United States History I Syllabus for 2026-2027
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Instructor
Selden Hale (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
HIST-1301-DC013 United States History I
Prerequisites
Course Description
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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Hours
(3 sem hrs 3 lec )
Class Type
Dual Credit Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
The textbook is a free online textbook that will be provided in the class.
American Yawp, Vol I
Supplies
This is an online course, so access with RELIABLE internet is necessary.
Student Performance
After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to:
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 of United States history. Course Overview This is an online, 16-week survey course in American History covering major topics in modern American History. As part of learning about these topics, you will also learn how to think critically about historical events. This will include acquiring historical skills and literacy, critical thinking, document analysis, and writing. You must be prepared to complete coursework online and be a self-starter in order to be successful in this class. This means that you must be committed to completing readings and other assignments in a timely manner. Ultimately, you are responsible for your performance in class. This means you are responsible for knowing due dates, completing coursework, and turning your work in properly. You will have tools to help you stay on track and complete your work successfully. Your first tool is your syllabus. Read it carefully! You have another powerful tool for a successful semester in Blackboard. Your Blackboard course page includes specific information for how you will proceed through the course. Start with the "Start Here" section, and follow all directions carefully.
Course Objectives Throughout this course, you will:
Accessing the Course You will use Blackboard (accessed through AC Connect) for the following functions:
Course Work and Tools This course is divided into four units; each unit contains four or five lessons. Each lesson includes short lectures, videos and articles, quizzes, and other content to complement what you are learning in your textbook. Completing work in a timely manner is your personal responsibility. If you have questions about the requirements or are unsure of how to complete the work, consult the syllabus, course schedule, and assignment instructions. If you still need help, contact me and I will be glad to assist you. If you do need to contact me, please do so at least two days before your assignment is due.
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Expected Student Behavior
Behavioral Expectations: Students caught cheating on exams or homework assignments will receive an F on the assignment and possibly face institutional discipline. This includes the use of AI on assignments.
Withdrawals: You must see the registrar to withdraw from the class. The last day to withdraw is November 24th.
Any student who has not completed the first discussion board or any unit material by the Census Date (Sep 9) , will be administratively dropped from the course. Logging into the course does not count as "participating" in the class.
In order to initiate the withdraw process, you must fill out the "Academic Withdrawal Request" form, which can be found in the Blackboard class under the tab "Withdrawal Form". This form must be filled out by the student and signed by the instructor. It can be signed electronically or scanned into an email.
Grading Criteria
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Attendance
Regular attendance and logging into this class is a necessity for success.
Calendar
Assignment Dates
Unit One
Aug 31 Unit 1 Begins
Introduction Discussion Post
Unit 1, Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4
Discussion Post Assignment 1
Unit 1 Exam
Sep 21 Unit 1 Ends
All lessons, videos, quizzes, assignments and Unit 1 Exam must be completed no later than 11:30 PM, September 21st. No late work will be accepted, no exceptions.
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Unit Two
Sep 22 Unit 2 Begins
Unit 2, Lessons 1,2,3,4, 5
Discussion Post Assignment 2
Course Assessment Paper Assigned Oct 2. Paper is due Nov 6
Unit 2 Exam
Oct 19 Unit 2 Ends
All lessons, videos, quizzes, assignments and the Unit 2 Exam must be completed no later than 11:30 PM, October 19th. No late work will be accepted, no exceptions.
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Unit Three
Oct 20 Unit 3 Begins
Unit 3, Lessons 1,2,3,4
Discussion Post Assignment 3
Course Common Assessment Paper Due Nov 6th
Unit 3 Exam
Nov 16 Unit 3 Ends
All lessons, videos, quizzes, assignments, the Common Assessment Paper and Unit 3 Exam must be completed no later than 11:30 PM, November 16th. No late work will be accepted, no exceptions.
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Unit Four
Nov 17 Unit 4 Begins
Unit 4, Lessons 1,2,3,4
Discussion Post Assignment 4
Unit 4 Exam
Wrap Up Discussion Post
Dec 14 Unit 4 Ends - Dec 14th is the final day of the course.
All lessons, videos, quizzes, assignments and the Unit 4 Exam must be completed no later than 11:30 PM, December 14th. No late work will be accepted, no exceptions.
Additional Information
Syllabus Created on:
08/22/26 5:40 PM
Last Edited on:
08/22/26 5:40 PM