DR. JENRETTE---HIST 261 (TR 11:00-12:15) US HISTORY I, 1585-1877
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Common Core Curricula Facilitators: Ms Amber Jackson and Ms Amanda Morrish
Early Childhood Majors
History 261 is an introduction to the history of the US from 1585 to Reconstruction. History is more than a study of presidents, elections, wars, politics, etc. that have traditionally been emphasized. "Great history" includes a study of the "masses"; therefore, we will discuss the political, economic, and social development of the US through the experiences of some "forgotten" Americans such as women, African-Americans, American Indians, and other ethnic groups. “Great history” also includes an examination of the impact of events, issues, people, and ideas on the individual as well as society. In addition, we (you) will spend time connecting, through your Common Core activities and discussion, the relevance of History to Early Childhood classrooms and the educational experience.
Required Texts:
Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty: An American History, Vol. I (4th edition)
Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Ann Rinaldi, A Break With Charity
Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights (in Foner)
Declaration of Sentiments (http://ecssba.rutgers.edu/docs/seneca.html)
Common Core Curricula, PA Standards and National Standards (see websites below)
Common Core: Please go to the link to find the Common Core Standards for Pennsylvania-Early Childhood. Please print, and put them in a 3 ring binder. Bring the binder to class each day.
http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/StandardsDownloads (esp. pp1-3, 8-11, 14-20)
http://www.corestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/ELA_Standards.pdf
Bluebooks (These can be purchased in the University Bookstore).
Course Objectives:
1. To encourage you to form your own opinions about the conception, birth, and growth of the US
2. To increase your awareness and understanding the US's diverse history, and its role in world affairs
3. To increase your knowledge of the geography of the US
4. To help you broaden your vocabulary and ability to spell correctly
5. To help you improve your analytical skills
6. To help you improve your communication skills, both oral and written, through class discussions, papers, quizzes, homework assignments, and exams
7. To examine your comprehension of the material covered in class lectures, discussions, workbook assignments, and the textbooks
Course Outcomes: Each student will have:
1. a working knowledge of the important events, people, issues, etc. in US history.
2. an understanding of the complexities of colonialism, imperialism, and how these concepts impact our national development.
3. an understanding of the role(s) that race, class, gender, and religion play in national and regional development.
4. enhanced the ability to express and support your own ideas through class discussions, exams, quizzes, etc.
5. connected Common Core curricula for Early Childhood to History
6. A full three-ring binder of activities appropriate for Early Childhood classes
Course Requirements:
1. Regular and PROMPT class attendance is required. No more than 2 unexcused absences will be tolerated; after the 2nd absence your course grade will be lowered by 10 points per cut. Tardiness will not be tolerated. If you are late to class, leave early, or are absent, you are responsible for all material covered during your absence. I will NOT provide the lecture material for you.
2. Disposition/Classroom Behavior. Statement from the School of Education (at end of the syllabus)
3. Effective reading of Foner, Douglass, and Rinaldi is expected according to the schedule. It is your responsibility to look at the schedule and keep up with reading assignments. For example, if you cannot discuss a reading assignment or the Douglass book on the designated date, I will immediately give you a test. If you have not read assignments, you will leave class during the discussion.
4. No make-up exam will be given without a note from an authorized person. Excuses offered at the end of the session for missed classes will not be considered. Exam will be in essay and objective form. Exam date is tentative and may be changed by the professor if necessary. Authorized persons do not include you!
5. Exams: 2-3 hourly exams and a final comprehensive exam. Each exam will be comprehensive. You must bring bluebooks to class the day before an exam is given; failure to do so will add to your expenses as I will have copies which I will sell you for $1.00 each; the bookstore’s cost is .43. Please note that I will donate the proceeds to the History Club.
6. Weekly Quizzes. You will have quizzes in class (and outside class) every week on the previous week's lectures, reading assignments, Foner, Douglass, and Rinaldi. Some of these quizzes may be given through D2L. Quizzes cannot, under any circumstance, be made up; however, I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of the semester. I may occasionally assign a take-home essay quiz; if so, they must be typed. Late papers will be penalized by 25 points per day.
7. Common Core Curricula Assignments:
A. Poster presentation (students will be put in teams of 2-4 the first week of class where you will begin discussing poster ideas which will be developed throughout the semester and submitted twice. The first submission is November 4 and the final submission is November 20.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=academic+posters+templateand
The poster must be well-organized and clearly identify which Standard you are highlighting. All information, sources, and images on the poster must specifically connect to the Standard. These posters will be displayed and evaluated during the final week of classes.
B. Weekly activities (working in small groups with the Common Core Facilitators
C. Development of a notebook (large 3 ring binder) with the Common Core standards and the activities you develop throughout the semester. Due December 2, 2014.
