Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

HIST 212: World Civilization since 1500 9  Skill 2: Identifies the varieties of human social groupings Objective 3: Recognizes human social and governmental structures  Skill 1: Shows knowledge of the importance of local and global governmental systems  Skill 2: Demonstrates, through historical examples, what happens when differing social structures collide Goal 7: Demonstrates the ability to create and analyze art; evaluate aesthetics; and synthesize interrelationships among the arts, the humanities, and society Objective 2: Analyzes art  Skill 1: Possesses a base knowledge of art forms  Skill 2: Uses base knowledge to critique art works Objective 3: Evaluates aesthetics  Skill 1: Demonstrates knowledge of systems of aesthetics as those vary through time and among cultures  Skill 2: Evaluates relationship of content and form in art works Objective 4: Synthesizes interrelationships among arts, languages, the humanities, and societies  Skill 1: Demonstrates knowledge of art forms in cultures  Skill 2: Evaluates the impact of art on individuals and society Relationship to Campus Theme A focus on the interaction between natural resources and the development of countries. Discovering how technological developments have affected the history of the world’s population. Reviewing the political process of world governments and reflecting on how future events hinge on current decisions. Classroom Policies: Audio and Video Recording All lectures and class activities are recorded by the instructor for student use in the course only . Students will have access to a video and/or audio file for each class session through the course’s Blackboard page. A manuscript can be created upon request. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded by a student with the written permission of the instructor and/or to accommodate the specific learning needs of students. Therefore, all students should understand that their comments during class may be recorded. Grade Appeal A grade appeal procedure has been established for cases in which students allege inequitable or prejudiced academic evaluation. Within 3 calendar weeks following issuance of the grade in question, the student shall confer with the instructor about the grade. If the student is dissatisfied with the instructor’s decision, student may appeal the grade to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs within 14 calendar days following the completion of student-instructor interaction. If the student is still dissatisfied, the student may request that a case be reviewed at a hearing by the Grade Appeals Committee within 14 calendar days following the decision by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. For more information, see the Student Handbook, http://www.dakotacollege.edu/handbook/index.html . Laptops, Tablets, & Cell Phones Laptops, tablets, and cell phones can be used to enhance participation. Anyone using their laptops, tablets, and cell phones during class meetings for non-class purposes will receive a zero for participation for the class meeting. If there are extenuating conditions that requires you to use your cell phone (family emergency, etc.) please let me know before class begins and leave the classroom to respond to a text or call. Learning Assistance The Student Success Center (SSS) provide all students with academic and supportive services to help them achieve their academic goals for a quality education in a caring environment. Students are encouraged to utilize an array of services available: Advising Services, Assistance with class scheduling, basic computer assistance, Career Services, Free Tutoring, Study Space, & TRIO Program. The SSS is located in TH 1104.