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1 HIST 1301.201 History of the United States to 1866 Social Sciences Department Division of Arts and Sciences South Plains College Reese Center Campus Spring 2011 Sanford B. Hunt2 Instructor: S. B. Hunt Classroom: Reese Center, RC 323 Office Hours: By appointment E-mail: [email protected] Required Texts & Materials: 1. Text: Tindall & Shi, America: A Narrative History. Vol. 1, Eighth Edition, 2010. 2. Reader: Shi & Mayer, For the Record: A Documentary History of America. Vol. 1 4th edition, 2010. 3. Equipment: one 4-gigabyte USB flash drive (aka “jump drive” or “stick drive”) Course Description and Purpose: This course is a part of the Texas Core Curriculum. It surveys U.S. history from roughly the advent of Europeans to the Americas through to the end of the Civil War. It examines people, forces, and series of events influencing the early development of U.S. society and government and leading the United States into its first major foreign and domestic tests as a constitutional republic. The student should leave this course with a basic understanding of the evolution of American democracy, some of the social and political issues of democracy, and the internal and external pressures conditioning the development of that democracy. Expected Learning Outcomes: The student who fulfills the requirements of this course will be able to: (1) Describe key points and key issues in the development of the Republic, its institutions, and its identity. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (2) Demonstrate general recognition of political, cultural, and religious figures who played significant roles – positive or negative – in the development of the Republic. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (3) Trace the general course of events influencing the struggle for all inclusive social justice. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (4) Describe various forces, political, cultural, commercial, moral, et al, influencing the continued development of the Republic. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (5) Describe the precursors to and the consequences of major global conflict and3 international interaction. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (6) Demonstrate an understanding of the continued evolution of the U.S. Constitution since the American Civil War. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. (7) Describe the relationship between domestic developments and international events in reference to global military, political, cultural, and religious events. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: Written examinations (I & II), in-class discussion and challenge, muddiest point classroom assessment techniques, graded quizzes, in-class writing. Exam Structure and Assessment Policy (Grading): Exams (75%): There will be four major exams during the semester, three unit exams and a final. These will cover materials in the text, lecture, and readings. Each will consist of essay or id questions and 20-40 short answer questions. The final exam will be comprehensive, drawing on all material covered during the semester. Together, the exams will account for 75% of the overall grade. Reading quizzes (15%): The student will be tested weekly on assigned readings. Readings assigned in the class schedule must be completed by the indicated class. The average of the quiz scores will constitute 15% of the final grade. Class Participation (10%): This will make up the final 10% of the final grade. This class is one in which the student is required to think about the concepts being discussed and to participate in discussions. Mere presence in the class room in no way guarantees a passing grade. Grading: The grading scale will be as follows: 90-100=A; 80-89=B; 70-79=C; 60-69=D; and 59 or below = F. ALWAYS HAVE READING DONE BEFORE THE CLASS FOR WHICH IT IS ASSIGNED. Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory; attendance will be taken. It is in your best interest to attend class regularly and on time. Material that will be covered in class goes well beyond the assigned reading, i.e. many questions that will be on exams come exclusively from lectures rather than the book. If you DO miss a class, you and you alone are responsible for finding out what you missed from a classmate. I do not repeat lectures in office hours. Any student who misses more than five class sessions or three consecutive sessions shall be dropped with a grade of “X” if the student has a passing grade average at that time. If the student is failing, due to poor work or missing assignments, the student will be assigned a grade of “F”. An absence is defined as failing to attend class, missing 15 or more minutes of class, or leaving4 class without the instructor’s approval. Whenever feasible, students should let the instructor know about expected absences as soon as possible. Students who have approved absences for athletic or other university approved activities should provide a schedule within the first two weeks. Students who miss classes or exams due to verifiable circumstances such as medical emergencies should provide the documentation to the professor as soon as they return to classes. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Student Absence for Observation of Religious Holy Days: A student who is absent from classes for the observation of a religious holy day shall be allowed to


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