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From Dante to Napoleon, Luther to Robespierre, Dr. Martin covers some of the most fascinating persons and developments in History.
How to get the most out of
Renaissance to Modern Era: History of Western Civilization, Part One with Christopher Martin:
- First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.
- Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.
- Read assignments before class meetings
- Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.
- Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
- Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Special Note: This course starts before Labor Day. Includes an optional writing component.
Total classes: 14
Duration per class: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade. High School students welcomed - adjustments can be made to assignments to accommodate older students.
Suggested credit: One full semester European, World, or Modern History
Instructor: Christopher Martin
Instructor email: chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com
Course Description: This course traces the course of Western Civilization from the birth of the Renaissance to the fall of Napoleon, roughly 1300-1800. It includes studies of the great inventions, persons, and developments of this period, including the printing press, the Reformation, and the French Revolution.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Renaissance
Week 2: The Rise of the Humanists
Week 3: The Glory of the Renaissance
Week 4: Science and Inventions
Reformations
Week 5: The Lutheran Revolt
Week 6: Swiss and English Reformations
Week 7: The Counter Reformation
Revolutions
Week 8: The Age of Discovery
Week 9: The Revolution in England
Week 10: The European State System
Week 11: The Wealth of the Nations
Week 12: The Age of Enlightenment
Week 13: The French Revolution
Week 14: The Age of Napoleon
Course materials: All course materials are provided FREE by the instructor.
Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review
Also, students will have one short (5-10 minute), ungraded, optional review quiz per week based on classroom lectures and discussions.
- Teacher: Christopher Martin