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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: U.S. HISTORY TO 1865
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1301
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Section Number: 310
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Class Room: Canvas
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Campus: Online
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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, migration and creation of federal government.
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Office Hours Available: Email response within 48 hours or by appointment in office at Corinth campus
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Course Materials:
All course information will be provided through the lecture notes and homework assignments posted on Canvas throughout the semester. All exams, homework, discussion board and writing essay assignments will come from this posted material on Canvas.
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. Eighth Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies: New York, NY. 2016. ISBN #978-1259969118
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Professor J.P. Godwin
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 331 (336)
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6250 – Prefer direct email through Canvas
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E-mail Address:
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jpgodwin@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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4
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Exams (4) No grades are dropped (one per unit)
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50 percent
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8
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Canvas History 1301 Homework Assignments (two per unit)
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20 percent
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4
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Discussion Board Posts (one per unit)
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20 percent
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1
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Writing Essay Assignment (one during course)
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10 percent
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GRADING SCALE
A = 90-100 Average, B = 80-89 Average, C = 70-79 Average, D = 60-69 Average, F = 0-59 Average
EXTRA CREDIT
Opportunities may arise during Spring 2018 semester. Continually check announcements on Canvas.
LAST DAY to WITHDRAW from COURSE with a “W” is THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2018
SYLLABUS LAW
Any event or issue that arises during the semester that is not defined in this syllabus is left up to the discretion of the instructor and this is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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A New World
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Collision of cultures, Britain and Its Colonies, Colonial Culture
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Move to Independence
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Imperialism, Colonial Discontent, American Revolution
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Shaping a Federal Union
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Adopting the Constitution, Federalist Era, Early Republic
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An Expanding Nation
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Nationalism, Jackson Era, Dynamic Growth, American Renaissance
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A House Divided
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Manifest Destiny, Old South, Crises in the Union, Civil War
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
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Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
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Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of U.S. History.
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CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________ ______
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
X American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
- Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in NCTC Core)
X - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
- WECM Course
GRADING POLICY AND PROCEDURES_______________________________ ______ __________
All online students are responsible for gaining access to Canvas, reading all attached documents/assignments under Modules and completing all work by due dates. See Tentative Course Schedule document posted on Canvas for all assignment due dates. Failure to meet deadlines due to technological issues, online connectivity disruptions and any other access issues will not be accepted as legitimate excuses. This is an online class and proficiency in technology and self-discipline in following scheduled due dates is 100 percent accountable to the enrolled student. All questions should be answered by the syllabus, tentative schedule, technical difficulty documents, lecture notes, power-points, reviews and the ability to use cognitive skills.
There will be 4 exams, one per unit, due throughout the semester. These are posted on Canvas, under Modules and worth 50 percent of student’s final overall grade. The exams will consist of true/false, matching and multiple-choice questions. The information is provided from posted lecture notes and from reviewing completed US History 1301 Homework Assignments under Modules in Canvas. The exams are timed at 2 hours (120 minutes) and reviews may be provided and posted on Canvas no earlier than one week prior to the exam. Reviews are optional resources left up to instructor’s discretion. Make-up exams are ONLY allowed for extreme circumstances and there is NO Make-Up opportunity for the Final Exam (4).
There will be 8 multiple choice US History 1301 Homework Assignments, two per unit, due throughout the semester. These are posted on Canvas, under Modules and are worth 20 percent of student’s final overall grade. Refer to posted lecture notes to complete posted homework assignments and these questions will be included on unit exam. The homework assignments must be completed before the due date to review and study the questions and answers before the upcoming unit exam. The posted lecture notes are where 100 percent of the information on the exams is found. The review covers the other information, from posted lecture notes, that will be on the exams that is NOT from the homework assignments. The PowerPoint slides are visual representations that enhance the posted lecture notes. The e-book and textbook are optional resources to enhance the learning process, but is not required. Late work is not accepted and students not completing these assignments by the due date, 11:59pm, will receive a zero. There are no exceptions to this rule. Work must be completed individually, and it is not group work. Students will be allowed two submission attempts and the highest score will be recorded.
There will be 4 Discussion Board Posts due throughout the semester. These are posted on Canvas, under Modules are worth 20 percent of student’s final overall grade. The discussion posts cover topics that will appear on the exam. Students must post an original post to see other student’s posts to reply. Students must title their post, list word count, use proper grammar, maintain professional courtesy and respect at all times. Students must use their own words and any instance of plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment and possible removal and failure of course. Late work is not accepted and students not completing these assignments by the due date, 11:59pm, will receive a zero. There are no exceptions to this rule. See specific Discussion Board Post Instructions below.
