History 111 – “Western Civilization Since 1715”

Fall 2011 Prof. Jennifer B. Capani Sperry 104, T/Th, 4:25-5:40 SUNY Cortland Office Hours: T/Th 5:40-7:00 jennifer.capani@cortland.edu

Syllabus

Course Objectives: Introduction to both the study of history and the evolution of modern society, including its basic ideas, values and institutions, through an examination of Western Civilization. The Age of Transition after the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. The Industrial Transformation, appearance of modern constitutional and authoritarian government, major socio-political ideologies-liberalism, socialism, communism, nationalism, imperialism, fascism, totalitarianism. The intellectual crisis of the 20th Century, World Wars I and II; the Rise and Fall of the Cold War.

A) Identify the development and evolution of European politics, economics, religion, society, culture, literature, and military;

B) Identify and discuss how Europe’s needs, goals, and decisions have evolved, influenced and affected world events;

C) Identify the contributions to Europe’s development by women, different races, and religions;

D) Sort through myths about European history and develop a more accurate picture of Europe in the scheme of modern history.

Required Texts: There will be 1 required text for this course (supplemental readings will be provided): Spielvogel, Jackson J., Western Civilization Volume II: Since 1500. 7th Edition. Wadsworth, 2009. You are more than welcome to opt for the eBook version of the text which is available through the publisher’s website. Please see me for more details. Readings may be placed on reserve in the Cortland library; there will be additional reading/viewing requirements placed on BLACKBOARD. The subsequent readings will be provided as needed during the semester. A Supplemental Reading list will be given out by the end of the first week. These resources will be made available in the form of handouts or online Blackboard links. BLACKBOARD: This class will heavily rely on the use of the “BLACKBOARD” which is linked through the Cortland main webpage. I will require that students view the videos, powerpoint presentations, additional media sources, lecture notes and study guides. Each student MUST have access to BLACKBOARD for this course. I will provide extra information, links to outside sources, historical websites, etc… You must check this site frequently in order to fully benefit from this course. I will manage your attendance, grades, etc… on Blackboard. If there are questions please email me or contact the Blackboard help desk link on the Cortland website.

Exams/ Grading: Quizzes: There will be 4 quizzes in this course. They will encompass the previous chapters, lectures, discussions and will NOT be comprehensive. My traditional quizzes include being asked to write short answer responses, multiple choice and short essays. However, I may quiz you in the following formats as well; debate-style, symposiums, groups presentations, etc. The total value of the quizzes are counted as 200 points. Midterm: There will be a midterm exam consisting of an essay of your choice from 3 questions provided. You will have the entire class time to complete this exam. This exam will be given in class and will be counted as 200 points. Research Paper: In addition to the class quizzes and exams, you will be writing a short 4-5 page research paper on your biographical person. This paper will analyze both primary and secondary source documents. More information about the paper will be given in class, a few weeks into the semester. The paper will be worth a total of 300 points. Final Exam: Your final exam will cover material from the midterm to the end of the course. It may be in essay format, multiple choice, short answer or any combination of formats. There will be a study guide given well in advance and posted on ANGEL. This exam will be worth 200 points. Attendance/participation: You are required to come to class as attendance will be taken at every class. You will be allowed 2 absences from class. Because we’re only meeting twice a week, I’ll only accept 2 absences without penalty. If we have 25 classes, I’ll count 23 and the total will be divided into the number you were there. 23/25 on the calculator will be our grade. Your participation in class will be added as up to 50 extra points at the end of the semester. If you regularly participate, you will acquire “extra” points. 100 points for attendance (and up to 50 points extra for participation) ***Please let me know in advance if you’ll be unable to attend. If there are documentable extenuating circumstances, family emergencies, and situations of the like, I will make an exception to the policy.*** Total number of points in this course = 1,000 Disclaimer: Your discussion postings, exams, paper, participation and attendance are NOT optional. If you cannot attend the class in which a quiz/exam is given, this will result in an F for that assignment. You must make an arrangement with me in ADVANCE if you have a justifiable conflict. Extra Credit: You may have an option to complete an extra credit assignment. Although extra credit it is never required of the student it will involve writing, short answer, extra textbook assignments, or something created on a whole for the class. Course Schedule: Please note that this is a tentative schedule of reading assignments and topics by week of class. This is designed as a guideline to help us cover all of the necessary material.

WEEK OF TOPIC Assignment August 29th The Enlightenment Ch. 17

Reading Supplement I September 5th 18th Century, War and

Society Labor Day Monday

Ch. 18 No Classes Monday

September 12th The French Revolution Ch. 19

and Napoleon Reading Supplement II September 19th The Industrial Revolution Ch. 20

Quiz #1 September 26th Reaction, Revolution,

Romanticism

Ch. 21 Supplemental Reading III

October 3rd Nationalism, Realism Ch. 22 Quiz #2

October 10th Mass Society, Age of Progress, Modernity,

Imperialism

Ch. 23-24 Supplemental Reading IV

October 17th Imperialism, Midterm Review

MIDTERM EXAM WEEK

Ch. 24 MIDTERM Thursday

October 24th Beginning the 20th Century, WWI

Ch. 25 Supplemental Reading V

October 31st 1919-1939, Between World Wars

Ch. 26 Quiz #3

November 7th WWII Ch. 27 Supplemental Reading VI

November 14th WWII Ch. 27 Quiz #4

November 21st WWII Thanksgiving Break

Ch. 27 No Classes

THURSDAY November 28th The Cold War Ch. 28

Research Paper Due 12/1 THURSDAY

December 5th The End of the Century, End of Class Wrap-up

Ch. 28-30 Last day of classes, 12/9

December 12th Final Exam Review Final Exam Week

Final Exam Review

Classroom Policies:

1. TEXTING/CELL PHONES: ***Please do NOT use your cell phone in class. This includes TEXT MESSAGING. Use of your cell phone is strictly forbidden and may result in your removal from class for at least that session. Either turn your phone off or put it on vibrate when you get in class. If you have an emergency, quietly leave class without distraction. Please don’t be disrespectful to me and your fellow

classmates. Repeat offenders will be subject to the Cortland classroom disturbances policy.***

2. LAPTOPS: I will no longer allow students to use laptop computers in the classroom. Students who require a laptop, for a documented issue, will be allowed to do so.

3. EATING:

Please refrain from eating during class. Rustling papers and snack bags are a distraction to myself and your classmates.

4. WEATHER: I understand that weather is an issue in our area, but using weather as an excuse is not usually acceptable. I have to drive very far and if I can make it, so can you. Please make sure to check the Cortland website, local radio and tv stations and/or campus monitors to make sure class is still in session. In the event the school cancels our class, the assignments due that day, including exams, will be automatically rescheduled for the next class time. If in doubt, check BLACKBOARD the night before and the morning of class!!!!!

