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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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HIST-1301-013 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)
On Campus Course
Shi. America: The Essential Learning Edition, VOL I- With Access, Third Edition. W.W. Norton & Company, 2022. ISBN: 0393542793
This text is required. If you already purchased a used book, you will need to purchase access to online tools that accompany this book (an in-app purchase).
Basic supplies for taking notes are needed each day. Access to a reliable desktop or laptop computer, reliable internet connection, and textbook are required.
Mozilla Firefox must be installed as an available web browser. You will use this browser when accessing Blackboard and your textbook website. Other browsers such as Safari and Microsoft Edge are incompatible with the tools we will be using.
If you do not have Mozilla Firefox on your devices, find free download options here: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
You must have Microsoft Word or access to it for the writing portion of this course.
This is an 8-week lecture course. It is fast-paced. To be successful, become familiar with the syllabus and course schedule and follow these carefully. You must have full access to a working computer (desktop or laptop) and to the internet so you can complete assigned coursework. You will not be able to complete coursework using your smartphone, since some of the Blackboard functions you will be using may not work properly using smartphone or tablet technology.
Attend class every day ready to contribute to discussion, ask questions, learn, and share your observations. You must attend class in order to achieve a passing grade. If you are having challenges with class attendance, please contact me immediately.
You must be prepared to complete coursework online, work with others in class, and be a self-starter to be successful. You must be committed to completing readings and other assignments in a timely manner, and come to class prepared to discuss topics outlined in the course schedule.
As a student in this class, you can expect me to be prepared to teach you each day, and to answer your questions about the topics we discuss. I will respond to emails and other communications within 24 hours on weekdays, and will work to help you achieve the course objectives in this class.
Tutoring Policy
If you have earned a score of 75% or lower, you are required to attend tutoring. When you receive your tutoring assignment, you need to complete it quickly so you can move forward in the course. Tutoring assignments will focus on specific skills you need to improve.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Course Time and Location:
Class Time: Monday through Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Location: Dutton Hall Room 103
Course Objectives
Throughout this course, students will:
Classroom Preparedness and Conduct
Come to class prepared to learn and contribute each day by completing assignments on time. Bring a notebook, pencil or pen, and your book to all class meetings. You will use these for taking notes and participating in class activities.
Acceptable student behavior is explained in the Student Handbook and is listed under the heading: “Student Conduct & Responsibilities." It is your responsibility to know and abide by this code of conduct while a student at Amarillo College.
Show courtesy to every individual in the classroom. Disrespecting others on any basis is inappropriate. Be mindful and respectful of one another, and use this opportunity to learn more about differing viewpoints and experiences.
Cell phone use including texting and taking calls during class is rude and will harm your participation grade. Using phones is acceptable when technology is required for specific activities in class. Otherwise, turn your cell phones off before class begins.
Academic Honesty
Honesty is fundamental to good character, and I expect you to follow high standards of academic integrity. This may be your first time in college, and specific expectations may not be clear to you. Below, see the basic standards listed more clearly.
Amarillo College English and Cultural Studies Department
Plagiarism, Collusion, and Cheating Policy, Revised Spring 2024
The English and Cultural Studies Department takes academic integrity seriously. Scholastic dishonesty, punishable as prescribed by Board policies, shall include, but not be limited to plagiarism, collusion, and cheating on a test or written assignment.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as “using exact words from any outside source without using quotation marks or properly citing them; paraphrasing words from any outside source without citing them; or using research from any outside source without citing it.”
Self-Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism is defined as turning in your own previous work to meet a current assignment. This policy will be amended at the discretion of each individual instructor.
Collusion
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Bard) to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cheating
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
Statement of Consequences
If you plagiarize, cheat, or collude, you will face consequences. Ignorance of the policy is not an excuse. Any work produced in part or in whole through plagiarism, collusion, or cheating may receive a penalty up to and including a zero for the assignment. After assigning a zero, a subsequent infraction will result in a meeting the head of the Department and possible expulsion from the class. Another incident will result in a referral to the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
Tools are available to help you fulfill these expectations. For your writing assignments, you will have access to Turnitin plagiarism tools to help you evaluate your work. If you find any issues with your rough draft, for example, you can correct them before you turn in your final draft.
