ARIZONA HISTORY-HIS 105—class #20690 Class Hours: Tuesday Aug. 24, Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7--7:10pm-9:55pm Class Location: CL 13 Instructor: Paul Hatcher Office: AT 142--athletics (north of pool, east of tennis courts, far west entrance) Hours: mornings and evenings available--call or email to set an appointment. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 623-845-3797 About this hybrid course: This hybrid course is NOT an open entry-open exit course. There are due dates for all work, and penalties for submitting items late. If you have any issues or concerns, please don’t hesitate in letting me know…together, we will work through it—in other words…COMMUNICATE. Accessing user names and passwords for blackboard: You MUST have a MEID (Maricopa Enterprise ID) username and password to enter Blackboard and take the class. Using Blackboard: Blackboard is what is used to deliver the course. The web address is: https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/ Blackboard help: If you have trouble logging in, you can get help by calling the blackboard helpdesk 24/7 at 1-888-994-4433. Blackboard quick reference guide: http://web.gccaz.edu/studenthelpdesk/bbbasics.pdf Blackboard orientation tool: http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/ic/gcchelp/tutorials/blackboard/index.html Blackboard help links/video demonstrations: http://www.maricopa.edu/blackboard/help/html Student help: Help desk: GCC Main Campus, HT2-130. They can help with any software issues. Communication for this hybrid course: You can communicate with the instructor via phone or email. Required Texts: Sheridan, Thomas E., Arizona: A History. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1995. Webb, George, A Pima Remembers. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1959. Suggested Reading:Turner, Nancy E., These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901, Arizona Territories, A Novel. New York: ReganBooks, HarperCollins Publishers, 1999. Course Description: The prehistoric and contemporary Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican National period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and Arizona's political and economic development during the twentieth century. Course Competencies: 1. Review the physiography, principle rivers, flora, and climatic changes characteristic of Arizona. 2. Describe the prehistoric cultures of Arizona and the origins of contemporary Native Americans. 3. Describe the Spanish years in Arizona and the significance of their early Spanish explorations and expeditions into Arizona. 4. Describe the establishment in Arizona of missions, presidios, and towns by the Spanish; and their introduction of essential industry. 5. Describe the increased interest in the Southwest in the early 19th century, and the significance of the arrival of the early pathfinders in Arizona. 6. Describe the significance to Arizona the war against Mexico in 1846, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the Gadsden Purchase. 7. Describe the creation of Arizona routes to California and the military topographical missions that opened and secured the roads. 8. Describe the development of the transportation in Arizona, and the introduction of mule trains, camel caravans, stagecoaches, and steamboats on the Colorado River. 9. Describe the effects of the American Civil War on Arizona during Confederate presence, and reoccupation by Union forces. 10. Describe the significant political and economic features of Arizona as a federal territory 11. Describe government Indian policy in Arizona and the Apache’s uprising of the 1870s. 12. Describe the growth of the Arizona territory resulting from generous land policy extended to settlers. 13. Describe modern Arizona in the aftermath of the construction of Roosevelt Dam and on the subsequent Salt River Dams. 14. Describe the success of the Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project in laying the foundations for the vast growth of contemporary Phoenix and the state in general. Course Requirements : Tests 1, 2, and 3—100 points each Book report—100 points Historical Site project—100 points End-of-chapter assignments—10 points each Grading scale: A=90%-100%, B=80%-89%, C=70%-79%, D=60%-69%, F=59% or below. Exams: There will be 3 exams worth 100 points each. Exams will consist of term identification, matching, and essay questions. The exams are closed book and will be drawn from both the readings, lectures, and Blackboard attachments. Please read the chapters prior to class. Book Report: You may choose any book you wish, as long as it is about an Arizona historical figure (biography or autobiography) or event. I MUST approve your choice, so submitit to me via email ASAP. Your report will be 2-3 pages in length. The report must be typed, double-spaced, 12-font, with 1½-inch horizontal and vertical margins. Do not simply tell me what the book is about--analyze the book, citing specific passages, and give me your thoughts and feelings. The report is due December 7th. You lose 50 points if the report is late. Historical Site: You must visit and/or research a site that has historical significance, write a paper about the site, and give an oral presentation. The site must be submitted via email by September 3rd , by 11:59pm (it can be submitted sooner) and approved by the instructor. It is suggested that you pick two sites—approval of sites is on a first come, first served basis; students will not be allowed to choose the same site. The site, for example, could be a historic building, town, or museum. Be creative--the Grand Canyon or Meteor Crater won’t work. This paper will be 2-3 pages in length, typed, double-spaced, with normal vertical and horizontal margins. It must also include a works cited/bibliography page. You need to discuss the history of the site, as well as explain why this site is historically significant. The paper is due November 16th. Also on November 16th, students will give a 5-minute presentation about their chosen site. Do not read your paper to the class—talk about what you liked and disliked about the site, new facts you learned, did you enjoy visiting/researching the site, and if you did, would you recommend it to others? 75% of the grade is for the paper and 25% is for the oral presentation. Again, you lose 50 points if the paper and/or presentation are late. **In regards to the book report and historical site paper—please proofread your work!!