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REQUIRED TEXTS
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Faragher, Buhle, Czitron, and Armitage Out of Many: A History of the American People:TEACHING AND LEARNING CLASSROOM EDITION (combined,4th edition)
This course is designed to increase student understanding of the history of the US from the colonial period to reconstruction. Important events such as the American Revolution and Civil War will be discussed in order to assess our democratic roots. Additionally, the realms of social history will also be investigated. Examples of topics include immigration, slavery and abolition, and women’s rights. In conjunction, the student will also comprehend the historical process.
1. You are expected to attend class regularly. Roll will be taken regularly. 4 absences may result in you being dropped from the course. (However, be advised that dropping the course is ultimately your responsibility.) In addition, excessive absences will undoubtedly reflect your performance in this course. This class is heavily based on lecture, class discussion, visual materials, and your textbook. All material is up for grabs on exams. If you are late, it is your responsibility to make sure you have been accounted for. However, be aware that repeated tardiness will not be accepted, as it is a disruption to the rest of the class.
2. There will be 4 exams worth 100 points each. They will be a combination of multiple choice and essay. You will need 4 Scantron 886E forms. Make-up Exams: Will only be given with prior approval resulting from extreme circumstances and verified with a written excuse. The make-up will generally be tougher than the original. After-the-fact requests will not be granted. If you are unable to take an exam you must call before hand. A “make-up” day will be held at the end of the semester.
3. Weekly quizzes will be given during various class sessions. They will be simple true/false and will cover the reading for that week. Only your top 5 of 7 quizzes will be counted for a total of 50 points. NO MAKE-UPS GIVEN. 4. A paper is also required. (On campus classes only.) A separate handout will be given regarding the requirement (worth 100 points). Late papers will result in a 5 point deduction for every class period they are late. 5. I also have 30 points available for map quizzes. (On campus classes only.) 6. Since discussion is highly encouraged, mutual respect for each other is required. This does not mean you have to agree with one another, in fact polite debate is encouraged. Class participation does not receive a specific amount of point value but will certainly be considered for borderline grades. 7. As a courtesy to others, please make sure all phones and pagers are off or on silent mode. (I will do the same.) No cell phones are allowed to be visible during exams.
7. The scale below will determine your grade (on campus): GRADE PERCENTAGE RANGE OF TOTAL POINTS A 90-100 522-580 B 80-89 464 -523 C 70-79 406-463 D 60-69 348-405 F 59 or less 347 and below
SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE (Dates will change according to the Semester.)Week Subject Reading 1. Introduction to the course Text: Ch 1 Exploration
2. Native Americans The establishment of the colonies Ch. 2 3. Colonial society Ch 3 4. Culture and warfare in the New World Ch 5 5. The maturing of the colonies Exam #1 6. Growing Pains Ch 4 Conflict and war 7. The American Revolution Ch 6 8. Defining the New Republic Ch 7 9. Jefferson Ch 8
10. The Growth of America Exam #2 12. Industrial Development Ch 9 & 10 13. Westward Expansion Papers Due Ch 14 14. The Peculiar Institution Ch 11 15. Exam #3 From Compromise to War Ch 15 16. The Civil War Ch 16
17. Reconstruction Ch 17 18. The failure of Reconstruction Make-up Tests/ Final Exam Questions **The above schedule and procedures are subject to change under extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the professor. |
