History 1010: World Civilizations To 1450

History 1010: World Civilizations Since 1450

College of the Siskiyous <www.siskiyous.edu/>

Semester: Fall 2012

Instructor: Dave Bush

Introduction

I'm glad you are considering taking this class. This is a fun, exciting and challenging course. If you have not done so already and you would like to take the class, contact the College of the Siskiyous Admissions and Records Office <www.siskiyous.edu/apply/registration.htm> to enroll.

Course Description

History 1010: World Civilizations Since 1450

World Civilizations Since 1450 will explore the history of world civilizations since contact between Europe and the Americas. Students will be asked to explore the interactions of technology, culture, religion, warfare, environment and politics as they traverse the histories of various civilizations, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Students will then be asked to place the histories of these civilizations into a global context. An emphasis will be placed on student interaction and the exploration of primary source materials. (AA,CSU,UC) Advisory: None.

Class Information

Syllabus <www.siskiyous.dabush.org/Syllabus1010SiskiyousFall2012.html> (Updated: 08-16-12)

Class Schedule <www.siskiyous.dabush.org/ClassSchedule1010_Fall2012Siskiyous.html> (Updated: 08-16-12)

Required Books:

See the Syllabus for the book list.

Helpful Links

Online Survival Guide <www.siskiyous.edu/online/survive.htm> - If this is your first online class, I suggest you read over this helpful COS web page.
Etudes Student Help Page <http://etudes.org/student-help.htm> - The program used to deliver the class is called "Etudes." If you have never used Etudes or need to learn more about the program, please visit the Etudes Student Help Page. It has links to many Frequently Asked Questions, Etudes User Guide (.pdf) <http://etudes.org/release/melete/downloads/student_guide.pdf>, and much more.
Log in Help - The College of the Siskiyous Etudes - Student Help <www.siskiyous.edu/online/etudes/index.htm> web page has information on logging in to the class.