PAUL D. CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dual Enrollment - Lakeland High School
HISTORY 121: United States History I
Fall 2017 Syllabus
M-F 8:25am – 10:02am (HIS 121-114)
COURSE TITLE AND CLASS SELECTION: United States History (HIS-121-114)
COURSE NUMBER: (57382)
CREDIT HOURS: 3 Semester Hours
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. India Meissel
OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION: Lakeland High School, Room 134
Block 4 (10:07am – 11:44am, EVEN Days)
Block 7 (2:15pm -3:00pm Daily)
TELEPHONE:W: 757-925-5790 (x581134); C: 757-630-4290 (after 4:30 pm)
EMAIL: or
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a survey of the history of the United States from the Age of Exploration to post Reconstruction 1877. The emphasis of the course will be on the political, military, intellectual, social, and, economic development of the nation.
COURSE OVERVIEW: History 121 is the first part of a two-semester survey course on the history of the United States. The first part extends from the pre-Columbus period thru Reconstruction. The course will begin with an analysis of the establishment of Early America and continue with the major events during the formation of the United States ending with Reconstruction in 1877
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the completion of the course:
- Students will recognize and analyze significant facts, dates, names, places, events, and ideas in American History before 1877 and how they relate to the growth of the country.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge about the history of America from the era of exploration to the post-Reconstruction (Jim Crow) era.
- Students will evaluate primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately within historical context.
- Students will develop skills for reading, writing, and speaking about American History before the era of Reconstruction.
- Students will describe the chronological development of institutions, politics, culture and society in America from exploration to post-Reconstruction.
- Students will demonstrate historical knowledge and critical thinking skills orally and through written reports and examinations.
PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: As this is a Dual Enrollment Course students must meet the COMPASS criteria from PDCCC as well as the following requirements as set forth by Suffolk Public Schools: a “B” or better in World History and Geography to 1500 AD and World History and Geography 1500 AD to Present.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES:
The Instructor will:
1. Assign a minimum of one Library Media Center Activity; one independent study module.
2. Show how the course content is transferable to the workplace, other classes, etc.
3. Show other informational details that the instructor feels will serve their purposes.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, small group discussion, analysis of primary and secondary sources, multi-media presentations, research
METHOD OF EVALUATION: A final grade will be based on the completion of assigned task in a timely fashion, as well as class participation.
REQUIRED TEXT: Roark, et al., The American Promise, 6th edition
Other outside readings as assigned
COURSE POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
ATTENDANCE
The student is expected to attend class on a regular basis and to be on time. When absent or tardy, the student is still responsible for material covered in class. After missing 5 class meetings, students should withdraw, or expect to receive a failing grade at the end of the term.Only students with a physician’s excuse and/or extreme emergencies will be permitted to make-up tests and exams.
HONOR CODE/PLAGIARISM
Students are expected to show academic honesty. Cheating on tests or quizzes or plagiarizing material are considered honors violations and will result in a zero for the assignment. Any other attempts at cheating or plagiarism will result in an F for the class and a referral to the appropriate Academic Dean.All work will require students to sign their work with an Honor Pledge stating that they have not plagiarized their work or another’s work. Work will not be graded unless the Honor Pledge has been written out and signed.
Honor Code Pledge
The Honor Code Pledge is to be included on all of your final drafts submitted in this course for a grade. Type one of the following sentences at the bottom of your last page where your concluding paragraph is located:
For undocumented essays type the following statement:
I have not used any sources to create this paper. I understand that if SAFE ASSIGN identifies any sources that I used, I will receive a zero for this paper.
Type your full name and the current date.
For documented essays or research papers, type the following statement:
All of the sources in which I have used in my paper have been cited using Turabian documentation. I understand that if SAFE ASSIGN identifies any sources that I used in paper that I did not cite, I will receive a zero for this paper.
Type your full name and the current date.
For online tests:
By typing my full name here and today's date, I agree that I have not used any sources of any kind during this assessment. If it is proven that I cheated, I do understand that I will receive a zero on this test. FULL NAME: TODAY'S DATE:
TESTING
Three times per nine weeks you will have a test, which will consist of several identifications, a primary source analysis section and an essay question. Students will be given several essays to choose from and should prepare their essay in a standard, multiple paragraph format.
LATE/MAKE UP WORK
Students are expected to turn in all written assignments on time and at the beginnings of the specified class period. With the exception of research papers, failure to turn in your written assignments on time will result in a grade reduction of one letter grade for each day the assignment is late. After three days, the student will receive no credit for the assignment
ADDITIONAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS
- Students are expected to complete assigned readings prior to the instructor’s class discussion of each topic.
- Students are expected to appropriately and actively participate in class discussions and activities. Appropriate classroom behavior is a requirement. Excessive chatting during class will not be permitted.
