Honors World History II

2021-2022 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Philosophy

                “We should teach and learn history so that we may better understand

                ourselves and our fellow man in relation to our own culture and to the

                world.  Since the Christian’s task is to live in this world and to witness

                to the love of God as manifested in Christ . . . understanding both ourselves

                and others is an essential ingredient.  If we better understand what other

                men and other cultures have done, we can contribute something towards

                reinforcing a perspective that will help destroy our self-made, self-centered

                worlds.” (See Romans 12:3)

• George Marsden, University of Notre Dame

In addition to providing a sense of historical memory and perspective that will include wrestling with what a Christian world view of the past might be.  Another goal of teaching history is to equip students with the necessary tools for them to become independent learners of history in the years to come.  These tools include familiarity with primary and secondary sources along with the ability to analyze and evaluate critically.  Reading from period historians and eyewitness accounts, essay writings and the discussion of ideas and concepts in class are the means of equipping our students with these tools of learning.

Course Description

The first semester begins with the Middle Ages and moves onto the Renaissance & The Reformation in the 16^th century and continues through the rise of nation states, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the age of Romanticism, Nationalism and the 20^th Century struggle for power between totalitarianism and democracy.  Students will be introduced to examples of art, literature, philosophy, and music from the past 1500 years.  Analytical essays, research projects, class discussions, debates and oral presentations will be important elements of this course.

PREREQUISITE 

• World History I

COURSE MATERIALS 

Required Text: 

Text book:

A History of Modern Europe: From the Renaissance to Present

ISBN # 978-0-393-68952-5

Needed Materials:

• Hardcover 3 Ring Binder (2-3 inch) with 10 tabs one for each unit.
• Lots of Pens
• Lined Paper

COMMUNICATION

Email: 

Email is utilized to facilitate discussion among students and between students and the instructor. Make sure your Canvas settings are updated with your SACS email. Please check your SACS email daily.  Check your notification setting preferences.

Communicating with your instructor

Your instructors should be addressed respectfully at all times, in email, in a conference, etc.

Discussion postings

When replying to a discussion prompt, you are expected to be respectful in words and content, to use proper grammar and spelling, and to think through your reply before hitting "submit".

Communicating with your classmates

COURSE GRADES

COURSE GRADING POLICIES (Each Quarter is 40% of total grade and The final is 20% of total semester grade)

The semester grade will consist of:

Exams: 25%

Quizzes: 20%

LEQ’s/Essays: 25%

Reading Journal: 20%

Class Presentations & Projects : 10%

ACADEMIC  INTEGRITY

We desire for students to conduct themselves in a manner that honors the Lord regarding the classwork/homework they submit. Please refer to the handbook for the school policy on cheating/plagiarism. Be sure to review the Academic Integrity Pledge for this course.

LATE POLICY

If necessary, under extenuating circumstances, late work will be excepted for partial credit*. When assignments are due through canvas it is the student’s responsibility to make sure they submit it properly.  If it is submitted improperly it will be considered late and will be given partial credit.

* Partial Credit is defined as follows:

Daily Assignments:

Late Day 1:  30%

Late Day 2:  40%

Late Day 3:  50%

Late Day 4: Not Accepted

Major Projects and/or papers:

Late Day 1:  30%

Late Day 2:  50%

Late Day 3:  Not Accepted

TECHNOLOGY

Suggested Browser: Google Chrome 

In this course we will be using various internet based tools to enhance the learning experience, including Canvas tools. Canvas and these tools respond best when opened in a Google Chrome browser. Please download and utilize Google Chrome for the duration of this course.

Internet: 

See Canvas System Requirements for computer specifications necessary to operate this curriculum. 

 Note: Embedded and linked Youtube videos may be utilized to supplement this curriculum. YouTube videos are the property of the respective content creator, licensed to YouTube for distribution and user access. As a non-profit educational institution, we are able to use YouTube video content under the YouTube Terms of Service and the provisions of the TEACH Act of 2001.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Responsibility is demonstrated by:

• Attending class on a regular basis and arriving to class on time
• Being prepared for class with all necessary texts and notes
• Keeping current with the reading assignments, and being able to enter into class discussion
• Handing in all assignments on time
• Using each day’s study as preparation for tests to avoid “cramming” on the night before

Respect is demonstrated by:

• Being On Time to class:  If you are more than 3 minutes late the door will be locked and you will not be allowed into class.  You will be responsible for all material missed.  If something is due that day the assignment will be considered late.

• Ending conversations and listening attentively to the teacher as he begins the day’s lesson, and continuing to listen carefully throughout the class period
• Allowing everyone the freedom to share an opinion during class discussion, and listening carefully to each student’s question or comment; disagreement should be stated in an agreeable fashion
• Addressing the teacher and fellow students with consideration, a quality which is all too rare within our culture
• Following the school’s rules regarding no food, gum, beverages (except water) or cellular phones in the classrooms
• Not wearing caps or hats in class on special dress days and sitting in an attentive posture

All Work to be done in PEN or TYPED.  A unit guide is made available at the beginning of each unit on Canvas    The guide will contain: lesson topics, homework assignments, quiz dates, and the unit exam date.  All assignments and course assessments information are obtainable via Canvas.  The information is made public; it is the responsibility of the student to keep up to date.

The Contract:  I _____________________understand that this is more than just an Honors class.  I understand that in this class I will have a lot reading, and writing of essays and I__________________ commit to doing the work that Mr. Marcarelli assigns realizing that work will pay off in the form of passing the class and being prepared to pass the AP exam and receiving college credit.

Student of Mr. Marcarelli

Print Name: _________________________

Signature: ___________________________

Parent

Print Name: _________________________

Signature: ___________________________

 Aaron D. Marcarelli

SACS

History Teacher and Baseball Coach     

Print Syllabus  (link):

HonorsWorldHistory II ClassSylabus[2]-2.doc