Winter 2002 History 133
Thursday 6.00 – 9.30 pm Room:
TBA
Instructor: Rick Dodgson
Office: Lindley 205, Athens campus
Office Hours: After
the class or by appointment
Office Phone: 740
597 1382
Mailbox: TBA
E-mail: rick1@frognet.net
Website: http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~rd338088/
This
course introduces students to select histories of the non-Western world after
1750. It takes a comparative approach
to the study of history, focusing on broad themes occurring throughout the
globe such as the rise of civilization; the spread and impact of world
religions; the development of trading systems; and contacts between the
non-Western and Western worlds. To attempt to understand more fully the
globalized world we live in, it is important to study how the historical past
has shaped the diverse outlooks of Asians, Africans, and Latin Americans, as
well as Europeans.
This course also introduces students to the study of history. We will examine and compare different types of sources, including oral histories, primary documents and a textbook, and discuss the difficulties historians encounter when studying the past, such as a lack of evidence or conflicting interpretations. By the end of the course not only will students hopefully have a much more informed global outlook, but will also have a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in the study of history.
The course consists primarily of lectures, however as time permits, we will discuss selections from assigned readings, a video previously seen in class, handouts or a broad theme most recently covered in lectures.
READING
The following books are required for this course and are
available for purchase. Other required
readings may be assigned and will be available either as a handout or on my
webpage. Students should consider all of the required reading as supplements
to, rather than substitutes for, classroom lectures.
Jerry
H. Bentley and Herbert F. Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global
Perspective on the Past (textbook)
Sattareh
Farman-Farmaian, Daughter of Persia: A Woman’s Journey from Her Father’s Harem Through
the Islamic Revolution
Note:
Assigned readings for a given date should be completed before the date
of the lecture. This will make the
lecture easier to follow and facilitate discussion. Keep in mind that not everything in the assigned readings will be
covered in class; nor will all the lecture material be covered in the
textbook. Dates for readings and
lectures are subject to change.
Week One Collect Syllabus and
handout “The World in 1750”
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp.727-737; 759-783;
593-613.
Week Two The Spanish and
the Aztecs
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 429-433; 442-445; 621-623.
Electronic Reserve: Diaz, “Conquest of New Spain;”
Leon-Portilla, “Broken Spears: Aztec
Account of the Conquest of
Mexico”
Week Three The Kongo and the Atlantic Slave Trade
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 647-670.
Week Four Midterm I/
Qing China and the West
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 831-838; 934-938.
Website: Selections from
Jonathon Spence, The Search for Modern China;
Macaulay, “Parliamentary
Debate,” Lin, “Letter to Queen Victoria”
Week Five Qing China and the West (continued)
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 348-350; 664-670.
Week Six Japan and the Challenge of Change
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 838-844; 865-866.
Week Seven Japan and the Challenge of Change (continued)
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 67-69; 187-196; 448-452;
854-858; 932-934;
991-994.
Week Eight Midterm II/Imperialism in British India
Readings for next week: Bentley/Ziegler: pp. 303-325;
1024-1026.
Week Nine Imperialism in British India (cont’d)
Islam and Nationalism in Iran: Road to Revolution
Readings for next week: Sattareh Farman-Farmaian, Daughter
of Persia
Week Ten Islam and Nationalism in Iran: Road to Revolution (cont’d).
Finals Week Final Exam
Your grade for the course
will be comprised of the following:
Midterm I: 25%
Midterm II: 25%
Final: 40%
Participation: 10%
The
midterm exams will consist of 1) a choice of identifications (persons, terms,
events which you must identify by answering who? what? when? and where? and
also by briefly discussing their historical significance) worth a total of 40
points; 2) an objective portion (i.e. multiple choice, short answer, etc.) 3)
An essay question requiring an informative response to a direct inquiry about a
particular topic and/or period covered by the course.
The final exam will be identical in format to the midterm exams, with the exception of an additional essay question. For those students whose final exam shows marked improvement over the midterm, the instructor may choose to weigh the final exam more heavily than would otherwise be the case.The grade assigned for participation will reflect attendance and active involvement in class discussions.
To
avoid an F for the course, you must complete ALL assignments and pass the final
exam. If you have to miss an exam you
should notify the instructor in advance with a satisfactory excuse (e.g., a
documented sickness or family emergency) and make arrangements for a make-up. A
student who does not arrange for a make-up within a week after an exam will
automatically receive a failing grade for the exam.
Grading Scale
A 100-93 A- 92-90
B+ 87-89 B 83-86
B- 80-82 C+ 77-79
C 73-76 C- 70-72
D+ 67-69 D 63-66
D- 60-62 F 59-0
Attendance
is required consistent with the policies outlined in the undergraduate
catalog. Failure to maintain regular
attendance will result in a 10% penalty upon calculation of final grade.
The Ohio University Student Code of Conduct Policy
defines and prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating and
plagiarism. Punishments range from a
failing grade to possible dismissal from the University. If you have any questions concerning these
matters, please check your student handbook under "Student Code of
Conduct.” In this course, any student
found cheating or plagiarizing will receive the grade of “F” for the course,
will not be given the option of withdrawing, and may be referred to the University
Judiciaries office.