Central Texas College
CLASS SYLLABUS Term: 1 Fall 1 2014
6002 Colorado Ave., Bldg 733E
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 ● (573) 329-5550
www.ctcd.edu
Course Number:
Day/Time:
HIST 1301
Course Title: United States History I
Thursday / 5:00-10:40
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Newton Crawford
(E-mail):
Contact: (H) (417) 967-2792
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Prerequisites:
Textbook(s):
Author(s):
Edition:
573-329-5550 (CTC) (Fax)573-329-6165 (CTC)
None
American Nation CTC Custom Combined Volume
Carnes & Garraty
14th
[email protected]
2011
ISBN:
9781256096122
Publisher: Longman/Pearson
Catalog Description:
English colonization, the Revolution, adoption of the Constitution, growth of
nationalism, cotton and the slavery problem, civil war, and reconstruction.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Explain the major topics in American history including:
1. Alien Encounters: Europe in the America
9. Jacksonian Democracy
2. American Society in the Making
10. The Making of Middle-Class America
3. America in the British Empire
11. An American Culture
4. The American Revolution
12. Expansion and Slavery
5. The Federalist Era: Nationalism
13. The Sections Go Their Ways
Triumphant
14. The Coming of the Civil War
6. Jeffersonian Democracy
15. The War to Save the Union
7. National Growing Pains
16. Reconstruction and the South
8. Toward a National Economy
B. Survey major events covered in the study of American history and consider causes and
effects of them.
C. Obtain data on economic, political, military, diplomatic, and individual contributions
to development of the nation.
D. Communicate thoughts in writing.
Weekly Topical Outline:
Week One: Introduction/Colonial Society
Read Chs. 1 and 2
Week Two: American Revolution
Read Chs. 3 and 4
Week Three: The New Nation/Jeffersonian Democracy
Read Chs. 5 and 6
Week Four: An Emerging Republic/ Sectional Issues
Read Chs. 7 and 8
Mid Term
Week Five: Age of Jackson
Read Chs. 9 and 10
Week Six: American Society and Culture
Read Chs. 11 and 12
Week Seven: Sectional Conflict
Read Chs. 13 and 14
Week Eight: The Civil War
Read Chs. 15 and 16
Final Exam
Papers due
Method of Evaluation:
%of Grade:
Grading Scale:
Mid Term
40%
90 - 100
A
Final
40%
80 - 89
B
Paper
20%
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
59 & below F
Description of Methods of Evaluation:
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The tests will be mostly essay exams with a short objective portion. Students will
receive essay topics for the exams on week 3 and 7 with a list of possible terms
for the objective portion of the test.
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In addition to the Mid Term and Final, each student will write a five page paper on
an approved topic from American History to 1877.
Additional Course Information (i.e. instructional methods, out-of-class activities,
etc.):
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History 1301 is a part of the core curriculum at Central Texas College. This course
is a requirement for all degrees at publicly supported institutions of higher
learning in the state of Texas.
Additional Information from the Instructor (make-up exams, rounding of grades, cell
phone/pagers, etc.):
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Cellular Phones and Beepers: Cellular phones and beepers will be turned off while
students are in the classroom for this course.
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All exams will be given in class. Make up exams will be given at the discretion of
the instructor.
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Students are expected to be aware of all CTC policies found in the CTC Catalog.
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NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE INSTITUTION
A. Course Withdrawal: It is the student’s responsibility to officially
withdraw from a course if circumstances prevent attendance. To do so,
complete and sign the Central Texas College Application for Withdrawal (CTC
Form 59) any time prior to Friday the 7th week of classes during the 8-week
fall and spring semesters. The deadline for withdrawal is published each
semester in the Schedule Bulletin. A student may not withdraw from a class
for which the instructor has previously issued the student a grade of “F” or
“FN” for nonattendance.
B. Administrative Withdrawal: An administrative withdrawal may be initiated
when the student fails to meet College attendance requirements. An instructor
may withdraw a student from a course if the student has more than 2 absences.
For example, I may withdraw you from this course if you miss 2 lectures.
Communication with the instructor is imperative. Such insufficient attendance
may result in a grade of “FN” if the deadline for withdrawal has passed.
C. Incomplete Grade: If a student has made satisfactory progress in a course
with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project, the
instructor may – after reviewing documentation showing the reason for missed
work – grant a temporary grade of incomplete, “IP”. See current college
catalog for more information.
D. American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA): Students requiring accommodations
for disabilities are responsible for notifying the instructor. Reasonable
accommodations will be granted in compliance with federal and state law and
Central Texas College policy.
E. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive
educational experience is and be respectful of those participating in a
learning environment. Examples of uncivil conduct in class include, but are
not limited to: using inappropriate language; use of electronic media for
communication or entertainment; tardiness, leaving class early. Note that all
of these activities distract other students and disrupt their learning
experience.
The offending student may or may not be given a warning before a CTC
Counseling and Disciplinary Referral Form is filed and may receive
disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. See Student Handbook for
more information.
F. Cheating: It will not be tolerated and may result in a grade of zero for
that assignment. You may not leave the room until your exam is turned in. The
instructor will judge whether copying has occurred and determine the proper
consequence. A formal charge against the student may be made to the College
Disciplinary Board.
G. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision
in course requirements.
H. Courtesy: Students are expected to discuss any course-related issue or problem
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with their instructor first. If the problem has not been resolved at that level,
students may contact the Local Registration Office.