HIST 2301 300 - HISTORY OF TEXAS

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Title: Texas History
Course Prefix & Number: HIST 2301	Section Number: 300	Semester: Spring 2017
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Howell, Kenneth. Beyond Myths and Legends: A Narrative History of Texas. 4th edition. Abigail Press. ISBN #978-1-890919-78-8

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	James A. Page
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth Campus Room 336
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	jpage@nctc.edu

ASSIGNMENTS

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

               4

               4

              20

              1

              1

Tests

Discussion Forums

Chapter Practice Quizzes

Term Paper

Pre-Test

Post-Test

100 points each

25 points each

5 points each

100 points each

5 points (extra credit)

5 points (extra credit)

Total Points

700 + 10 Extra Credit

GRADING SCALE

90 - 100% = A

80 - 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

BELOW 60% = F

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
	Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
	Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of Texas history.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

While there is no attendance policy, I expect you to log in to this course at least 3-4 times each week. There is a great deal of work to do. You must log in regularly to understand what is going on in this class.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Spring 2017 Calendar

This calendar includes all important dates for this semester. Here you will find every due date for every assignment. You need to be familiar with this calendar. You need to understand when assignments are due. You need to understand that I do not accept late work. If you do not complete an assignment by the due date, you will not receive any credit for that assignment.

You should note that for each of the four discussion forums, there are two due dates. The first due date (always a Thursday) is for your original post. This is the post that you make in response to the prompts you are given. The second due date (always a Sunday) is for your responses to classmates' posts.

You should notice a pattern in the assignments:
   Tests 1, 3, and 4 are all on Tuesday/Wednesday. Test 2 will be available Friday-Sunday
      before spring break.
   All discussion forums are due on Thursday (original post) and Sunday (response
      posts)
   All chapter practice quizzes are due on Sunday evenings.

You have a significant number of assignments to complete for this course this semester. You should keep in mind that the due date for any assignment is the very last date it can be submitted for credit. Any assignment may be submitted before the due date. There are several weeks when you have two chapters to cover. Everything for those two chapters is due on Sunday evening. Manage your time well and get some of those assignments submitted early.

All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on the due date.

Week 1   Tuesday, January 17 - Sunday, January 22
   Due Sunday, January 22:
      Getting to Know You discussion forum (found in the Getting Started module)
      Chapter 1 Practice Quiz (located in Module 1)

Week 2   Monday, January 23 - Sunday, January 29
   Due Tuesday, January 24:
      Pre-Test (located in Module 1)
   Due Sunday, January 29:
      Chapter 2 Practice Quiz (located in Module 2)
      Chapter 3 Practice Quiz (located in Module 3)

Week 3   Monday, January 30 - Sunday, February 5
   Due Thursday, February 2:
      Original post for Discussion Forum 1 Causes of the Texas Revolution (located in Module 3)
   Due Sunday, February 5:
      Response posts for Discussion Forum 1 Causes of the Texas Revolution (located in Module 3)
      Chapter 4 Practice Quiz (located in Module 3)

Week 4   Monday, February 6 - Sunday, February 12
   Due Sunday, February 12:
      Chapter 5 Practice Quiz (located in Module 4)

Week 5   Monday, February 13 - Sunday, February 19
   Test 1 available from Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 12:01 a.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 11:59 p.m.
   Test 1 covers all material included in modules 1, 2, 3, and 4.
   Due Sunday, February 19:
      Chapter 6 Practice Quiz (located in Module 5)

Week 6   Monday, February 20 - Sunday, February 26
   Due Thursday, February 23:
      Original post for Discussion Forum 2 Texas During the Civil War (located in Module 6)
   Due Sunday, February 26:
      Response posts for Discussion Forum 2 Texas During the Civil War (located in Module 6)
   Chapter 7 Practice Quiz (located in Module 6)
   Chapter 8 Practice Quiz (located in Module 7)

Week 7   Monday February 27 - Sunday, March 5
   Due Sunday, March 5:
      Chapter 9 Practice Quiz (located in Module 8)
      Chapter 10 Practice Quiz (located in Module 8)

Week 8   Monday, March 6 - Sunday, March 12
   Test 2 available from Friday, March 10 at 12:01 a.m. until Sunday, March 12, at 11:59 p.m.
   Test 2 covers all material included in modules 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Week 9   Monday, March 13 - Sunday, March 19

Spring Break, Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17

Week 10   Monday, March 20 - Sunday, March 26
   Due Sunday, March 26:
      Chapter 11 Practice Quiz (located in Module 9)

Week 11   Monday, March 27 - Sunday, April 2
   Due Friday, March 31:
      Term Paper
   Due Sunday, April 2:
      Chapter 12 Practice Quiz (located in Module 10)
      Chapter 13 Practice Quiz (located in Module 11)

Week 12 Monday, April 3 - Sunday, April 9
   Thursday, April 6: Last day to withdraw with a grade of W
   Due Thursday, April 6:
Original post for Discussion Forum 3 Texas and World War II (located in Module 12)
   Due Sunday, April 9:
      Response post for Discussion Forum 3 Texas and World War II (located in Module 12)
      Chapter 14 Practice Quiz (located in Module 11)
      Chapter 15 Practice Quiz (located in Module 12)

Week 13 Monday, April 10 - Sunday, April 16
   Test 3 available from Tuesday, April 12, at 12:01 a.m. until Wednesday, April 13, at 11:59 p.m.
   Test 3 covers all material included in modules 9, 10, 11, and 12.
   Due Sunday, April 16:
      Chapter 16 Practice Quiz (located in Module 13)

Week 14 Monday, April 17 - Sunday, April 23
   Due Sunday, April 23:
      Chapter 17 Practice Quiz (located in Module 14)
      Chapter 18 Practice Quiz (located in Module 14)

Week 15 Monday, April 24 - Sunday, April 30
   Due Sunday, April 30:
      Chapter 19 Practice Quiz (located in Module 15)
      Chapter 20 Practice Quiz (located in Module 15)

Week 16   Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 7
   Due Thursday, May 4:
      Original post for Discussion Forum 4 Texas Since 1980 (located in Module 15)
   Due Sunday, May 7:
      Post-Test
      Response post for Discussion Forum 4 Texas Since 1980 (located in Module 15)

Week 17 Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12
Test 4 available from Tuesday, May 9 at 12:01 a.m. until Wednesday, May 10, at 11:59 p.m.
Test 4 covers all material included in modules 14, 15, and 16.

Friday, May 12: Semester ends

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

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.

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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 History

o Government/Political Science

o Social and Behavioral Sciences

o Component Area Option

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

X Critical Thinking

X Communication

o Empirical and Quantitative

o Teamwork

X Personal Responsibility

X Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

SUPERVISORS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Crystal R.M. Wright
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus, Room 824
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731, ext. 4320
E-mail Address:	cwright@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dr. Larry Gilbert
Office Location:	Corinth Campus, Room 305
Telephone Number:	940-498-6216
E-mail Address:	lgilbert@nctc.edu