Specific Discussion Board Post Instructions:
- Discussion Board Posts are worth 20 percent of student’s overall grade
- Students must make an original post to see other student’s posts to reply
- Students will respond to question(s) posted in each discussion thread within the module
- Students MUST respond to at least two other posts that are not their own
- MUST title the posts, list work count (I will check) and use proper grammar
- Students MUST maintain professional courtesy and respect to other’s posts at ALL TIMES
- The original post MUST have at least 300 words and MUST post word count in heading
- Original replies to others MUST be at least 150 words and MUST post word count at end of reply
- Students MUST use their own words and MUST NOT plagiarize
- Any plagiarism will result in a zero for assignment, possible removal and failure of course
- Late work is NOT accepted
- Assignments MUST be completed fully, accurately and by due date
Discussion Board Post Assignments are 100 Points Each
- Original 300-word post is worth 50 points
- Each 150-word reply posts are worth 25 points each
- Loss of points on posts can be for any of the following:
- Failure to write minimum 300 or 150 words on posts
- Failure to follow directions and answer questions correctly
- Not posting word counts or posting word counts that are not correct
There will be one writing essay assignment due during the semester that will be posted on Canvas, under Modules. This essay will equal 10 percent of student’s overall grade throughout the semester. The writing essay assignment is required by the college and the department to assess learning outcomes. The writing essay assignment must be downloaded, correctly, into the Drop Box, which is located under Modules, on Canvas. College level work is expected, as student is to make an argument for their position and opinion, which is a subjective view and must include “I think” or “in my opinion”. Specific writing instructions includes the following: must be type-written, MLA Format, and at least 2 full written pages in length, which does not include title page, name/heading, work cited or bibliography page. Failure to write 2 full written pages will result in significant point loss. Times new Roman is preferred and normal 1-inch margins and front no bigger than 12, with double spacing is required. Students must complete individually only, using their own words and must be in a Word or PDF format. If a student uses sources other than provided lecture notes or textbook, these sources must be properly cited and then must include a Works Cited or Bibliography page. Plagiarism will result in a zero and possible academic suspension. Late work is not accepted and students not completing is writing essay assignment by the due date, 11:59pm, will receive a zero. There are no exceptions to this rule. Writing Essay Assignment topic and requirements (as listed above) are listed on the uploaded document, under Modules, on Canvas.
ELECTRONIC POLICY
Students are responsible for having access to proper technology, including electronics, internet, software and any other resources needed for successful completion of online course. A computer or laptop crashing, the internet going down or any other issue is NOT an adequate reason for failing to complete assignments fully, accurately and by the due date. This policy is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Students are required to manage their time effectively
LATE WORK POLICY _____________
Late work is not allowed, as all exams, homework, writing essay assignments and discussion board posts must be completed, fully, accurately and not after the due date, which is listed on Canvas calendar and in the posted tentative course schedule. It is student’s responsibility to fully complete all assignments on their own.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Some behaviors have no place in an ONLINE college classroom, such as using prejudicial or discriminatory language, cursing or bad language, inappropriate non-approved instructor group work and anything that causes a negative learning environment. Any negative situation may result in significant reduction of student’s grade, being removed from course, receiving a failing grade and/or being turned into Dean’s office for disciplinary action.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY AND ACADEMIC ETHICS
Scholastic dishonesty includes any violation of college rules, regulations and may be punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not be limited to collusion, cheating and/or plagiarism. Enrolled course individuals should read the online Student Handbook for more information.
COLLUSION/CHEATING/PLAGIARISM
Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student, giving answers to a classmate during an examination, allowing a classmate to copy one’s answers, non-instructor approved group work, and/or viewing or knowing about scholastic dishonesty, plagiarism and cheating and not reporting it to the instructor. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, using someone else’s work for the assignments as if it were one’s own, and/or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. This includes non-instructor approved group work, which is not allowed. All assignments are not to be copied, word for word, between students. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. If collusion, cheating or plagiarism occurs, all students involved will receive a zero.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
Students with disabilities are required to notify instructor for any accommodations that are needed, which must include a letter from OSD Office for current semester enrolled and must include all specific needs. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services/index.html
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student catalog and handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html
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Name of Division Chair:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
See separate attached document (also posted on Canvas)
