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From Dante to Napoleon, Luther to Robespierre, Dr. Martin covers some of the most fascinating persons and developments in History.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade. High School students welcomed – adjustments can be made to assignments to accommodate older students.
Suggested credit: One full semester European, World, or Modern History
Description
This course traces the course of Western Civilization from the birth of the Renaissance to the fall of Napoleon, roughly 1300-1800. It includes studies of the great inventions, persons, and developments of this period, including the printing press, the Reformation, and the French Revolution.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Renaissance
Week 2: The Rise of the Humanists
Week 3: The Glory of the Renaissance
Week 4: Science and Inventions
Reformations
Week 5: The Lutheran Revolt
Week 6: Swiss and English Reformations
Week 7: The Counter Reformation
Revolutions
Week 8: The Age of Discovery
Week 9: The Revolution in England
Week 10: The European State System
Week 11: The Wealth of the Nations
Week 12: The Age of Enlightenment
Week 13: The French Revolution
Week 14: The Age of Napoleon
Materials and Homework
Course materials: All course materials are provided FREE by the instructor.
Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review
Also, students will have one short (5-10 minute), ungraded, optional review quiz per week based on classroom lectures and discussions.
