONLY be given to students who can present DOCUMENTATION of a major emergency which prevented them from taking the exam. THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS FOR THE FINAL!

ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN YOU ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN YOUR SEAT UNTIL CLASS IS OVER! DO NOT EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE CLASSROOM! IF YOU DO, THAT WILL COUNT AS AN ABSENCE!

Other Policies

Please note: This class is a no-cell-phone zone! Make sure all electronic devices except laptops are turned off and put away during class. No electronic devices at all permitted during exams.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.