MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Behavioral & Social Science
History 101 – United States prior to 1877
Instructor: Al Smith
Texts: American Cultures, by Al Smith & A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn
Office: Founder’s Hall 120E
Office Hours: MTWTH 11 – 12:15 (and by appointment) Ph.#, 575-6153 (Don’t use it)
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: History 101 is a three (3) unit historical survey of the development of the United States from pre-Columbian times until 1877 (the end of post-Civil War Reconstruction).
This co-educational course partially fulfills general educational, transferability, and degree requirements.
History requires students to actively participate in topical class discussions and to apply critical thought in writing logical, focused arguments. Exams will require short essay answers. English 101 is recommended for success, but not required.
Course Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in U.S. history prior to 1877.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in U.S. history prior to 1877.
- Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about U.S. history prior to 1877.
THE SEMESTER’S WORKLOAD
SNAPSHOT – 4 GRADED AREAS
1 – 10 weekly writings = 200 points
2 – 10 weekly questions = 200 points
3 – Community Service Project = 200 points
4 – CLO Project / Final Discussion = 300 points
WEEKLY HOMEWORK (…due each week)
A - Reading Responses: In the READING SCHEDULE (below), you will find listings and links on the readings from all sources that are due each week. Each week’s readings and assignments are responded to using the standard template provided on the syllabus. These will be sent in to the Blackboard for your course by Sunday night of the week when assigned. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Reading Response. These are worth 20 points each.
B – Discussion Question: due weekly - This means discussion is a percentage of your grade. Each week at the beginning of the first class of the week – you are responsible for bringing me a typed question about History. It may be about the readings / video assigned. But, it may also be about anything historical that you were interested in. These are worth 20 points each.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (…due by the Final week only)
1 Community Service Project: this is an opportunity to engage in community service, service learning, personal and professional development. Students will identify and assess a goal – submit a proposal of 1 page or less for instructor approval – then complete the project YOU selected! (Don’t worry – I have plenty to choose from). This is worth 200 points.
1 Final Exam / Final Discussion: is in-part your completed Course Learning Objectives. This will be done using a form called an Annotated Bibliography. By the end of the semester, you should have completed one (1) Annotated Bibliography sheet for each CLO (course learning objective). This is worth 200 points. We will have an open Final discussion of the course theme during Final exams. This is worth 100 points.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Remember: you also have access to many Student Success Support Services, such as the Tutorial Center. The Library & Learning Center has resources that can make or break an assignment. The Writing Center is open, as is the Office Administration Center -- all of these counts towards helping with your success. ONLY YOU can access them!
There is homework due weekly so familiarize yourself with the format
Point scale
900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade, I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF – number your work!
==========================================================
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
History 106 – World Civilization through 1600CE
Instructor: Al Smith Founder’s Hall 120H Office Hours: MTWTH 11 – 12:15 and by appointment (occasionally, I am out of town).
Ph.#, 575-6153
Text: The World by Filipe Fernandez-Armesto. & WHY WE WAR, by Al Smith
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A three (3) unit historical survey of the development of world civilization. This course will define civilization, society and culture focusing primarily on changes in the human condition through time. Concepts of western and world civilization will be compared and evaluated. Various perspectives on the idea of progress will be analyzed. History 106 surveys the social and cultural forces that generate the rise, equilibrium, dis-equilibrium, and the fall of civilizations. Such models will be compared to contemporary issues and problems.
This course will analyze the social, political, economic, and technological contributions to the collective human identity by various indigenous American, European, African, and Asian peoples. Specific aspects of cultural expropriation, cross-cultural diffusion, as well as cultural extinction will be examined. The historic and global changes in gender roles will be discussed and compared.
World Civilization requires students to actively participate in topical class discussions and to apply critical thought in writing logical, focused arguments. English 101 is recommended for success, but not required. This co-educational course partially fulfills general educational, transferability, and degree requirements.
History 106 Course Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in Early World Civilization.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in Early World Civilization.
- Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about Early World Civilization.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF – number your work!
THE SEMESTER’S WORKLOAD
SNAPSHOT – 4 GRADED AREAS
1 – 10 weekly writings = 200 points
2 – 10 weekly questions = 200 points
3 – Community Service Project = 200 points
4 – CLO Project / Final Discussion = 300 points
WEEKLY HOMEWORK (…due each week)
A - Reading Responses: In the READING SCHEDULE (below), you will find listings and links on the readings from all sources that are due each week. Each week’s readings and assignments are responded to using the standard template provided on the syllabus. These will be sent in to the Blackboard for your course by Sunday night of the week when assigned. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Reading Response. These are worth 20 points each.
