1History 104 Class number 34377 Instructor, Mr. Heaps Main campus T, R 5:45-7:00 PM in room CL11 from August 26, 2008-December 19, 2008 Work number 623-825-3019 Fax number 623-825-3026 Email: [email protected] Textbook: Vol. 11, Liberty, Equality, Power by John Murrin, it al. Not required but highly recommended as some of the test questions will come from it. See attached for official course description. Attendance Policy As per college and departmental policy, the instructor is allowed to withdraw a student when that student’s absences exceed the number of times the class meets weekly. See current GCC student handbook for complete absence policy. Grading procedure There will be six tests this semester. Tests and test questions may vary to include short answer, multiple choice, true-false, matching column, identification/definition, and essay. Test items will include both textbook and lecture material. Take home tests are due within one week after being given. See student handbook for current policy on cheating or plagiarism. Grading 90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D The points on the test vary from 60-106 depending on the unit we have covered. There will also be extra credit available this semester. Classroom Etiquette Please turn off pagers and cell phones and any other electronic device and remove from view No food or drink in the classroom No children/visitors in the classroom Disability Services If you have a disability that may impact your work in this class and for which you require accommodations notify the Disability Services and Resources office located in TDS 100. Their phone number is 623-845-3080. Disclaimer Course content may vary from this outline to meet the needs of this particular group. You may tape the lecture if you so desire with knowledge and approval of student and instructor.2ASSIGNMENTS Aug. 26 & 28 Cover the west, primary source material: The Sand Creek Massacre, Chapter 18 Sept. 4-6 Begin unit: Chapter 20 - America Changes from an Agricultural Nation to an Industrial One, Sept. 9 & 11 Chapters 19 & 20 - Continue above unit: Immigration, Labor September 16 & 18 Protest groups, politics & government, Chapters 19 & 20 Assignment test on chapters 19 & 20, and material covered in class. Sept. 23 & 25 Progressive period, Chapter 21, Test on Chapters 19 & 20. Sept. 30 & October 2 Imperialism, Chapter 22. Test next week on chapters 21 & 22 and material covered in class. Oct. 7 & 9 WWI will basically be covered with the movie All Quiet on The Western Front, by Eric Remarque. This test will be 6 essay questions, usually 2-3 typewritten pages. Assignment Chapter 23. Test chapters 21 & 22 Oct. 14 & 16 The 1920’s Chapter 24. Oct. 21 & 23 The 1930’s, Chapter 25 Test on WWI is due. Oct. 28 &30 Begin WWII. Chapter 26. Video: Hitler: Fatal Attraction. Start slide presentation. Test: 1920’s and 1930’s, Test on chapters 24 & 25 Nov. 4 & 6 Continue WWII, selections from Patton and Saving Private Ryan Nov. 11 & 13 Conclude WWII, start Cold War, Chapter 27, Truman, Eisenhower. Test on WWII3Nov. 18 & 20 Kennedy, Johnson. Begin Vietnam. Chapters 28 & 29. Nov. 25 Continue slides on Vietnam. Video: Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam. Dec. 2 & 4 Conclude video on Vietnam Dec. 9 & 11 Nixon & Watergate Dec. 16 & 18 Final