Writing Question

This assignment contains instructions for the entire assignment – be sure to read them carefully. When you submit your assignment, you will submit three separate assignments, to help insure that you have completed everything expected of you:

10 points
Submit your atlas containing your maps to this assignment. 70 points
20 points

YOUR TASK:

Create an atlas illustrating the themes of context, change, comparison, and continuity throughout the history of the world until c. 1492 CE.

THE DETAILS

Your atlas should include a set of maps for each week of the course.
1. For each week of the course, you should have at least two maps (so minimum 14 maps total).
2. Each set of maps should illustrate examples of one of the themes of context, change, comparison, or continuity.
You may not directly copy maps from the textbook – your maps may be on similar topics, but you should consider how to make them your own.
1. The expectation is that you will create your own maps, either by hand or using a computer program.
2. You should not simply be finding maps online and providing their images.
Maps should meet the following criteria:
1. Maps should be neat and easy to read. I recommend creating your project using Canva (canva.com).
2. Maps should include a title and compass rose.
3. Most maps will require a key – if a map does not require a key, ask yourself whether it meets the requirements of this assignment.
Your atlas should be accompanied by a 2-3 page paper, in which you:
1. Explain why you chose to create these particular maps.
2. Provide a brief (~1 paragraph) analysis of each set of maps.
You will be uploading two separate files for this assignment:
1. your atlas, which should be downloaded as a pdf file
2. your 2 page analysis, which should be submitted as a Word document or other word processing file

BLANK MAPS

Use the blank outline maps below to create your atlas. In Canva, you can easily upload a file and then use that as the background of your page – then you will able to illustrate your map using their tools.

Rubric

HWC+NWC

HWC+NWC
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3.1 Western Historical ContextThe student analyzes the objects beliefs values or methods of inquiry that have shaped western cultures in relation to their historical context and or impact. threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of cultural elements in relation to their historical context and or impact. 3 ptsThe student demonstrates understanding of cultural elements in relation to their historical context and or impact. 2 ptsThe student demonstrates partial understanding of cultural elements in relation to their historical context and or impact. 1 ptsThe student demonstrates limited understanding of cultural elements in relation to their historical context and or impact.	—
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3.2 Western Culture Disciplinary VocabularyThe student employs the specialized vocabulary of the discipline. threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student effectively utilizes the specialized vocabulary of the discipline. 3 ptsThe student utilizes the specialized vocabulary of the discipline. 2 ptsThe student occasionally utilizes the specialized vocabulary of the discipline. 1 ptsThe student rarely utilizes the specialized vocabulary of the discipline.	—
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3.3 Western Culture AnalysisThe students analysis or interpretation is derived from concepts learned in the course. threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student effectively applies concepts from the course. 3 ptsThe student applies concepts from the course. 2 ptsThe student mentions concepts covered in the course. 1 ptsThe student demonstrates little evidence of knowing the concepts covered in the course.	—
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5.1 Cross-Cultural UnderstandingThe student demonstrates cross-cultural understanding of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history language politics economy environmental policies and or values beliefs and practices. threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history language politics economy or values beliefs and practices. 3 ptsThe student demonstrates an adequate understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history language politics economy or values beliefs and practices. 2 ptsThe student demonstrates partial understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history language politics economy or values beliefs and practices. 1 ptsThe student demonstrates a superficial understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history language politics economy or values beliefs and practices.	—
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5.2 Analyze Effects of Global InterdependenceThe student analyzes the effects of global interdependence by taking into consideration one or more topical areas (e.g. culture language politics economic development and or the environment). threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student demonstrates sophisticated insights in her his analysis of the effects of global interdependence. 3 ptsThe student demonstrates relevant and adequate insights in her his analysis of the global effects of global interdependence. 2 ptsThe student demonstrates partial or inadequate insights in her his analysis of the effects of global interdependence. 1 ptsThe student superficially demonstrates insight in her his analysis of the impact of global interdependence.	—
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5.3 Situates Discrimination in Global ContextThe student articulates and situates discriminatory processes in the context of ongoing global issues (e.g. human rights abuses genocide economic and political neocolonialism and other manifestations of racism sexism classism heterosexism pertaining to issues of social justice). threshold: 3.0 pts	4 ptsThe student articulates and situates discriminatory processes in the context of ongoing global issues in a sophisticated manner. 3 ptsThe student articulates and situates discriminatory processes in the context of ongoing global issues in relevant and adequate ways. 2 ptsThe student articulates and situates discriminatory processes in the context of ongoing global issues in a partial or inadequate manner. 1 ptsThe student superficially articulates and situates discriminatory processes in the context of ongoing global issues.	—

Total Points:

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