SYLLABUS

Course Information
Code: HIS41001 Course: HISTORIA DE LAS CIVILIZACIONES
Coordination Area / Program: FAC. DERECHO - DERECHO Mode: Presencial
Credits: 04 Teaching hours: 64 Autonomous Learning Hours: 128
Period: 2014-01 Start date and end of period: del 13/03/2014 al 30/06/2014
Career: COMUNICACIONES

Detail of Teaching hours

Sum: 64 Theory: 56 Practice: 0 Laboratory: 0 Evaluation Theory: 04 Evaluation Practice: 0 Reinforcement Theory: 04 Reinforcement Practice: 0

Course Coordinators
Surname and First Name Email Contact Hour Contact Site
ESPINOZA BENAVIDE JOYO, ENRIQUE DARIO

Instructors
You can check the timetables for each teacher in their INFOSIL in the Classes Development Teachers option Teachers.

Course Overview
History of Civilization is a theoretical course designed to understand our present society on the basis of past events. The main objective of the course is for the
student to develop his/her own understanding of and to explain Western societies as they are today on the basis of a retrospective poly-analysis of important
events of the past which have set the foundation of our global, industrialized and knowledge-centered present. For this purpose, a series of cultural, socio-
economic and political occurrences will be covered, especially from Modern Times to the present.

Competencias del Curso

Número Competencias generales del curso
Student investigates the facts of the modern world using sociocultural
1 theories and methodologies of the Social Sciences in order to relate the
Peruvian society and culture with the global context.
Número Competencias especificas del curso
Analyze complex social, political and economic situations applying approaches and
1.1. methods specific to the Social Sciences, as a challenge to reach a socially
responsible critical attitude.
Summarizes the main theories and methodologies of the Social Sciences relating
1.2. the Peruvian society and culture with the main trends of the global community to
support their conclusions with critical thinking.

Activity Scheduling
Ses Sem (hrs) Type Contents Learning Activities Resources
Unidad N° 1: WHY TO STUDY SOCIAL SCIENCES NOWADAYS?
Specific Outcome: 1.1, 1.2
Introduction Internet: databases, task instructions and
Time line of Western Civilization Develop an accurately drawn time line. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
Ancient times: Identify time and space of Ancient civilizations, videos, etc.
1 1 4 AP Mesopotamia by observing maps and time lines. Library sources
Egypt In a discussion, reflect on and explain the Compulsory readings
The Hebrews contributions and interrelations of Ancient Multimedia units
Greece civilizations. Films
Rome
1 1 6 AA Rise of Islam Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 1], [2], [4], [11] Films: Series by Nigel Spivey (How Art Made the World) Ex:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88gXWW3qN7o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoNtDrh6bOA&list=PL6E0552568FC8CEC2
Unidad N° 2: A Leap forward to the beginning of the end of things “as they had always been”
Specific Outcome:
After researching information, write own
definition of Historiography. In writing,
appreciate its importance and discriminate
among several different approaches.
Historiography Internet: databases, task instructions and
Through oral presentations, explain the origin documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
The Enlightenment of the Enlightenment. In a discussion, videos, etc.
2 2 4 AP (18th C.): describe the effects of scientific development Library sources
Historical context, and the philosophers and and the Enlightenment on the changes of Compulsory readings
Encyclopedists’ ideas and influence. political, social, economic and religious Multimedia units
beliefs, including liberalism, nationalism and Films
The Ancient Regime industrialization.
After organizing information in chart, in
expository text, describe the social and
economic organization of the Ancient Regime.
Historiography

The Enlightenment
2 2 6 AA (18th C.): Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
Historical context, and the philosophers and
Encyclopedists’ ideas and influence.
 The Ancient Regime
After researching information, write own
definition of Historiography. In writing,
appreciate its importance and discriminate
Historiography among several different approaches.
Internet: databases, task instructions and
Through oral presentations, explain the origin documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
The Enlightenment of the Enlightenment. In a discussion, videos, etc.
3 3 4 AP (18th C.): describe the effects of scientific development Library sources
Historical context, and the philosophers and and the Enlightenment on the changes of Compulsory readings
Encyclopedists’ ideas and influence. political, social, economic and religious Multimedia units
beliefs, including liberalism, nationalism and Films
The Ancient Regime industrialization.
After organizing information in chart, in
expository text, describe the social and
economic organization of the Ancient Regime.
Historiography

The Enlightenment
3 3 6 AA (18th C.): Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
Historical context, and the philosophers and
Encyclopedists’ ideas and influence.

