This course explores intercultural communication through examining verbal and nonverbal communication patterns in Great Britain. The course objectives are to increase awareness of British communication practices and enhance understanding of intercultural communication concepts. Students will spend more time on field trips than in classrooms, including trips to the House of Commons, markets, parks, and outside London. Assignments include journal entries, a final exam, and a 10-20 page research paper. A tentative course schedule outlines topics, activities, and locations for each day in London and Edinburgh.
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1 Spring 2022 HISTORY 111 – WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 VannaJoy20
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Spring 2022
HISTORY 111 – WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (Gen. Ed., HS, DG)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
College of Humanity and Fine Arts, Department of History
University Without Walls
Instructor: Jorge Minella
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students are invited to explore the continuities, connections, trends, and
ruptures in world history from the late fifteenth century to the present. Throughout the
semester, we will investigate the historical processes that formed the modern world,
including cross-cultural interactions, capitalism, global migration, colonization and
decolonization, nationalism and imperialism, trade networks, revolutions, and war. The
course emphasizes the multiple perspectives and experiences that shaped world
history, including the determinant role played by non-European societies in making the
modern world. Course readings include a textbook and a set of primary sources that
provide a window into the diverse human experiences in history. Course assignments
include quizzes, primary sources and film discussion, and a final essay.
General Education (HS, DG)
General education courses aim to broaden the students’ minds and experiences by
equipping them to act thoughtfully and responsibly in society, make informed
judgments, and live lives dedicated to service, continued learning, and the joys of
intellectual pursuits for a lifetime. This specific course offers students an overview of
world history since 1500, broadening their cultural, historical, and philosophical
perspectives. Additionally, course assignments are designed to improve critical and
analytical skills essential to students’ intellectual and professional success. This course
fulfills the Historical Studies (HS) and Global Diversity (DG) requirements, as described
below.
Historical Studies (HS): The course’s readings, lectures, and assignments will expose
students to historically significant events, developments, or processes that formed the
modern world as a way of teaching them to understand the present and inquiry into the
future. The course assignments are centered on the collective discussion of historical
documents, allowing students to understand history as an exercise of rigorous research
and interpretation, rather than a collection of facts, dates, and names, or simply a matter
of opinion.
Global Diversity (DG): This course offers the opportunity to learn about societies,
cultures, and environments beyond the boundaries of the United States. The course
invites students to read about, discuss, and analyze a wide range of social, cultural, and
political perspectives that have shaped the modern world. By discussing global
historical processes, the course explores aspects of the histories of Asia, Africa, Latin
America, and Europe, focusing on the complex interaction among them from the late
2
fifteenth century onwards. The primary sources discussed in the assig ...
This is a variation of a News Release that I created for the Missouri State University Communications office. This document was created for an internship.
This presentation was originally prepared for the Global Education online conference November 2011.
It was also presented as a workshop at iMoot11 in May 2011
CoIL Boston Study Tours at Bunker Hill Community CollegeJack Chan
Is your school looking to have its students experience US culture? Do you want classroom seminars balanced with city excursions? Then our program may fit what you're looking for! Our programs can be done in one, two, three or four weeks. We customize programs that fit your school's learning objectives. Reserve your next short-term study tour program with Bunker Hill Community College. Check us out at www.bhcc.mass.edu/coilboston
1 Spring 2022 HISTORY 111 – WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 VannaJoy20
1
Spring 2022
HISTORY 111 – WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (Gen. Ed., HS, DG)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
College of Humanity and Fine Arts, Department of History
University Without Walls
Instructor: Jorge Minella
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students are invited to explore the continuities, connections, trends, and
ruptures in world history from the late fifteenth century to the present. Throughout the
semester, we will investigate the historical processes that formed the modern world,
including cross-cultural interactions, capitalism, global migration, colonization and
decolonization, nationalism and imperialism, trade networks, revolutions, and war. The
course emphasizes the multiple perspectives and experiences that shaped world
history, including the determinant role played by non-European societies in making the
modern world. Course readings include a textbook and a set of primary sources that
provide a window into the diverse human experiences in history. Course assignments
include quizzes, primary sources and film discussion, and a final essay.
General Education (HS, DG)
General education courses aim to broaden the students’ minds and experiences by
equipping them to act thoughtfully and responsibly in society, make informed
judgments, and live lives dedicated to service, continued learning, and the joys of
intellectual pursuits for a lifetime. This specific course offers students an overview of
world history since 1500, broadening their cultural, historical, and philosophical
perspectives. Additionally, course assignments are designed to improve critical and
analytical skills essential to students’ intellectual and professional success. This course
fulfills the Historical Studies (HS) and Global Diversity (DG) requirements, as described
below.
