Welcome to HIS 112OT1

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Contact Information

Instructor:  C. Cunningham
Office Location:  Online Course
Office Hours:  By Appointment
Phone: 617 405 5920
Email:  celeste.cunningham@quincycollege.edu

Course Description

 In this course students will witness how monarchies and rational thinking emerge from the ashes and anarchy of the troubled times of the 1600s.  Students will study revolutions in science, industry, and politics, as well as experience Romanticism and Realism in the arts.  Students will see the forces unleashed by new ideologies and economic dynamics that will redraw the map not only of Europe, but eventually the entire world.  This course will then move to the extremes of the Twentieth Century, the carnage of world wars, and the emergence of a new age of prosperity and conflict in the 21st Century.  Placement at ENG 101 strongly advised.  

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Identify key historical events.
  2. Identify key historical figures and their roles.
  3. Create historical essays referencing events, figures, and outcomes of those events.
  4. Assess primary and secondary sources as well as literary selections through reflective thought and writing.
  5. 5. Present well organized and researched historical information with relevance to the curriculum. 

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Course Materials

Western Civilizations- Joshua Cole and Carol Symes

Course Textbook: (above)

Third-party Software:

During this course, you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you should not provide personal information about yourself or your classmates on a public site. Where appropriate, you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personal information. If you have any concerns about this process, please contact your instructor.

Course Syllabus & Course Map

What's the point of the Course Map?

The Course Map allows you to see the why of the course content. By referring to this map, you will be able to see which course- and module-level objectives are linked to each module's assessments and activities.

W. Civ. II Course Map.docx Download W. Civ. II Course Map.docx

Academic Integrity

Please read and familiarize yourself with the following Quincy College academic integrity policies: 

  • Student Code of Conduct: Students at Quincy College are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards. Academic dishonesty is considered a serious breach of these ethical standards because it interferes with the College mission to provide a high-quality education in which no student enjoys an unfair advantage over any other. Please refer to Policy 6.16: Student Code of Conduct Policy in the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..
  • Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is also destructive to the College community, which is grounded in a system of mutual trust and places a high value on personal integrity and individual responsibility. Please refer to Policy 5.15: Academic Integrity Policy in the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..
  • The Quincy College Policy Manual: For detailed information about the mission, vision, commitment to excellence, and general policies of Quincy College, please refer to the QC Policy Manual Links to an external site..

Accessibility & Privacy Policies

Various tools and technologies will be utilized throughout this course. For information on the privacy and accessibility standards of specific technologies, please refer to the following policies:

Please add any additional policies for tools you require students to use in your course.

QC Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic support, accommodations, and many other services to meet student accessibility needs. For further information, or if you feel you require support, please contact Student Accessibility Services Links to an external site..

QC Student Success

Need Help?

Free support services are available for QC's online learners. You can access resources and assistance through QC's Student Services. Links to an external site.

Next Steps: Begin This Course

Complete the following:

  1. Review the material in the Start Here module.
  2. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey.
  3. Participate in the Course Introductions discussion board.
  4. Complete the Syllabus & Course Quiz. (extra credit option for quiz)

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