Paul D. Camp Community College/Lakeland High School

Paul D. Camp Community College/Lakeland High School

PAUL D. CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE/LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

HISTORY 121-114: THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 (U.S. History I, 3 credit hours)

FALL 2016 (Course Number 59880)

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. India Meissel or

OFFICE HOURS: Lakeland High School, Room 134

Block 4 (10:07am – 11:44am)

Block 7 (2:08pm -3:00pm daily)

PHONE: H: 757-357-3875 (after 4:30 pm) W: 757-925-5790

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a survey of the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian period through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. The emphasis of the course will be on the political, military, intellectual, social, and, economic development of the nation.

PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: “B” or better in World History and Geography to 1500 AD, World History and Geography 1500 AD to Present, and meet the COMPASS criteria for PDCCC.

TEXT: Roark, et al., The American Promise, 6thedition

Other outside readings as assigned

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 EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

  1. It is expected that the student has completed the assigned readings prior to their discussion in class.
  2. Cheating on tests or quizzes or plagiarizing material are considered honors violations and will result in a failing grade for the course.

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.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, small group discussion, analysis of primary and secondary sources, multi-media presentations, research

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the completion of the course:

  1. Students will recognize and analyze significant facts, dates, names, places, events, and ideas in American History prior to 1877 and how they relate to the growth of the country.
  2. Students will demonstrate knowledge about the history of America from pre-colonization through Reconstruction
  3. Students will evaluate primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately within historical context.
  4. Students will develop skills for reading, writing, and speaking about American History prior to Reconstruction.
  5. Students will demonstrate historical knowledge and critical thinking skills orally and through written reports and examinations.

COURSE POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  1. 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 4 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.

  1. Students are expected to complete assigned readings prior to the instructor’s class discussion of each topic.
  2. Students are expected to turn in all written assignments on time and at the beginnings of the specified class period. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Students are expected to show academic honesty. Any student found cheating or performing plagiarism will receive a failing grade.
  5. Every effort to accommodate students with special needs and/or disabilities will be made. Please contact the instructor for specific requests.
  6. 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.

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 2- 3 tests per nine weeks. These tests will consist of SOL based multiple choice questions and 1-2 essay questions.

** As attendance is important, missed tests will be made up in an all essay format. There will be no exceptions.

3) Papers - 40% - ALL PAPERS MUST BE HANDED INAT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DATE DUE.NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!! There will be one short paper (5 - 6 pages in length not including the bibliography or cover page) per nine weeks. Each paper will require a minimum of 4 sources (one may be an encyclopedia.) Information gathered from the internet will be considered as one source and should be included in the bibliography. All papers must be typed. We will discuss the paper's format in class. Alternate writing assignments may be offered to the class at the discretion of the instructor during the semester.

Semester Average/Grading Scale: Semester averages will be calculated by doubling each of the two nine weeks 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.

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.

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 Dean Trina Jones on the Franklin Campus at 569-6720 (Admissions Office) or Dr. Alan Harris on the Hobbs Campus at 925-6306 (Room 100B). 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 – 1st Semester

9/6-9/16Course Expectations; Ch 1 – Ancient America, Before 1492

9/12-16/16 Ch 2 – Europeans Encounter the New World, 1492-1600

9/19-23/16 Ch 3 – The Southern Colonies in the Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700*

9/26 –30/16Ch 4 – The Northern Colonies in the Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700

10/3-7/16Ch 5 –Colonial America in the Eighteenth Century, 1701-1770

10/10-14/16Ch 6 – The British Empire and the Colonial Crisis, 1754 – 1775*

10/17-21/16Ch 7 – The War for America, 1775-1783

10/24-28/16Ch 8 – Building aRepublic, 1775-1789

10/31 – 11/4/16Ch 9 – The New Nation Takes Form, 1789-1800*

11/7–11/16Ch 10 – Republicans in Power, 1800-1824

11/14–23/16 Ch 11 – The Expanding Republic, 1815-1840

11/28- 12/2/16Ch 12 –The New West and the Free North, 1840-1860*

12/5-9/16Ch 13 – The Slave South, 1820-1860

12/12-16/16Ch 14 – The House Divided, 1846-1861

1/3-6/17Ch 15 – The Crucible of War, 1861-1865*

1/9-13/17Ch 16- Reconstruction, 1863-1877

1/17-20/17Ch 17 – The Contested West, 1865-1900

1/23-27/17Midterm Review/Exams

* - denotes unit test at end of the week

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