5. LATE POLICY: Please do not come late to class as it is very distracting. If you are more than 10 minutes late, without consulting me first, this will default as an absence. In a case of repeated tardiness, a warning will be issued and thereafter I will count you automatically absent.

Office Hours: If you need to speak with me, see me before or after class and we’ll make an appointment. As a general rule, I am in the office an hour before class and up to 2 hours afterward. Emailing is my preferred form of contact, as I check my account throughout the day. If there is an emergency and you cannot email me, please call the History Office and leave me a message. Getting in touch with me: My email address is on the front page of the syllabus and here again: Jennifer.capani@cortland.edu If you do not receive an email response from me within 48 hours, please use my alternate email address: jennifercapani@gmail.com I check my email multiple times per day. *****I’ll do everything I can to make this course exciting, fun, interesting, and thought-provoking for you. At the end of this course, you’ll be much more acquainted with our history and why the modern development of Europe is the most significant time in Western History.*****

History 111 – “Western Civilization Since 1715”

Fall 2011 Prof. Jennifer B. Capani Sperry 104, T/Th, 4:25-5:40 SUNY Cortland Office Hours: T/Th 5:40-7:00 jennifer.capani@cortland.edu

Syllabus

Course Objectives: Introduction to both the study of history and the evolution of modern society, including its basic ideas, values and institutions, through an examination of Western Civilization. The Age of Transition after the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment. The Industrial Transformation, appearance of modern constitutional and authoritarian government, major socio-political ideologies-liberalism, socialism, communism, nationalism, imperialism, fascism, totalitarianism. The intellectual crisis of the 20th Century, World Wars I and II; the Rise and Fall of the Cold War.

A) Identify the development and evolution of European politics, economics, religion, society, culture, literature, and military;

B) Identify and discuss how Europe’s needs, goals, and decisions have evolved, influenced and affected world events;

C) Identify the contributions to Europe’s development by women, different races, and religions;

D) Sort through myths about European history and develop a more accurate picture of Europe in the scheme of modern history.

Required Texts: There will be 1 required text for this course (supplemental readings will be provided): Spielvogel, Jackson J., Western Civilization Volume II: Since 1500. 7th Edition. Wadsworth, 2009. You are more than welcome to opt for the eBook version of the text which is available through the publisher’s website. Please see me for more details. Readings may be placed on reserve in the Cortland library; there will be additional reading/viewing requirements placed on BLACKBOARD. The subsequent readings will be provided as needed during the semester. A Supplemental Reading list will be given out by the end of the first week. These resources will be made available in the form of handouts or online Blackboard links. BLACKBOARD: This class will heavily rely on the use of the “BLACKBOARD” which is linked through the Cortland main webpage. I will require that students view the videos, powerpoint presentations, additional media sources, lecture notes and study guides. Each student MUST have access to BLACKBOARD for this course. I will provide extra information, links to outside sources, historical websites, etc… You must check this site frequently in order to fully benefit from this course. I will manage your attendance, grades, etc… on Blackboard. If there are questions please email me or contact the Blackboard help desk link on the Cortland website.

Exams/ Grading: Quizzes: There will be 4 quizzes in this course. They will encompass the previous chapters, lectures, discussions and will NOT be comprehensive. My traditional quizzes include being asked to write short answer responses, multiple choice and short essays. However, I may quiz you in the following formats as well; debate-style, symposiums, groups presentations, etc. The total value of the quizzes are counted as 200 points. Midterm: There will be a midterm exam consisting of an essay of your choice from 3 questions provided. You will have the entire class time to complete this exam. This exam will be given in class and will be counted as 200 points. Research Paper: In addition to the class quizzes and exams, you will be writing a short 4-5 page research paper on your biographical person. This paper will analyze both primary and secondary source documents. More information about the paper will be given in class, a few weeks into the semester. The paper will be worth a total of 300 points. Final Exam: Your final exam will cover material from the midterm to the end of the course. It may be in essay format, multiple choice, short answer or any combination of formats. There will be a study guide given well in advance and posted on ANGEL. This exam will be worth 200 points. Attendance/participation: You are required to come to class as attendance will be taken at every class. You will be allowed 2 absences from class. Because we’re only meeting twice a week, I’ll only accept 2 absences without penalty. If we have 25 classes, I’ll count 23 and the total will be divided into the number you were there. 23/25 on the calculator will be our grade. Your participation in class will be added as up to 50 extra points at the end of the semester. If you regularly participate, you will acquire “extra” points. 100 points for attendance (and up to 50 points extra for participation) ***Please let me know in advance if you’ll be unable to attend. If there are documentable extenuating circumstances, family emergencies, and situations of the like, I will make an exception to the policy.*** Total number of points in this course = 1,000 Disclaimer: Your discussion postings, exams, paper, participation and attendance are NOT optional. If you cannot attend the class in which a quiz/exam is given, this will result in an F for that assignment. You must make an arrangement with me in ADVANCE if you have a justifiable conflict. Extra Credit: You may have an option to complete an extra credit assignment. Although extra credit it is never required of the student it will involve writing, short answer, extra textbook assignments, or something created on a whole for the class. Course Schedule: Please note that this is a tentative schedule of reading assignments and topics by week of class. This is designed as a guideline to help us cover all of the necessary material.

WEEK OF TOPIC Assignment August 29th The Enlightenment Ch. 17

Reading Supplement I September 5th 18th Century, War and

Society Labor Day Monday

Ch. 18 No Classes Monday

September 12th The French Revolution Ch. 19

and Napoleon Reading Supplement II September 19th The Industrial Revolution Ch. 20

Quiz #1 September 26th Reaction, Revolution,

Romanticism

Ch. 21 Supplemental Reading III

October 3rd Nationalism, Realism Ch. 22 Quiz #2

October 10th Mass Society, Age of Progress, Modernity,

Imperialism

Ch. 23-24 Supplemental Reading IV

October 17th Imperialism, Midterm Review

MIDTERM EXAM WEEK

Ch. 24 MIDTERM Thursday

October 24th Beginning the 20th Century, WWI

Ch. 25 Supplemental Reading V

October 31st 1919-1939, Between World Wars

Ch. 26 Quiz #3

November 7th WWII Ch. 27 Supplemental Reading VI

November 14th WWII Ch. 27 Quiz #4

November 21st WWII Thanksgiving Break

Ch. 27 No Classes

THURSDAY November 28th The Cold War Ch. 28

Research Paper Due 12/1 THURSDAY

December 5th The End of the Century, End of Class Wrap-up

Ch. 28-30 Last day of classes, 12/9

December 12th Final Exam Review Final Exam Week

Final Exam Review

Classroom Policies:

1. TEXTING/CELL PHONES: ***Please do NOT use your cell phone in class. This includes TEXT MESSAGING. Use of your cell phone is strictly forbidden and may result in your removal from class for at least that session. Either turn your phone off or put it on vibrate when you get in class. If you have an emergency, quietly leave class without distraction. Please don’t be disrespectful to me and your fellow

classmates. Repeat offenders will be subject to the Cortland classroom disturbances policy.***

2. LAPTOPS: I will no longer allow students to use laptop computers in the classroom. Students who require a laptop, for a documented issue, will be allowed to do so.

