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HIS 103: United States History to 1870 Class #20446 Instructor: Jon Flashnick Glendale Community College E-Mail: [email protected] Fall 2010 Office Hours by appointment only MWF 9:00-9:50 TPS 101 Course Description: This course explores United States history and tracks the growth of the Republic from the colonial period through the Civil War. Students will consider political, economic, cultural, and social aspects of life on the North American continent to evaluate changes in boundaries, culture, and government from 1492-1870. This course will emphasize history as a complex network of social processes and personal interactions rather than as a series of people, events, and dates. Through course readings, writing assignments, discussions, and exams, students will practice and develop critical thinking skills, distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and analyze the many themes, continuities, and contrasts that characterize the history of the United States. Course competencies can be found online at http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/search_course.php. Required Reading: Davidson, et al. U.S.: A Narrative History, Vol. I, 2009. Grading: Attendance/Participation unannounced 100 pts. Quizzes (20 pts. each) Fridays 100 pts. Midterm Exam October 4 100 pts. Book Review November 19 100 pts. Final Essay December 10 100 pts. Final Exam December 13, 9:00-10:50am 200 pts. Expected Total Points 700 pts.* Grading Scale: Final grades will be assessed on the following scale: A = 630-700 pts. B = 560-629 pts C = 490-559 pts. D = 420-489 pts. F = 0-419 pts.Course Policies: Grading Policies: In this class, students will demonstrate analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills. Assignments will be graded for clear arguments and organization in addition to content. Students will be provided with a grading rubric for writing assignments (posted on Blackboard and attached to this syllabus) so that they can clearly understand what is expected in each assignment. A very limited number of extra credit points will be available during the semester. Attendance/Participation: Attendance and participation make up about 14% of your grade. Students are required to attend class. Absences will be excused only in documented instances of extenuating circumstances. Each student is allowed three (3) unexcused absences before his or her grade is affected. Each subsequent absence will result in a five (5) point penalty. Students should arrive to class on time, with all assignments completed, as class lectures will be structured to allow student participation. Participation will be measured not only by participation in class, but also with unannounced assignments in class, including but not limited to pop quizzes and participation in small group discussions. Late Work & Make-Ups: Late work and make-ups will not be accepted except in documented instances of extenuating circumstances. Behavior: Students are expected to arrive on time to class and stay for the entire period. Late arrivals and early departures are distracting to students. If you need to leave early, please notify me and sit near the door. Do not read newspapers, magazines, or homework for other classes. Make sure your cell phone is turned off. Failure to behave in an appropriate manner will result in a negative effect on a student’s attendance/participation grade. Plagiarism: Plagiarism and/or cheating WILL result in a failing grade for the assignment and may result in your immediate removal from the class for academic dishonesty. If you have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism, ask BEFORE handing in the assignment. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in this class. I encourage you to view the College’s policy on plagiarism at http://www.maricopa.edu/gvpolicy/adminregs/students/2_3.htm#academic. Communication: E-mail is the best way to contact me. Please allow 36 hours for a response. I will be available to meet on campus by appointment. Be sure to keep some space open in your GCC e-mail account and check it regularly (or have it reliably forwarded to an account you check regularly), as Blackboard only allows me to e-mail you at your GCC extension. If you have any questions about any assignments, ask me about it BEFORE the assignment is due. If you are a student with a disability the College has resources to assist you. For more information please see the Disability Resources and Services: http://www.gccaz.edu/FutureStudents/StudentSupport/Disabilities.htm.Description of Assignments: Blackboard: The course Blackboard site, available at http://www.maricopa.edu/blackboard, will be an important part of this course. Weekly primary documents will be made available through Blackboard. All announcements, assignments, grading rubrics, and the course syllabus will be posted on Blackboard. Also, there will on-line quizzes on reading assignments that must be completed on Blackboard. All quizzes given through Blackboard will be posted on a Wednesday at noon and due the following Friday at 5pm. Because students will have more than two days to complete these quizzes/assignments, personal technical difficulties will not be accepted as an excuse for incomplete work. Plan to complete these assignments early to leave time to address any computer/internet issues. On-line Quizzes: Five online quizzes make up about 14% of your grade. Quizzes will be posted on Wednesdays at noon, and due Fridays at 5pm. You may complete the quiz at any time during this window, but you must complete the quiz on your first attempt. Once you start a quiz you will have half an hour to complete it. Blackboard reminds you of the time limit and provides a timer, but will not stop you from going over the limit. It is your responsibility to complete each quiz within the half hour allowed. When finished with a quiz, click on “Submit.” If you click on “Save” instead, your answers may not be properly submitted, and Blackboard will lock you out of the quiz. The quizzes will draw random questions from a large pool, so each student’s quiz will include a different set of questions. Quizzes will be primarily multiple choice, but also may include short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and other types of questions (you will know which types of questions will be on each quiz before you begin) that cover the week’s


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