Student Support
College expectations, personal and work pressures, and unexpected events in life can be challenging. There is help available for anyone dealing with depression, grief, loss, anxiety, addiction, etc. Amarillo College Social Services can help. Their contact number is 806-371-5439. Services are professional and confidential. Follow this link to view these services: https://www.actx.edu/socialservices/ .
Course Work
Assignments are listed in your course schedule and in your weekly checklists. All assignments are available in Blackboard, on the companion website for your textbook, or provided in class. Review the syllabus and schedule often to check due dates and course expectations. You are responsible for completing all assignments in a timely manner. If you have questions about the requirements or are unsure about how to complete the work, consult the syllabus and the assignment instructions first. If you need more help, contact me at least two days before the assignment is due and I will be glad to assist you.
You will use Blackboard and the companion website for your textbook for these functions:
Communication
Our primary communication will be in person or through the message function in Blackboard. We will also be using the Remind app for additional communication this semester. You will be able to join our Remind class during our first meeting.
Note: The Remind app does not replace course messages and announcements. it is primarily for rapid communication such as a class cancelation.
Readings and InQuizitive
Weekly readings will include material from America; the Essential Learning Edition, vol. 1 and occasionally other sources. You will complete about two chapters of reading each week. For all chapters, you will complete content mastery exercises in InQuizitive, an interactive and personalized tool, as you progress through the text.
If you have any difficulty acquiring the book or completing your readings, let me know immediately. I will provide instructions for accessing the online materials during our first class meeting. I will take the average of your scores in this category and will drop your lowest score. Total points possible: 200.
Note: If you are unable to access your online materials (if you purchased a used book) this week, as an invited member of this course you have temporary access to online exercises and tutorials. This means you can begin your readings and assignments right away.
History Skills Tutorials and Exercises
History Skills Tutorials assignments guide you through the process of document analysis and provide the tools you will need to complete your term paper (Common Assessment). Through additional exercises, you will learn how to use these tools to evaluate common historical documents. As you evaluate these, your understanding of past generations will become clearer. Total points possible: 100.
Discussion, Challenge Topics, and Presentation Responses
You will have opportunities to explore historical topics and skills more deeply in class and on your textbook site with assignments in this category. These include Thinking Like an Historian exercises, specific challenge topics, and pre-recorded lecture presentations and responses. Total points possible: 100.
Common Assessment
The Common Assessment is your term paper. In it, you will focus on specific challenges of the Revolutionary Era. More specific requirements for this assignment are available in Blackboard and will open during the second week of class. Points possible: 150.
Quizzes and Exams
You will have quizzes and two major exams in this class. They will include a variety of question types, including essay questions. Questions are from the book, assigned source materials, class activities, and lectures. Your first quiz is a syllabus quiz during the first week of class.Total points possible: 300.
Participation and Class Activities
Attendance is directly connected to your success; each day that you are present and completing in-class activities, you will earn points. Full participation is necessary for you to be successful in the class. Points possible: 150.
Extra Credit
Students may earn extra credit throughout the semester beginning at midterm. You may earn up to 25 points. Extra credit opportunities will be announced in class or in Blackboard.
Grading
Attendance, Class Activities, Lecture Responses, and Participation: 150 points
Readings and InQuizitive: 200 points
History Skills and Exercises: 100 points
Discussion, Challenges, Presentation Responses: 100 points
Common Assessment (Term Paper): 150 points
Quizzes: 100 points
Major Exams: 200 points
Grade Breakdown:
1000 total points available
900-1000 points= A
800-899 points= B
700-799 points= C
600-699 points= D
0-599 points= F
Attendance is vital to your success in this class and is required. There are times when absences cannot be avoided due to a variety of reasons including illness, emergencies, or travel for athletic or educational purposes. If this occurs, contact me immediately. If you must miss class due to college activities or business, have your coach, director, or sponsor provide notice of the absence in advance of the activity. Such absences are excused if you notify me in advance.
Your course calendar is available during our first class session. Weekly folders and checklists will open each week during the term.
I reserve the right to modify assignments, due dates, and other aspects of the course throughout the term. For example, I may change a due date for an assignment. I will note any changes in class or in Blackboard.
If you are not doing as well as you had expected in this course and are concerned about your progress, please speak to me about your concerns. I will be glad to help you.
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