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Course Syllabus
HIEU 201
History of Western Civilization I
Course Description
A survey of the major currents in Western civilization from its
beginnings in the ancient Near East to 1648.
Rationale
The History Department offers courses in the study of humanity
so that students can understand their own traditions as well as
world cultures. HIEU 201 is taught with a distinctively
Christian worldview for the purpose of preparing students to be
good citizens and effective Christians.
History of Western Civilization I
fulfills a General Education requirement for the Bachelor’s
Degree at Liberty University.
I.
Prerequisites
None
II.
Required Resource Purchase
Perry, Marvin, et al. eds.
Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society
. 10th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN:
9781111831707.
Disclaimer:
The above resource provides information consistent with the
latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University
does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious,
philosophical, or political positions found in this resource.
III.
Additional Materials for Learning
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Word
IV.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
A.
Identify major figures and events in Western Civilization from
earliest civilizations to 1648.
B.
Describe the stages of development of Western Civilization
from earliest civilizations to 1648.
C.
Explain how political, economic, military, religious, and
cultural factors influenced the development of Western
Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648.
D.
Evaluate interpretive and historiographical approaches to
Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648.
E.
Apply biblical principles to the problems and issues of Western
Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648.
V.
Core Competency Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
A.
Apply Reading Comprehension strategies including interpreting,
evaluating, and analyzing written content.
B.
Write a persuasive comparison/contrast essay on an historical
topic, incorporating research skills and the communication of
ideas through effective writing.
C.
Integrate sources accurately and effectively.
VI.
Course Requirements and Assignments
A.
Textbook readings, lecture presentations, videos, and articles
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and
Student Expectations
, the student will complete the related checklist found in
Module/Week 1.
C.
Class Introductions
During the first Module/Week, the student will post an
introductory post into the Discussion Board Forum. This will
serve as a chance for the student to get to know his or her
classmates’. Each post must include a little personal
information, some academic/professional information, and any
other information the student cares to share with the class.
D.
Discussion Board Forums (2)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. The
purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction
among students regarding relevant course topics. This is an
informal writing assignment with the purpose of fostering
communication and dialogue among students.
The student is required to provide a thread in response to the
provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 200 words
and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the
thread, the student is required to reply to 3 other classmates’
threads. Each reply must be 75 or more words.
E.
Comparison/Contrast Essay
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct scholarly research
on a topic and prepare a Comparison/Contrast Essay evaluating
specific historical events or periods. This assignment has 2
parts. The student will first submit his or her chosen topic. The
student will then use the research from the Historical
Bibliography Exercise to analyze his or her chosen topic and
write a 3–5-page essay comparing and contrasting the issues
therein. The textbook is not an acceptable source for this
assignment.
F.
Wiki Page Glossary
The student will collaborate with others in the course in the
creation of a class glossary using the Wiki tool. The purpose of
the assignment is to provide a glossary of significant religious
and intellectual movements in the course of Western history
while giving the student the opportunity to work with reliable
reference sources and to practice clear explanatory writing. The
wiki format also provides a platform for interaction as the
student revises and edits the entries posted by his or her peers.
The student will create a page for the glossary by selecting an
item from the list provided and compiling an explanatory
analysis of the item using online sources available through the
Liberty University Online Library
. The student will then select 3 pages created by other students
and will revise and edit those pages. The student will correctly
cite the sources used to compile the original page and the
revisions.
G.
Historical Bibliography Exercise
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with
experience finding authoritative, scholarly sources in the
discipline of history using the
Liberty University Online Library
. The student will create a historical bibliography, using the
Turabian style guide, of at least 7 authoritative sources on a
selected topic. The textbook should not be used as a source on
this assignment.
H.
Timeline Exercise
The purpose of the Timeline Exercise is to provide the student
with opportunity to create and present a visual project showing
the line of historical events and their chronological relation.
This exercise has 2 parts. In the first part, the student will
create the timeline itself; in the second part, the student will
analyze the various elements included on the timeline and
provide a rationale of 75–100 words.
I.
Primary Source Assessments (3)
The purpose of these assignments is to provide the student with
practice in critical thinking and comprehension from primary
historical sources. The student will read from primary sources
and answer
5 questions related to these sources. There is a 25-minute time
limit on each exercise.
J.
Tests (8)
The student will take a weekly test covering the textbook,
lectures, videos, and other required r
eading for that module/week. All tests consist of 30 multiple-
choice and true/false questions. The student will have 1 hour to
complete each open-book/open-notes test. While the test will
not close at the end of the time limit, deductions may be taken
for tests which exceed the permitted time frame.
VII.
Course Grading and Policies
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
10
Class Introductions
5
Discussion Board Forums (2 at 45 pts ea)
90
Comparison/Contrast Essay
Topic
5
Comparison/Contrast Essay
145
Wiki Page Glossary
Wiki Page
25
Wiki Edits
24
Historical Bibliography Exercise
70
Timeline Exercise
Rationale Portion
75
Timeline Portion
50
Primary Source Assessments (3 at 37 pts ea)
111
Tests (8 at 50 pts ea)
400
Total
101
0
B.
