European History II Spring 2013

European History II is a course that explores the history of Europe during the 20th century. Students will explore
the changing relationship between the European continent and the world. This semester course places a particular
emphasis on understanding history through reading, written and oral expression, and research skills. Students will
also explore political, social, technological and economical themes throughout the semester.

Semester Goals:
1. Explore the political, economic, and social developments in Europe over the course of the 20
th
century.
2. Explore the important and changing relationship between the European continent and the world
3. Becoming independent, analytic thinkers. This will require each of you to look beyond what happened
and examine why it happened and the resulting consequences
4. Improve your writing skills. Write thoughtful and strong supported essays.
5. Understand and analyze primary documents and secondary sources

Units of Study: To help us achieve the goals listed above, we will be studying the following units
chronologically:





Unit 1: Introduction to Modern Europe Geography and Key Concepts
Unit 2: Industrialization & Imperialism
Unit 3: World War I
Unit 4: Russian Revolution
Unit 5: Inter-War Years and the Rise of Totalitarianism
Unit 6: World War II
Unit 7: The Holocaust
Unit 8: The Cold War
Unit 9: Modern Europe

Classroom Expectations
1. Respect each other by remaining seating and attentive while others are speaking. Respect property
belonging to others.
2. Cooperate with each other to create an environment where everyone can learn.
3. Arrive on time to class with all materials needed for participation in class, including books (when needed),
planners, notebooks, assignments and writing implements.
a. Each student needs a notebook and a folder for handouts and returned work.
4. Cell phones, iPods, calculators and tablets need to be put away once you enter the classroom. iPads may
be used for note-taking, but misuse during class time will result in the termination of this privilege.
5. Complete all assignments on time and in acceptable form.
6. Obey all school rules.

Grading Policies: Grading consists of a total points system. Each assignment will be worth a designated
amount of points. Your quarterly grade is determined by the number of points you earn divided by the
possible number of points available for the quarter. A final exam, which will count for 25-30% of the
quarter grade, will be included in your last quarter grade. Your course grade is the average of the two
quarters. Typically, assignments are weighted as follows, though I reserve the right to alter these values.
You will always know ahead of time the amount of points designated towards an assignment. There is no
extra credit offered in this course.



1. Tests: Given at the end of each unit. Worth 100 points.

2. Quizzes: Announced and unannounced quizzes may be given during the semester. Worth 25-50 points.

3. Papers/Projects: These types of assignments may include CAPT writing exercises, document-based
questions or any other assignment requiring research outside of school, an extended period of class
time, or a combination of both. Worth 50-100 points. All projects and papers due on the date
specified. The equivalent of one letter grade will be deducted each school day a project or paper is late.

4. Homework: Homework is assigned regularly (2-3X per week). Worth 10 15 points. Homework is
graded completeness, effort and accuracy. A half-letter grade is deducted each day the assignment is
late. If the homework assignment is not completed within the end of the unit, the grade for that assignment
becomes a zero.

5. Academic Honesty: Every student is expected to do their own work. Any form of plagiarism will not be
tolerated. Violations will be dealt with individually and according to the GHS student handbook.

3. Make up policy: Make-ups will only be allowed for a student with an excused absence. Students will be
expected to turn in homework at the beginning of class following an absence. A student with an excused
absence will have 3 days to make up the work assigned or given during the absence. It is the
students responsibility to make arrangements for making up their missed work. If you are absent from
school, I expect you to come find me to find out what you have missed at a time other than during class.
Students are responsible for getting missed work and class notes from absences. If any assignment is not
made up in 3 days, the grade for that work will become a zero.

4. Extra Help: Students are strongly encouraged to seek extra help whenever they are experiencing
difficulties with assignments or wish to review material. Please make an appointment during your free
period or after school if you need extra help. My desk is in the Social Studies Workroom (D212).


Contact Information:
E-mail: dubucr@glastonburyus.org this is the best way to contact me.
Office: History/Social Science (D212) Website: https://www.glastonburyus.org/staff/dubuc.



Student & Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement: Both student and parent/guardian please read over this
form, sign in the space below, and return to me.

Student Signature: _______________________ Guardian signature: _________________________
* The syllabus may be modified by the instructor *