3. EATING:

Please refrain from eating during class. Rustling papers and snack bags are a distraction to myself and your classmates.

4. WEATHER: I understand that weather is an issue in our area, but using weather as an excuse is not usually acceptable. I have to drive very far and if I can make it, so can you. Please make sure to check the Cortland website, local radio and tv stations and/or campus monitors to make sure class is still in session. In the event the school cancels our class, the assignments due that day, including exams, will be automatically rescheduled for the next class time. If in doubt, check BLACKBOARD the night before and the morning of class!!!!!

5. LATE POLICY: Please do not come late to class as it is very distracting. If you are more than 10 minutes late, without consulting me first, this will default as an absence. In a case of repeated tardiness, a warning will be issued and thereafter I will count you automatically absent.

Office Hours: If you need to speak with me, see me before or after class and we’ll make an appointment. As a general rule, I am in the office an hour before class and up to 2 hours afterward. Emailing is my preferred form of contact, as I check my account throughout the day. If there is an emergency and you cannot email me, please call the History Office and leave me a message. Getting in touch with me: My email address is on the front page of the syllabus and here again: Jennifer.capani@cortland.edu If you do not receive an email response from me within 48 hours, please use my alternate email address: jennifercapani@gmail.com I check my email multiple times per day. *****I’ll do everything I can to make this course exciting, fun, interesting, and thought-provoking for you. At the end of this course, you’ll be much more acquainted with our history and why the modern development of Europe is the most significant time in Western History.*****

SUNY Cortland Department of History

History 111: Western Civilization Since 1715 Course Information Section 002 Instructor: Daniel Costura Tues. and Thurs 10:05 – 11:20 Office: Moffett Center, 2117 Sperry Center 104 Phone: (607)753-4762 Spring 2011 E-mail: daniel.costura@cortland.edu Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 11:45-1:00 or by appointment Friday 10:00-12:00 Course Description At its heart, this course looks at the course of Western Civilization beginning with the Age of Absolutism and progressing up to the present, thus the ultimate goal of the course is to present the highs and lows of roughly 300 years of history focused upon Europe. While the course will focus on the major political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual developments during this time span, special attention will be paid to the evolution of these different aspects of society in order to better understand history as a continuum rather than simply as a series of dates and events. Understanding the interconnections between these different spheres within society, the religious with the intellectual, the political with the social, etc… is often the first step toward understanding the broader picture of cultural change that is reflected in the broad sweep of historical development. Part of doing historical research involves analyzing these connections and understanding their ramifications at both a small scale and large scale, thus, we will be spending part of our time this semester focusing on the lives of individuals like Olaudah Equiano and the Marquise de la Tour du Pin in order to understand the human scale of the historical continuum. In the end, hopefully, you will have developed not just a working knowledge of the events and theories (social, political, religious, and economic) which have shaped our past and influenced our present, but also come to an understanding of how the modern historian can influence the ways in which we understand that historical development. Attendance Policy Put simply, attending class will vastly improve your chances of doing well in this course, thus, it is highly recommended. In fact, it is so highly recommended that attendance will be taken in class and a portion of your final grade will be based upon that record of attendance. You are allowed one freebie where attendance is concerned, but after the first missed class period you will lose points off of your attendance grade. Continued lateness will also count against your attendance grade as late arrivals disrupt class and distract both the instructor and your fellow students. Excused absences as defined by the University are acceptable and you will be allowed to make up work missed during an excused absence. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor (that’s me) ahead of class either in person or via e-mail that you will not be attending class and make arrangements to find out what you may have missed in lecture from your classmates.

Grading Policy Your grade in this course will consist of 700 total points with the following breakdown: Exam 1 - 100 points Exam 2 - 100 points Final Exam - 200 points

Quizzes - 100 points Homework - 60 points Participation and Attendance - 140 points

The class will be graded on a standard grading scale with 90-100% being an A, 80-89% being a B, 70-79% being a C, 60-69% being a D, and anything below 59% being an F. This is true for each of the assignments and exams and for the final grade for the class. Learning Accommodations If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services located in B-1 Van Hoesen Hall or call (607)753-2066 for an appointment. Information regarding your disability will be treated in a confidential manner. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests for accommodations should be made as early as possible. Academic Integrity Chapter 340 of the SUNY Cortland College Handbook (http://www.cortland.edu/handbook /hb08_10/part3.html#Anchor-340.01-28853) discusses the University’s position on cheating and plagiarism, the two most pressing concerns in questions of academic integrity. This portion of the handbook presents you with the facts of the University’s position on academic integrity and what could happen to you should you violate these policies. It is expected that each and every one of you in this course abide by these regulations. Course Readings With the exception of the first week of classes, it is expected that you will come to class on Monday having read the readings listed in this syllabus for each week. The majority of readings will come from the textbooks listed below, however, some additional readings will be required during the course of the semester. These readings will be announced in class and either handed out in class the week before they are due or a website link to specific articles will be provided in class. Required Textbooks McKay, John P., et al, Western Society, A Brief History: Volume II: From Absolutism to the Present. Marx, Karl and Freidrich Engels. The Communist Manifesto. Additional Readings Available via PDF download Equiano, Olaudah. The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano. Le Marquise de la Tour du Pin. Recollections of the Revolution and the Empire. Locke, John. Two Treatises of Government.

Course Schedule SECTION I: Global Political Change Does Absolute Power Corrupt Absolutely? Jan. 25 & 27 - Week 1-Introduction Readings: McKay et al, Ch 16 Topic: Absolutism in Western Europe Locke, Book I, Ch 1 & 2 Book II, Ch 1 & 2 Feb. 1 & 3 - Week 2 Reading: McKay et al, Ch 17 Topic: Absolutism in Eastern Europe The Times They Are A-Changin’ Feb. 8 & 10 - Week 3 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 18 Topic: Science and Philosophy at Work Equiano, Ch. 2 and 5 Feb. 15 & 17 - Week 4 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 19 Topic: Changing Social and Economic Systems Equiano, Ch. 7 and 12 Feb. 22 & 24 - Week 5 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 20 Topic: A Day in the Life

February 24th, Exam 1 SECTION II: Revolutions and the New World Order Revolution Makes the World Go ‘Round Mar. 1 & 3 - Week 6 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 21 & 22 Topic: Viva la Revolucion! de la Tour du Pin, Forward, iii – v

