HIST 2301 580 - HISTORY OF TEXAS

Introduction

Syllabus, Spring 2017

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Title: Texas History

Course Prefix & Number: HIST 2301

Section Number: 580

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.  4 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

               2
            
               2

               1

               10

               1

               1

Reading Tests

Classroom Discussion Tests

Term Paper

Classroom Assignments

Pre-test  (extra credit)

Post-test  (extra credit)

100 points each

100 points each

100 points

10 points each

5 points

5 points
 

 

 

600 total points + 10 points 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

Attendance will be taken every day.  You are expected to be in class on time and ready to participate.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 21     Introduction; Pre-Test (in class)
                               Introductory activities

Thursday, March 23   Daily activity

Tuesday, March 28    Daily activity

Thursday, March 30   Daily activity

Tuesday, April 4     Daily activity

Thursday, April 6     Reading Test 1 (chapters 1-8; online:  due by 11:59 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 11    Daily activity

Thursday, April 13    Lecture Test 1 (everything covered in class up to this point); in class

Tuesday, April 18    Daily activity

Thursday, April 20   Daily activity

Monday, April 24     Last day to withdraw with a grade of W

Tuesday, April 25   Daily activity

Thursday, April 27   Daily activity

Tuesday, May 2     Daily activity; Term paper due

Thursday, May 4     Post-Test (in class)
                            Reading Test 2 (chapters 9-16; online: due by 11:59 p.m.)

Thursday, May 11     Lecture Test 2 (everything covered in class for the semester); in class

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.

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/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx (Links to an external site.)

 

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
 

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