EASTFIELD COLLEGE SYLLABUS HISTORY 1301 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES PROFESSOR: Jeff Williams TEXTS: AMERICA, A NARRATIVE HISTORY VOL.1: TO 1877 SEVENTH EDITION, BY GEORGE TINDALL & DAVID SHI , ISBN: 978 – 0 – 393 – 92732 - 0 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course into American History from Ancient America to Reconstruction After the Civil War. We will look at European Settlement of the New World, the building of the Southern and Northern Colonies, Colonial America, the British Empire, America at War, Building A Republic, Expanding the new Republic, Westward expansion, The Slave South, A Divided America, The Civil War, Reconstruction. This course will be presented through lectures and discussions, films, etc. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE: History is an especially useful tool for helping to understand society. Disciplined study of its Content and methodology will aid you in understanding the interaction and impact of prior Events, Forces, and processes in your environment and by extension yourself. History is not just what people did in the past, but more Why they did what they did and how we can learn from their sometimes tragic mistakes, as well as there great accomplishments for the past 143 years. COURSE OBJECTIVES: During this course, you may expect to gain general information about the United States; you will be able to A. Develop an appreciation of History B. Identify particular historical periods C. Explain significance of event D. Identify trends E. See parallels between various eras F. Hopefully be better informed of the past, in order to make better decisions in the future EVALUATION AND ATTENDANCE: 1. The final grade will be determined by averaging the exams, extra credit, and a paper. Each Exam will cover a Unit of Chapters. Each exam will be in two parts. Part 1 will cover the book, Which will be multiple choices. Part 2 will cover all notes taken in class, which will be matching. Each test may have a bonus question for 5 points added to your test. 2. Students can write a position paper on any topic thy wish, as long as it in the period of the class. The paper can be 2 – 3 pages in length and typed (if possible) Standard form. The paper will be 10 points extra credit. Also there will be 5 points given on all films watched for the class.3. Grades will be as follows: 100 – 90 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 70 = C 69 - 60 = D 59 - 0 = F 4. You are expected to attend class regularly and consult with me whenever an absence in necessary. I hope you will discuss any plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw from this class. A student who is forced to drop should do so by going to the Admissions Office (refer to # 5). The college attendance policy requires students to drop themselves. The last day to drop from this class to get a W is November 11th 2010. In case of continued illness, let the instructor know by calling the History office at 972 – 860 – 7156, or 7159 5. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP: For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non – exempt drops, you cannot drop any other Courses with a W. Therefore, Please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas Public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community College. 6. If you arrive at class late, just come in and get a seat as quick and quite as possible. See me after class so I can mark you present. 7. At the end of the term, every student whose has a perfect attendance will receive 10 points of extra credit, added at the end of the Semester CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without interruption, all students are Expected to be in class and prepared to begin on time. All pagers, phones, electronic devices, and any other devices that generate sound must be turned off when you enter the classroom. Disruption of class, whether by latecomers, noisy devices or inconsiderate behavior will not be tolerated. MAKE – UP TEST: If you miss an examination, you may take the test the next class that you are present. Also if you miss 10 classes, your final grade will be drop a letter Grade at the end of the class. The Instructor reserves the right to make changes in the Syllabus or any part of the class as the need may arise. FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT: Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibilityTo receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of Repayment for the Current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also Subject to this policy. COURSE FORMAT AND READING ASSIGNMENTS: CHAPTER 1 THE COLLISION OF CULTURES CHAPTER 2 BRITAIN AND ITS COLONIES CHAPTER 3 COLONAL WAYS OF LIFE TEST ONE CHAPTER 4 THE IMPERIAL PERSPECTIVE CHAPTER 5 FROM EMPIRE TO INDEPENDENCE CHAPTER 6 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TEST TWO CHAPTER 7 SHAPING A FEDERAL UNION CHAPTER 8 THE FEDERALIST ERA CHAPTER 9 THE EARLY REPUBLIC TEST THREE CHAPTER 10 NATIONALISM AND SECTIONALISM CHAPTER 11 THE JACKSONIAN IMPULSE CHAPTER 12 THE DYNAMICS OF GROWTH CHAPTER 13 AN AMERICAN RENAISSANCE: RELIGION, ROMANTICISM, AND REFORM TEST FOUR CHAPTER 14