World History Syllabus 2010-2011

Academia San José, High School
Villa Caparra, Puerto Rico
Department of History and Social Studies
Miss Carina E. Dimas; B.A.


World History Course Syllabus

Textbook: Beck, Roger B.; et.al. World History: Patterns of Interaction. 2003. McDougal Little

Course Description: The course consists of the study of the different cultures, civilizations, movements and events of the world from prehistory to present times.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. define and explain key terms
2. discuss the major theories and perspectives in World History and apply them to the analysis of current events.
3. become aware of the importance of history in one’s current social context
4. successfully apply the lessons learned through history to one’s current social context
5. be more understanding of cultural and ethnic differences in the classroom and in life

Course Outline:

I. “What is History and why is it important?” Introductory Unit
II. “Where are we currently”?” Examining the Present
III. “Where did we come from?” Exploring the Past
IV. “How did we get here?” Taking a look at the historical events that have formed current society, focusing on the “Western World” and “Civilizations”.

Teaching Strategies: lecture, group discussion, small and large group activities, forums and debates, interactive media resource use, and analysis of films, video clips, and documentaries.

Course Website:
The World History Course shares a website with the World Cultures and Italian courses, moderated by the teacher. In this website, students will find videos, documentaries, guide questions, and other resources intended to enhance the classroom experience. The address is the following:

http://www.culturalperceptions.blogspot.com/

Methods of Evaluation:
The evaluation is divided into three equal parts:
• ⅓ part Tests
• ⅓ part Quizzes, Assignments and Special Projects
• ⅓ part Class participation and Attendance

Special Notes and Class Rules:
1. All cellular phones MUST BE TURNED OFF (ALL MODES) AND PUT AWAY during class. Absolutely no phone calls or TEXT MESSAGES will be tolerated. Students who do not comply with this rule will have to turn in the device and demerits will be given out.
2. Works handed in late will lose points.
3. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will ABSOLUTELY NOT BE TOLERATED. Any work in which plagiarism is found will receive an automatic F (“0”) and the student will receive five (5) demerits as specified in the school handbook.
4. This syllabus is subject to changes and modifications according to the teacher’s discretion.