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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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US History I-US History to 1865
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1301
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Section Number: 852
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Semester: Fall 2018
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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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 and migration, and creation of the federal government.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 8th edition. McGraw-Hill. 2016 ISBN 978-1259969118
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through Canvas, to the McGraw-Hill publishing Connect website.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Michael Miller
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Classroom:
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Lewisville HS, E214
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Days/Times
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Mon/Wed, 9:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
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E-mail Address:
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mmiller@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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3:00 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.
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3:00 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m.
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5:00 p.m.
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5:30 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.
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5:30 p.m.
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10:00 a.m.
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Email/Canvas Chat only, or by appointment.
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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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Point Values
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10
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LearnSmart (10 of 15 modules required)
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100
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5
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Quiz (5 @ 20 Points each)
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100
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2
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Midterm/Final
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200
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1
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Source Analysis
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100
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5
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*Bonus (5 LearnSmart @ 5 Points)
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25
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Grade based on 500 total points. A=100-90 (=>450), B=89-80 (449-400), C=79-70 (399-350), D=69-60 (349-300), <60=F (<300). Additional extra credit assignments may be offered at instructor discretion.
McGraw-Hill CONNECT
In addition to the scheduled exams, students will be required to complete 10 LEARNSMART modules worth 10 points each. These exercises will expire if not completed in a timely manner and points will be deducted accordingly. Completion of 10 of 15 available modules represents 20% of your overall grade. Five bonus points will be given for each module completed beyond the required number. If you do not complete ten exercises, the highest ten exercise scores will be used to calculate your main class score and any scores from remaining unfinished lessons will be added as a bonus. REQUIRED (10 points each) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14. OTHER (5 points each): 3, 8, 10, 12, 15. Students are expected to complete ALL READING whether a LearnSmart lesson is required or not.
EXAMS
Two exams will be administered during the semester. The midterm and final exam consist of three parts: Twenty multiple-choice questions worth one point each (20 points); Three short answer questions worth ten points each (30); A thorough essay on one of two questions on the exam, including a thesis, argument with evidence, and a conclusion that supports your position. Possible essay topics are distributed for review prior to test day. The essay component is worth 50 points or 50% of the exam grade. Exams cover readings, lectures, and any class presentations or assignments. Multiple choice and short answer portions of the test will be administered online. For the final exam, questions may be comprehensive of ALL course material. Each exam represents 20% of your class grade.
QUIZZES
A portion of the semester grade is determined by the result of five online exercises or online quizzes. Each quiz is worth twenty points (20). Quizzes account for 20% of your class grade.
SOURCE ANALYSIS
This writing assignment will be comprised of answering a series of essay questions surrounding a reading of selected primary source documents and submitting your responses through VeriCite on the Canvas course site. Further guidelines will be discussed in class. This assignment represents 20% of the overall grade. Once the assignment deadline has passed, submissions will no longer be allowed and students will receive a zero (0) for this grade. Bring a hardcopy to class on the last day (Bonus). This assignment is expected to be a professional looking paper formatted according to the latest Chicago Manual of Style guidelines. Your final assignment must be submitted by midnight November 12. Further guidelines will be discussed in class. Written assignments must be typed and are submitted via VeriCite.
MAKEUP POLICY
Students should take the exams on the scheduled dates. If you cannot be present for the scheduled exam, please provide evidence of conflicting personal matters or school-sponsored activity well before the exam and arrange for an alternative test time. If unforeseen circumstances should prevent you from attending the scheduled exam, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. Be prepared to provide documentation concerning the absence and reschedule a make-up exam within 72 hours. Should students fail to reschedule a test early or in a timely fashion, each portion of the exam (multiple choice or essay) is subject to a 20% penalty for each late day (excluding SAT/SUN). If you are attending a school-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. The instructor reserves the right to offer an alternate makeup exam or exercise. All makeup work previously due must be completed by class time on December 5, 2018.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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 United States history.
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CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
X American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved school sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy enough times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. Regular attendance, note-taking, participation, and reading the assignments will guarantee your success in this class and is highly recommended. Attendance will be checked.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct.”
Copying another person’s work, such as homework, class work, or a test, is a form of cheating. Plagiarism will also be considered cheating and the student will be subject to academic disciplinary action that may include loss of credit for the work in question. Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary penalties as well, according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Examples of Plagiarism
1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own; 2. Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources in the text, notes, or bibliography; 3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks; 4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images; 5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit; 6. Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
- Silence MOBILE PHONES in class completely, including vibrate. Do not talk, text, or use any mobile phone services and applications during class without instructor clearance.
