NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

CENTER FOR ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Independence – Freedom – Happiness

SYLLABUS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: WORLD CIVILIZATION HISTORY
Course number:
General Education courses
Units: 3 credits
- Theoretical hours: 30
- Practical hours: 15
Prerequisite: NO

2. LECTURER’S INFORMATION
Full name: TRAN THI HUYEN TRANG Tittle: Dr.
Address: Building A1, Room 709 Phone number: 0914330630
Email: tranhuyentrang.neu@gmail.com
Faculty/ Institute: Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

3. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course provides students with basis and systematic understanding about the progress of
constituting and developing of global civilizations via the history of typical nations, regions in
certain periods. In the meantime, this course plays an important role in raising humane concepts,
appreciation and preservation of physical and spiritual evidences of entire human race civilization,
and students will be able to apply acquired knowledge into individual attitude construction.
Evidently, it is the mandatory principal course in the educational system.
Broad and benevolent knowledge source of this course will be the foundation for assuring
and absorbing other different courses, especially social scientific subjects.

4. LEARNING RESOURCES : COURSE BOOKS, REFERENCE BOOKS, AND

SOFTWARES
- Course book:
• Duiker, W. J. and Spielvogel, J. J. (2016), The Essential World history volume1: to 1800, 8th
edition, Cengage Learning, in Canada, ISBN 978-1-305-64535-6.
- Reference books:
• Spielvogel, J. J. (2014), Western Civilization, 9th edition, Cengage Learning, in USA, ISBN

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 978-1-275-43640-1.
• Duiker, W. J. and Spielvogel, J. J. (2010), The Essential World history, 6th edition, Cengage
Learning, in Canada, ISBN 978-0-495-90227-0.
• Shaw, Ian (2004), Ancient Egypt A very short introduction, Oxford University Press, in USA,
ISBN 0-19-285419-4.
• McIntosh, J. R. (2005), Ancient Mesopotamia new perspectives, ABC-CLIO, Inc., in USA,
ISBN 1-57607-965-1.
• Conklin, Wendy (2009), Ancient civilizations China India Africa Mesopotamia, Scholastic
teaching resources, in USA, ISBN 0-439-53993-5.
• Schomp, Virginia (2010), Ancient India Myths of the World, Marshall Cavendish Corporation,
ISBN 978-0-7614-4640-8.
• Atkins, Marcie Flinchim (2015), Ancient China, ABDO Consulting Group, Inc., in USA, ISBN
978-1-62403-536-4.
- Other required materials and information:
a. NEU’s eBooks and documents at http://lic.neu.edu.vn:2048/menu: Emerald Insight, IG
Publishing eBook and ProQuest Central
b. NEU’s eBooks and documents at http://aep.neu.edu.vn:2048/menu

5. COURSE GOALS
This course is designed so that each student will have the opportunity to acquire the
knowledge, skills and attitudes as follows:
In terms of knowledge:
- Understanding the basic knowledge about typical civilization characteristics, diversity and
prosperity of human civilization from ancient times to the twentieth century.
- Understanding the conditions and history of formation, the level of socio-economic
development, and the great contributions of civilizations in many aspects such as: writing,
literature, natural sciences, technology technical, philosophical views, religious ... to the continued
growth and prosperity of human society.
- Understanding the causes of development, limitations and lessons, applied to the
innovation, and the enhancement of industrialization and modernization in Vietnam today.
In terms of skills:
- Forming analytical reading skills and schema location civilizations ancient times,
medieval and compare similarities, differences with today's position.
- Forming skills of data analysis, statistical charts on the progress of human civilization
through the historical period and compared to the agricultural civilization of Vietnam.
In terms of attitude:
- Help students to appreciate, preserve and promote the cultural heritage, the fruits of
civilization that humans and the nation have created in history. From there, turn it into action on
learning and practical activities.

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 Program Level of
Course Learning competence
Goal Description Outcomes
Goals (Bloom’s
(PLO) taxonomy)

[1] [2] [3] [4]

Understand and analyze the conditions and history

of formation, the level of socio-economic 2
G1 II, IV
development, and the great contributions of
civilizations.

Understand and analyze the great contributions of

civilizations in terms of writing, literature, natural 2
G2 sciences, art, philosophical and religious II, IV
perspectives, etc. for continuous development and
prosperity of human society.

Applying the skills of reading and analyzing the

schema of ancient and medieval civilizations'
G3 2 III
position and comparing similarities and
differences with today's positions.

Establish soft skills such as team working, time

G4 management, effective communication, and 6 VI
critical thinking.

6. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Course
CLO Descriptions Bloom level
goals

[1] [2] [3] [4]

Understand and analyze the conditions of civilization such as

CLO 1.1 II, IV
natural conditions, economic and residential conditions.

Analyze the development periods in the history of each

G1
civilization such as North Africa and Western Asia civilization,
CLO 1.2 Indian civilization, Chinese civilization, Southeast Asia region IV
civilization, Ancient Greek and Rome civilization, Western
Europe civilization in the Middle Ages, Industrial Civilization and

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 World Civilization in the Twentieth Century.