Ch 8, 9, & 10, Pgs 61-108 Mar. 8 & 10 - Week 7 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 23 Topic: The Birth of New Ideologies Marx and Engels, pgs. 218-258 Mar. 15 & 17 – Week 8 – Spring Break – No Classes Living in a Post-Revolutionary World Mar. 22, & 24 - Week 9 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 24 Topic: Development of Urban Culture Mar. 29 & 31 - Week 10 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 25 Topic: The Rise of the Nation Apr. 5 & 7 - Week 11 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 26 Topic: Global Expansion, Take 2 April 7th, Exam 2

SECTION III: MODERNITY Global Ideology Meets Violent Expansion Apr. 12 & 14 - Week 12 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 27 Topic: WWI and the Rise of the Communists Apr. 19 & 21 - Week 13 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 28 Topic: High Anxiety Apr. 26 & 28 – Week 14 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 29 Topic: Dictators and the Struggle for Power So Where Do We Go From Here? May 3 & 5 – Week 15 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 30 & 31 Topic: Life in a Globalized World May 10 – Week 16 Readings: McKay et al, Ch 30 & 31 Topic: Life in a Globalized World Continued Final Exam: TBA

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SYLLABUS- History 111

Western Civilization II Charles DeMotte, Ph.D. My Office: Moffett Center 2111 Fall Term 2011 Office Hours: 7:30-8am; 10:15-

11:20am MWF MWF- 11:30-12:20 E-mail: chasjane@earthlink.net A. Introduction: This course will examine broad trends in European history since the fifteenth century. Given the wide scope of time under consideration, only a general outline of the persons, places, and events that characterize this period is possible. There is always a danger of interpreting the past by the standards and values of the present. This should be avoided at all costs. The lives of people fifty, a hundred, or fifteen hundred years ago were remarkably different from those of us living in the twenty-first century. Our job is to make sense of the past in light of the times in which our predecessors lived, so as to appreciate and comprehend the culture and society that we have inherited. One of the challenges of any historical study is to make sense of vast amounts of information (dates, names, places) that tell us little in itself, but form the structure necessary to make sense of culture and the dynamics of any society. Our job is to probe this jungle of material by asking questions and making connections. Included in this course are many opportunities for discussion in which you will be required to participate. Closely examine the charts, pictures, and timelines in your text. History is also closely associated with geography. Unlike the United States, the map of Europe has been in constant flux over the centuries, so constant reference to maps is vital. My idea is to use the lectures to raise questions and set the framework for discussion, based primarily on the readings. It is therefore imperative that you come to class having done the required reading for each assignment. As all reasonable perspectives and opinions are welcome, no one should feel embarrassed or shy about participating in the discussions. If you have any questions about the reading, please bring them to class. Know that class attendance and participation is a requirement and will be factored into your final grade.

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B. Required and recommended reading: Coffin, Stacey, Cole, Symes, Western Civilizations: Their History and Their

Culture, 17th edition, Vol. II, W.W. Norton & Co., ISBN: 978-0-393-93483-0 Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract, Oxford World Classics, ISBN: 978-0-19-953896-6 Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto, Penguin Books Jose Ortega y Gasset, The Revolt of the Masses, W.W. Norton, ISBN: 978-0- 393-31095-5 Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem, Penguin Classics, ISBN: 978-0-14- 303988-4 C. Course Assignments: This course will meet throughout the semester on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There will be a considerable amount of reading in this class which will form the basis for discussions, quizzes and exams, and your papers. Please bring your books to each class as we will use them for our discussions. Your course grade, as stated earlier, will depend to some extent upon your attendance, participation in class, and class deportment. Therefore it is necessary that you come to class prepared and participate. Only four unexcused absences per term for any reason will be allowed without penalty, unless you provide me with an excuse if possible beforehand. Don’t try me on this point. As class will start punctually at the appointed hour, you should try to come to class on time. Tardiness will count against you. Respectful behavior and civility is expected of every student. Particularly, the use of cell phones or any other electronic devise during class is forbidden and may result in your being asked to leave the class. You can contact me for any reason by leaving a note with one of the secretaries in the history or Sociology office. My home phone number is 708-4083; Internet is chasjane@earthlink.net. Please do not send me a message through the college e-mail as I use it infrequently. Students who do well in college courses are those who maintain contact with their professors outside of class by e-mail or through direct contact. I am here to help you, so make use of this resource. Beginning the fourth week of term, you will have the first of four exams. Each exam covers the material up to that point. There will be a set question on each exam related to the assigned books, which will also be discussed in class. The exams are all essays and will include a choice of questions. There will be no midterm exam. I do not give make up exams unless you supply me with an e-mail or written documentation as to illness, participation in a sports event, or some other emergency. If you are allowed to take a make-up, it must be done

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before the next class during my office hours. The final exam is comprehensive of the entire course. Like the other exams, it will follow an essay format. You must take and pass the final exam to pass the course. Students will be required to write two papers. One paper is a five to ten page essay describing a newspaper story related to European history. Further information and specifications will be given to you on a separate sheet. The second paper will be a five to six page biography of a noteworthy person who lived during the period covering this course. Details will be given on a separate sheet. You are required to give a short presentation on the person selected. These presentations will be at various intervals during the semester. This will be a graded presentation. Please do not leave these projects to the last minute. News story papers are due on Monday, November 7th and will be accepted, with reduced grade, up to Monday, November 14th, but not afterwards. The Biography paper will be accepted up to November 14th, but not later. Value of assignments: Exams 1/3 of the final grade Term paper & Biography exercise 1/3 of the final grade Final Exam 1/3 of the final grade Class participation, deportment, and attendance may raise or lower your final grade a half grade, all else being equal ex. B+ to an A- or B- to a C+. D. Plagiarism: Students are subject to the college rule against plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as stealing or passing off another’s ideas as one’s own. Any act of plagiarism could result in an F grade either for the assignment or for the course. If you have any questions concerning proper citations or what constitutes plagiarism, please ask your instructor or consult a reference source. I would recommend Diana Hacker’s A Writer’s Reference (5th edition). E. Students with Disabilities: SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services located in B-40 Van Hoesen Hall or call (607) 753-2066 for an appointment. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Please let me know early in the semester if you have any special needs. The Office of Disability Services and I will meet your need as best we can.