- Use of electronic devices to access social media and other non-course content during class is distracting to other students and the instructor. It is forbidden. Use computers for class-related purposes only. Absolutely NO headphones/earbuds/etc. in class. Violators may be instructed to turn off their media device or to leave the classroom.
- Class begins promptly. Be in your seat and prepared to be attentive to class at the appointed time. The only excuse for leaving class early is a documentable emergency or a school administration request.
- Take notes during lectures, discussions, and media presentations. Ask questions! Do not carry on unrelated conversations with the person next to or near you during lectures or other class presentations.
- Keep up with the readings, LEARNSMART exercises, and exams.
- Be on time. If you must come late or leave early, be discreet.
- Assignments will be clear and available in a timely manner.
- Standard black or blue pens are required for written exam short answers and essays. Ignoring this instruction may result in up to a 10% deduction on that portion of the exam.
- Exams will be graded as promptly and accurately as possible.
- If you have concerns about the course, or your work in it, do not wait until it is too late. Please contact me by email or during class to discuss them. Privacy laws limit the distribution of grade information via email.
NOTE:
It is understood that remaining in this class constitutes students’ agreement to abide by the terms outlined in this syllabus and an acceptance of the requirements outlined in this document. This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. All changes will be announced in class and online. The schedule below is for general guidance and is subject to changes at any time.
SCHEDULE:
Week One
August 27: Course Description/The Americas Before Columbus
August 29: Europe, Africa, and Asia in 1492; Columbus and the Columbian Exchange 01 Aug
Week Two
September 3: Labor Day – No Class
September 5: Spain and France in the New World (LS 1, 2 due by class time)
Week Three
September 10: The English and the New World/Virginia and the Tidewater Region
September 11: *Quiz 1 due 11:59 p.m.*
September 12: Servitude and Slavery in the Americas (Read Brinkley, Ch. 3)
September 10: Official Date of Record
Week Four
September 17: Pilgrims and Puritans - New England
September 19: Other Colonies, other Colonists
Week Five
September 24: Indigenous and Imperial North America (LS 4 due by class time)
September 26: Seven Years War/Pontiac and the West
Week Six
September 30: *Quiz 2 due, 11:59 p.m.*
October 1: Seeds of Revolution (LS 5 due by class time)
October 3: The American Revolution, part I
Week Seven
October 8: The American Revolution, part II (online or at home exercise)
October 10: The Articles of Confederation (LS 6 due by class time)
October 10: *Source Analysis Project available @ midnight*
Week Eight
October 14: The Constitution of the United States of America
October 16: *Midterm Exam, Multiple Choice/Short Answer/Essay due, 11:59 p.m.*
October 17: Banks, Capitals, and The Bill of Rights; Emergence of Political Parties
Week Nine
October 22: Adams and the Last Federalist administration
October 24: Jeffersonian America (LS 7 due by class time)
Week Ten
October 28: *Quiz 3 due 11:59 p.m.*
October 29: Jefferson, Madison, and the War of 1812 (Read Brinkley, Ch. 8)
October 31: Good Feelings and Nationalism
Week Eleven
November 5: Jacksonian America, part I (LS 9 due by class time)
November 7: Jacksonian America, part II, (Read Brinkley, Ch. 10)
November 8: DROP DEADLINE: Last Day to Drop the Course and receive a “W”
Week Twelve
November 12: * Source Analysis Project due @ 11:59 p.m., hardcopy to class*
November 12: Western Expansion, Texas (LS 11 due by class time)
November 14: Western Expansion, The Mexican War (Read Brinkley, Ch. 12)
Week Thirteen
November 16: *Quiz 4 due 11:59 p.m.*
November 19, 21: NO CLASS!
November 22: THANKSGIVING!
Week Fourteen
November 26: Sectionalism and the Road to Civil War (LS 13 due by class time)
November 28: Sectionalism and the Road to Civil War (LS 14 due by class time)
November 30: *Quiz 5 due 11:59 p.m.*
Week Fifteen
December 4: The Civil War, part I
December 6: The Civil War, part II
Week Sixteen
December 10: The Civil War Homefront
December 11: *Final Exam, Multiple Choice/Short Answer/Essay due 11:59 p.m.*
December 12: Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction (Read Brinkley, Ch. 15)
No late submissions will be accepted.
Last Class Day, December 12, 2018. Semester officially ends and Final Grades begin posting Friday, December 14, 2018.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal 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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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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