History 101: United States History to 1865 Syllabus ...

[Pages:4]History 101: United States History to 1865 Syllabus (Spring 2016)

Instructor: Jennie Ochoa

EMAIL: Juanita.Ochoa@wnc.edu Tues/Thurs 11:00 AM-12:15 PM Room: CED111 Office Hours: Tues 3:00-5:00 P.M. and by appointment, Bristlecone Room 328 Course Web Page: CANVAS

Course Description

Number of Units: 3 Transfers to all NSHE Institutions No Prerequisite English 101 Eligibility is recommended

This is a survey course examining the history of the United States through 1865. Through this course students will learn important aspects of how colonial America evolved through Revolutionary times and to the end of the Civil War. Primary historical actors and events will be reviewed and considered in light of interacting cultures and power structures. Emphasis will be placed upon factors involving business and labor, cultural diversity, westward expansion and the Civil War.

Learning Objectives

From the WNC catalog: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: ? Gain factual knowledge (terminology and trends) about the field of American history and

civilization to 1865. ? Learn fundamental principles, causal factors for change, theories, and generalizations

from the field of American history and civilization to 1865. ? Learn to apply course materials and presentations to improve analytical skills and rational

thinking.

My personal teaching objectives: ? Enhance awareness about the importance of history in connecting past to present in a

meaningful way. ? Broaden comprehension about complex interactions between competing historical actors

within American society. ? Understand how U.S. History connects with the history of other Western democracies

and the world.

Required Text and Readings

Schaller, Michael, et al. American Horizons: US History in a Global Context, VOL 1 to 1877. Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-19-974015-4

Schaller, Michael, et al. Reading American Horizons: Primary Sources for US History in a Global Context. Oxford University Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-19-976849-3.

Additional articles must downloaded from the Instructors website as assigned.

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Grading and Course Requirements

Chapter/Lecture Quizzes Article Assessments Midterm Final Term Paper Total Points

10 Points Each 50 Points each

Grade Scale

94-100% A

90-93%

A-

87-89%

B+

83-86%

B

80-82%

B-

77-79%

C+

73-76%

C

70-72%

C-

60-69%

D

00-59%

F

Chapter/Lecture Quizzes

100 Points 100 Points 150 Points 150 Points 200 Points 700 Points

Every week there will be a reading quiz available through the course web page on Canvas. You will have until 11:59 on Monday evening to complete the quiz. These quizzes are designed to discourage procrastination and encourage participation. Having the discipline to do the reading is one of the most difficult tasks of attending college for most people. In a history course, falling behind on reading can dramatically decrease your chance of success. Additionally, failure to do the reading affects participation adversely. There are twelve quizzes but only ten will count, with the lowest two scores dropped. Each quiz has ten questions.

Article Assessments

From the course website, or primary source text, choose two primary source articles that interest you. After reading them, write a 2-3 page paper evaluating what you read. Papers must be typed, Times New Roman 12 point font, one-inch margins and double-spaced. Do not simply restate the writer's points. Explain who wrote the article and when: What was their message or goal? Was their argument or story convincing or compelling? How does the article fit into the other readings accomplished during the semester? Does it increase your understanding or broaden your perspective of the subject or period? Each assessment is worth 50 points for a possible total of 100 points.

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Term Paper

The term paper assignment is your opportunity to shine as an individual scholar. Paper guidelines are as follows:

? Paper topics must be on a person, subject or event relevant during the period of this course.

? Papers must be no more than 10 pages in length. ? It must be typed, have page numbers and your name on each page. ? Times New Roman 12 point font, ? One-inch margins ? Double-spaced ? Chicago style citations ? Stapled together in the upper left corner. ? Final term papers must be submitted in duplicate. ? References must be scholarly and cannot include Wikipedia. ? Your completed term paper must be uploaded to CANVAS by 11:59 on Friday,

May 13, 2016.

Further guidelines, regarding references and approaches to research, will be handed out later in

the semester. This assignment is broken down into sections that are each due on different dates

throughout the semester. The sections are as follows:

? Section One ? Topic and Thesis statement. ? Section Two ? Table of contents ? Section Three ? Bibliography ? Section four ? Introduction ? Section Five ? Conclusion ? Section Six ? Roundtable ? Section Six ? Completed term paper.

10 points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 10 Points 100 Points

Due Date

February 9, 2016 February 23, 2016 March 8, 2016 March 29, 2016 April 12, 2016 May 10, 2016 May 13, 2016

Total =200 Points

All sections of your term paper must be submitted with the final document, even if you failed to turn it in for points on the directed due date. None of these sections are expected to remain unaltered for submission in the final document. Each portion of the paper will shift and change as your research progresses. This process is designed to prevent procrastination. It will also teach you how to approach a term paper incrementally. This approach can potentially decrease anxiety and improve the quality of the final draft of your term paper. Late papers will not be accepted.

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Midterm and Final

The midterm and final consist of three parts; word or term identification, short answer questions and an essay. You will be allowed one 3x5 index card for notes, but that is all.

? Word or Term Identification ? Students must choose five terms from a list of twenty terms. Define the term or word to the best of your ability. Each one is worth ten points for a possible total of fifty points.

? Short answer - Students will be given a list of 5 questions from which they must choose two. Identify the "Who, What, When, Where and Why" (5Ws), of each term. Each answer is worth 25 points for a possible total of fifty points.

? Essay ? Students will choose one out of three essay prompts. In their answer they must include an introduction with a thesis and an outline. Utilize the 5Ws in your analysis and add a "So What?" In other words, be sure to say why things are relevant. Wrap up your essay with a firm conclusion, that recaps your thesis and solidifies your argument. This portion of the exam is worth fifty points

Classroom Conduct and Student Behavior

This is an open forum environment that encourages everyone's viewpoints. Conversations may become heated due to differences in perspectives. At all times students will be expected to engage one another in a civil manner, even when they disagree. Each student will be expected to read and understand the rules of conduct set forth by the NSHE and adopted by WNC located at ofConductandProceduresforStudentsoftheNSHE(1).pdf

Academic Dishonesty ? Plagiarism and cheating will be penalized in accordance with WNC policy. Each student will be expected to read the WNC policy manual regarding the definitions of dishonesty and punishments located at

Electronic Devices ? No electronic devices will be used in the classroom unless first approved by the instructor. Cell Phones must be set to vibrate and placed in a pocket or purse out of sight. NOT ON THE DESKTOP OR ON YOUR LAP.

Attendance and Exams - Attendance in class is mandatory. Repeated absences could result in a reduced grade or an "F" grade in the class. I highly recommend you communicate any absences with me and include verification, (Doctor's note), to prevent a grade penalty for your absence. No make up quizzes will be offered for ANY reason. Make up exams may be approved if sufficient documentation has been provided and verified.

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