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F. Class Schedule: Text is Western Civilizations: Their History and Their Culture. Week/ Dates Topics Reading 1. Aug. 29 Introduction & Overview Aug. 31 Commerce, Conquest, and Colonization Text. Ch. 11 Sept. 2 Renaissance Ideals and Realities Text. Ch. 12 2. Sept. 5 Labor Day – No Class Sept. 7 Age of Dissent and Division Text. Ch. 13 Sept. 9 Religion, Warfare & Sovereignty Text. Ch. 14 3. Sept. 12 Absolutism and Empire Text. Ch. 15 Sept. 14 New Science of the 17th C. Text. Ch. 16 . Sept. 16 Enlightenment Text. Ch. 17 The Social Contract 4. Sept. 19 Exam #1 (Chapters 11-15 & The Social Contract) Sept. 21 Film - Civilization

Sept. 23 (Class Biography Reports #1)

5. Sept. 26 French Revolution & Napoleon Text. Ch. 18 Sept. 28 Industrial Revolution Text. Ch. 19 Sept. 30 Socialism The Communist Manifesto 6. Oct. 3 Exam #2 (Chapters 16-19 & Communist Manifesto)

Oct. 5 (Class Biography Reports #2) Oct. 7 From Restoration to Revolution Text. Ch. 20 7. Oct. 10 What is a Nation? Text. Ch. 21

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Oct. 12 Modern Industry & Mass Society Text. Ch. 23 Oct. 14 Fall Break (No Class)

8. Oct. 17 Imperialism & Colonialism Text. Ch. 22 Oct. 19 The British Empire (film)

Oct. 21 (Class Biography Reports #3) 9. Oct. 24 The First World War Text. Ch. 24 Oct. 26 The Russian Revolution & Aftermath

Oct. 28 No Class 10. Oct. 31 Post-War Society Revolt of the Masses Nov. 2 Exam #3 (Chapters 20-24 & Revolt of the Masses)

Nov. 4 Turmoil Between the Wars Text. Ch. 25 11. Nov. 7 (Class Biography Reports #4) News Story Reports Due Nov. 9 Post Modernism Nov.11 Origins of the Second World War Text. Ch. 26 12. Nov. 14 The Nazi State (film)

Biography Paper Due

Nov. 16 World War II Nov. 18 The Holocaust (film) Eichmann in Jerusalem 13. Nov. 21 TBA Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Break 14. Nov. 28 The Cold War: Global Politics etc. Text. Ch. 27 Nov. 30 Red Flags & Velvet Revolutions Text. Ch. 28

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Dec. 2 Exam #4 (Chapters 25-28 & Eichmann in Jerusalem) 15. Dec. 5 A World Without Walls Text. Ch. 29 Dec. 7 (Class Biography Reports #5) Dec. 9. Loose ends & Course Review Final Exam TBA I reserve the right to make alterations to the syllabus when appropriate.

SUNY Cortland HISTORY 111 Western Civilization since 1715

Fall 2011 Instructor Information: Instructor: Katy Kempf Office Hours: TR 5:45-6:45 pm Office: Old Main 211A e-mail: kempfc@cortland.edu Textbook: Hunt et al., The Making of the West, A Concise History, Volume II Since 1340 (Bedford/St. Martin’s). Note: A copy of this text is on reserve in the library. Overview: This course traces the development of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present, focusing on the major political, social, and cultural elements of the early modern and modern worlds. The teaching of a course such as Western Civilization is difficult due to the mass of material available. Thus, some arbitrary decisions must be made by every professor teaching Western Civilization concerning what constitutes the most important facts and ideas of the past. In this class, we will focus primarily on issues of what it was like to live in a particular historical time and place and how decisions, made either through rational decision making or just dumb luck, good or bad, have molded human history and created the world we know today. Format: There will be two one and a quarter hour lectures per week. You are expected to attend and take notes. Please feel free to interrupt me at any time during the lectures to ask for clarification and/or elaboration on any point. Requirements: 1.There will be two exams, each worth 30% of your term grade. No excuses other than medical (with doctor’s note) or death will be acceptable. You, or a relative or friend, must contact me 24 hours prior to the scheduled exam time to excuse yourself. 3. All students will write a 7-10 page analytical research paper (40% of term grade) on one of the following two topics (final draft due December 8). The paper may be on any period covered by the course. A one-page description of your research paper topic will be due in class on September 27, a voluntary rough draft of your paper will be due in class on November 17, and we will be discussing how to write a research paper in class on November 3. There will be no lecture on December 1; any students wishing to speak with me individually about their paper may do so in the classroom on that date.

Paper topic choices: A. You will analyze a modern reconstruction of a historical event or person, i.e., a

movie, TV mini-series, historical novel, etc. Who were the author(s) or creator(s) of this

work? Why did they create this work? What are their biases? What are they reconstructing? How historically accurate is this reconstruction? Use at least three specific episodes from the work to support your arguments. (See course web site in myRedDragon for Suggested Movie/Readings List.)

B. You will construct the life or daily routine of a fictional person living in a

particular historical time and place. Topics that should be included in the paper are your character’s family life, religion, political participation, class, gender, and environment, but you may be as imaginative as you like provided that your description remains historically and socially accurate.

For the papers, you must use outside sources (class notes, books, articles, the Internet, and other material) to help you in your analysis, but all external sources, including your notes, must be fully documented in your paper. Failure to give credit where credit is due is plagiarism. Anyone caught plagiarizing will receive an “F” for the work in question. (See Guidelines for Writing Research Papers below for more information.) Note: Your papers must be well organized, written (typed, double-spaced), and edited. Please proofread your papers before submitting them to eliminate typos and misspellings and to correct syntactical and grammatical errors. If you have any questions concerning the writing or organization of your papers, please contact me. GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH PAPERS

1. The requested length of the paper is listed above, but this is not set in stone. Every writer’s style is different, meaning two people can discuss the same content in different length papers. I will read whatever you write. Just remember, the grade will be based on the content; the more clearly discussed information included to help fulfill the assignment, the better.

2. You need to utilize at least three sources (this does not include your class lecture

notes) for these papers. The normal rule of thumb is at least one source used for every page of text written, i.e., an 8-page paper will use 8 sources (Note: The movie or text counts as one source). If anyone wants a tour of the library or needs assistance with Internet research, let me know.

3. You need to cite all not commonly known information, not just quotes, within the

text of your paper. Citing is an art form, but the best way to make sure that you do this adequately is to go through your paper sentence by sentence and ask the following question: “Did I know this information before I took this class?” If the answer is yes, you do not need to cite a source; if the answer is no, a citation will be needed.

4. You may choose whatever citation format (footnotes, endnotes, parentheticals,

etc.) you wish, but please be consistent in your choice, i.e., do not use multiple

formats. Also, whatever the format, if your source is a published one, you will need to include specific page numbers. Most Internet sources do not have page numbers; include page numbers only for those that do.

5. While the grade is based only on content, your writing style needs to be clear and

organized. An unclear and unorganized paper makes your reader’s understanding of the content more unlikely, so edit, proofread, edit again, and finally get someone else to read your paper for clarity. I am willing to read rough drafts, but you need to get them to me early enough for me to read, comment, and get them back to you in a sufficient time frame.

