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      2005 Prentice Hall, World History: Connections to Today
Description:
      This is a survey course on World History covering Prehistory to the Congress of Vienna. This course focuses on the history of civilizations, the history of major intellectual, political, cultural, economic and social movements and the continuing relevance that the past has on today. History not only is concerned with facts and dates, it’s about the people.

Course Goals:

Knowledge:
1. Learn basic facts, chronology, and vocabulary associated with world history .
2. Analyze important events, persons, concepts, and themes in world history.
3. Discuss and analyze significant issues that have been debated throughout world history.
4. Understand the pros and cons, myths and truths that shaped the societies of the world.
5. Identify how world history affects the present and the future.
6. Understand world geography – both physical and human.
7. Know the major world religions, their tenets and world views.
8. Understand cultures and civilizations of the world, their characteristics, their vision values, and their evolution over time.
9. Understand the causes and consequences of conflict, wars, violence, exploitation, and peace and harmony.
10. Understand how the history of the United States relates to the history of the rest of the
world.

Skills:
1. Interpret and analyze documents, maps, graphs, illustrations, primary sources, and other historical evidence and materials.
2. Master useful writing, reading, and discussion skills needed to express yourself eloquently.
3. Write proper essays.
4. Learn how to express yourself orally in front of an audience.
5. Be able to use evidence to construct an interpretation and to differentiate between fact and opinion.
6. Be objective -- to see other people in the past as they saw themselves.
7. Utilize the library and other resources to research and write papers on historical topics.

Values:
1. Develop respect and pride in yourself and your history.
2. Value and respect other opinions and views, even if they differ from your own.
3. Develop the desire to participate in your community, in order to make the world a better place for all peoples.
4. Appreciate significant achievements in all fields of learning, the arts, and literature.
5. Appreciate the diversity and commonality of the world's peoples.
6. See the world with a global perspective.
7. Encourage yourself to examine your own beliefs and values as Americans, as individuals, and as members of the world community.

TEACHER OBJECTIVES:
The teacher will:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Be patient and willing to answer questions.
3. Grade materials promptly and fairly. Post all assignments and announcements on Net Classroom.
4. Provide students with a working vocabulary in world history.
5. Help students develop concepts and generalizations in history.
6. Assist students with opportunities to apply skills of reading, discussion, oral presentation, technology, and writing as they explore the literature of history and to express and defend their conclusions.
7. Challenge students to examine their feelings, beliefs, standards, and attitudes.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS:
The student will: (in addition to all policies stated in the Student Handbook)
1. Attend class, be on time, and be prepared. Textbooks are expected to be brought to class.
2. Do all assigned homework. NOTE: Late homework will NOT be accepted.
3. Behave courteously to fellow students and teachers.
4. Respect school property. Respect his own property. Respect property that’s not his.
5. Not use this class as a study hall.
6. Take notes and pay attention to films, discussions, and lectures. All assigned readings are expected to be read for the tests, even if it was not covered in class!
7. Participate in all class discussions. Do NOT be afraid to ask questions. 8. Comply with all policies stated in the Student Handbook.

GRADING GUIDELINES:
• Grades are calculated by total points.
• Each test is worth 100 points. Projects and Research papers are worth one or two tests grades - 100 or 200 points.
• Scheduled Quizzes are worth 20 points each.
• All homework must be typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font. No late or incomplete homework will be accepted. The point value of each homework may vary.
The total number of points earned is divided by the total possible points to provide the final grade for each test and for the marking period.
The final grade is based on the school’s grading scale:
A (93 - 100)
B+ (92 – 89)
B (88 – 85)
C+ (84 – 81)
C (80 – 77)
D+ (76 – 73)
D (70 - 72)
F (69 – 0)
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Note: Salesianum’s complete Grading Policy is found the Student Handbook.