Modern World History Honors

Modern World History – Honors

Course Syllabus

The Rise of the Nation State to the Present (1500- Present)

Students study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They study the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, 19th century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world.

Instructor: Mr. Fayle

Web Site: www.faylehistory.com

E-Mail [email protected]

Office: Room # 211

Office Hours: Wednesdays, 2:25 – 2:55 and by appointment

Textbook: Ellis, Elizabeth Gaynor and Anthony Esler, ‘World History’, (Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle River, 2014)

Rough Course Outline:

I. The Age of Absolutism

II. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution

III. The French Revolution and Naploleon

IV. The Industrial Revolution Begins

V. Revolutions in Europe and Latin America

VI. Life in the Industrial Age

VII. Nationalism Triumphs in Europe

1 VIII. Growth of Western Democracies

IX. The New Imperialism

X. New Global Patterns

XI. WWI and the Russian Revolution

XII. Nationalism and Revolution Around the World

XIII. The Rise of Totalitarianism

XIV. WWII and Its Aftermath

XV. The Cold War

XVI. New Nations Emerge

XVII. Regional Conflicts

XVIII. The Developing World

XIX. The World Today

Grading:

Tests - 30% (based upon reading assignments, class discussions, films, homework, class projects)

Quizzes - 25%

Homework - 20%

Projects - 15%

Class work - 10% (based upon attendance, group work, behavior, and effort).

I have designed this course specifically for level-1, honors students. These students will be expected to perform as honors students which includes: the ability to accurately analyze primary source documents; design creative and historically accurate projects; participate thoughtfully in classroom debates and discussions; turn in all homework assignments on the day they are due; execute formal presentations; construct grammatically and structurally sound essays, and other writing assignments as instructed. These students should be self motivated, organized, and able to manage

2 their time efficiently and effectively. All of the above tasks, as well as others, will have to be performed at a level of quality above that of the average 11th grade student.

Midterm and Final examinations count as 20% each of the course grade.

Materials: Students will be required to cover all books issued to them. Students are asked to purchase a 3 inch (spine), three ring notebook, colored pencils, and 2 glue sticks. These items are to be carried to class, each day.

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