HY 113 Syllabus       

PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS 

HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I    HY 113: S.D. KEOUGH, PH.D. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction western civilization from its beginnings in Greece and Rome through the rise of Christian Europe, to 1600.  The course emphasizes interaction with the wider world, including North Africa and the Western Hemisphere. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
      1.    To know and understand the cause of events and how those events  are related to the past and indicate the future.
      2.    To know the sequence of events and the persons responsible for  those events.
      3.  To relate cause and sequence in an accurate account of the events  and to explain the causes and consequences of those events.

COURSE OVERVIEW:
  
1.  Classical Age, Germanic invasions
  
2.  Medieval institutions
  
3.  Rise of the nation-state, Reformation 

COURSE CREDIT: Western Civilization 113 is three credits semester hours. 

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
  
1. Lecture
  
2. Discussion
  
3. Reading and writing assignments  Questions. 

TEXT FOR THE COURSE:  Western Civilization Vol. I  J.J. Spielvogel  ISBN0-495-56669-1

EVALUATION: Each student will be assessed on a point system, receiving points for each assignment  and examination.
       1.     Exams--five, 60 pts.  each exam. (every three weeks.)
        2.  Written Discussion questions---10, 20 pts. each (WebCT)

                                                
 
               
Grading Scale:500-450 pts.= A
                                          449-400 pts.= B
                                          399-350 pts.= C
                                          349-300 pts.= D
                                          299 pts. or less= F  (revised Dec. 2007)

                Absences: For classes meeting MWF &\or TTh, three or more absences are considered excessive. For classes meeting 1 time a week, two or more absences are considered excessive. Excessive absences will affect your grade point and your financial aid status. No excuse is required for your absence.  There are no tardies, failure to answer the roll is considered an absence.  The only time an explanation is necessary is if you must be absent for reasons you have no control over, then please inform me.           

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: See Student Handbook, Academic misconduct can result in  failure of the course.             

CLASSROOM DEPORTMENT: Students are to adhere to the standards of behavior described in the Student Handbook.

                       Discipline Policy

                  Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy

                       Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom.  Please turn off phones, pagers.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday- Wednesday-Friday  9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday - Thursday 9:30-10:45 a.m. ;M, T, W, Th   12:20-3:00 p.m. . Please make an appointment if these hours do not fit your schedule. My office is in Arts&Sciences Building ( C) Office 102 on the lowest level. My phone # 338-6474 Ext. 1302,  or email me at  keough@pccua.edu

STUDY PLAN: Students should establish a study period for this class at the beginning of the semester.  Three hours a week is the minimum amount of time you should set aside for reading your text, reviewing your notes and any writing assignments you have. 

MISSED EXAMS:  Missed exams can be made up on the Study Day at the end of the semester. 

ADA POLICY:      Lynn Boone, the Vice Chancellor for Student Services, serves as the ADA Compliance Officer. If you reside in Arkansas County you may contact  Vice Chancellor Carolyn Turner (DeWitt) or Dr. Susan Luebke (Stuttgart). The process of student referral under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found in the Student Handbook.

 

FERPA POLICY

     Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas complies with the  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party has the right to review student records.

 INSURANCE

      Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for its
      students.  The college does encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for
      that reason, the college has contacted United Healthcare Student Resources.  Forms for this
      insurance are available in the Registrar’s office.


ACTS

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability
      of courses within Arkansas Public Colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the
      transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the
      admission and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses   
      listed  in ACTS as “No Comparable Course.” Additionally, courses with a “D” frequently do not
      transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going
      to  the ADHE Website and selecting Course Transfer.      

    
 http://www.adhe.edu/      (Click) Arkansas CourseTransfer System

 

 READING ASSIGNMENTS: Students should read the assigned materials before the class meeting.
 

What is history?  
Greeks          GREEKS    pp. 55-86
Romans        Romans       pp. 113-184
Germans       Germans     pp.  187-191
The Carolingians              pp.  214-226
The Anglo-Saxons, Northmen  Anglo-Saxons  Vikings pp. 190
Feudalism and Manorialism     Feudalism    Manorialism  pp.228-233
Norman Conquest 1066-1307  England 1066-1307  pp.272-274
Medieval Church     Medieval Church  pp. 170-176,192-201284-300,322-325,368-370
Reformation      Reformation       English Reformation   pp. 374-409
Medieval Life    Medieval Life   pp.214,244-269,304-310,326-333,338-361

Helpful Links
        
        
          Writing Guide: Introduction  a new link, very good advice on writing
        
         How  to study