Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Global 9 20-21

Instructor: Stuart. Bulan            Contact Time: 12:27-1:08         Phone Ext: 1405

Grading Policy
Grading is simple. I use the total points system, broken down as follows:
• 50% Class work/ homework
• 30% Tests/quizzes/projects
• 20% Class Participation

Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned at least two times a week.

Test Policy
Tests will take place after each unit of study

Quiz Policy
Quizzes will take take place on weekly basis.

Projects
Projects will assigned throughout the year.

Course Outline
Unit 1 – Ancient World: Civilizations and Religions
• Early Peoples and River civilizations
• Classical Civilizations
• Rise and Fall of Empires
• Belief Systems
Unit 2 – Expanding Zones of Exchange
• The Gupta Empire of India
• The Early Dynasties of China
• The Byzantine Empire and Russia
• Islamic Civilization
• Medieval Europe
• The Crusades
Unit 3 – Global Interactions
• Early Japan and Feudalism
• The Mongols
• Global Trade
• The Resurgence of Europe
• African Civilizations
Unit 4 – The First Global Age
• Mesoamerica
• The Ming Dynasty
• The Ottomans
• Exploration and Conquest
• Absolutism and the Puritan Revolution