B – Discussion Question: due weekly - This means discussion is a percentage of your grade. Each week at the beginning of the first class of the week – you are responsible for bringing me a typed question about History. It may be about the readings / video assigned. But, it may also be about anything historical that you were interested in. These are worth 20 points each.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (…due by the Final week only)
1 Community Service Project: this is an opportunity to engage in community service, service learning, personal and professional development. Students will identify and assess a goal – submit a proposal of 1 page or less for instructor approval – then complete the project YOU selected! (Don’t worry – I have plenty to choose from). This is worth 200 points.
1 Final Exam / Final Discussion: is in-part your completed Course Learning Objectives. This will be done using a form called an Annotated Bibliography. By the end of the semester, you should have completed one (1) Annotated Bibliography sheet for each CLO (course learning objective). This is worth 200 points. We will have an open Final discussion of the course theme during Final exams. This is worth 100 points.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Remember: you also have access to many Student Success Support Services, such as the Tutorial Center. The Library & Learning Center has resources that can make or break an assignment. The Writing Center is open, as is the Office Administration Center -- all of these counts towards helping with your success. ONLY YOU can access them!
There is homework due weekly so familiarize yourself with the format
Point scale
900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade, I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.
===========================================================================
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Behavioral & Social Science
History 112 – 20th Century United States History
Instructor: Al Smith Forum Hall 120E Office Hours: MTWTH- 100-12:30, and by appointment (occasionally, I am out of town).
Ph.#, 575-6153
Texts: American Cultures, by Al Smith & The Twentieth Century, A People's History, by Howard Zinn
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three (3) unit historical surveys of the development of American society and culture focusing primarily on the United States in the twentieth century. History 112 explores the political, economic, social and cultural developments of twentieth century United States history. Periods covered include, but are not limited to, imperialism, the progressive impulse, world wars, the depression, cold war, the civil rights movement, terrorism, economic dislocation, climate change, technology, media and diverse trends in modern American society. Field trips are not required. (A-F or P/NP) Transfer: (CSU, UC) General Education: (MJC-GE: B ) (CSU-GE: D6 ) (IGETC: 4F).
Course Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in twentieth century U.S. history.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in twentieth century U.S. history.
- Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about twentieth century U.S. history.
THE SEMESTER’S WORKLOAD
SNAPSHOT – 4 GRADED AREAS
1 – 10 weekly writings = 200 points
2 – 10 weekly questions = 200 points
3 – Community Service Project = 200 points
4 – CLO Project / Final Discussion = 300 points
WEEKLY HOMEWORK (…due each week)
A - Reading Responses: In the READING SCHEDULE (below), you will find listings and links on the readings from all sources that are due each week. Each week’s readings and assignments are responded to using the standard template provided on the syllabus. These will be sent in to the Blackboard for your course by Sunday night of the week when assigned. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Reading Response. These are worth 20 points each.
B – Discussion Question: due weekly - This means discussion is a percentage of your grade. Each week at the beginning of the first class of the week – you are responsible for bringing me a typed question about History. It may be about the readings / video assigned. But, it may also be about anything historical that you were interested in. These are worth 20 points each.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (…due by the Final week only)
1 Community Service Project: this is an opportunity to engage in community service, service learning, personal and professional development. Students will identify and assess a goal – submit a proposal of 1 page or less for instructor approval – then complete the project YOU selected! (Don’t worry – I have plenty to choose from). This is worth 200 points.
1 Final Exam / Final Discussion: is in-part your completed Course Learning Objectives. This will be done using a form called an Annotated Bibliography. By the end of the semester, you should have completed one (1) Annotated Bibliography sheet for each CLO (course learning objective). This is worth 200 points. We will have an open Final discussion of the course theme during Final exams. This is worth 100 points.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Remember: you also have access to many Student Success Support Services, such as the Tutorial Center. The Library & Learning Center has resources that can make or break an assignment. The Writing Center is open, as is the Office Administration Center -- all of these counts towards helping with your success. ONLY YOU can access them!
There is homework due weekly so familiarize yourself with the format
Point scale
900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade, I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS, should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.
Point scale 900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade. I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.
============================================================================
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Behavioral & Social Science
History 113 and History 119 – American Social & Cultural History Instructor: Al Smith
Texts: American Cultures, by Al Smith & A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn
Office: Founder’s Hall 120E
Office Hours: MTWTH 11 – 12:15 (and by appointment) Ph.#, 575-6153 (Don’t use it)
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three (3) unit historical surveys of the development of American society and culture focusing primarily on the United States. History 113 surveys American social and cultural history through the beginning of the 20th century, while history 119 surveys 20th and 21st century U.S. social and cultural history. The U.S. is presented as a nation of immigrants - a kind of stew that is at once multicultural and uniquely mono-cultural.
Each course will analyze the social, political, economic, and technological contributions to the multi-cultured American system by various indigenous, European, African, and Asian peoples. Specific aspects of cultural expropriation, as well as cross-cultural diffusion will be examined. Discrimination based on gender, politics, and economics will be discussed, as will issues of ethnic assimilation. These co-educational courses partially fulfill general educational, transferability, and degree requirements.
