Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - IS 265 J100

Global History from the Revolutionary Age to the Present (3)

Class Number: 4486

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 12, 2020
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to Global History, beginning in the 1780s and ending in the present day. Key topics include the first Age of Revolution (US, Haiti, Latin America), the post-colonial experience, and the modern world economy. Students with credit for HIST 265 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to global history, beginning in the 1780s and ending in the present day. Key topics include the Age of Revolution (the United States, Latin America, France, and Haiti); colonialism and imperialism; the origins, course, and aftermath of World War I and World War II; decolonization; and the Cold War. These and other course topics will be examined in an international context in order to demonstrate the interconnectedness of various events, movements and phenomena.

Grading

  • Attendance and participation 20%
  • Mid-term examination 25%
  • Primary source analysis presentation 15%
  • Research paper (August 5th) 40%

NOTES:

This course outline is subject to change before Week 1 of the Summer 2020 semester.

Students will be required to submit their written assignments to Turnitin.com in order to receive credit for the assignments and for the course.

The School for International Studies strictly enforces the University's policies regarding plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. Information about these policies can be found at: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/teaching.html.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All required readings will be available online. Recommended (optional) readings will be available on reserve at SFU Library.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.