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“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make him (or her) to think.” -Socrates
Instructor: Dr. Hafiz Zakariya Office: Deputy Dean’s Office (3rd Floor)
Email: hafizz@iiu.edu.my Phone: 6196-5120/1
Consultation Hours: M, W; 3.00pm-4.30pm and by appointment.
Grade’s Distribution
Final Examination 40% Mid Term 20%
Assignment 15% Quizzes 20%
Class Basics
1. Lectures will not cover everything. They focus only on some salient aspects of the
assigned reading; students are responsible for the entire readings assigned. It is essential
that you complete the assigned reading by the day it is assigned. We do expect that you
do this in a timely fashion.
2.What you learn will be largely the result of your own efforts to learn—especially
through critical reading and discussion.
3. No make-up tests/exams unless with certified family /health emergencies.
4. Attendance & Cellular Phone Policies: Failure to attend 80% of the classes, without
any valid excuse will result in barring from sitting in the final exam. Turn your cell.
phone to silent mode.
5. History Orientation Program will take place on 4th August 11.30-12.50 Venue:
Experimental Hall. Attendance is compulsory. (5% for attending this)
6. Text-book: Course Reader. Purchase it from the Department
5 Major Approaches/Schools
11;13 Aug Why Study History?
6. Mesopotamian Civilization Quiz
18;20 Aug Egyptian Civilization
7. Egyptian Civilization
25;27 Aug Indian Civilization
COURSE SYLLABUS
MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE [PSCI 2520]
“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make him (or her) to think.” -Socrates
Instructor: Hafiz Zakariya Office: Deputy Dean’s Office (HS, 3rd floor)
Telephone: 03-61965120/1 E-mail: hafizz@iiu.edu.my
Class Blog: http://zhafiz.wordpress.com Consultations: M, W: 3.30pm-4.50pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this class we examine historical developments in Europe since the French Revolution
to the post-WW2 Europe. The period under study covers more than 200 years of
European history. Obviously, we will not be able to "cover" all subjects or information,
but will rather concentrate on some themes that, together, allow one to understand
important issues and problems in European history. As with all elements of your education,
in this course what you learn will be largely the result of your own efforts to learn—especially through
critical reading and discussion.
Textbook/Reading Material Course Reader: Selections from McKay’s, Spielvogel’s and
Discala’s. Order it from a photocopy shop closer to the mosque.
Class Basics
1. Lectures will not cover everything. They focus only on some salient aspects of the assigned
reading; students are responsible for the entire readings assigned. It is essential that you complete
the assigned reading by the day it is assigned. We do expect that you do this in a timely fashion.
2. Late assignment policy: I accept late assignment with this non-negotiable policy 1 point
deduction for each 12 hours it is late.
3.Map/Geography: Blank map /geography handout is included in the reader. Make sure you do
this on your own by week 3.(It will be included in quiz or Mid Term)
4. No make-up tests/exams unless with certified family /health emergencies.
5. Attendance & Cellular Phone Policies: Failure to attend 80% of the classes, without any valid
excuse will result in barring from sitting in the final exam. Turn your cell. phone to silent mode.