8. Failure to complete ALL assignments will result in a F for the course.
GRADING PERCENTAGES: GRADING SCALE:
Quizzes =10% 0-59= F
Final Exam =20% 60--67=D 68-69=D+
Exams =30% 70--77=C 78-79=C+
*Common Core act =25% 80--87=B 88-89=B+
Participation/Att =10% 90-100=A
100%
*Common Core act includes posters and all other relevant activities.
COURSE TOPICS READING ASSIGNMENTS
Date Topics Foner
8/26 Introduction Begin Chapter 1
8/28 The First Americans Chapter 1
9/2 “A New World” Chapter 1
Discovery and Conquest
9/4 European Settlement of North America Chapter 2
Begin Rinaldi
9/9 Colonial Settlement (cont) Chapter 2
9/11-9/16 Puritanism Chapter 2
9/18 “Cry Witch” Chapter 2
Economics and Witchcraft Discuss Rinaldi
9/23 Ben Franklin’s World Chapter 3
Great Awakening and Enlightenment
Global competition
Colonies in Crisis
9/25-9/30 Slavery, Freedom, and the Struggle for Empire Chapters 4-5
The American Revolution Read Declaration of Independence
African-Americans, Women, and Read Declaration of Sentiments
Native Americans
10/2 Exam #1 (Tentative date)
10/7 The Revolution Within Chapter 6
The Confederation Government
Republican Government and
10/9 Political Dissent and Ratification Chapter 7
Establishing the New Nation Read the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights
10/9-10/12 Salem/Boston Trip (optional)
10/14 Reading Day (No class)
10/16-10/23 Securing the Republic: Adams, Jefferson, Chapters 8-9
The Second War for Independence
Jefferson and the Embargo Act
10/25 The Market Revolution Chapter 9
Rails, Markets, Mills
Lowell’s Mills
10/30 Jacksonian Democracy and Trail of Tears Chapter 10
11/4 The Age of Improvement Chapter 12
Second Great Awakening begin Douglass
11/6 Westward Expansion Chapter 13
11/11 Exam #2
11/13 Worker Worlds in Antebellum America Chapter 11
Rebellions, Abolition, Slaves, Masters Discuss Douglass
11/18 A House Divided Chapter 13
National Expansion/Sectional Division
11/20 A New Birth of Freedom: The Civil War Chapter 14, 16, 17
Reconstruction
12/2-12/4 Reconstruction (cont) Chapters 16-17
“Poster Presentations”
12/9/14 Tuesday, 10:15-12:15
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
I reserve the right to make changes I deem necessary.
Only work assigned and graded by Dr. Jenrette will be used to calculate the final grade for HIST 261 Summer III.
Basic Ground Rules for Classroom Behavior:
1. Respect the right of others to have opinions that may differ from yours. Even if you disagree with someone, you should respect the individual's right to have that opinion.
2. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in this class. Disruptive behavior includes TEXTING, tardiness, leaving class early, talking, clicking pens, shuffling papers, book, etc., ringing phones, alarming watches, gathering belongings before class is dismissed, turning work in late. If you do not adhere to these basic rules of respect for others, you will leave the class and DROP THIS COURSE!! I WILL NOT TOLERATE THE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF ANY STUDENT WHO ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM LEARNING. I will give you only one warning!!! It will be a verbal warning in the presence of your classmates. On the second violation, you will be dismissed from class until you can behave like a mature adult who treats others with respect. If you dare to violate these rules a third time, I will deduct 30 points from your final grade, which will make it practically impossible for you to pass this class. TEXTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THIS CLASS! CONSEQUENTLY, IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THESE BASIC GUIDELINES, DROP THIS CLASS!!!
3. Tardiness is unacceptable and disruptive. Do not come to class late! Regular and prompt class attendance is a requirement. Tardiness will result in the lowering of your course grade by 10 points per incident; therefore, if you cannot make it to class on time, DROP THIS CLASS! Leaving class early also fits into this category.
4. Two unexcused absences will be "tolerated" during this summer session. After the second cut, I will deduct 10 points from your final grade for each absence. As future teachers you should NEVER miss class except under the most extraordinary circumstances!
5. Do not socialize, talk in class (unless you are participating in class discussion), or sleep. If you cannot stay awake in this class, YOU WILL NOT PASS.
6. Plagiarism/Cheating: The penalty for plagiarism or cheating on any assignment will an F for the entire semester and you will be referred to the judiciary process for further action.
7. Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action: Edinboro University welcomes students, faculty, and staff from all racial, religious, national, and socio-economic backgrounds. Edinboro University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, organizational affiliation, affectional or sexual preference, and marital status. The policy extends to all educational, service, and employment programs of the University.
8. If you are not here to learn, drop this class.
9. If you cannot behave like a mature, responsible adult who respects other people, DROP THIS CLASS.
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