The Ancient Regime

Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 1], [3], [10], [13] When Versailles was Robed in Silver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=IomiAXYcsOs&playnext=1&list=PL4DF6010699B53230&feature=results_main Amazing Grace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KLyEwv0dG8
Unidad N° 3: Leap forward to the beginning of the end of things “as they had always been”
Specific Outcome:
In a discussion, compare and analyze diverse
The American Revolution: the rise of a nation social contexts of pre-revolution American
and its transcendence in Europe and colonies, according to H.G. Wells view. Internet: databases, task instructions and
America. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
In discussion, analyze and reflect on change videos, etc.
4 4 4 AP The French Revolution: and continuity in historical processes, related Library sources
The downfall of the Old Regime. Background, to information processed regarding French Compulsory readings
causes, transformations and legacy (social, Revolution and its event. Multimedia units
economic, political and cultural) of the Films
process In a chart, compare and contrast the causes,
conditions, events and consequences of the
American and French revolutions.
The American Revolution: the rise of a nation
and its transcendence in Europe and
America.
4 4 6 AA The French Revolution: Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
The downfall of the Old Regime. Background,
causes, transformations and legacy (social,
economic, political and cultural) of the
process.
In a discussion, compare and analyze diverse
The American Revolution: the rise of a nation social contexts of pre-revolution American
and its transcendence in Europe and colonies, according to H.G. Wells view. Internet: databases, task instructions and
America. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
In discussion, analyze and reflect on change videos, etc.
5 5 4 AP The French Revolution: and continuity in historical processes, related Library sources
The downfall of the Old Regime. Background, to information processed regarding French Compulsory readings
causes, transformations and legacy (social, Revolution and its event. Multimedia units
economic, political and cultural) of the Films
process. In a chart, compare and contrast the causes,
conditions, events and consequences of the
American and French revolutions.
The American Revolution: the rise of a nation
and its transcendence in Europe and
America.
5 5 6 AA The French Revolution: Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
The downfall of the Old Regime. Background,
causes, transformations and legacy (social,
economic, political and cultural) of the
process
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 3], [5], [14], [15] Civilisation 10 and 11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93srbgoW8c ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDmubeqjZKA
Unidad N° 4: Napoleon, child of the Revolution…and bridge to the nation-state? The Conservatives try to
Specific Outcome:
Design parallel timelines of political and Internet: databases, task instructions and
economic developments. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
The Industrial Revolution: Rise, expansion videos, etc.
6 6 4 AP and consequences (economic, social and Compare, analyze and identify testimonies and Library sources
cultural). historical sources about the Industrial Compulsory readings
Revolution in Europe. Multimedia units
Films
 The Industrial Revolution: Rise, expansion
6 6 6 AA and consequences (economic, social and Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
cultural).
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 10], [14]. Dates: April 18 and 25 Napoleon, 1927: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1m5Q09eEqY
Prussia under Napoleon: http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/napoleonic/section8.rhtml
Unidad N° 5: The consolidation of Bourgeois society. The rise of Nationalism and Socialism
Specific Outcome:
Liberalism, a European ideological and Define Liberalism. Explain its origin and
political movement of the 19th C. transcendence. Trace it to the present. Internet: databases, task instructions and
Define the ideologies of Nationalism and documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
The Liberal revolutions of 1830 and 1848: the Socialism that also appear in the19th C. and videos,
7 7 4 AP ascent of the Bourgeoisie and reforms. analyze their contents. Library sources
Compulsory readings
Other European ideological and political Identify and value their causes and Multimedia units
movements 19th C.: Nationalism and consequences. Films
Socialism.
Liberalism, a European ideological and
political movement of the 19th C.
The Liberal revolutions of 1830 and 1848: the
7 7 6 AA ascent of the Bourgeoisie and reforms. Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings

Other European ideological and political

movements 19th C.: Nationalism and
Socialism.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: [10], [14] Dates: May 2 Civilisation 13: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j449Dcqtmgc Nazi propaganda
on Prussia vs Napoleon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnFruU8X7FY
Unidad N° 6: The Colonial Empires and the second Industrial Revolution
Specific Outcome:
Through research and presentation:
The second phase of the Industrial Identify and analyze from different perspectives
Revolution and the formation of the new the changes caused by industrialization. Internet: databases, task instructions and
colonial empires: documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
the occupation of Africa, Asia, Oceania and Identify the most important inventions of the videos, etc.
8 8 4 AP America (the Gilded Age). second phase of the Industrial Revolution and Library sources
their evolution. Compulsory readings
The rivalry between the industrial and colonial Multimedia units
powers. Explain the global changes that take place in Films
the 19th C. and their socio-geo-political
context.
The second phase of the Industrial
Revolution and the formation of the new
colonial empires:
8 8 6 AA the occupation of Africa, Asia, Oceania and Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
America (the Gilded Age).

The rivalry between the industrial and colonial

powers.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: [10], [14] May 16 Online reference: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carnegie/gildedage.html ,
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/1900/filmmore/reference/primary/index.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/filmmore/transcript/index.html ,
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/timeline/index.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/1900/filmmore/reference/bibliography.html Dates: May 14
Unidad N° 7: The Great War (World War 1)
Specific Outcome:
Through a multilevel outline reconstruction, Internet: databases, task instructions and
War as a solution for imperial conflicts and recognize the causality of events which documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
the forms of international hegemony: occurred in the context of international videos, etc.
9 9 4 AP conflicts. Library sources
The Great War and World order circa 1920. Compulsory readings
Observe and analyze maps related to the early Multimedia units
20th C. Films
War as a solution for imperial conflicts and
9 9 6 AA the forms of international hegemony: Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
The Great War and World order circa 1920.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 6], [7], [9] Dates: May 23 All Quiet in the Western Front http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOTWPSJdxRw
Unidad N° 8: The Russian Revolution
Specific Outcome:

The Russian Revolution: Observe and analyze maps related to the Internet: databases, task instructions and
changes of early 20th C. Russia. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
10 10 4 AP Background, causes, elements. videos, etc.
Through a multilevel outline reconstruction, Library sources
The formation of the USSR and its worldwide orally explain the background conditions and Compulsory readings
influence. the causes, main events and consequences of
the Russian Revolution.
The Russian Revolution:

10 10 6 AA Background, causes, elements. Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings

The formation of the USSR and its worldwide
influence.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 4, 5, 9,10,12, 14 Dates: May 23 and 30 The Revolution in Dr. Zhivago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=k7B-nlmdX0g The Romanovs inThe Lost Prince: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=f_DdRCe_iIs&playnext=1&list=PLF15A0929258EA98E&feature=results_main The Last Emperor, Parts 1,2 and 11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nq6hjpzksoU , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CppajH6il5Q , http://www.youtube.c
Unidad N° 9: The Worldwide Spread of Conflicts and Crisis Continues (1939 – 1945)
Specific Outcome:
After reading sources critically, in written form,
recognize the cause effect relation between the
events in the context of international conflict.
Interpret the indicators of global economic
The Great Depression of the capitalist crisis and explain the nature of international Internet: databases, task instructions and
system, the Liberal crisis and the causes of conflicts. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
the rise of totalitarian regimes: videos, etc.
11 11 4 AP Italy, Germany, Japan and others. After building a comparative chart, through Library sources
discussion, analyze and discriminate unique Compulsory readings
The nature and the effects of the Second cases and common structures in the studied Multimedia units
World War. events. Films
After taking notes, through discussion, analyze
testimonies and audiovisual sources of the
Great Depression and of World War 2
The Great Depression of the capitalist
system, the Liberal crisis and the causes of
the rise of totalitarian regimes:
11 11 6 AA Italy, Germany, Japan and others. Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
The nature and the effects of the Second
World War.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 4,5,7,9,10,12,14 Online sources: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rss/media/goebbels_01.mp3
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rss/media/nuremberg_01.mp3 Dates: May 28 and June 04 The Remains of the Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdTI5s5-
PwA
Unidad N° 10: The Crisis of State Socialism and the Dissolution of the Bipolar Order
Specific Outcome:
The process of worldwide decolonization: After taking notes and making reverse outlines:
factors and cases.
Describe and evaluate decolonization,
Economic instability since the decade of comparing different cases. Internet: databases, task instructions and
1970. documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
Build a critical viewpoint of today’s reality videos, etc.
12 12 4 AP Internal reforms in the Soviet Union (the applying the conceptual categories developed. Library sources
Perestroika and Glasnost and the fall of state Compulsory readings
socialism). Identify and analyze the forces behind the great Multimedia units
changes in the USSR. Films
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe: the
internal crisis of the block. Observe and analyze maps related to the early
21st C. ex-USSR
The process of worldwide decolonization:
factors and cases.
Economic instability since the decade of
1970.
12 12 6 AA Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
Internal reforms in the Soviet Union (the
Perestroika and Glasnost and the fall of state
socialism).
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe: the
internal crisis of the block.
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 13 Readings: 10, 13, 14 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rss/media/reagan_02.mp3
Unidad N° 11: Globalization and the future of democracy
Specific Outcome:
After reading, observing and analyzing (with the
help of reverse outlining annotation and note-
taking) a variety of sources, through oral Internet: databases, task instructions and
presentations: documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
videos, etc.
13 13 4 AP Islam , the Middle East and the clash of Identify the origin and causes of the conflict Library sources
civilizations between Islam and the West. Compulsory readings
Develop an objective view of the Middle East Multimedia units
conflict, distinguishing facts from propaganda. Films
Identify political and economic forces behind
the media.

13 13 6 AA Islam , the Middle East and the clash of Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings
civilizations
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: 10, 14 The Forbidden City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldbdq9PyLZI
Unidad N° 12: Islam versus the West
Specific Outcome:
After reading, observing and analyzing (with the
help of reverse outlining, annotation and note-
taking) a variety of sources, through oral
presentations and in written form: Internet: databases, task instructions and
documents on Infosil, scholarly sources,
The environment: issues (global warming, Analyze the interests behind state policies. videos, etc.
14 14 4 AP water shortage, deforestation, carbon credits) Library sources
 and politics Define global warming, water shortage, Compulsory readings
deforestation, carbon credits and similar Multimedia units
concepts and Films
Assess their impact on the social, international

14 14 6 AA The environment: issues (global warming, Prepare a presentation Compulsory readings

water shortage, deforestation, carbon credits)
and politics
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: [13], [8] Online source: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rss/media/hijacked_01.mp3 The US voting
system: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9480396/US-Election-guide-how-does-the-election-work.html ,
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/05/opinion/frum-election-chaos , http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20227377 ,
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepoliticalsystem/a/electcollege
Unidad N° 13: Environmental Issues and International Politics
Specific Outcome:
Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading: [13]

Methodology

The interactive student-centered sessions will include lecturing, debating and analysis of the topics with the use of maps and other visual aids. Individual,
cooperative and collaborative work will take place. Teacher lecturing has a motivational and orientating function, to be followed by individual, cooperative and
collaborative work. The student is an active agent of his/her own learning, and he/she will therefore be required to participate at all times as well as to research
the required material.

Evaluation Scheme
Grades for each type of evaluation and the final grade for the course are rounded to whole numbers.
The final grade is the weighted average of the continuous assessment. There is no mid-term exam or final exam.
Nº Type of Evaluation Weight
1 Continuous Assessment 70%
2 Mid Term Exam 15%
3 Final Exam 15%

Continuous Assessment
Weight in % of Weight description (per type of evaluation)
Weight description (per
Continuous Semana Date Evaluación a
type of evaluation)
Assessment Grade Nro Description % Rezagar
1 Exam A 30% 03 NO
Assignment 1
2 Exam B 30% 7 NO
100%
Assignment 2
3 Presentations 40% 13-14 NO
Assignment 2
None of the Assignment can be eliminated. The Assignment are rounded to two decimals.