Scale
A = 900–1010
B = 800–899
C = 700–799
D = 600–699
F = 0–599

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  • 1. Course Syllabus HIEU 201 History of Western Civilization I Course Description A survey of the major currents in Western civilization from its beginnings in the ancient Near East to 1648. Rationale The History Department offers courses in the study of humanity so that students can understand their own traditions as well as world cultures. HIEU 201 is taught with a distinctively Christian worldview for the purpose of preparing students to be good citizens and effective Christians. History of Western Civilization I fulfills a General Education requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree at Liberty University. I. Prerequisites None II. Required Resource Purchase Perry, Marvin, et al. eds. Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society . 10th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN: 9781111831707.
  • 2. Disclaimer: The above resource provides information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in this resource. III. Additional Materials for Learning A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Identify major figures and events in Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648. B. Describe the stages of development of Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648. C. Explain how political, economic, military, religious, and
  • 3. cultural factors influenced the development of Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648. D. Evaluate interpretive and historiographical approaches to Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648. E. Apply biblical principles to the problems and issues of Western Civilization from earliest civilizations to 1648. V. Core Competency Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Apply Reading Comprehension strategies including interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing written content. B. Write a persuasive comparison/contrast essay on an historical topic, incorporating research skills and the communication of ideas through effective writing. C. Integrate sources accurately and effectively. VI. Course Requirements and Assignments A. Textbook readings, lecture presentations, videos, and articles
  • 4. B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations , the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Class Introductions During the first Module/Week, the student will post an introductory post into the Discussion Board Forum. This will serve as a chance for the student to get to know his or her classmates’. Each post must include a little personal information, some academic/professional information, and any other information the student cares to share with the class. D. Discussion Board Forums (2) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students regarding relevant course topics. This is an informal writing assignment with the purpose of fostering communication and dialogue among students. The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 200 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 3 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 75 or more words. E. Comparison/Contrast Essay The purpose of this assignment is to conduct scholarly research on a topic and prepare a Comparison/Contrast Essay evaluating
  • 5. specific historical events or periods. This assignment has 2 parts. The student will first submit his or her chosen topic. The student will then use the research from the Historical Bibliography Exercise to analyze his or her chosen topic and write a 3–5-page essay comparing and contrasting the issues therein. The textbook is not an acceptable source for this assignment. F. Wiki Page Glossary The student will collaborate with others in the course in the creation of a class glossary using the Wiki tool. The purpose of the assignment is to provide a glossary of significant religious and intellectual movements in the course of Western history while giving the student the opportunity to work with reliable reference sources and to practice clear explanatory writing. The wiki format also provides a platform for interaction as the student revises and edits the entries posted by his or her peers. The student will create a page for the glossary by selecting an item from the list provided and compiling an explanatory analysis of the item using online sources available through the Liberty University Online Library . The student will then select 3 pages created by other students and will revise and edit those pages. The student will correctly cite the sources used to compile the original page and the revisions. G. Historical Bibliography Exercise The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with experience finding authoritative, scholarly sources in the discipline of history using the Liberty University Online Library . The student will create a historical bibliography, using the Turabian style guide, of at least 7 authoritative sources on a selected topic. The textbook should not be used as a source on
  • 6. this assignment. H. Timeline Exercise The purpose of the Timeline Exercise is to provide the student with opportunity to create and present a visual project showing the line of historical events and their chronological relation. This exercise has 2 parts. In the first part, the student will create the timeline itself; in the second part, the student will analyze the various elements included on the timeline and provide a rationale of 75–100 words. I. Primary Source Assessments (3) The purpose of these assignments is to provide the student with practice in critical thinking and comprehension from primary historical sources. The student will read from primary sources and answer 5 questions related to these sources. There is a 25-minute time limit on each exercise. J. Tests (8) The student will take a weekly test covering the textbook, lectures, videos, and other required r eading for that module/week. All tests consist of 30 multiple- choice and true/false questions. The student will have 1 hour to complete each open-book/open-notes test. While the test will not close at the end of the time limit, deductions may be taken for tests which exceed the permitted time frame. VII. Course Grading and Policies
  • 7. A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 10 Class Introductions 5 Discussion Board Forums (2 at 45 pts ea) 90 Comparison/Contrast Essay Topic 5 Comparison/Contrast Essay 145 Wiki Page Glossary Wiki Page 25 Wiki Edits 24 Historical Bibliography Exercise 70 Timeline Exercise Rationale Portion 75 Timeline Portion 50 Primary Source Assessments (3 at 37 pts ea) 111 Tests (8 at 50 pts ea) 400 Total 101 0
  • 8. B. Scale A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599