JEFFERSON COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
HST201
ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATION
3 Credit Hours
Prepared by:
Gabrielle Everett
January 2009
Revised by:
Dr. Scott Holzer
November 2016
Dr. Terry Kite, Chair, Social Science and Business Division
Dr. Shirley Davenport, Dean, Arts & Science Education
HST201 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATION
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A.
Prerequisite: Reading proficiency
B.
3 semester hours credit
C.
Ancient and Medieval History is a general survey that examines the
political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the first half of the
Western civilization. Beginning at prehistory and continuing up to the
Renaissance, the course analyzes the creation and the evolution of the
Western tradition. Ancient and Medieval History will partially fulfill the
humanities requirement for the associate degree. (F, S, Su, O)
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENT
MEASURES
Expected Learning Outcomes
Examine, interpret, and/or analyze the
themes of the human experience through
the exploration of great works and ideas
that shaped Western civilization in the
ancient and medieval eras
Describe the important events,
individuals, and ideas from the first
civilizations, ancient Greece, the
Hellenistic world, the Roman Republic
and Empire and Medieval 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, ideas, and peoples
Explain the birth, growth, and evolution
of humanism
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
Define the origins, development, and the
core doctrines of the great religious
traditions of the ancient and medieval
worlds
Analyze and explain the relationship
between society, its economy, and its
military
Utilize historical knowledge and critical
thinking techniques, such as reading,
writing, problem solving, analysis, and
synthesis, with the ability to demonstrate
these skills orally and in writing
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Periodic examinations 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 – Antiquity
1.
Introduction to course
2.
The prehistoric world
3.
Mesopotamian civilization
4.
Ancient Egypt
5.
The Hebrew and early Greek civilizations
B.
Unit II -- Classical antiquity
1.
Greek civilization
2.
Hellenistic civilization
3.
Roman civilization
4.
Christianity and the transformation of Rome
C.
Unit III -- The Middle Ages
1.
The Byzantine Empire, Islam, and Early Medieval Europe
2.
The Early Middle Ages
3.
The High Middle Ages
4.
The Late Middle Ages
5.
The Renaissance
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
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Lecture
B.
Class discussion
C.
Films and video
D.
Small group discussion and/or analysis
E.
Internet research
F.
Historical analysis
G.
Reading of text and other assignments
H.
Multimedia presentations
I.
Map assignments
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
A.
Lynn Hunt, Thomas R. Martin, Barbara H. Rosenwein, R. Po-Chia Hsia,
Bonnie G. Smith. The Making of the West, vol. 1, 2016, 5th edition,
Bedford/St. Martin’s.
B.
Supplemental book or novel (decision of individual instructor)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
A.
Daily access to course Blackboard page
B.
Class notes and study aids
C.
Access to newspapers, periodicals, and the internet
D.
Supplemental book/novel
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES
A.
Library Resources
1. Present offering
2. Journals
3. Documentaries
4. Films on Demand
5. Other
VIII.
B.
Art Museum
C.
Internet resources linked to course Blackboard page
METHODS OF EVALUATION
A.
Periodic examinations, consisting of written essays and objective
questions
B.
Class participation
C.
Outside 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
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
IX.
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/jeffco).
XI.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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.