First two weeks of school (Sept. 5 - Sept. 14)

Here is an outline of what you can expect in Modern World History during the first two weeks of class.

*Please note that things are due to be completed on the day they are listed. For example, you are expected to complete the reading "Strayer 363-369" before class on Monday, Sept. 10.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
  • In-class: welcome, introductions & distribution of course materials
    • this will be a shortened class (30-35 minutes)
Thursday, Sept. 6
  • Read: Strayer, xli-xliv (prologue)
  • Lecture: BIG history & Periodization
  • Workshop: note-taking strategies
Monday, Sept. 10
  • Read: Strayer 363-369
  • Lecture: Subsistence Patterns
  • Workshop: introductory discussion of Achebe
  • Due: identify the following 4 terms
    • hunter/gatherer
    • agricultural village
    • pastoralism
    • civilization
Wednesday, Sept. 12
  • Read: Strayer 369-372
  • Lecture: 15th century China
  • Workshop: the art of comparison
Friday, Sept. 14
  • Read: Strayer 372-378
  • Lecture: 15th century Europe
  • Workshop: Achebe discussion
  • Due: China/Europe comparative chart
    • create 3-5 analytic categories for your comparison of China and Europe
    • come up with at least two points of comparison for each category
    • you can do these as T-charts or Venn diagrams, but you should do one for each analytic category, not just one overall
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