(*) Dates for each evaluation are available on INFOSIL, menu Información Académica, option Evaluaciones.

General Guidelines
Attendance
Article 26: Attendance is mandatory for theory, practical and laboratory classes, as well as workshops, which are part of the regular schedule. Attendance is taken for each hour of class.
In virtual courses, students’ attendance is supported by completion of the learning activities assigned.
Scheduled classes are taught on the dates and at the times established on the regular schedule. If due to circumstances, a scheduled class cannot be held at the established time, the
instructor is responsible for rescheduling the class or replacing it with virtual study activities, after reaching an agreement with the students and obtaining approval from the academic
coordinator for the course. Attendance should not be taken and no evaluations may take place during rescheduled classes.
Article 27: Any student who is absent from thirty percent (30%) or more of the total hours for a course will not be allowed to take the final exam or its equivalent, as defined by the course
coordinator, for which he/she will receive a score of zero (0). In English language courses, students who are absent from twenty percent (20%) or more of the total class hours will not be
allowed to take the final exam. The percentage for other courses that require a lower percentage by nature will be indicated in their respective syllabi, with prior approval by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. There are no excused absences.

Article 28: Students are responsible for checking their attendance records regularly in INFOSIL. In the event of a discrepancy, the student will have a period of up to 72 hours after the
absence is recorded in INFOSIL to request a correction.
Title II: Academic System
Chapter IV: Evaluation

Ar cle 39: A student who fails to take any of the evalua ons included in the Con nuous Assessment grade may make up only one of them, provided that the possibility of a make-up is
indicated in the syllabus.
The Academic Calendar indicates the deadline for reques ng a make-up evalua on, the payment date for the make-up fee and the date on which make-up evalua ons will be given. A
make-up evaluation covers all of the topics included in the syllabus for the course and replaces the evaluation not taken.
Article 40: A student who fails to take a mid-term or final exam on the date indicated on the Academic Calendar may take a make-up exam. The grade on the make-up exam will replace the
grade for the exam not taken. Students have a period of 2 calendar days star ng on the day following their absence to request (via INFOSIL) a make-up exam and make the corresponding
payment.

Ar cle 41: Evalua ons take place in a face-to-face manner on the university campus or at sites authorized for the purpose by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students will be
notified in advance if the venue is not where the class usually meets. Virtual Campus evaluations are an exception.
Mid-term and final exams for e-learning courses take place in a face-to-face manner at locations established by the university.
Title III: Satisfactory Academic Progress – SAP

Chapter V: Course Status

Article 67: The procedure for requesting a review and reconsideration of a grade on an evaluation is the following:
a. For Continuous Assessment (tests, quizzes, laboratory classes, etc.) and midterm exams:
Fill out a Request for Grade Review and Reconsidera on (F-405) at the me the graded exam or evalua on is returned by the instructor. Exclusively on the date and at the me and
place established, students may formally arrange for a grade review and reconsidera on, presen ng a valid jus fica on. This procedure must be completed without leaving the
classroom. If the request is approved, the instructor will arrange for the corresponding correction to be made. The response to the request is not subject to appeal.
b. For Final Exams:

Once final exams, including make-up exams, are over, the Office of Academic Services issues an Exam Return Schedule. Exclusively on the date and at the me and place established,
students may formally arrange for a grade review and reconsidera on by filling out a Request for Grade Review and Reconsidera on (F-405) provided by those responsible for returning
exams. This form must be completed in the classroom, giving valid reasons for making the request. It must contain adequate jus fica on in order for the request to be considered. The
response to the request is not subject to appeal.

Course Specific Rules

Attendance Policy
Total Percentage Absences Permitted 30%
REGLASIST

Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading

The Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola rule using Basic and Supplemental References Required Reading as a resource for consultation of the methodology
and learning strategy within and outside the classroom. The Library USIL that promotes the use of library materials and / or mail and the beginning of each
academic period conducts outreach and guidance for their use.

References Supplementary Reading non-binding

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