World History A Syllabus
Mr. Niemi
Section 1 – Tuesday 11:00
Fall 2007 / 1.5 credits

Text, Readings, Materials: The class will attempt to mirror the Nova Net site in timeframe while adhering to the required textbook noted below while at the same time approaching World History from the perspective of Art History.
Ellis & Esler: World History; the Modern World. Prentice-Hall, 2007
Materials – You are required to bring your Nova Net history notes, paper, and writing instrument(s) and your opinion. Failure to bring the necessary materials will result in a zero for participation for the day.
Course Descriptions/Objectives – “Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.”
– History Content Standards for California Public Schools
Course Calendar/Schedule – Since we are on block system, the below listed dates correspond with the DCHS calendar. Please remember that due to the schedule, missing one day of class is equivalent to missing one week in a traditional school.

Attendance, lateness – Attendance is mandatory. Participation is not possible without your presence. Thus, attendance will represent 25% of your grade. One is allowed two tardies during the semester. A note (from parent or doctor) will be allowed to excuse your absence but you will not be able to make up the quizzes.
Class participation – Participation is the largest portion of the grade. In order to learn, evaluate and critique, one must be willing to speak. Given the nature of the subject, World History, your participation is not a privilege, but a right. It must be practiced.
Missed exams or assignments – As mentioned above, missed quizzes/exams may not be made up. Extra credit is available. Please make an appointment with me to discuss such projects.
Academic dishonesty – Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism defined is “a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work 2: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own (www.dictionary.com).” As a result, poorly cited material will constitute plagiarism. Your analysis is more important.
Grading – History lab Grades will be based on the following criteria;