Lecture and Reading Schedule (all readings are from textbook): 8/30 Introduction to course 9/1 Defining the Western world 9/6 Early modern life 9/8 The first globalism (Chapter 14) 9/13 Enlighten me (Chapter 13; Chapter 15) 9/15 Talkin’ about a revolution: The United States 9/20 Talkin’ about a revolution: France (Chapter 16, pp.590-620) 9/22 Napoleon (Chapter 16, pp. 621-634) 9/27 Mechanical Engineering 101: The beginnings of industrialization (Chapter 17, pp. 639-650) RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC DUE 9/29 Urbanization and mobility 10/4 Up from below: The new isms (Chapter 17, pp. 651-660) 10/6 Restoration and revolution (Chapter 17, pp. 661-678) 10/11 MIDTERM EXAM 10/13 Russia and the East join the scene (Chapter 18, pp. 683-690) 10/18 Nation building (Chapter 18, pp. 690-724) 10/20 A nation is not enough: Empire building (Chapter 19, pp. 729-738) 10/25 The typewriter age (Chapter 19, pp. 740-769) 10/27 The war to end all wars (we wish) (Chapter 19, pp. 770-774; Chapter 20, pp. 779-802) 11/1 Wilson, Depression, and appeasement 11/3 WRITING YOUR RESEARCH PAPER DISCUSSION 11/8 The rise of fascism (Chapter 20, pp. 803-820; Chapter 21, pp. 825-843) 11/10 World War II (Chapter 21, pp. 844-864) 11/15 Recovery once again (Chapter 22, pp. 869-888) VOLUNTARY ROUGH DRAFTS DUE 11/17 The (not so) Cold War (Chapter 22, pp. 889-904; Chapter 23, pp. 909-930) 11/22 Let’s rock and roll 11/24 THANKSGIVING (NO CLASS) 11/29 Another ism bites the dust: The fall of communism (Chapter 23, pp. 931-942; Chapter 24, pp. 947-956)

12/1 PAPER DISCUSSIONS (NO LECTURE) 12/6 The last/first ten years: Globalism, terrorism, and capitalism (Chapter 24, pp. 957-

983) 12/8 History of the future: Where do we go from here? PAPER DUE FINAL EXAM: December 16 at 10:30 am in Sperry 304 Disability Statement: If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services located in B-40 Van Hoesen Hall or call (607) 753-2066 for an appointment. Information regarding your disability will be treated in a confidential manner. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests for accommodations should be made as early as possible. .

SUNY CortlandHistory 111: Western Civilization Since 1715

Fall 2011Sections 02 (MWF: 11:30 am) 03 (MWF 1:50) 06 (MWF 10:20)Dr. Kevin Kreinerkkreiner@stny.rr.com607-222-7695Office: Old Main B-15Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 and by appointment

Course Description: This course covers the growth and transformation of Western Civilization from 1715 to the present day. At the beginning of this period, the west was beginning to assert its political and military strength across the globe, establishing a world wide network of exchange whose influence can be felt today.

Course Objectives: This course is intended to give students:1. Knowledge of the basic narrative of western history in terms of events and chronology.2. An understanding of the people, institutions and groups that have shaped or been influenced by the development of Western culture.3. Familiarity with the cultural history of the West, including the history of arts, sciences, and daily life in the past.

Textbooks: The following books are required for this course, and will be available at the campus bookstore.

Voltaire, CandideJackson Spielvogel, Western Civilization Volume II: Since 1500; Eight Edition. Wadsworth Cengage, 2012Bram Stoker, Dracula Judith Wilt, editor. Making Humans. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003

Grading: There will be three exams throughout the semester, each worth one twenty percent of the final grade. The remaining 40 percent will be derived from reading quizzes, using primary source material and several novels.Exams=3 at 20 percent eachReading Quizzes=4 at 10 percent each

Exams: There will be three exams during the semester. The first two will be held during regularly scheduled class period, as indicated, below. The final will be during the final exam period. Exams will focus on material from each section of the course, but history is a cumulative discipline, so material from earlier sections may be useful in addressing questions on later exams. Details on the exams will be available in a separate handout closer to exam time.During the exam period, students may use a pre-prepared sheet of notes, not to exceed one (1) standard eight and one half by eleven (8.5 x 11) inch sheet of paper, double-sided. This “crib-sheet”may contain any material, including names and dates. It may be hand written or typed. However, no other books or notes may be used during exam periods.

Reading Quizzes: During the semester, students will have the opportunity to read or interact with material from the historical periods we will be studying, including several well known novels that remain an important part of Western culture today. This will be a mixture of in class and at-home assignments. For work done outside of class, papers should be typed and double-spaced. E-mail submissions are acceptable if a student will not be able to attend on the day a paper is due, but paper submissions are preferred. For e-mail submissions, please use the address on the top of this syllabus in place of, or in addition to, the campus web mail.

Attendance Policy: It is important that students make every effort to attend every scheduled class. Naturally, sometimes circumstances will make this difficult or impossible. Each student may miss two (2) class periods without being excused. Further unexcused absences will reduce the final grade by one step (thus, B would become B-, and so forth). Excused absences will not count against the student’s final grade. In any case, it is the responsibility of the student to account for missed lecture notes or other course material. Your instructor will be happy to take time to go over missed material with you, but be aware that I make a policy of not making my own

notes directly available to copy, as this encourages skipping class.When attending class, it is important to turn off all cellular phones and communication devices. It is equally important to be respectful of your fellow students. Debate and even disagreements are essential to a healthy academic community. Please remember, when engaged in discussion with those you may not agree with, to take issue with ideas, not individuals.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism means passing someone else’s work off as your own, even if it’s “just” the textbook or lecture. You must cite your sources. If you are unsure, you should ask your professor before turning in the paper. It is better to include a citation you do not need than to leave out one you did. Copying and pasting from websites is plagiarism. If caught, you will find your grade in jeopardy and yourself subject to disciplinary action per the college policy found on pages 46-48 of the College Handbook.

Disabilities: If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services located in B-40 Van Hoesen Hall or call 753-2066 for an appointment. Information handling your disability will be handled in a confidential manner. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests should be made as early as possible.

Reading and Lecture Schedule: Readings should be completed by the date they are listed under. An outline of lecture notes for each day will be posted to the campus website accessible via MyRedDragon the night before each scheduled class meeting. Students are welcomed and encouraged to download or print these out before coming to class.

