HIST 1700
Instructor: 
Tina Crawford
Welcome to World History Since 1945



Instructor

Tina Crawford
Macomb Community College
Center Campus - N-125
44575 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI  48038-1139

E-Mail: crawfordt@macomb.edu

Phone:   586.226.4992 - Office                   


Textbook


Duiker, The World Since World War II, 3rd edition, 2005
Hanson, Victor D., An Autumn of War, 2002
Meridians:  Sources in World History, 2007



Objectives

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, intellectual, political and social effects of the following on World History:
  • World War II 
  • The Cold War 
  • Decolonization 
  • The emergence of Asia
  • The break-up of the Soviet Union
  • Globalization


 


Methods of Instruction
     
    A. Lecture
    B. Video presentations
    C. White board
    D. Handouts
    E. Class discussions
    F.
    Class debates
    G.
    Oral History paper
    H.
    Writing assignments

Grading Policy

Grading Category
Points
Three Exams
300 points
Oral History Paper
200 points
Group Project
150 points
Living with the Bomb Analysis
100 points
Attendance
100 points



Grade
Points
Percentage
Grade Point
A
786-850
93-100%
4.0
A-
761-785
90-92%
3.7
B+
740-760
87-89%
3.3
B
701-739
83-86%
3.0
B-
676-700
80-82%
2.7
C+
650-675
77-79%
2.3
C
616-649
73-76%
2.0
C-
591-615
70-72%
1.7
D+
565-590
67-69%
1.3
D
531-564
63-66%
1.0
D-
506-530
60-62%
0.7
E
505-lower
59% or lower
0.0


 

Attendance

Students who miss class are responsible for obtaining copies of notes and other materials from another student.  It is up to the individual student to get contact information from fellow students in order to obtain missed notes and handouts.  Notes and handouts may not be obtained from the teacher.   For every absence from class, you will lose 5 points from your Attendance Grade.  No exceptions.


Punctuality

Students are expected to be in class and seated at the start of the class period.  If you have to leave early, you must notify me prior to the beginning of that day’s class.

Make-up Exams

Make-Up Exams will not be given.  However, extra credit will be provided throughout the semester through miscellaneous class assignments.  These class assignments will be based on your textbook and assigned readings and will be conducted throughout the semester in class.  These assignments may entail worksheets, debates, or any activities that the teacher deems appropriate.

By the end of the semester, we will have completed 100 points in miscellaneous assignments.   These points can be used to replace either a low test grade or a missing test grade.  These points may not be applied to any other grade. 

If you miss a class period when a miscellaneous class assignment is given, it cannot be made up.  No exceptions. 

If you wish any other extra credit, you must approach me with your request.  My decision to allow extra credit will be decided on a case by case basis.


Dishonesty and Plagiarism

Dishonesty and plagiarism will not be tolerated.  At the first instance of either violation, the offending student will fail the assignment.  At the second instance of either violation, the offending student will receive a failing grade for the class.  If you have any doubts or concerns as to what constitutes plagiarism, it will be your responsibility to see me for further clarification.

Electronic Devices

Students may not electronically record lectures or other presentations.  Beepers, cell phones and pagers MUST be turned off during class.  You must inform me of any emergency situation which may warrant the carrying of beepers, cell phones or pagers.  The use of cell phones or pagers within the classroom is very disruptive and will be considered a disruption if it occurs.  Accidents do happen but repeated violations of this policy will be dealt with appropriately.     

You will NOT be allowed to use a computer in class to take notes.  The only time that a computer may be used is when you are given time to work on your group projects in class.


Assignments


Assignments are due on or before the due date.  Late assignments will only be accepted up to the next class period after the assignment is due.  If an assignment is turned in late, an automatic 15% will be taken off the grade.  Assignments will NOT BE ACCEPTED after the one class period cut off.  Assignments will NOT BE ACCEPTED after the Final Exam.



Power Point Presentations


Introduction

The New Great Game

Three Ingredients of Middle East Instability - Independence

Three Ingredients of Middle East Instability - Arab-Israeli Conflict I

Three Ingredients of Middle East Instability - Arab-Israeli Conflict II

Three Ingredients of Middle East Instability - The Cold War

In Search of Unity - Arab Nationalism and the Economics of Oil

Politics in the Contemporary Middle East - The Islamic Revival

Politics in the Contemporary Middle East - The Islamic Revival, Afghanistan and the Rise of Al-Qaeda

China the Center of Asia - The Promise of Revolution

China the Center of Asia - Weathering the Cold War

China the Center of Asia - Detente and the Promise of a New Revolution

China the Center of Asia - Tiananmen Square

China and the Asian Juggernaut - China, India and Pakistan

Asian Juggernaut - China, Japan, the Koreas and the US

Asia and a Globalized World



Video Links


Frontline Videos

Course Outline

Date

Discussion 

Reading Assignment

Assignment Due

 

The Historical Framework of the Cold War

 

 

 

Week 1       

 

Introduction



 

Week 2

 

1945The Beginning of the Cold War - European Instability, Questionable US Global Worldview (Atomoic Bomb), World Instability

