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MWF 8:00-8:50
1107 Thatcher Hall
Textbook(s):
World Civilization: The Global Experience,
Volume 2 (6
th
Edition), Stearns, et al., 978-02005659593.
Various Handouts
Course Requirements:
The formula for grades is as follows.
4 exams (non-cumulative), 30 pts. each = 120 pts.
10 quizzes, 3 pts. each = 30 pts.
1 essay = 50 pts.
Total pts. available = 200 pts.
90-100% - 180-200pts. = A
80-90% - 160-179pts. = B
70-80% - 140-159pts. = C
60-70% - 120-139pts. = D
<59% - <119pts. = F
No Incompletes will be given.
Exams will be multiple choice and essay format. They are not cumulative. Closed book and notes.
Dakota College at Bottineau has instituted a policy of not issuing final exams early, do not ask.
Quizzes will be 3 questions and given randomly. They cannot be made up under
any
circumstances.
They cover material in that week’s reading and are short answer in form. Missed quizzes due to DCB
related events will be dropped from the point total for the semester.
The essay is thesis-based, 2000 words at minimum and written in
Chicago Style
format. Essay
requirements and expectations will be discussed in class.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week 1
Western Civilization I Overview
Week 2
The World Economy, Chapter 21
Week 3
The Transformation of the West, 1450-1750, Chapter 22