HIST 1001 Chapter : Fall 2012 Syllabus
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History 1001, section 4: western civilization to 1500. Prof. steven k. ross, skross@lsu. edu, 578-0460 (office hours: 10:30-11:30, mon. Thu. or by appt. , in 238 b himes) Grading assistant: nik overtoom, novert1@lsu. edu (office hours: 12:00-1:30 p. m. , 313. History 1001 covers the history of western civilization (basically w. european and related. Mediterranean cultures) up to the modern period, roughly 1500 c. e. Classical greece and rome; christianity and its roots in jewish religion/society; the. Mediterranean after the roman empire; emergence of western european states in the middle. Instruction takes the form of lectures and reading. The only required textbook is the custom- published pearson custom library book, which is available in the bookstore or online. There will be regular online quizzes based on the reading, as well as two in-class exams and a final. Keep up with the readings and the quizzes; these are an important element of your grade!