Week 1: How the West Was Lost (and Found)Monday, August 29: New Worlds for Old: The West Up to 1715Reading: Western Civilization, pp. 417-497

Wednesday, August 31: Holy Madness: Politics and Religion in the Seventeenth CenturyReading: Western Civilization, pp. 498-545

Friday, September 2: And Still It Moves: The Scientific Revolution in EuropeReading: Western Civilization, pp. 546-576

Week 2: The Quest for EnlightenmentMonday, September 5: LABOR DAY: NO CLASS MEETING

Wednesday, September 7: The Party of Humanity: The Philosophes and the Age of EnlightenmentReading: Western Civilization, pp. 577-609Voltaire, Candide (entire book)

Friday, September 9: By Divine Right: The Enlightened AutocratsReading: Western Civilization, pp. 610-645 Week 3: Proclaim Liberty Throughout the LandMonday, September 12: A City Upon a Hill: Atlantic Colonization and the New WorldReading: None

Wednesday, September 14: The Shot Heard Around the World: The American RevolutionReading: Western Civilization, pp. 646-650

Friday, September 16: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: French Revolution and Human RightsReading: Western Civilization, pp. 650-674

Week 4: New Sources of PowerMonday, September 19: Republic to Empire: Napoleon and the March of Liberty Reading: Western Civilization, pp. 674-684 and pp. 718-725

Wednesday, September 21: King Cotton and the Lords of Steam: The Industrial RevolutionReading: Western Civilization, pp. 685-698

Friday, September 23: The American System: Industrialization and EmpireReading: Western Civilization, pp. 698-717

Week 5: The Long Nineteenth Century BeginsMonday, September 26: FIRST EXAM (IN CLASS)

Wednesday, September 28: The Empires Strike Back: Conservatives and the Congress SystemReading: Western Civilization, pp. 726-730

Friday, September 30: Imagined Communities: Liberalism, Nationalism and RevolutionReading: Western Civilization, pp. 730-744 and pp. 780-783

Week 6: Citizens of the EmpiresMonday, October 3: Romantics and Revolutionaries: Life in the Nineteenth CenturyReading: Western Civilization, pp. 745-755 Making Humans, pp. 21-171 (Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus)

Wednesday, October 5: Science and Colonization: Urbanization and Darwinian PoliticsReading: Western Civilization, pp. 783-792 and pp. 857-871

Thursday, October 7: The Game of Empire: Conservative Nationalism and ColonizationReading: Western Civilization, pp. 756-780Making Humans, pp. 297-303

Week 7: The Modern WorldMonday, October 10: Consumers and Radicals: The First Age of Big BusinessReading: Western Civilization, pp. 793-810Dracula (Entire Book)

Wednesday, October 12: Women and Men: Mass Society at the Century's EndingReading: Western Civilization, pp. 810-857

Friday, October 14: NO CLASS MEETING: MID SEMESTER BREAK

Week 8: War Without Purpose, Peace Without Victory Monday, October 17: The Long Fuse: How The Great War BeganReading: Western Civilization, pp. 871881

Wednesday, October 19: Life in the Trenches: Fighting World War IReading: Western Civilization, pp. 881-896

Friday, October 21: A War to End Wars: Woodrow Wilson's FailureReading: Western Civilization, pp. 897-915

Week 9: The Lost Generation Monday, October 24: SECOND EXAM (IN CLASS)

Wednesday, October 26: Making (Non) Sense of the War Years: The Age of DadaReading: Western Civilization, pp. 950-960

Friday, October 28: Cults of Personality: Fascism and the Total StatesReading: Western Civilization, pp. 928-935 and pp. 944-950

Week 10: Hard TimesMonday, October 31: The Crash: The Great Depression and the New DealReading: Western Civilization, pp. 916-928

Wednesday, November 2: Culture of Evil: Adolf Hitler and the NazisReading: Western Civilization, pp. 935-944

Friday, November 4: Axis and Allies: How World War II BeganReading: Western Civilization, pp. 961-970

Week 11: World at WarMonday, November 7: Total War, Global War: Fighting World War IIReading: Western Civilization, pp. 970-982

Wednesday, November 9: Why did the Skies Not Darken? The Nazi Conquest and the HolocaustReading: Western Civilization, pp. 982-998

Friday, November 11: From World War to Cold War: The Aftermath of World War IIReading: Western Civilization, pp. 998-1013

Week 12: One World or Three?Monday, November 14: From Occupiers to Allies: Decolonization in the Cold War YearsReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1013-1021

Wednesday, November 16: Wirtschaftswunder: European Recovery and the Glorious Thirty YearsReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1021-1031

Friday, November 18: Affluence and Anxiety: Civil Rights and the Cold War in AmericaReading; Western Civilization, pp. 1031-1045

Week 13: The Global BeatMonday, November 21: The Teen-Age: Rock and Roll as Global CultureReading: None

Wednesday, November 23: NO CLASS MEETING: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Friday, November 25: NO CLASS MEETING: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Week 14: The Decline of the WestMonday, November 28: Power to the People: Student Revolutionaries and the Vietnam WarReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1046-1051

Wednesday, November 30: Detente and Stagflation: The West in CrisisReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1051-1072

Friday, December 2: The God that Failed: How the Cold War EndedReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1074-1088

Week 15: The New World (Dis)OrderMonday, December 5: Unilateral: A World with One SuperpowerReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1088-1099

Wednesday, December 7: Shock and Awe: Kleptocrats, Globalism, Capitalism and TerrorismReading: Western Civilization, pp. 1099-1113

Friday, December 9: One Way or Third Way?: The Future of Western Civilization

Reading: None

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Syllabus for Western Civilization since 1715

HIS 111 sections 01, 03, and 04

SUNY Cortland, Spring 2011 Semester Instructor: Ute Ritz-Deutch, Ph.D. Email: uteritzdeutch@yahoo.com or ute.ritz-deutch@cortland.edu Phone: (607) 351-8033 cell

Office Hours: Old Main 211 A: MWF 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and by appointment.

Class Meetings: Please note that there are three sections of this course. This only affects the time of the final exam. Otherwise the syllabus is identical for all three sections. Section 03: meets MWF 9:10 to 10 a.m. in Sperry 305 Section 04: meets MWF 10:20 to 11:10 a.m. in Sperry 305 Section 01: meets MWF 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. in Sperry 104 Course Readings: Jackson Spielvogel, Western Civilization Vol. II: Brief Edition Since 1500 (Wadsworth, 7th Ed.)

Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning (Beacon Press, 2006 or latest edition).

Reserve Materials: I may place items such as articles, brief chapters, and videos on library reserve and/or online through MyRedDragon (BannerWeb). You are responsible for knowing what is announced in class beyond what is listed on the syllabus. Course Requirements: • Attendance and participation in class is expected and required. It will count for 10% of your final grade. More than three absences will hurt your attendance grade, unless documented by a note from a physician’s office or the athletic department. If there is a problem with absenteeism I may give periodic quizzes, which will count toward your participation grade. • There will be three exams based on the readings and lectures. They may consist of multiple choice, matching, true-false, identification and essays. The exams count 25% each for a total of 75% of your grade. The final exam is during finals week as scheduled by the Registrar’s Office. Please refer to the end of the syllabus for your section and time of the final. • All students are required to attend at least one campus event and submit a brief 1-2 page summary/reaction paper. This assignment will count for 15% of your grade.