- Every effort to accommodate students with special needs and/or disabilities will be made. Please contact the instructor for specific requests.
- Students should turn off /silence all cell phones and other electronic devices during class. Texting during class is also prohibited. The use of a laptop or other recording device during class is permitted for taking notes only.
- Students should become familiar with the use of Blackboard (Bb). Students should check Blackboard weekly as the instructor will post powerpoints, class information as well as other announcements and information throughout the week. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to check Bb and the student email system.
GRADING(each 9 weeks)
1)QUIZZES – 20%
There will be quizzes based on the assigned chapter and outside readings.
2)TESTS - 40 %
There will be 3 tests per nine weeks.
** As attendance is important, missed tests will be made up in an all essay format.
3)RESEARCH PAPER - 40% - ALL PAPERS MUST BE HANDED INAT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DATE DUE.NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
All papers should be:
-8-10 pages in length
-Typed in Times New Roman size 12 font, double- spaced
-In correct essay style format
-Correctly use footnotes or endnotes in Turabian style format (a class lesson on this will occur as well as a detailed handout)
-Must have an alphabetized Bibliography page in Turabian style format
-Have a cover sheet stating important class information as well as student name
-Must use a minimum of six sources including, but not limited to three primary sources. Please note that Wikipedia is never an appropriate source.
SEMESTER AVERAGES/GRADING SCALE:
Semester averages will be calculated by doubling each of the two nine week’s averages, adding in the semester exam score, and dividing by 5. Active class participation will assist in determining final grades. Semester averages are reported to the college as your final grades. Your high school grade is the final grade reported in June. The grading scale is as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 AND BELOW
EMERGENCY STATEMENT:
In the event of either a Suffolk Public Schools or Lakeland High School emergency, course requirements, classes, deadlines, and grading schemes are subject to changes that may include alternative delivery methods, alternative methods of interaction with the instructor, class materials, and or classmates. Materials will be placed on Blackboard. If a student misses class or there is a building wide closure/emergency, it will be the responsibility of the student to check Blackboard for course updates.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and student responsibilities contained within the current edition of the Paul D. Camp Community College Catalog and Student Handbook. Students should be familiar with College policies regarding academic misconduct and inclement weather.
COLLEGIATE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
This class is taught as a collegiate level course. Class expectations include: regular classroom attendance, regular class interactions, completion of all assignments by the deadline(s). An open communication between the instructor and student addressing questions/concerns, and abstract reasoning is emphasized.
A regular method of communication between instructor and student occurs through Blackboard and PDCCC email; thus, students are expected to check daily. Students are responsible for all content, instructions, discussions, assignments, and communication by these methods. Discussion of student questions and concerns with the instructor is expected, anticipated, and strongly encouraged. This is recognized as a part of the learning process. Parental respect of interaction between the instructor and student (rather than between the parent and instructor) for all classroom purposes is expected and appreciated.
Students are reminded to meet with their program advisor each semester to schedule courses for the following semester.
STUDENT DISABILITY INFORMATION/STATEMENT (ADA Compliance Statement):
Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodation in their classes. If you require such accommodations, contact either Mrs. Monette Williams on the Franklin Campus at 569-6725 (Room 120D) or Ms. Hyler Scott on the Hobbs Campus at 925-6308 (Room 100G). Please provide your instructor with proper documentation from the Student Support Services before the end of the second week of classes so that appropriate adjustments can be arranged. All discussions are confidential.
Course Calendar – 1stSemester
9/5-8/17Course Expectations; Ch 1 – Ancient America, Before 1492
9/11-15/17 Ch 2 – Europeans Encounter the New World, 1492-1600
9/18-22/17 Ch 3 – The Southern Colonies in the Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700*
9/25 –29/17Ch 4 – The Northern Colonies in the Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700
10/2-6/17Ch 5 – Colonial America in the Eighteenth Century, 1701-1770
10/9-13/17Ch 6 – The British Empire and the Colonial Crisis, 1754 – 1775*
10/16-20/17Ch 7 – The War for America, 1775-1783
10/23-27/17Ch 8 – Building a Republic, 1775-1789
10/30 – 11/3/17Ch 9 – The New Nation Takes Form, 1789-1800*
11/6–10/17Ch 10 – Republicans in Power, 1800-1824
11/13–22/17 Ch 11 – The Expanding Republic, 1815-1840
11/27- 12/1/17Ch 12 –The New West and the Free North, 1840-1860*
12/4-8/17Ch 13 – The Slave South, 1820-1860
12/11-20/17Ch 14 – The House Divided, 1846-1861
1/2-5/18Ch 15 – The Crucible of War, 1861-1865*
1/8-12/18Ch 16 - Reconstruction, 1863-1877
1/16-19/18Ch 17 – The Contested West, 1865-1900
1/22-26/18Midterm Review/Exams
* - denotes unit test at end of the week