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This course is designed to introduce you to the history and culture of the contemporary world since 1945. In this course, you will learn about some of the important political, economic, social, intellectual, cultural and religious changes that have shaped the development of recent world civilization. The course will be taught using materials on the world-wide web (web), and all study aids and materials necessary for your successful completion of the course are part of this web site, except for the textbook. 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. In addition, part of the course has been designed so that you will be able to decide for yourself what you will study. |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
Points |
Introduction |
20 |
3 Papers (100 points each) |
300 |
Personal Choice Assignments (Must complete at least 250 points, points vary per assignment) |
250 |
6 Discussion Board Posts (5 points each) |
30 |
Midterm Exam |
200 |
Final Exam |
200 |
Total |
1000 |
IMPORTANT: To earn a grade of A, B, C or D, you must complete all required assignments and the two exams and earn the required number of points in the course.
Grading Scale |
A |
900-1000 |
B |
800-899 |
C |
700-799 |
D |
600-699 |
F |
Less than 600 points |
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