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HIS 111 : History of World Civilization I - 3 Credits
Instructors: Charles Evans, Douglas Campbell, Joseph Esposito

Overview


HIS 111 reviews the general history of the world from about 3000 bce to 1600 ce and allows students to reach a basic understanding of the characteristic features of the world's historical development.  The course also helps students to develop an understanding of the academic discipline of history and supports the general educational goals of historians and the college.  Grading in the course is based on written assignments and on class work that demonstrates critical thinking.  It is expected that students possess college-level writing skills.

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Objectives

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Define and describe the importance of key individuals and events in world history.

  • Understand the general chronology and geography of world history.

  • Understand the main forces at work in the historical development of the world.

  • Develop an ability to analyze historical sources and reach conclusions based on that analysis.

  • Compose critical essays that explain the importance of certain historical events in the world.

  • Understand the role and work of the historian.
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Materials


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Grading

Your course grade will be determined by the following points:

Assignments
Points
5 Paragraphs (50 points each)
250
3 Papers (100 points each)
300
5 Blackboard postings
50
Midterm Exam 150
Final Exam 250
Total:
1000

You must pass the final exam with a grade of "C" (175/250 points) to pass the course.

Grading Scale
Points
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Less than 600
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Exams

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

 

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ELI Policies and Procedures


This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

Professor Evans e-mail: cevans@nvcc.edu
Professor Evans phone: 703.450.2520

Professor Campbell e-mail: docampbell@nvcc.edu
Professor Campbell phone: 703.450.2505

You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office. 

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Beginning the Course

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.