Understand and analyze the major achievements of each

civilization on the writing, literature, art, natural sciences,
CLO 2.1 philosophical, religious, and legal perspectives. These II, IV
G2 achievements have made the most contribution for the
development and common prosperity of human society.

Understand and explain the causes of development, as well as

CLO 2.2 II
certain limitations of each civilization.

Understand and analyze the location diagrams of ancient and

CLO 3.1 II, IV
medieval civilizations.
G3 Applying the skills of reading and analyzing schemas to compare
CLO 3.2 the similarities and differences of ancient and medieval III
civilizations with today's positions.

CLO 4.1 Create a good team and work effectively together to

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complete the group assignments and group discussion.

CLO 4.2 Create competence to manage time effectively to complete

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G4 all the individual assignment with high performance.

CLO 4.3 Create competence to critical thinking in evaluating the

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major achievements of each civilization in the world.

CLO 4.4 Communicate effectively in English about world

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civilization history.

7. COURSE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Assessment Percentage

Description Time CLO
methods indicators (%)

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Class participation points
CLO 1.1
will be based on general Attendance
CLO 1.2
class attendance, points
CLO 2.1
contribution in class and &
Class CLO 2.2
compliance with the class Week 1-15 Times of 10%
Participation CLO 3.1
rules delineated below. answers and
CLO 3.2
Poor class attendance, questions in
CLO 4.1
little contribution in class class.
CLO 4.2
or non-compliance with

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 class rules will result in a
poor class participation
grade.
CLO 1.1
All individual
CLO 1.2
assignments are given in
CLO 2.1
Individual class. All assignments are Hand in
Week 15 CLO 2.2 20%
Assignments due by the date and time reports
CLO 3.1
specified in the
CLO 3.2
assignment.
CLO 4.2
Class is grouped into 8
groups; each group has CLO 1.1
from 5 to 7 members. CLO 1.2
Groups are expected to Week 8, CLO 2.1 Group
Group
do a report and a 10, 11, 12, CLO 2.2 presentation 20%
Project
presentation. The report 13, 14 CLO 3.1 and report
needs to be submitted CLO 3.2
through Turnitin 2 days CLO 4.1
before the presentation.
Final exam of 90
minutes. Students have
permission to take the CLO 1.1
final exam when they CLO 1.2
Questions on
attend more than 80% of University CLO 2.1
Final Exam theories, 50%
the total classes and hand schedule CLO 2.2
case studies.
in both individual and CLO 3.1
group assignments on CLO 3.2
time. Make-up exams
will not be offered.

8. LESSON PLAN
(Any changes on the schedule WILL BE announced in class and on TURNITIN in advance)
8.1. Theoretical hours
Learning and Assessment
Topics
Class CLO Teaching methods
Activities
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Chapter 1: General issues of World CLO 1.1 Course book, Part Questions
Week 1 Civilization history CLO 1.2 I, chapter 1 page 4- and
Introduction to the course and CLO 3.1 10 discussion
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 TURNITIN CLO 3.2 Read carefully the
1.1. 1.1. Definitions of civilization, culture, syllabus provided;
intangible cultural heritage, existing Assign members
cultural heritage into groups
1.2. Generalizes the process of appeared
civilizations in the world.
Chapter 2: North Africa and Western Course book, Part Questions
Asia Civilization CLO 1.1 I, chapter 1, page and
2.1. 2.1. Egyptian Civilization in Ancient CLO 1.2 10-29. discussion
Week times. CLO 2.1 Course book, Part
2-4 2.2. Mesopotamian Civilization in CLO 2.2 II, chapter 7, page
Ancient times. CLO 3.1 168-192.
2.3. Islamic Civilization in Middle Ages CLO 3.2
period
Chapter 3: Indian Civilization Course book, Part Questions
3.1. The conditions and formation CLO 1.1 I, chapter 2, page and
process of Indian civilization in Middle CLO 1.2 32-54. discussion
Ages period. CLO 2.1
Week
3.2. The primary historical periods of CLO 2.2
5-6
Indian civilization CLO 3.1
3.3. Typical characteristics and the CLO 3.2
contribution of this civilization to
human civilization.
Chapter 4: Chinese Civilization Course book, Part Questions
4.1. The conditions and formation CLO 1.1 I, chapter 3, page and
process of Chinese civilization in CLO 1.2 57-83. discussion
Middle Ages period. CLO 2.1 Course book, Part
Week 4.2. The primary historical periods of CLO 2.2 II, chapter 10, page
7-8 Chinese civilization CLO 3.1 249-273.
4.3. Typical characteristics and the CLO 3.2
contribution of this civilization to CLO 4.1
human civilization. CLO 4.2
Group presentation 1
Chapter 5: Southeast Asian region CLO 1.1 Course book, Part Questions
civilization CLO 1.2 II, chapter 9, page and
5.1. The conditions and formation CLO 2.1 221-246. discussion
Week 9 process of Southeast Asian region CLO 2.2
civilization CLO 3.1
5.2. The primary historical periods of CLO 3.2
Southeast Asian region civilization CLO 4.1

