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Exploring World Civilizations: Myths, Maps, and Historical Analysis

This course delves into the rich tapestry of world civilizations through the lens of mythology, environmental factors, and analytical thinking. Students will engage in small and large group discussions while analyzing great myths and their impacts. With a focus on historical modes of analysis, quizzes, and assignments, you will develop a nuanced understanding of global events before 1500 and learn to interpret their relevance today. Active participation and engagement with the required readings are essential for success in this student-centered class.

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Exploring World Civilizations: Myths, Maps, and Historical Analysis

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  1. History 151 E Komo Mai!

  2. CourseRequirements • Six Myth Analysis  6@  20 points each = 120 • Six Quiz's  6 @    20 points each =  120 • Five Map Quiz's    5@ 5 points each= 25   Grade Scale A 265-239   B 238-213   C 212-187  D 186-161 

  3. Required Readings • Donna Rosenberg, World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics •   Clive Ponting, A Green History of the World: The Environment & the Collapse of Great Civilizations •   Richard Paul and Linda Elder, "How to Study & Learn" and  "Analytical Thinking"

  4. ClassActivities • This is a student centered course that requires consistent student participation in both small and large group situations. Please attend class ready to discuss assigned reading and research assignments. • Please bring assigned reading and research material to class for class participation activities which is part of you grade. • Please turn off your pagers and cell phones in class.

  5. Quiz’s • Seven (7) quiz's will be scheduled. Your lowest score will be dropped. If you miss a quiz that will count as your dropped score. Make up quiz's will not be given. All quiz's are open note with a study guide. The quiz's may be a combination of multiple choice, short answer or essay.  • Six (6) Map quiz's will be scheduled. Your lowest score will be dropped. If you miss a quiz that will count as your dropped score. Make up quiz's will not be given

  6. Reading/Writing Assignments • Seven (7) Myth analysis assignments will be scheduled. Your lowest score will be dropped. If you miss an assignment that will count as your dropped score. Late work is not accepted.

  7. Student Services • HawCC is committed to provide equal access to the campus, course information and activities for students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability and/or related access needs, please see me during my office hours, or contact Karen Kane at the Kokua program 933-0702 kkane@hawaii.edu. The Kokua Program Office is located at the Manono Campus Building 388, Room 106

  8. Student Conduct • Students are expected to be familiar with and abide by the Hawaii Community College Student Conduct code which states "impermissible behavior...includes that which directly or indirectly interferes with or disrupts the process of teaching, learning, research, and administration." and may be subject to disciplinary action as defined in the college catalog.

  9. Plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment.  Please review http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism if you have questions about what this important issue. • Please let me know how I can help you succeed at HAWCC and in this course. I am looking forward to working with you and participating in your academic success.

  10. Student Learning Outcomes • Apply historical modes of analysis to questions both private and public • Apply knowledge of global events and trends before 1500 to interpret contemporary issues • Interpret historical knowledge to extend comprehension of world cultures • Continually pursue historical knowledge and perspectives.  (Life-long learning)

  11. Course Objectives • Distinguish the characteristics of the worlds major civilizations and discuss their enduring influences • Explain with specific examples, ways in which geographical factors help shape human events • Describe interactions and influences between and among civilizations, • Describe interactions and influences between civilizations and non-urban societies • Analyze cause-and-effect relationships in history, including variables such as the “great person”, technological change, outside influences and demographic change • Express informed judgments on peoples behavior and institutions • Use knowledge of world history to refine personal opinions and enrich global citizenship                                                                                 

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