Course DescriptionCourse ObjectivesRequired ReadingExpectations of StudentsResponsibilityAcademic HonestyHelp!/ TechnologySpecific questions/Contact InfoPoliciesAssignments/Late Work: Assignments will be submitted via blackboard. Students will click on the assignment and then upload the paper or PowerPoint directly to blackboard and submit it. All assignments are due at 9pm on the day listed on the syllabus. IGrade DistributionTotal905 pointsTests/exams are multiple choice, short answer/essay and ordering and will cover information examined in class discussion boards and the text.Exam “a” is multiple-choice – 25 questions at 2 pExam “b” is one question answered in a short answExam “c” is an ordering question where students w.AssignmentsDiscussions/Chats (15 x 20 = 300 points)Course ScheduleAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberHistory 104 United States History 1870 to Present Glendale Community College, Fall 2008 Internet Course Section: 33977 Location: Online Instructor: Dr. Karin Enloe E-mail: [email protected] Office/Message Phone: (602) 329-5208 Office Hours: By appointment Course Description “The political, economic, and social development of United States from Reconstruction period up to present time.” This course is a basic introduction to American history from the Civil War to the present. It will examine American History chronologically, but also explore themes in American history. There are many different viewpoints in which to examine history. For example we might explore history from political, economic, or cultural points of view as well as race, class and gender. This course will examine how American history is made up of many “truths,” taken together they form a “big picture” which continues to inform American history and life in the twenty-first century. This semester we will also be thinking about diversity in the American experience and how our own lives are impacted by diversity, whether it be race, class, gender, socio-economic status, religion, where we live, personal tastes, etc. Course Objectives 1. Provide a broad-based understanding of American history. 2. Promote critical thinking and analysis of historical trends and sources. 3. Promote writing skills. 4. Think about diversity in the American experience through your own “historic lens.” Required Reading • Murrin, et al. Liberty, Equality, Power Vol II, Concise Fourth Edition, Thomson Wadsworth, 2007. o This text starts with Chapter 17 because it is the second volume of what would be a full text covering 2 semesters of American history. Your text should start with page 440. Students are responsible for getting the correct version of the textbook. Blackboard: This course will be “taught” through blackboard. All exams, assignments, and discussions will be taken and turned in through the site. https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/ 1Expectations of Students Responsibility • Students are expected to complete all reading assignments. • Students are expected to submit assignments and exams, discussions and assignments on time and meet deadlines. Late assignments will not be accepted, nor may tests be made up. • Read and understand the information in this syllabus and college policies. • “Attend” class. The study of history is about actively engaging the material and discussing issues. Students should log into the course AT LEAST twice a week to participate in class activities and keep up with announcements and supplemental class sources. • If students are struggling in the course it is their responsibility to discuss their concerns with Dr. Enloe. Contact me via e-mail or phone and seek out help if you need it. o HIS 104 at GCC is the same course as that offered at major universities – for example it is HST 110 at ASU. That means the same quality of work will be required – I know because I’m also teaching it this semester at ASU. One of the greatest things about the community college system is the smaller class size and opportunity to work more closely with an instructor. So take advantage of that! • Students also have the responsibility to keep their own time on exams. There are three exams and unfortunately the Blackboard system will not shut off when the time limit is reached. Students who go over their time limits will be penalized points off their tests. • Short-term system, computer, and/or site failure is not an excuse for late work—plan ahead. Courtesy • Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to the instructor and their colleagues. This includes engaging in mature conversations about sometimes very personal/partisan topics. Be aware of potentially hurtful comments – be prepared to back up your assertions with evidence. • Online discussion and e-mails should be respectful. Students tend to let the anonymity of e-mail lessen their regard for courtesy - this is unacceptable. The respectful way to address the instructor is “Professor” or “Dr.” in person as well as e-mails. Rude or disrespectful e-mails will be returned with the suggestion that they be rewritten before the instructor will respond. • Politeness also applies to your interactions with each other. Although we are all adults please refrain from cursing, when writing to others write with respect, and be aware of how you may come across to others. IN ADDITION, WRITING IN ALL CAPITALS IS AKIN TO YELLING. Please don’t write in all caps. Academic Honesty • Students must do their own work. There are many forms of plagiarism, including cheating on tests and claiming others’ work as your own, doing assignments together, copying information from the Internet without citing it, etc. This is not acceptable and has serious repercussions. Penalties for plagiarism include failing the test or assignment to class failure. See current the GCC Student Handbook “Student Rights and Responsibilities” under Academic Misconduct (http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/catalog/student_rights.html#acadmisconduct). 2Help!/ Technology Students should have a basic understanding of computers. Blackboard: To access blackboard go to https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/ and type in your MEID and password. If you don’t know your MEID or password you can find those out by clicking on GCC’s main webpage and then clicking on the link. Once you are there click on HIS 104 (our class) and you