First two weeks of school (Sept. 5 - Sept. 14)

Here is an outline of what you can expect in World History Intensive during the first two weeks of class.

*Please note that things are due to be completed on the day they are listed. For example, you are expected to complete the reading "Strayer xli-xliv" before class on Friday, Sept. 7.

Wednesday, Sept 5
  • In-class: welcome, introductions & distribution of course materials
    • this will be a shortened class (30-35 minutes)
Friday, Sept 7
  • Read: Strayer xli-xliv (prologue)
  • Lecture: Big History & Periodization
  • Workshop: Notebook strategies
  • Discuss: Achebe
Tuesday, Sept 11
  • Read: review packet 90-103
  • Lecture: Subsistence Patterns
  • Workshop: periodization
  • Discuss: Achebe
Thursday, Sept 13
  • Read: packet 104-116
  • Lecture: Early Civilizations
  • Workshop: the art of comparison
  • Due: summer reading essay
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