Social-Cultural History requires students to actively participate in topical class discussions and to apply critical thought in writing logical, focused arguments. Exams will require short essay answers. English 101 is recommended for success, but not required.
Course Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in early Social & Cultural U.S. history.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in early Social & Cultural U.S. history.
- Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about early Social & Cultural U.S. history.
THE SEMESTER’S WORKLOAD
SNAPSHOT – 4 GRADED AREAS
1 – 10 weekly writings = 200 points
2 – 10 weekly questions = 200 points
3 – Community Service Project = 200 points
4 – CLO Project / Final Discussion = 300 points
WEEKLY HOMEWORK (…due each week)
A - Reading Responses: In the READING SCHEDULE (below), you will find listings and links on the readings from all sources that are due each week. Each week’s readings and assignments are responded to using the standard template provided on the syllabus. These will be sent in to the Blackboard for your course by Sunday night of the week when assigned. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Reading Response. These are worth 20 points each.
B – Discussion Question: due weekly - This means discussion is a percentage of your grade. Each week at the beginning of the first class of the week – you are responsible for bringing me a typed question about History. It may be about the readings / video assigned. But, it may also be about anything historical that you were interested in. These are worth 20 points each.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (…due by the Final week only)
1 Community Service Project: this is an opportunity to engage in community service, service learning, personal and professional development. Students will identify and assess a goal – submit a proposal of 1 page or less for instructor approval – then complete the project YOU selected! (Don’t worry – I have plenty to choose from). This is worth 200 points.
1 Final Exam / Final Discussion: is in-part your completed Course Learning Objectives. This will be done using a form called an Annotated Bibliography. By the end of the semester, you should have completed one (1) Annotated Bibliography sheet for each CLO (course learning objective). This is worth 200 points. We will have an open Final discussion of the course theme during Final exams. This is worth 100 points.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Remember: you also have access to many Student Success Support Services, such as the Tutorial Center. The Library & Learning Center has resources that can make or break an assignment. The Writing Center is open, as is the Office Administration Center -- all of these counts towards helping with your success. ONLY YOU can access them!
There is homework due weekly so familiarize yourself with the format
Point scale
900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade, I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.
=============================================================================
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Behavioral & Social Science
History 154 – 155 African American History since 1900
Instructor: Al Smith Founder’s Hall 120E Office Hours: MTWTH 11-12:30 and by appointment (occasionally, I am out of town).
Ph.#, 575-6153
Texts: Blacks in the Americas, by Al Smith
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: History 154 and 155 are three (3) unit fully transferable historical surveys of the development of African American identity and culture focusing primarily on the United States. History 155 surveys 20th and 21st century Black history. Featured in this context are micro-surveys in: Pre-colonial Africa; the slave trade; the Latin-American African experience; the Anglo-American African experience; the history of Africans in the United States, and; African-Americans in the modern era.
This course will analyze the social, political, economic, and technological contributions to the multi-cultured (indigenous, European, and Asian) American system by people of African ethnicity. Specific aspects of cultural expropriation, as well as cross-cultural diffusion will be examined. Discrimination based on gender, politics, and economics will be discussed, as will issues of ethnic assimilation. These co-educational courses partially fulfill general educational, transfer ability, and degree requirements.
African American History requires students to actively participate in topical class discussions and to apply critical thought in writing logical, focused arguments. Exams will require short essay answers. English 101 is recommended for success, but not required.
History 154 Course Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key
political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in early African
American history.
2.Students will be able to apply critical thinking
(including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and
developments in early African American history.
3. Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and
interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical
arguments based on these sources about early African American history.
History 155 Student Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in African American History since 1900.
2. Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in African American History since 1900.
3. Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about African American History since 1900.
THE SEMESTER’S WORKLOAD
SNAPSHOT – 4 GRADED AREAS
1 – 10 weekly writings = 200 points
2 – 10 weekly questions = 200 points
3 – Community Service Project = 200 points
4 – CLO Project / Final Discussion = 300 points
WEEKLY HOMEWORK (…due each week)
A - Reading Responses: In the READING SCHEDULE (below), you will find listings and links on the readings from all sources that are due each week. Each week’s readings and assignments are responded to using the standard template provided on the syllabus. These will be sent in to the Blackboard for your course by Sunday night of the week when assigned. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Reading Response. These are worth 20 points each.
B – Discussion Question: due weekly - This means discussion is a percentage of your grade. Each week at the beginning of the first class of the week – you are responsible for bringing me a typed question about History. It may be about the readings / video assigned. But, it may also be about anything historical that you were interested in. These are worth 20 points each.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT (…due by the Final week only)
1 Community Service Project: this is an opportunity to engage in community service, service learning, personal and professional development. Students will identify and assess a goal – submit a proposal of 1 page or less for instructor approval – then complete the project YOU selected! (Don’t worry – I have plenty to choose from). This is worth 200 points.
