Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - HIST 130 D100

Introduction to Global History (3)

Class Number: 4839

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2019
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of the history of the world, with a focus on global historical phenomena of the last six centuries. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

A survey of the history of the world, from the beginning to the end, especially the period from 1405 to 2019.  Focusing on the political, economic, and cultural aspects of globalization, we will explore religious and scientific revolutions, industrialization, nationalism, decolonization, the changing environment, and the evolution of modernity. 

The heart of the course is the weekly tutorial meetings in which you will collaboratively use primary sources to pursue further the themes introduced in lectures.  It will introduce issues of historical interpretation and research, and it will provide a foundation for further study in the arts and social sciences.

Past students have praised HIST 130 as a relevant and entertaining course, and as a stepping stone to advanced courses in History and other disciplines.  Grading will be on a curve that can only benefit students:  If necessary, final grades will be increased to coincide with departmental averages.

Grading

  • Tutorial participation (weeks 1-13) 20%
  • Quizzes 25%
  • An eight-page research paper 25%
  • Final examination 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

J. R. McNeill and William H. NcNeill, The Human Web: A Bird’s-eye View of Human History (New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 2003).

Other readings will be made available online.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Students without a background in world history should consider acquiring a traditional textbook, such as Felipe Fernandez-Armesto's The World: A History

Registrar Notes:

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

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