Global Studies II
Global Studies Course Syllabus Levels (3 & 4)
Instructor’s Name: Sandra Ball
Email: [email protected]
Title of Course: Global Studies 3 & 4
Prerequisites for Course: Students must have completed levels 1 & 2 in order to take this course.
Textbooks and other materials required for course:
The textbook required for this course will be- World History- The Modern Era, copyright © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc., (ISBN-13: 978-0-13-323132-8).
Other Materials:
A homework organizer (notebook)
Regents Prep Text
Pens, Pencils, Markers
Course Description
This course is designed to explore the development of ancient to modern civilizations and introduce students to the factors that impacted such development. It is further intended to show a relationship among peoples and cultures from a global perspective. In addition, it seeks to show that God orchestrated and continues to control the affairs of world history from creation to now.
Goals/Standards:
- Provide clear expectations for students learning and accountability.
- Provide an essential user-friendly tool for developing instruction.
- Transform textbooks from curriculum guide to a resource for instruction.
- Provide for a complete and uniform Adventist secondary curriculum.
Course Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the lands and cultures that shape our world
- Understand the limited resources of the earth and how people use these resources
- Foster skills attitudes and behaviors that will enable them to function as effective citizens in a changing world
- Analyze and evaluate information using maps, chars, tables, and graphs applying information gained to improve research and study skills
- Effectively present ideas orally and in writing, about people of other cultures
- Develop attitudes of empathy and tolerance, and the capacity to understand and relate well to others.
- Develop an understanding of the origin, nature, purpose, and destiny of humanity based on God’s Word.
- Acquire a knowledge base on factual information and recognize the relevance of historical events.
Class Requirements
All students are required to:
- Attend all class sessions and be on time
- Complete all assigned homework, class work, quizzes, tests and term papers. Make-up work can be arranged under certain circumstances. If you have an excused absence, you must make up the missed assignments as soon as possible. You may not make-up pop quizzes and Do Now. MAKE-UP WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Please get the phone number/e-mail address of TWO other class members from whom you can get the assignments if you miss a class so that you will be prepared when you return to class!
- The late work policy is as follows:
Unexcused Late
Submission Penalty Other Conditions
1 day late 5% penalty Penalty is imposed on the student’s earned grade
2 days late 10% penalty .
3 days late 15% penalty After 3 days late, no final score can exceed 75%
4 days late 20% penalty
5 or more days 25% penalty
- Keep a notebook/folder which will reflect all class work and notes.
- Complete a Research Paper/Global Fair/UN Convention/Debate in the second semester. This will be no fewer than three pages, and will be on a topic assigned by the teacher, or chosen by the student with the approval of the teacher. The paper/Global Fair/ UN project or Debate will reflect a well thought out thesis and historical insight on the subject.
- Complete a Written and Oral Project. On display board, PowerPoint Presentations or in other artistic forms students will describe and illustrate the cultural, geographical, economical, political, and historical aspects of a specific region, country or era in world history. Each student will give an oral presentation to the class.
- There will be a one-page reflection paper due every second and fourth Monday. This will be in keeping with the topic being studied, or current affairs that relate to Global Studies. Students may react to newspaper articles, Internet news sources etc. A copy of the article must be attached to the student’s TYPED
Please note that Tests will be given at the end of each chapter. Quizzes on assigned reading, film and PowerPoint presentations may be given each day.
Projects:
- PowerPoint presentation on an invention created during the Industrial Revolution and a timeline showing its improvement over time. Due date: TBA.
- Second Semester Project: TBA. Due Date: TBA
Course Outline: FALL SEMESTER
The Renaissance and Reformation
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Weeks 1& 2 |
The Enlightenment and the American Revolution I. Philosophy and the Age of Reason II. Enlightenment Ideas Spread III. Birth of the American Republic
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Weeks 3 & 4 |
The French Revolution and Napoleon I. On the Eve of Revolution II. The French Revolution Unfolds III. Radical Days of the Revolution IV. The Age of Napoleon
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Weeks 4 & 5 |
The Industrial Revolution Begins I. Dawn of the Industrial Age II. Britain Leads the Way III. Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution IV. New Ways of Thinking
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Weeks 5 & 6 |
Revolutions in Europe and Latin America I. An Age of Ideologies II. Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 III. Revolts in Latin America |
Weeks 6 & 7 |
Life in the Industrial Age I. The Industrial Revolution Spreads II. The Rise of Cities III. Changing Attitudes and Values IV. Arts in the Industrial Age
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Weeks 7&8 |
Nationalism Triumphs in Europe I. Building a German Nation II. Germany Strengthens III. Unifying Italy IV. Nationalism Threatens Old Empires V. Russia: Reform and Reaction
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Weeks 8&9 |
The New Imperialism I. Building Overseas empires II. The Partition of Africa European Claims in Muslim Regions III. The British Take Over India IV. China and the New Imperialism
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Weeks 9 & 10
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New Global Patterns I. Japan Modernizes II. Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific III. Self-rule for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand IV. Economic Imperialism in Latin America
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Weeks 10 & 11 |
World War I and the Russian Revolution I. The Great War Begins II. A New Kind of War III. Winning the War IV. Making the Peace V. Revolution and Civil War in Russia |
Week 11…
First Semester Final |
Nationalism and Revolution Around the World
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February/March
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The Rise of Totalitarianism I. Postwar Social Changes II. The Western Democracies Stumble III. Fascism in Italy IV. The Soviet Union under Stalin V. Hitler and the Rise of Nazi Germany
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World War II and Its Aftermath I. From Appeasement to War II. The Axis Advances III. The Allies turn the Tide IV. Victory in Europe and the Pacific V. The End of World War II
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March/April
Regents Prep |
The Cold War I. The Cold War Unfolds II. The Industrialized Democracies III. Communism Spreads in East Asia IV. War in Southeast Asia V. The End of the Cold War
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New Nations Emerge
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The World Today I. Industrialized Nations After the Cold War II. Globalization III. Social and Environmental Challenges IV. Security in a Dangerous World V. Advance in Science and Technology |
May |
REVIEW AND REGENTS PREP END OF SEMESTER EXAM |
June |
Homework:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. These assignments will reinforce lessons previously taught, as well as help students prepare for ensuing ones. Homework constitutes part of the student’s final grade. Assignments not completed by the due date will result in a zero grade.
Assessment:
Students’ learning will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and grades assigned according to students’ performance on:
- Tests
- Quizzes
- Homework assignments
- Class work
- Research papers/projects
All tests will be announced. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
Grading
Below is a percentage breakdown of your final grade:
Homework 10%
Tests 30%
Quizzes 20%
Class Work 15%
Projects/research papers 25%
Grading System:
The following grading system will be used for this course:
Letter |
Percentage |
Honor Points |
A |
93-100 |
4.00 |
A- |
89-92 |
3.66 |
B+ |
86-88 |
3.33 |
B |
83-85 |
3.00 |
B- |
79-92 |
2.66 |
C+ |
76-78 |
2.33 |
C |
73-75 |
2.00 |
C- |
69-72 |
1.66 |
D+ |
66-68 |
1.33 |
D |
63-65 |
1.00 |
F |
62 or less |
0.00 |