1 Final Exam / Final Discussion: is in-part your completed Course Learning Objectives. This will be done using a form called an Annotated Bibliography. By the end of the semester, you should have completed one (1) Annotated Bibliography sheet for each CLO (course learning objective). This is worth 200 points. We will have an open Final discussion of the course theme during Final exams. This is worth 100 points.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Remember: you also have access to many Student Success Support Services, such as the Tutorial Center. The Library & Learning Center has resources that can make or break an assignment. The Writing Center is open, as is the Office Administration Center -- all of these counts towards helping with your success. ONLY YOU can access them!
There is homework due weekly so familiarize yourself with the format
Point scale
900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade, I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.
=============================================================================
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Behavioral & Social Science
Social Sciences 154 – Movies With A Message
Instructor: Al Smith Founder’s Hall 120E Office Hours: MTWTH 11-12:30 and by appointment (occasionally, I am out of town).
Ph.#, 575-6153
Texts: Screening American, By Lorence
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Social Science 154 Movies With A Message is a three (3) unit thematic film course aimed at using the medium of film to broaden the awareness of current societal and global issues, focusing on different topics semester to semester. Selected sequences of feature films, documentaries, unusual foreign and domestic releases will explore how film makers depict aspects of history, culture, religion, race, gender, class, ideology and other issues in a global perspective. Course will cover related elements of film style and theory, such as the relationship of subject to style, form and function. Modern variations on film media (animation, Youtube, reality TV and device media) will be investigated with an eye on 21st century culture. Field trips may be required. Lecture. Transfer: CSU, UC General Education: (MJC-GE: C)(CSU-GE:C1) English 101 is recommended for success, but not required.
Social Science 154 Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
- Students will be able to demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in film.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in film.
- Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources about Movies With a Message
COURSE WORK
ALL WORK MUST BE TYPED. All papers that you want back must be picked-up at my office - in person – within two weeks of when they are announced to be ready. Following that time, I will discard those papers. Keep copies of all your work. Online students will receive periodic feedback on their work.
Writing………………..…………..…….……………………………….….200 pts
There will be written work due weekly for at least ten of the 15 weeks of the semester. This will be based on your readings and viewings. The total points available are 200 points for the semester. Check the syllabus for specific details and an example of completed work. These assignments are (approximately) 10 short 1-2 page papers worth 20 points each.
Although the instructions are the same, the readings you are required to critique are different each week. These assignments will be comprehensive comparative Critiques of the readings and documents. While there is no magic word count that equals an “A” there is a rule of thumb: quality of thought is better than quantity of BS.
A NOTE ON READING: Your performance relating to weekly reading is directly linked to your success with course assignments. If you do not read the course material you will not succeed on the writing, testing, or discussion/participation levels.
Discussion……………………………………………………………….300 pts
History is a discussion in print. Each week’s readings and assignments are discussed. ALL readings are required to be integrated into your Discussion.
This means discussion – interaction; written and verbal, etc. - is 30% of your grade. When you ask questions, when you discuss issues, when you talk among yourselves in class during a group project, or when you use any out of class tutorial it all counts. I have individual and group tutorial sessions sometimes available.
Mid-Term……….…………………………………………………………..200 pts
We will read the books and some articles. Portions will be discussed in class. Your mid term will be in the form of essay questions supplied to you on the syllabus (see syllabus), and activated during midterm week. The essay will be in standard five-paragraph (5) form. The essay will have a five-source (5) bibliography.
Final………………..………..………………………………………………...300 pts
We will have a take home final. Your final will be an annotated bibliography. It will involve ALL of the Course Learning Objectives (above). This will involve three (3) sources that should include books, documents, articles, and possibly interviews. No encyclopedia-style sources are acceptable, and no web sources are acceptable. Check your syllabus for details – although the link will NOT be active until we are approaching Finals.
GRADING SCALE
Points possible
Writings (Reading Responses) = 200
Class Discussions = 300
Mid Term Exam = 200
CLO Final Exam ( take home) = 300
possible points 1000
Point scale 900 - 1000+ = A Percentage 90%+ = A
800 - 899 = B 80-89% = B
700 - 799 = C 70-79% = C
600 - 699 = D 60-69% = D
599 & below.....F
A NOTE ON ATTENDANCE:
As it is necessary to include aspects of class discussion for the most desirable grade. I recommend full attendance. More than two (2) consecutive absences will result in impaired understanding of course specifics, but I will not drop you. If you are having any kind of problems, let me know and we can work around them if possible. Remember: IT IS THE STUDENTS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY WITHDRAWN FROM CLASS should this become necessary.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE, KEEP TRACK OF IT YOURSELF.