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GLOBAL HISTORY
SYLLABUS 2005-2006
INSTRUCTOR- Mr. MacIntyre
ROOM- 309
EMAIL- waymac@staff.ednet.ns.ca
Since 1945 there have been a number of historical developments that have shaped the world today. To understand the world today we will examine the last 60 years.
The course will be divided into an introduction and 6 units. Each unit will represent a decade, beginning with the 1940’s and ending with the 90’s. We will be examining each unit from four perspectives, social, political, technology, and economic. We will study the impact they have on each other and history.
Evaluation
Exam- 30%
Tests- 20%
Assignments- 35%
Current Events - 5%
Participation- 10%
There will be a large number of assignments throughout the semester. You will be given the opportunity to hand in rough drafts, email me your assignments, and your lowest assignment grade may be dropped.
Grammar and spelling are your responsibility. You may e-mail your assignments. They will be considered on time, as long as I receive them before midnight of the due date.
HOWEVER, bring in the paper copy for the class following your sending of
it. A paper is only worth 50% if it is handed in after the others have
been corrected and given back.
UNITS
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INTRODUCTION
Questioning written history and the concerns of writing history.
Use of various Primary and Secondary sources.
The Assassination of JFK.
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THE 1940’S
POLITICAL- The ending of World War II
Origins of the Cold War
SOCIAL- Effects of WWII on minorities
ECONOMIC- World War II’s financial impact on North America, USSR,
and Europe
TECHNOLOGY- The Atomic Age
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THE 1950’S
POLITICAL- The Korean War
McCarthyism
SOCIAL- Rock’n’Roll and Teenage Rebellion
ECONOMIC- Origins of the 3rd World
TECHNOLOGY- TV
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THE 1960’S
POLITICAL-The Cuban Missile Crisis, MAD, and the Vietnam War
SOCIAL- The Sexual Revolution, The Civil Rights Movement, and
Youth Protest.
TECHNOLOGY- The Arms Race
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THE 1970’S
POLITICAL- Détente, Afghanistan
SOCIAL- Rise of Terrorism and Feminism
ECONOMIC- The Oil Crisis, World Recession, and Poverty in
the South
TECHNOLOGY- The impact of the Energy Crisis
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THE 1980’S
POLITICAL- The End of the Cold War
SOCIAL- Growth of Global Culture
ECONOMIC- External Debt, and the Power of the TNC’s
TECHNOLOGY- Personal Computers
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THE 1990’S
POLITICAL-New World Order, Status of the former USSR
SOCIAL- Bioethics, Return to Protest
ECONOMIC- World Commercialization and Growth of Monoculture
TECHNOLOGY- The Internet and Reproductive Technology
Below are samples of outcomes and assessment. The pattern found below
will be followed in this course. The nature of the discussions will be the
same. The subject matter will be different as is indicated in the syllabus
above.
OUTCOMES
AND ASSESSMENT
THE 1940’S
CONTENT/KNOWLEDGE:
Students will develop an understanding of :
The end of the Second World War.
Materials-
Lecture
notes
Assessment- Class discussion and 1940’s test.
The effect WWII had on North America,
USSR
, and
Europe
.
Materials-
Lecture
notes, “Effects of U.S involvement in WWII on the Economy” , “Marshall
Plan” and “Truman Doctrine”
Assessment- Class discussion, questions of the “Effect of U.S
involvement in WWII on the Economy”, questions related to “Marshall Plan”
and “Truman Doctrine”, and
1940’s test.
How minorities were affected by WWII
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Holocaust handouts, Phillip Reitman video
Assessment- 1940’s Test, class discussion
The
Berlin
Blockade.
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Cold War video
Assessment- 1940’s Test, class discussion
The development of Human Rights
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Declaration of Human Rights, and Human Rights Simulation
Assessment- 1940’s test, Participation in simulation, articles created,
and reaction to the Human Rights commission Simulation
The Atomic Age
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Truman Trial information, and, Article-“
The Atomic Bomb: Face to Face with Infinite Destruction”
Assessment- 1940’s Test, Truman trial, Truman essay, and class
discussion
The
important connection between academic success and regular attendance by
attending all classes unless excused for a medical reason
Materials-
Class
discussion and school policy
Assessment- Regular attendance
SKILLS:
Students will demonstrate the ability to:
Identify and Summarize main points from selected documents.
