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HIST-1301-001 United States History I
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Dual Credit Course
Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty: An American History. W.W. Norton and Company, Inc., New York, 2014.
Bruno Leon, editor: Opposing Viewpoints in American History Volume I: from Colonial Times to Reconstruction.Green Haven Press, San Diego CA, 1996.
A binder (with dividers), notebook paper or a spiral, blue or black pens, pencils, highlighters.
Upon successful completion of this couse, students will:
1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
2. analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
3. analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period in United States history.
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To the mature young adults which are members of this class I apologize for the insult imposed upon you by this section of the syllabus.
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. No cell phones during class. If there is an emergency, let me know and accommodations can be made.
2. Be respectful of the instructor and other students
3. Be present and responsible for your learning, you determine your success in this class.
The instructor reserves the right to assign seating if necessary to preserve order. Contrary to what you are probably now thinking, it is not my intention to design a class which is a prison camp for college level students. I am in favor of having fun in class perhaps as much as anyone; however, it must not be at the expense of an environment conducive to learning.
Course requirements/grading:
Exams: there will be a minimum of 4 major examinations during the semester including a comprehensive final exam. Exams will consist of multiple choice questions and cover readings, daily work, class discussion and the lectures and will count 100 points.
Essays. There will be a minimum of 3 major essays that will be timed and written in class (either a Long Essay, Short Answers, or Document Based), for 100 points each. Also as an essay grade, you will write a paper that covers a historical ethical dilemma that will use two or more areas of your study at Tascosa High School to make connections and clarify the ethical dilemma, recognize connections to your personal values and rules, articulate the sources of your insights, and incorporate personal values, and consider different points of views in a reasoned response.
Quizzes. There will be quizzes over each chapter reading guide that is assigned. These quizzes will be averaged throughout the semester and that average will count 100 points.
Homework. The homework for this course will mostly be reading guides for the chapters covered in this course, but other assignments can count as well. Homework grades will be averaged throughout the semester and that average will count as 100 points.
Daily Work. Daily work will consist of any assignment or discussion within the class period that is taken for a grade. These grades will be averaged throughout the semester and that average will count as 50 points.
There will be no extra credit assignments.
Makeup Exams, essays, quizzes, and assignments: There are no makeup exams (etc.) without prearrangement with the instructor. If a student misses an exam, they have 3 class days to make it up. On the fourth day, the most a student can receive is 70%. After five class days, the student will receive a zero for the assignment.
Late work: Any work that is late will be accepted up to 5 days late, there will be a 10% deduction each day the assignment is late.
Academic dishonesty:
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Some collaboration with other students on projects is acceptable; however, students must do their own work. Papers which bear a striking resemblance to the work of other students will not be accepted. If the instructor determines that a student is not responsible for his/her work, no credit will be given for the assignment. If a student is copying another's work for a different class, that assignment will be taken up by the instructor and given to the respective instructor.
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
| Grading Synopsis for Dual Credit: | |
| Tests | 100 points each |
| Writing Assignments | 100 points each |
| Quizzes (averaged throughout the semester) | 100 points |
| Homework (averaged throughout the semester) | 100 Points |
| Daily Work (averaged throughout the semester) | 50 points |
Note: Your average in AISD's Skyward will be different due to the fact that the semester is divided into 3 six weeks and the district requires a minimum of 10 assignments for each six weeks. The Skyward gradebook will be divided into 3 categories; Tests, Quizzes, and Writing (70%), Homework (25%), and Daily Work (5%)
Amarillo College Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
Instructor Attendance Policy. Attendance is considered heavily in calculating class participation grade. Habitual absenteeism may cause students to lose the full ten percent for class participation. Over 10 minutes tardy counts as an absence (even with a pass). Leaving class early without prior arrangement with the instructor counts as an absence. Leaving class 10 minutes or more early counts as an absence.
Tentative schedule and reading assignments:
Week 1
Week 2
Exam # 1
Week 3
EXAM #2
Week 4
Writing Assignment #1
Week 5
Week 6
EXAM #2
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
EXAM #3
Week 10
Writing Assignment
Week 11
EXAM #4
Week 12
Week 13 & 14
Week 15
EXAM #5
Week 16
Writing Assignment
SEMESTER FINAL – SEE THS FINAL SCHEDULE
The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if necessary.
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