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Course Overview: In this course on Western Civilization since 1715 we will study the history of Europe and its relationship to the wider world. We will examine how Europe was shaped by the ideas, forces, institutions, and people of the past in order to better understand the Europe of today. The European continent is culturally and politically diverse. The European Union (which encompasses much but not all of Europe) has 27 member states and nearly 500 million people belonging to hundreds of ethnic groups. It is the largest economic trading block in the world and exercises considerable political power as well. However, there is a wide range of member states, which on one end of the spectrum includes Germany with the largest population of over 82 million people, and at the other end the island of Malta with less than half a million people. Needless to say there are considerable disparities within Europe and it is a challenge to comprehend the complexity of the region. Themes: This course covers the relatively recent developments of Europe during the last three hundred years, beginning with the end of absolutism and the reign of Louis XIV. We will focus on several related themes and events. Philosophically, the beginning of the late modern age can be traced to the French Enlightenment, which gave rise to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and led to the American Revolution in 1776 as well as the French Revolution in 1779. Politically and militarily, Napoleon Bonaparte would shape Europe in the following decades, as its rulers struggled to find a balance between autocratic desire for order and the democratic impulses and demands of the populace trying to exercise its rights. The European-wide revolutions of 1848 were the culmination of these tensions, but failed to completely resolve them. During the nineteenth century, these major political changes were also tied to the Industrial Revolution and the social upheavals it caused in its wake. New political theories, including Socialism and Marxism, started to compete with older models and managed to involve millions of people, who were fighting to improve their living and working conditions. By the end of the century, much of Europe was volatile and domestic tensions frequently turned violent. Millions of Europeans emigrated to the United States and elsewhere. At the same time, the major European powers intensified their quest for colonies and became empires of tremendous magnitude that carved up the African continent and other regions of the world. A heightened sense of nationalism, imperialism and jingoism, combined with an arms race that was spiraling out of control, ultimately led to World War I, and its devastating consequences. The twentieth century also saw the Russian Revolution, the turbulent interwar years, the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, the Holocaust and World War II, followed by the Cold War. The end of the century witnessed the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Eastern Bloc and the Soviet Union. In 2004, when the European Union was joined by member states from Eastern Europe, the continent that had been divided during the Cold War, had seemingly overcome its division, although it could be argued that Eastern Europe is not yet fully integrated into the union. Textbooks: The main text for this course is Jackson Spielvogel’s Western Civilization Vol. II. I chose the brief edition to keep costs down. (If you order on line be sure to get the right edition). On average we will cover 1-2 chapters per week and it is important that you do the readings before you come to class. The other book for this class is Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning which we will read and discuss when we cover the Holocaust. Exams: Exams may consist of multiple-choice, true-false, matching, identifications and essay questions. You may also be required to identify European countries on a blank map. Please note

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that the three exams we have in class will be based on the class readings as well as the material I cover in class, which may or may not be in your book. You may also have to answer questions based on the video clips I show in class. Some but not all of the videos will be on library reserve. I generally try to post review sheets on MyRedDragon one week before the exam, so that you can download them to your computer. Please note that the third and final exam will be during finals week as scheduled by the Registrar’s Office. On-campus writing assignment: In order to encourage students to participate in what the larger college community has to offer, I require that you attend at least one of the on-campus events this semester and to write a short paper about your experience. There are a number of events offered each semester that you can choose from. As a rule of thumb, a presentation in the social sciences would be suitable. That includes the disciplines of history, political science, philosophy, sociology, gender studies, peace studies and so on. A presentation in the physical sciences (such as biology, chemistry, physics, sports management, physical therapy) is not appropriate. I also prefer that you do not write about a musical performance. While certainly a worthwhile experience, the purpose of this assignment is to expose you to knowledge outside of class within the realm of the social sciences. If your schedule makes it difficult for you to attend on-campus events, you may write about a talk or poster session during Scholar’s Day on April 15th. Since there are generally no classes held on Scholar’s Day, you should have free time to attend sessions. The writing assignment should be 1-2 pages long, type-written and double-spaced. Briefly describe the event you attended and give me a reaction/response to what you heard and saw. Even though this is a short writing assignment, please take it seriously. Your papers should be free of grammatical and spelling errors. Class participation: While I will lecture to give overviews of the topics at hand, it is important that you actively engage with these issues and think critically about the material presented. The goal of this course is to encourage you to share your opinions with the class, and to do so respectfully. Incidentally, I will not tolerate derogatory remarks directed against individuals in order to silence their views. Getting help: If you are struggling academically, please do not wait until the last minute to talk to me. I am on campus on the days I teach (MWF) and have office hours from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. You can also set up an alternate time to meet with me, but the initiative has to be yours. The most effective way to communicate with me is via email at uteritzdeutch@yahoo.com. There are a number of support services, including the writing center on campus, where you can get academic assistance. The counseling center can help you with personal problems. Again, if you need help don’t procrastinate. This is your education and you are responsible to make the most of it. As a matter of respect: Please come to class on time. It is not only disruptive if people come in late, it also makes it impossible for me to make sure that everybody has received all the information, and it is unfair to the rest of the class if I have to repeat myself. If you miss a class it is your job to get the information from me or the other students. All cell phones and other electronic devises must be turned off, even texting can be distracting to the people around you, in addition to breaking your concentration. It is also irritating when people frequently walk out of the classroom to take calls. Similarly, if you bring laptops to class please do not multi-task but keep focused on the task at hand, namely to learn about modern Europe. Have a good semester!

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Tentative Schedule Week of: Jan. 24: Introduction to the course and overview of contemporary Europe. Scientific

Revolution and the Enlightenment. Read chapter 17. Jan 31: French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte. Read chapters 18-19. Feb. 7: The Industrial Revolution and its impact. Read chapter 20. Feb. 14: Reaction, Revolution, and Romanticism, 1815-1850. Read chapter 21. Feb. 21: Nationalism and Realism 1850-1871. Read chapter 22. Feb. 28: Monday Feb. 28: Exam I (chapters 17-21). Rest of the week: Mass Society

in an “Age of Progress,” 1871-1894. Read chapter 23. March 7: Modernity, Anxiety, and Imperialism, 1894-1914. Read chapter 24. March 14: Spring break all week; no classes. March 21: War and Revolution. Read chapter 25. March 28: The Interwar Years, 1919-1939. Read chapter 26. Wed. March 30. Josh

Rubenstein visit. April 4: Monday April 4: Exam II (chapters 22-26). Causes and consequences of

World War II. Read chapter 27. April 11: Holocaust. Read Man’s Search for Meaning. Friday, April 15: Scholar’s Day.

No classes. Possibility for on-campus event write-up. April 18: Cold War 1945-1965. The United Nations and Human Rights. Read chapter 28.

Protest and Stagnation, 1965-1985. Read chapter 29. April 25: The Revolutions of 1989. The Yugoslav Civil War. Read chapter 30. May 2: Europe in a global age. Wed. May 4: On campus writing assignment due. May 9: Monday last day of class. Review of the course. Friday, May 13 Finals week starts. Exam III (chapters 27-30). Please make sure you know

what section you are in. All the finals are held in your regular classroom.

Sect. 04: Saturday, May 14th at 10:30 a.m. Sect. 03: Monday May 16th at 10:30 a.m. Sect. 01: Tuesday May 17th at 8 a.m.