FALL 2014- HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865HISTORY 1311.008 - TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 8:00 - 9:20UNIVERSITY HALL, ROOM 110ANDHISTORY 1311.009 - TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9:30-10:50UNIVERSITY HALL, ROOM 116ANDHISTORY 1311.010 - TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 11:00-12:20UNIVERSITY HALL, ROOM 116INSTRUCTOR: DR. KATHRYN PINKNEYOFFICE: 350 UNIVERSITY HALLOFFICE HOURS: T/R 7:20-7:50; 12:30-1:00; AND BY APPOINTMENTEMAIL: [email protected] DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United States prior to 1865. It is designed tohelp students understand and analyze the historical experience of the nation and its people, and to help develop reading and writing abilities,as well as critical thinking skills.LEARNING OUTCOME STATEMENT:Students will be able to discuss and analyze major themes in the founding and development of the American nation to 1865. They will be able to identify and explain the contributions and motivations of significant individuals and groups and the main events that shaped theAmerican historical landscape. During the course of the semester students will apply critical thinking skills as they hone their ability to synthesize essential information into organized, coherent, and well-reasoned essays that address important issues in American history.REQUIRED READINGS:Jennifer Keene, Saul Cornell, and Edward O'Donnell, Visions of America: A History of the United States, Vol. 1.Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassATTENDANCE AND DROP POLICIES:While the textbook offers a solid foundation for understanding the topics to be discussed during the semester, CLASSROOM LECTURE MATERIAL IS ESSENTIAL for excellent performance on examinations. Tothat end, attendance and good note-taking skills are important elements for success in this class. I will spot-check attendance at various intervals over the course of the semester. Attendance (or lack thereof) will not count against you (except, of course, as it relates to your performance on tests), but it can help you at the end of the semester. Excellent attendance will be one of the factors considered inthe case of students with borderline grades at the end of the course.PLEASE NOTE:***Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or to withdraw. Undeclared students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center.Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as a result of dropping classes or withdrawing. For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (http:/wweb.uta.edu/ses/fao)As an instructor, I am not permitted to drop students for lack of attendance. If you decide not to complete this course, it is YOUR responsibility to initiate the paperwork necessary to drop the class before the official drop date, OCTOBER 29. If you do not complete the requirements of this course and do not drop the class, you will receive an “F” for the semester***STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. University Support Services helps students developacademic skills, deal with personal situations, and better understand concepts and information related to their courses. These programs include tutoring, major-based learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, personal counseling, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. For individualizedreferrals, students may visit the reception desk at University College (Ransom Hall), call the Maverick Resource Hotline at 817-272-6107, send a message to [email protected], or view the information at www.uta.edu/resources.DISABILITIES ACT:The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112-The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.I am committed to the spirit and letter of the law and will providereasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you require such accommodations based on disability, it is YOUR responsibility to inform me at the BEGINNING of the semester and to provide the appropriate documentation through designated administrative channels (Office for Students with Disabilities). Please note: You may use a computer to take your exams BUT ONLY if you are registered with the Office for Students with Disabilitiesand take the exam in the ARC.. Information regarding specific criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability and at the Office for Students with Disabilities inroom 102 University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.TITLE IX:The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to upholding U.S. Federal Law "Title IX" such that no member of the UT Arlington community shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. For more information, visit www.uta.edu/titleIX.ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:All students enrolled in this course are expected to adhere to the UT Arlington Honor Code. "I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington's tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. I promise that I will submit only work that I create or contribute to in group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code."It is the philosophy of the University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. “Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or