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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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United States History I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1301
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Section Number:
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599
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Semester/Year:
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Fall ’19
8wk Hybrid
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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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. 9th edition. 2019. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1264031924 (referred to as eBook henceforth)
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through your Canvas course.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Anna Marie Anderson
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Room 313
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282
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E-mail Address:
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amanderson@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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Corinth
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LISD (LHS)
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Corinth
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LISD (LHS)
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12:30-4:30pm
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11:25-12:25pm
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12:30-4:30pm
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11:25-12:25pm
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Flower Mound
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7:30-8:00pm
Until Oct 17
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Office hours also by appointment.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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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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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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6
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Primary Source Activities (20 points each)
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120 points
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2
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Exams: Midterm and Final (100 points each)
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200 points
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1
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Essay
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100 points
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13
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Chapter Quizzes (4 points each)
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50 points
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Total Possible Points
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470 points
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A: 423-470 points B: 376-422 points C: 329-375 points D: 282-328 points F: 0-281 points
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Chapter Quizzes: You will have 13 chapter quizzes over the eBook, each worth 4 points for a possible 52 points. Thus, students can earn up to 2 extra credit points for completing all of the chapter quizzes. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes and quizzes must be completed on time to receive any credit. These quizzes are all available on Canvas in the weekly folders. Quizzes are due by 11:59pm on the date specified. Students should read the corresponding eBook chapter BEFORE attempting the quiz.
Activities: Activity assignments require students to read a set of primary and secondary source documents (available in PDF form or website links) and answer an analytical question(s). Assignments should be double spacedand about 1 pagein length, but no assignment should be over 1.5 pages. No introduction or conclusion is necessary, but students must thoroughly answer the questions using the provided sources. There are 6 activity assignments for the semester, each worth 20 points, for a total of 120 points. There are no make-ups on the activities, although exceptions may be approved for documented emergencies.
Essay: Students will complete one critical analysis essay assignment. Students will be expected to include materials from group work, lecture, and the eBook to answer the essay question. NO outside materials may be used. Students MUST provide citations for ALLmaterials, whether paraphrased or quoted. An explanation of methods and the preferred citation format will be made available on Canvas and discussed in class before the essay is due.
The essay must be a full 2 pages long (double spaced), but no longer than 4 full pages. All essays must be 12 pt. standard font (Calibri, Times New Roman, or similar) and double spaced. Essays are due by 11:59pmto the link provided on Canvas ONLY, no paper submissions will be accepted. Work will be checked for plagiarism using Vericite and any student who submits plagiarized work will face serious consequences. No late essays will be accepted, so plan accordingly! The essay is worth 100 points.
Exams: There will be a midterm and final, that may consist of multiple choice, identification terms, and essays. Review sheets will be posted on Canvas. The midterm will be completed online and the final in class. For the final exam students will need at least one Blue Book (and possibly a scantron) and a pen, no pencils except for scantrons. The midterm and final are each worth 100 points, for 200 points total.
Extra Credit: There will be no extra credit other than what is outline above, so do not ask.
The course calendar is subject to change according to the needs of the class and any such changes will be announced in class, by email, or Canvas announcement. Students are responsible for these and any other course related announcements whether or not they are in attendance.
All online assignments are due by 11:59pm on the date listed, unless otherwise specified!
Week 1
August 29: Introduction and Syllabus; First Encounters: The Columbian Exchange and Spanish Colonies; Start Chesapeake Colonies
Week 2
September 3: Activity 1: Native Americans in Colonial America; Chapter Quiz 1
Both assignments due by 11:59pm
September 5: Chesapeake, New England, and Middle Colonies
Activity 2: Colonial Life
Chapter Quizzes 2-3
Week 3
September 12: Southern Colonies and the Spread of Slavery; The Coming Revolution
Activity 3: Slavery in the Colonies
Chapter Quizzes 4-5
Week 4
September 19: The American Revolution; Towards a Constitution
MIDTERM ONLINE – Complete before 11:59pm, available beginning September 18!
Chapter Quiz 6
Week 5
September 26: Jeffersonian America; Slavery and the Missouri Compromise
Activity 4: The Slave Experience
Chapter Quizzes 7-9
Week 6
October 3: Jacksonian America and the Indian Removal Act; Manifest Destiny
Activity 5: Native American Life in the Jacksonian Era
Chapter Quizzes 11
ESSAY DUE to link on Canvas by 11:59pm!
Week 7
October 10: Reform Movements and the Abolitionists; The Civil War
Activity 6: The African American Experience in the Civil War
Chapter Quizzes 12-14
Week 8
October 17:FINAL EXAM: In Class, bring a blue book and pen!
Objectionable Materials Warning:
Some of the reading materials, lecture topics, and films contain scenes of explicit violence, ethnic and gender stereotypes, profanity, otherwise offensive language, or adult themes. In the instructor’s opinion, all of these materials are essential for understanding American history. Remember you are taking a college level course and will be expected to discuss these topics in a collegiate (i.e. respectful) manner.
Classroom Behavior:
Be respectful of your fellow classmates and opinions that differ from your own. While we will be discussing a variety of topics, especially with group work, students are expected to do so in a respectful manner. No demeaning, derogatory, racist, or sexist remarks will be tolerated.
Electronics in Class:
Students are required to turn their cell phones, etc. off and keep them in their bag during class. Use of such devices during class will not be permitted unless otherwise stated. Students who use their laptops or tablets for any reason other than taking notes or viewing sources during group work will be banned from using electronic devices in class for the remainder of the semester. Students are expected to give their full attention to lecture and discussion, thus they are not allowed to wear headphones in class.
Emails:
Students are encouraged to email the instructor with any questions; however, there are a few requirements. First, use a subject line that identifies the message (i.e. HIST 1301 MW 11am); I teach multiple sections of history so please specify which time slot you are enrolled in. Second, include your full name. Third, it might take 24 to 36 hours to receive a response during the week. Expect a longer response time for emails over the weekend. If you do not receive a reply to emails after this time, then feel free to resend the email. Finally, please refrain from using text message language in your emails and use complete sentences. Specific grades cannot be discussed via email due to FERPA regulations; please make an appointment to see me if you have any specific questions concerning your grades.
Late Work:
No late work will be accepted. Please note that Canvas can run slow or be unresponsive when too many students attempt to submit their work at once. It is up to you to prepare in advance and meet the submission deadline. Late work will not be accepted because a student did not upload it on time. The instructor will only consider accepting late work for documented emergencies(i.e. hospitalization, a court date, or a death in the family). There will be no extensions for chapter quizzes. No make-up exams are generally allowed. For a documented emergency the instructor may consider a make-up exam for the midterm. Typically, due to schedule constraints no make-up is available for the final exam; please plan accordingly.
General Requirements for Students:
Students are expected to read the assignments listed on the syllabus before coming to class. Students are expected to take detailed lecture and group work notes. You will need these notes for the exams and the essay. The instructor will not provide copies of lecture notes or PowerPoint slides, nor will either be available on Canvas. Lecture outlines on Canvas should be printed (or downloaded) and brought to class; copies will not be provided in class. Terms for exams will generally come from these outlines. Note that outlines are just that – outlines – they do not serve as a replacement for lecture notes. If you are unable to attend lecture you will need to obtain notes from another student. Students may not record lectures unless they have a medical reason and appropriate documentation from the Office for Students with Disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be 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 college 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 a sufficient number of 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. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”is September 27, 2019.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
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.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)__________
