Participation:
Discussion is central to most class sessions.  Sometimes this occurs in small groups; sometimes in one large group.  During the first week of class, I will assign each student to a group.  I will from time to time, ask groups to lead a discussion on one of the week’s assigned study questions.  In order for you to participate in these discussions you must read the material assigned for the week by the beginning of class on the first day of that week. I expect you to attend all classes and to arrive prepared to contribute to your group and to the general class discussion.

Required Texts:

• Matthews & Platt: The Western Humanities: Vol II
• Norton Anthology World Masterpeices Vol II (WM)
• Matthews & Platt: Readings in Western Humanities Vol II (HUM-On reserve in the Library)
• Burton & Dworkin Trials of Modernity-Europe Since 1500 (TM-On reserve in the Library)

Reading Assignments:
Reading assignments are designated from all required texts. Map assignments will be included as the class progresses. Class lectures and discussions (especially) supplement, highlight, and guide the student’s understanding of the readings. A basic schedule of assignments, lecture topics, papers, quizzes and exams are below. This schedule is subject to change and all changes will be announced in class. With the exception of the first week, the instructor assumes and requires that students read the assignments before the first class meeting of the week for which they are assigned.

Exams:
An hour exam will be given after each of the major divisions of the course. The tests will consist of a combination of identifications, short essays, map ID’s, and longer discussion/essays. There will always be more than 100 points’ worth of questions. You may answer any combination of questions that brings your total to 100 points.

Writing Assignments:
Each student is expected to write 2 papers approximately 3-5 pages long (typewritten, double-spaced). The essay topics will be assigned prior to each paper’s deadline. NOTE: a deadline is a deadline. You are being told on the first day of class when your papers are due and your tests will occur. No excuses will be accepted for late papers except notes from doctors. Late papers will be graded down one notch each day they are late (e.g., from A- to B+ the first day, then to B, then to B- and so on for each succeeding day) before being read for a grade.

Quizzes:
Will be designed to test your knowledge of the week’s readings. There will be 5, 10 point quizzes. I reserve the right to give these when I choose.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. For assistance and clarification of services provided under ADA, contact the Disabled Student Services Office.