History: Roman Empire and Student Learning Services Essays

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HST103-61
The West and the World

Instructor: Scott N. West
Telephone: 229-4276
Email: swest1@udayton.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Sections: HST103-61 M-F 9:25 – 10:40 am HUM122 Course Description
This course will attempt to study the historical place of the Western world from the “end” of the Roman Empire to the 17th century. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the influence of non-European societies on the development of the West.

Required Texts

*Bentley, Jerry H. Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Create Custom Edition, 2010.

This is an e-book. It is available at www.mcgrawhillcreate.com/shop. Search for ISBN 9781308094137.

Other materials are available via Electronic Reserves (Isidore). These items are accessible on the Roesch Library homepage. Select E-Reserves and search for this class.

Honor Pledge
I understand that as a student of the University of Dayton, I am a member of our academic and social community. I recognize the importance of my education and the value of experiencing life in such an integrated community. I believe that the value of my education and degree is critically dependent upon the academic integrity of the university community, and so in order to maintain our academic integrity, I pledge to:
*Complete all assignments and examinations by the guidelines given to me by my instructors;
*Avoid plagiarism and any other form of misrepresenting someone else's work as my own;
*Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Academic Honor Code.
In doing this, I hold myself and my community to a higher standard of excellence, and set an example for my peers to follow.

Learning Support
The LTC’s Office of Student Learning Services (SLS) is a learning resource for all students at the University of Dayton. SLS offers a wide variety of services to assist you in achieving academic success at the university, including study skills classes and workshops, tutoring and consultations, disability screenings, and a web site with many resources (http://learningsupport.udayton.edu). Please contact SLS at 937-229-2066 or visit our office on the ground floor of Roesch Library (LTC 023) if you would like to talk about how you could be a more effective learner.

Students with Disabilities
I would like us to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in this course. If you feel you need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Formal disability-related accommodations are determined through the Learning Teaching Center’s Office of Student Learning Services (SLS). It is very important that you be registered with SLS and notify me of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations with a signed SLS Self-Identification Form. We can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations. For more information, please contact SLS at 937-229-2066 or stop by the SLS office in LTC 023.

Course Requirements
Attendance/Participation (30 points)
Students are expected to attend class and participate in class discussions. Students are responsible for all announcements made by the instructor and any material covered in class.

Examination (100 points)
There will be a mid-term examination worth 100 points. A blue book (exam book) is needed for this test. They are available at the bookstore for around $.25.

The exam will be made up of identification terms (long answer) and/or an analytical/evaluative essay. The most effective tests integrate lecture and discussion with the various supplemental materials associated with this course.

Chapter Quizzes (140 total points)
There will be a quiz for each chapter assigned. Each quiz will include 10 questions (2 points each for 20 total points). The quiz will be completed at the beginning of class.

Primary Source Responses (80 total points)
Students will select one source from each of the
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