Materials-
Lecture
Notes, Holocaust handout, Article “ The Atomic Bomb: Face to Face with
Infinite Destruction” , “Marshall Plan” and “Truman Doctrine”
Assessment- 1940’s Test, class discussion, and questions related to
“Marshall Plan” and “Truman Doctrine”
Synthesize information from a number of sources to create a clear argument.
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Simulation Articles and notes, Article- Article “ The Atomic Bomb: Face
to Face with Infinite Destruction”,
Assessment- Truman essay
Compare and Contrast conflicting arguments.
Materials-
Lecture notes, Simulation Articles and notes
Assessment- Truman Essay
Communicate thoughts orally.
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Truman Trial information
Assessment- Truman trial simulation
Communicate thoughts in writing.
Materials-
Lecture
notes, Simulation articles and
notes, Article “The Atomic Bomb: Face to Face with Infinite Destruction,
“Effect of U.S involvement in WWII on the Economy”
Assessment- Questions on “Effect of U.S involvement in WWII on the
Economy”, Truman Essay, 1940’s test.
Work as a team with classmates.
Materials-
Simulation
articles and notes, lecture notes
Assessment- Human Rights commission simulation and Truman Trial
Submit work before or on the assigned due date,
Materials-
Class
discussion
Assessment- Class discussion and a number of assignments
ATTITUDES
Students will demonstrate:
An appreciation for the effect WWII had on the world
Materials-
Lecture
notes and class discussion
Assessment- class discussion, Human Rights simulation
An appreciation for the treatment of minorities during WWII
Materials-
Lecture
notes and class discussion
Assessment- Class discussion and Human Rights simulation
An appreciation for the danger of nuclear weapons
Materials-
Lecture
notes and class discussion
Assessment- Class discussion and the Truman Trial
THE
1970’S
CONTENT:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of:
Détente.
Materials-
Lecture notes,
Assessment- Class discussion and 1970’s test
Causes and Effects of Poverty in the South.
Materials-
Lecture notes,
Handouts for poverty in the South
Assessment- Class discussion, 1970’s Test, Summary of articles, and
questions based on articles
Conflict in the
Middle East
.
Materials-
Conflict Timeline,
Lecture notes, articles from both perspectives
Assessment- Questions on the articles showing both perspectives, 1970’s
Test, and creative piece
The Oil Crisis and World Recession
Materials-
Lecture notes
Assessment- 1970’s test, class discussion
Invasion of
Afghanistan
Materials-
Lecture notes
Assessment- 1970’s Test and class discussion
Terrorism.
Materials-
Brief lecture notes
Assessment- 1970’s test and class discussion
Feminism.
Materials-
Lecture notes
Assessment- 1970’s test and class discussion
The important connection between academic success and regular attendance by
attending all classes unless excused for a medical reason
Materials-
Class discussion and
school policy
Assessment- Regular
attendance
SKILLS
Students will demonstrate the ability to:
Summarize main points from selected documents.
Materials- Articles
showing both perspectives of the
Middle East
conflict, lecture notes, poverty in the South handouts
Assessment- Creative
piece of writing, 1970’s test, summary of poverty in the South handouts, and
questions
Compare and Contrast conflicting issues and arguments.
Materials-
Articles showing both
perspectives of the
Middle East
conflict, lecture notes
Assessment- 1970’s
test, article questions
Communicate
thoughts orally
Materials- Poverty in
the South handouts, lecture notes
Assessment- Class discussion
Communicate
thoughts in writing.
Materials-
Poverty in the South
handouts, lecture notes, articles on the two perspectives of the Middle East
conflict
Assessment- Summary of the handouts on poverty, questions on Middle East
conflict, and creative assignment
Submit work before or on the assigned due date.
Materials-
Class discussion
Assessment- Class Discussion
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