JEFFERSON COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
HST 202
RENAISSANCE TO EARLY MODERN EUROPE
3 Credit Hours
Revised Date: November 2016
by
Scott Holzer
Dr. Terry Kite, Chair, Social Science Division
Dr. Shirley Davenport, Dean, Arts & Sciences
HST 202 Renaissance to Early Modern Europe
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A.
Prerequisite: reading proficiency
B.
3 semester hours credit
C.
Renaissance to Early Modern Europe is a general survey that examines the
political, social economic and cultural aspects of the second third of the
Western civilization sequence. Beginning with the Renaissance and
continuing to the cusp of the twentieth century, the course analyzes the
creation and the evolution of the Western tradition. Renaissance to Early
Modern Europe will partially fulfill the humanities requirement for the
A.A. and A.S. degrees. (F, S)
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENT
MEASURES
Expected Learning Outcomes
Examine and interpret the basic concepts
and ideas of Western civilization from the
Renaissance to Modern Europe
Outline and explain the primary political,
social, economic, environmental, and
cultural influences that that have shaped
and defined Western Civilization and its
institutions, traditions, and peoples.
Describe the ideas and impact of the
scientific revolution and the Enlightenment
Explain the birth, growth, and evolution of
capitalism and the concomitant rise of
modern political ideologies long with the
parallel development of middle class and
working class cultures
Assessment Measures
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Define the origins, development and the
core doctrines of the Renaissance, the
Protestant Reformation, the Catholic
Reformation, and secularism
Place the major events of the Renaissance,
early modern, and modern Europe in a
historical framework, while demonstrating
the use of critical thinking techniques, such
as reading, writing, problem solving,
analysis, and synthesis, with the ability to
demonstrate these critical thinking skills
orally and in writing
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic
movements, ideas, forces, and trends that
have shaped Western civilization
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Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
Class discussion
Documentary analysis
Primary source document analysis
Quizzes
Reading assignments
Writing assignments
Periodic examinations
COURSE OUTLINE
A.
Unit I: The origins of early modern Europe
1.
The Renaissance
2.
The Reformation and counter-Reformation
3.
The Wars of Reformation
B.
Unit II: The age of absolutism
1.
The age of absolutism
2.
The Atlantic system
3.
The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
C.
Unit III: The Dual Revolution and its legacy
1.
The French Revolution
2.
The age of Napoleon
3.
The Industrial Revolution
D.
Unit IV: Nationalist Europe
1.
National culture, middle-class culture, and the rise of mass politics
2.
The age of imperialism
3.
The rise of modernism
4.
The road to war
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
A.
Lecture
B.
Discussion
C.
Student presentations
D.
Films and video
E.
Assigned readings
F.
Study guides
G.
Multimedia presentations
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Research assignment
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Lynn Hunt, Thomas R. Martin, Barbara H. Rosenwein, R. Po-Chia Hsia and Bonnie G.
Smith, The Making of the West, Vol. 2, 5th Edition, 2016, Bedford/St. Martins.
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VII.
VIII.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
A.
Other required readings
B.
Daily access to course Blackboard page
C.
Access to newspapers, periodicals, and the internet
D.
Notebook
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES
A.
Library Resources
1.
Present offering
2.
Journals
3.
Video/audio tapes
4.
LUI
5.
Other
B.
Internet resources linked to course Blackboard page
METHODS OF EVALUATION
A.
Periodic examinations, consisting of written essays and objective questions
B.
Class participation
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C.
Reading analysis
D.
Special projects, as required
E.
Essay assignments
F.
Quizzes
G.
Attendance and class participation
H.
Extra credit, not to exceed 10% of total course points
I.
GRADING SCALE
A – consistent excellence in academic work
B – superior academic work
C – average academic work
D – below average academic work
F – failing and/or missing 15% or more of class meetings
ADA AA STATEMENT
Any student requiring special accommodations should inform the instructor and the
Coordinator of Disability Support Services (Library; phone 636-481-3169).
X.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
All students are responsible for complying with campus policies as stated in the Student
Handbook (see College website, http://www.jeffco.edu).
XI.
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students. Any one of these four
options may result in the student being removed from the class and an administrative
withdrawal being processed: (1) Student fails to begin class; (2) Student ceases
participation for at least two consecutive weeks; (3) Student misses 15 percent or more of
the coursework; and/or (4) Student misses 15 percent or more of the course as defined by
the instructor. Students earn their financial aid by regularly attending and actively
participating in their coursework. If a student does not actively participate, he/she may
have to return financial aid funds. Consult the College Catalog or a Student Financial
Services representative for more details.
XII.
OUTSIDE OF CLASS ACADEMICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES
The U.S. Department of Education mandates that students be made aware of expectations
regarding coursework to be completed outside the classroom. Students are expected to
spend substantial time outside of class meetings engaging in academically related
activities such as reading, studying, and completing assignments. Specifically, time spent
on academically related activities outside of class combined with time spent in class
meetings is expected to be a minimum of 37.5 hours over the duration of the term for
each credit hour.