Historical Studies (HS): The course’s readings, lectures, and assignments will expose
students to historically significant events, developments, or processes that formed the
modern world as a way of teaching them to understand the present and inquiry into the
future. The course assignments are centered on the collective discussion of historical
documents, allowing students to understand history as an exercise of rigorous research
and interpretation, rather than a collection of facts, dates, and names, or simply a matter
of opinion.
Global Diversity (DG): This course offers the opportunity to learn about societies,
cultures, and environments beyond the boundaries of the United States. The course
invites students to read about, discuss, and analyze a wide range of social, cultural, and
political perspectives that have shaped the modern world. By discussing global
historical processes, the course explores aspects of the histories of Asia, Africa, Latin
America, and Europe, focusing on the complex interaction among them from the late
2
fifteenth century onwards. The primary sources discussed in the assig ...
This is a variation of a News Release that I created for the Missouri State University Communications office. This document was created for an internship.
This presentation was originally prepared for the Global Education online conference November 2011.
It was also presented as a workshop at iMoot11 in May 2011
1. Intercultural Communication
(SCM499/599)
Dr. Charles H. Tardy Phone: 601-266-4278
The University of Southern Mississippi Fax: 601-266-4275
118 College Drive #5131 E-mail: charles.tardy@usm.edu
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 http: //ocean.st.usm.edu/~w306945
The Course
This course explores the impact of culture on human
communication by examining the patterns of verbal
and nonverbal communication that are exhibited by
social, cultural, and ethnic groups of Great Britain.
Course objectives include: 1) increasing students’
awareness of communication practices, norms, and
rituals evident in London and Great Britain; and,
2)enhancing students’ understanding of key concepts
and theories pertinent to intercultural communication.
I select, coordinate, and integrate all topics, speakers,
assignments, and activities. British faculty lecture,
assign some readings, and direct out-of-class
activities. Students will spend more time on field Assignments
trips and other out-of-class activities than sitting in
classrooms. Plans include two walking tours, Journal (30%). Students must write an account (250
attending a session of the House of Commons, words) of the speaker/activity/reading for each major
observing social interaction in markets and parks, unit of the course. These will be turned in weekly.
viewing a criminal trial at the Old Bailey, watching
an improvisational performance at the Comedy Store, Exam (20%). A final essay exam will assess student
and a trip or two outside of London. understanding of assigned readings, lectures, and
topics covered in class.
Details, including photos, reading lists, and
descriptions of daily schedules, from previous classes Paper (50%). A 10-20 page paper based on research
can be found at the course web site: http: conducted in London will be due September 6.
ocean.st.usm.edu/~w3006945.
Attendance. Students are required to attend all class
meetings
Graduate Credit
Graduate students have additional readings and are
required to engage in additional meetings with the
instructor each week to plan and conduct a cross-
cultural research project. All assignments are
adapted for the student’s educational background.
2. Tentative Course Schedule
This is for illustrative purposes only. Specific topics, activities, and dates are subject to change. Accompanying
reading assignments used in past years may be found at the course website: http: ocean.st.usm.edu/~w3006945.
July
6 Depart USA 23 Field trip to English-Speaking Union
7 Arrive London; first class meeting 24 Field trip
8 Program orientation 25 Field trip
26 Free
9 Social Psychology of Language: pm London Alive 27 Free
10 Language, field work; pm London Alive 28 Free
11 Language, conclusion; pm London Alive 29 Free
12 Field trip to House of Commons
13 Free 30 Free
14 Free (Optional trip to Cantebury/Dover) 31 Communication in the Courtroom (Old Bailey)
15 Free (Optional trip to Sailsbury/Stonehenge) August
1 Intergenerational Communication:
16 Social Interaction in Public Spaces: 2 Communication in Ancient Civilizations (British Museum)
17 Detecting Deception: 3 Classroom session; Student conferences, pm.
18 Humor; lecture; Comedy Store; 4 Examination day; pm free
19 humor field observations 5 Depart London for USA
20 Free
21 Free
22 Depart London for Edinburgh
If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires
accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on
appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric,
physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a
medical condition/disability qualifies.
Address:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office for Disability Accommodations
118 College Drive # 8586
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232 Fax: (601) 266-6035
Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay
Service at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.