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 5.3. Typical characteristics and the
contribution of this civilization to
human civilization.
Group presentation 2
Chapter 6: Ancient Greek and Rome Course book, Part Questions
Civilization I, chapter 4, page and
CLO 1.1
6.1. The conditions and formation 86-111. discussion
CLO 1.2
process of Ancient Greek and Rome Course book, Part
CLO 2.1
Civilization in Ancient times I, chapter 5, page
Week CLO 2.2
6.2. The primary historical periods of 114-138.
10-11 CLO 3.1
Ancient Greek and Rome Civilization
CLO 3.2
6.3. Typical characteristics and the
CLO 4.1
contribution of this civilization to
human civilization
Group presentation 3, 4
Chapter 7: European Civilization in CLO 1.1 Course book, Part Questions
the Middle Ages CLO 1.2 II, chapter 12, page and
7.1. The emergence of Europe in the CLO 2.1 301-325. discussion
Week Early Middle Ages CLO 2.2 Course book, Part
12 7.2. Europe in the High Middle Ages CLO 3.1 II, chapter 13, page
7.3. The Age of the Renaissance CLO 3.2 328-349.
Group presentation 5 CLO 4.1

Chapter 8: The Emergence of Course book, Part Questions

Industrial Civilization II, chapter 14, page and
8.1. An Age of Exploration and 354-377. discussion
Expansion CLO 1.1 Course book, Part
8.2. The industrial revolution in Great CLO 1.2 II, chapter 18, page
Britain and its impact on European CLO 2.1 458-479.
Week society CLO 2.2
13-14 8.3. The scientific revolution and the CLO 3.1
emergence of modern science and an CLO 3.2
age of enlightenment in the eighteenth CLO 4.1
century
8.4. An Age of Romanticism, Realism
and Progress
Group presentation 6, 7
Week Individual assignment - Summarizing
15 Summary - Q&A

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8.2. Practical hours
Learning and teaching Assessment
Class Topics CLO
activities methods
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Week 8 Chapter 4 CLO 1.1 Group presentation Questions
Week 10 Chapter 5 CLO 1.2 Group presentation Questions
CLO 2.1
Week 11 Chapter 6 Group presentation Questions
CLO 2.2
Week 12 Chapter 7 CLO 3.1 Group presentation Questions
Week 13 Chapter 8 CLO 3.2 Group presentation Questions
Week 14 Chapter 8 CLO 4.1 Group presentation Questions

9. COURSE REQUIREMENT & EXPECTATION

Assignment and Exam
There are 1 assignment and 1 final exam. Each individual assignment and group assignment
account for 20% of the total grade and one final exam of 90 minutes accounts for 50% of the total
grade. Students have permission to take the final exam when they attend more than 80% of the total
classes and hand in both individual and group assignment on time. Make-up exams will not be
offered. The following rules apply to exams:
1. Make a notation of the exam dates.
2. Final Exam is an open-book exam, so students can use notes, books or other paper
materials. However, no technology will be allowed during the exam. You must turn off all
cell phones or any other personal technology.
3. If you do not bring an ID to the exam, you will receive a 0 for the exam.
4. No food or drinks will be allowed during an exam.
5. When time is called, stop writing.
6. Please make sure you do not engage in any behavior that may appear to be cheating.
Late Assignments
All assignments are due by the date and time specified in the assignment. Late assignments will be
penalized 10% per calendar day (not merely per class period) beginning with the due date. After
three late days, acceptance of the assignment is at my discretion. No extensions, no exceptions. It is
your responsibility to know the due dates and to plan accordingly.
Class Participation
Class participation points will be based on general class attendance, contribution in class and
compliance with the class rules delineated below. Poor class attendance, little contribution in class
or non-compliance with class rules will result in a poor class participation grade.
Below are class rules:

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 1. Arrive on time and be seated and ready to begin when the class begins. If you do arrive late
for more than 30 minutes, you will not be counted for that class. Note that this class is
intended for registered students only.
2. Come prepared – read the readings assigned.
3. Turn off cell phones during classes.
4. Do not engage in individual discussions
5. No food in class time
6. Participate by contributing comments and questions during the discussions. The instructor
will call on students during the class if participants do not volunteer.
7. Please use common courtesy and polite manners in class.
8. I have no tolerance for acts of academic dishonesty.
Communication:
Studies show that students who engage in one-on-one discussions with the instructor about the
course receive better grades. I, therefore, encourage your discussion with me. You can
communicate during office hours, email or in class discussions. You also are welcome to make
separate appointments. I will be available before and after class, but only for short questions. I also
encourage feedback on the classes, lectures, teaching and reading material. We enhance the class
every semester and your thoughts are valuable in the process.
Intellectual Property:
All materials presented in class lectures including PowerPoint presentations and those materials
given are intellectual property of the instructor unless otherwise copyrighted. Any reproduction or
publication of this material without prior written permission is strictly forbidden.
10. DATED: ……………………..
CENTER FOR ADVANCED FACULTY LECTURER
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Dr Tran Thi Huyen Trang