 


p. 12-23 (From “The Course of World War II” to end of the chapter),

Meridians, p. 37-70



 

Week 3

 

The Birth of the Cold WarThe Beginning of the Cold War - European Instability, Questionable US Global Worldview (Atomic Bomb), World Instability


The Heart of the Cold WarThe Battle for Berlin

 

 





p. 26-32 (From the beginning of the chapter to “Cold War in Asia”)

 

 

 

 

Week 4

 

The Battles of the Cold WarKorean and Vietnam Conflicts

 


 

 

p. 35-36 (From “The Korean War” to “From Confrontation to Coexistence”

p. 36-41 (From “From Confrontation to Coexistence” to “An Era of Equivalence”)


 

  



Living with the Bomb Analysis Due

 

Week 5

 

The Cold War: Collapse of Eastern Europe / Soviet Union

 

p. 41-62 (From “An Era of Equivalence” to “The Disintegration of the Soviet Empire”),

Meridians, p. 204-222

 

Study Guide for Take Home TEST I Given

 

Week 6

 

 

Understanding the Legacy of the Cold WarOverview of Latin America and Africa (GUATEMALA and RWANDA)




 

Meridians, p. 71-93,

p. 88-95 (From “Democracy, Dictatorship and Development in Latin America Since 1945” to “Social Changes in the United States”),
p. 124-141 (Chapter 6 “Emerging Africa”),

Exploitation of Guatemala Handout

p. 124-141 (Chapter 6 "Emerging Africa"), UN Scandals Handout





The Legacy of the Cold War - The Middle East


 

Week 7

 

 

The New Great GameEvaluating Commodity Diplomacy in the 21st Century

 
Three Ingredients of Middle East Instability:  Independence

 

Averting a New Great Game in Central Asia Handout


p. 143-144 (From the beginning of the chapter to “The Question of Palestine”)

Chronology of Landmark Events in the Exploitation of Middle East Oil Handout



 

<>TAKE HOME TEST I DUE




Oral History Paper Due, Group Project Groups Assigned

 

Week 8

 

 

Three Ingredients of Middle East InstabilityArab-Israeli Conflict

 

p. 144-145 (From "The Question of Palestine" to "Nasser and Pan-Arabism"),

p. 146-148 (From "The Arab-Israeli Dispute" to "Revolution in Iran")

 



 

Week 9

 

 

Three Ingredients of Middle East InstabilityArab-Israeli Conflict Images of Escalation

Three Ingredients of Middle East InstabilityThe Cold War (IRAN)




p. 148-151 (From “Revolution in Iran” to “Politics in the Contemporary Middle East”)

Policy Memorandum on Iran Handout,

 

 

Topic Choices Awarded

 

 

Week 10

 

Three Ingredients of InstabilityThe Cold War (IRAQ)






In Search of Unity
Arab Nationalism and the Economics of Oil


Executive Summary of the Iran-Contra Investigation Handout, Oil For Food Scandal Handout, US Intervention in Iraq Handout,

Hanson, An Autumn of War


p. 145-146 (From “Nasser and Pan-Arabism” to “The Arab-Israeli Dispute”),

p. 151-154 (From “Politics in the Contemporary Middle East” to “The Islamic Revival”)


 







Study Guide for Take Home Test II Given


The Legacy of the Cold War - Asia


 

Week 11

 

 

Politics in the Contemporary Middle  
East:
  The Islamic Revival, Afghanistan and the Rise of Al-Qaeda





China the Center of Asia
The Promise of Revolution

 

p. 154-156 (From "The Islamic Revival" to
"Contemporary  Literature and Art in
the Middle East"
),

Meridians, p. 223-229



p. 103-104 (From the beginning of the chapter to “The Transition to Socialism”),

p. 111-112 (From “Serve the People:  Chinese Society Under Communism” to “Economics in Command”),

Meridians, p. 1-36


 








TAKE HOME TEST II DUE

 

Week 12

 

China the Center of AsiaWeathering the Cold War





China the Center of Asia:
  Detente and The Promise of a New Revolution


p. 104-108 (From “The Transition to Socialism” to “Indicent at Tiananmen Square”).

Meridians, p. 150-161

<>
Meridians, p. 170-176

 

 

 

 

 

Week 13

 

China the Center of AsiaTiananmen Square






China and the Asian JuggernautChina, India and Pakistan

 

p. 108-111 (From "Incident at Tiananmen Square" to "Serve the People: Chinese Society Under Communism"),

p. 112-119 (From "Economics in Command" to the end of the chapter)

 

 

 

 

Week 14

 

Asian JuggernautChina, Japan and the Koreas


Asian JuggernautChina, Asia and the US


p. 180-198 (Chapter 9 "Toward the Pacific Century")



 





Contributions to Group Projects Due, Final Exam Study Guide Given

 

Week 15

 

Asia and a Globalized World:  China, US and the World 



Group Projects: 
Iran/Iraq

 

p. 204-218 (Chapter 10 "Constructing A New World Order")

 






Group Projects Due



 

Week 16

 

Group Projects:  China / North Korea

FINAL EXAM


 


 

Group Projects Due







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