Course+Description

Modern World History is an introduction to the history of the modern world. It is intended to be preparation for further study in higher-level courses, such as an Advanced Placement history course or the International Baccalaureate Standard or Higher History level course. Modern World History covers topics from the late 18th century to the late 20th century. It focuses on the history of Europe and European influence on the rest of the world. The course is taught chronologically and will cover four main themes; revolution, imperialism, nationalism, and conflict. A main textbook published by Houghton Mifflin will be in DVD-rom format which will be checked out for the school year. Additional Readers and supplemental handout material will be used. The library call numbers for European history are the 940s. In completing homework assignments you are expected to use your own words to answer the question asked; think about and use the ideas of the author, but do not plagiarize. **Plagiarism** is using, copying or borrowing someone else work and using that work as your own. This includes copying from a text or the internet. In addition plagiarism includes copying someone else homework or working together and turning in the work as purely your own. For further information about and the consequences of plagiarism please refer to the **Social Studies Handbook.** Students will be required to submit major written assignments and projects to www.turnitin.com for referencing. Work will not be graded until it has been submitted, so plan accordingly. Directions on how to use **turnitin.com** can be found in the Social Studies Handbook. Assignments and course information will be posted to **the class wiki,** and/or **blog**, which will ask the students contribute to, threaded discussion, complete vocabulary assignments and posted written assignments or projects. Tests and quizzes. . . . . . 40% Research and projects. . . 35% Assignments. . . . . . . . . . 25% Average work will receive an average mark, for example 7 out of 10. Work that is thoughtful and analytical will receive a better mark. In no case will work that is carelessly, in less than complete sentences and paragraphs or having poor grammar receive a good mark, or be marked at all. If you know you are going to miss a history class for any reason, even due to a school-sponsored event, you must inform me well before the event. This includes field trips, sports competitions or student council activities. Immediately upon your return from any absence, planned or not, you must contact me about missed work. Do not wait for the next scheduled class to see me regarding missed work. Regardless of the reason for your absence, you are still responsible for completing and handing in any assignments and for writing any tests or quizzes. An unexcused absence results in a mark of zero for any work missed.
 * Shanghai American School **
 * Modern World History **
 * Course Description **
 * 2009-2010 **
 * Class Conduct ** : Be punctual for class, and be prepared. Assignments are due at the beginning of class **printed in advance** and ready to hand-in. Quizzes and tests will start at the beginning of class. If you are late, enter the room quietly, and take the consequences of your tardiness according to the Student Handbook. Bring your materials to every class, which should include a **three-ring binder or folder** and supply of lined paper. Additionally, you be equipped with a memory stick or thumb drive to save your work and several functional pens with you, in blue or black ink. Work written in pencil is not acceptable.
 * Course Work: ** All assignments, whether seatwork or homework, must be done neatly, legibly and completely to be accepted for credit. Homework will be assigned frequently. Homework is seen as an important extension of classroom learning. Students will regularly receive homework designed to reinforce concepts and skills covered in class. This will usually be a reading from a textbook and a series of questions based on the reading. Students will also receive major assignments that will require additional work time apart from their regular class time.
 * Grading ** : Students will be assessed in a variety of ways, such as; assignments, tests, projects, research essays, and quizzes. All work to be submitted for assessment will have clearly laid out instructions and assessment criteria. Student grades will be calculated according to this weighting:

PROPOSED SCOPE AND SEQUENCE The first semester is a study of Nationalism and Imperialism with emphasis on at least two of these countries: France, Germany, Russia, and Great Britain **//__ Semester Two __//** The second semester is a study of Conflict and Change with emphasis on events in Europe **AND** at least two of the following regions: Africa, Latin America, and Asia (excluding 9th grade Asian History course content) Students and parents are encouraged to contact me via email, should they need clarification or extra help with an assignment or homework. My e-mail is; **Mark McVean@saschina.org**
 * //__ Semester One __//**
 * // Theme //**** : The development of Nationalism and Imperialism from the French Revolution to the Treaty of Versailles. **
 * AND ** at least two of the following regions: Africa, Latin America, and Asia (excluding 9th grade Asian History course content)
 * // Theme: Conflict and Change in the Post World War I era to the fall of the Berlin Wall. //**