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COURSE: HIST 1483--UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865
HOURS CREDIT:
3 Semester Hours
PROFESSOR:
Professor Craig Ferguson
History 1483, Section 152
F: 5:30 - 9:10
S: 8:00 - 5:00
N: 1:00 - 5:00
Room: LRC 312
Spring semester, 2011 (Fast Track – 2/25 thru 3/13)
Office: Room 344, Learning Resources Center
Office hours: by appointment
Office phone: 787-2588 (voice mail)
E-mail: craig.ferguson@okstate.edu
Web page: www.occc.edu/cferguson
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
From European background through the Civil War. Satisfies, with POLS 1013,
state regents requirement of six credit hours of history and government
before graduation. No credit for students with credit in HIST 1103.
TEXT:
Baker, Doug and Hutchins, Susan. The American Journey. volume
1: to 1877. Rainmaker Education. 2010. ISBN: 978-1-935801-00-9.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained
in the OSU-OKC Catalog, Student Handbook, and information listed in the
Class Schedule.
SYLLABUS MODIFICATION STATEMENT:
Faculty has the right to change or modify the course syllabus materials
during the academic year. Any changes will be provided in a written, dated
addendum to the course syllabus.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Exams: There will be a mid-term exam worth 100 points. There will be
a final exam worth 200 points, for a total of three hundred points. These
major exams will constitute three-fourths of the student's final grade
for the course. These major exams will consist of one-half broad essay
questions, and one-half identification or short essay questions. These
exams will cover materials covered in class.
2. Quizzes: There will be eight quizzes. The quizzes will occur throughout
the course and will cover assigned readings from the text. Quizzes will
be administered at the commencement of class, therefore punctuality is
paramount. If a student is not present at the commencement of class, that
student will not be allowed to take that quiz. Moreover, there will be
no make-ups for the quizzes. These quizzes are designed to encourage and
reward reading, thus better preparing students for lecture material. However,
to ensure fairness and compensate for the inevitable unforeseen absences
(or tardies), only five of the quizzes will count toward ones' grade.
Simply, students will be allowed to drop their two lowest quiz scores.
Each of the quizzes will be worth twenty points, for a total of 100 points.
Thus, the quizzes will make up the remaining one-fourth of the student’s
final grade for the course.
3. Missed Exams: It is the responsibility of the student to take the regularly
scheduled exam if at all possible. If a student misses such an exam, she/he
must take the initiative to take a rescheduled exam. Rescheduled exams
will be taken in the testing center of the Learning Resources Center through
consultation with the instructor. Make-up exams must be taken BEFORE the
final scheduled class meeting – March 11th.
4. Final Exam: Students must take the final exam at the regularly scheduled
time or make arrangements with the instructor before finals week. Failure
to do so will result in a "0" for the final exam.
5. Attendance: As per policy at OSU-OKC, attendance will be taken. Also,
according to new departmental guidelines, attendance will affect one’s
grade. The occasional absence due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
will be tolerated, however excessive absences for ANY reason will result
in a lowering of one’s grade. Specifically, if a student misses
approximately one-fourth of the allotted classes said student will be
penalized. Thus, EACH absence in excess of two will result in the student’s
final point total being reduced by ten points. For example, if a student
has missed four classes then that student would lose twenty points. Moreover,
in an attempt to encourage punctuality, AN ABSENCE IS DEFINED AS MISSING
ANY PART OF A CLASS PERIOD. Missing part of a class means coming in late,
leaving early, or simply being inattentive during class (e.g. talking
out of turn, sleeping, doing homework for another class, texting, being
inattentive, etc.). Determining attendance will be subjective to my prerogative.
Students will not, however receive an ‘F’ simply on the basis
of excessive absences. Additionally, as an attempt to encourage class
attendance, if a student has fewer than two absences then that student
will be rewarded by having five points added to their point total for
each absence under three. For example, if a student has zero absences
then that student will receive ten extra points.
EVALUATION:
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
A: 360 - 400
B: 320 - 359
C: 280 - 319
D: 240 - 279
F: 0 - 239
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
Native cultures of Pre-Columbian America
Puritan culture and religion
Period of Salutary Neglect
Salem witchcraft and rebellion in colonial America
Dedham and township settlement in colonial America
Immediate and underlying causes of Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War
Articles of Confederation to US Constitution
Economic modernization
Foreign Policy
Jacksonian Democracy
Negative and positive liberalism
Antebellum economies
Underlying and immediate causes of the Civil War
Civil War
Reconstruction
Test and Quiz Schedule
Quiz 1, The American Journey, chapters 1 - 2: February 26th (take-home)
Quiz 2, The American Journey, chapters 3 - 4: February 27th
Quiz 3, The American Journey, chapters 5 - 6: March 4th
Exam 1: March 4th
Quiz 4, The American Journey, chapters 7 - 8: March 5th
Quiz 5, The American Journey, chapters 9 - 10: March 5th
Quiz 6, The American Journey, chapters 11 - 12: March 6th
Quiz 7, The American Journey, chapters 13 - 14: March 12th
Quiz 8, The American Journey, chapter 15 - 17: March 12th
Final Exam: due before 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 14th (take-home)
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
Upon completion of General Education Curriculum, students should be proficient
in demonstrating the following competencies:
Goal #1: Critical Thinking
Explanation:
Critical thinking skills include, but are not limited to, the ability
to comprehend complex ideas, data, and concepts; to make inferences based
on careful observation; to make judgements based on specific and appropriate
criteria; to solve problems using specific processes and techniques; to
recognize relationships among the arts, culture, and society; to develop
new ideas by synthesizing related and/or fragmented information; to apply
knowledge and understanding to different contexts, situations, and/or
specific endeavors; and to recognize the need to acquire new information.
*All courses will contain assignments that demonstrate critical thinking,
but not all courses will include all listed critical thinking elements.
Goal #2: Effective Communications
Explanation:
Effective communications in the ability to develop organized, coherent,
unified written or oral presentations for various audiences and situations.
Goal #3: Computer Proficiency
Explanation:
Computer proficiency includes a basic knowledge of operating systems,
word processing, and Internet research capabilities.
Goal #4: Civic Responsibility
Explanation:
Preparation for civic responsibility in the democratic society of the
United States includes acquiring knowledge of the social, political, economic,
and historical structures of the nation in order to function effectively
as citizens in a country that is increasingly diverse and multi cultural
in its population and more global in its view and functions.
Goal #5: Global Awareness
Explanation:
Global awareness includes knowledge of the geography, history, cultures,
values, ecologies, languages, and present day issues of different peoples
and countries, as well as an understanding of the global economic, political
and technological forces which define the interconnectedness and shape
the lives of the world’s citizens.
OSU-OKC DEPARTMENTAL
GLOBAL MISSION STATEMENT:
It is the mission of the department of social sciences at OSU-OKC to enhance
student awareness and appreciation of the world’s political, economic,
and cultural diversity as well as the necessity of thinking globally in
all areas of scholarship as we strive to build a strong national identity.
The principles stemming from the social sciences apply to all phases and
aspects of individual and group life in an increasingly global community.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student who successfully completes the course should be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental European and British roots which have influenced
America’s development.
2. Identify and assess the basic political, economic, social, and religious
institutions that shaped American society through the Civil War.
3. Describe and assess the influence of the main ethnic, racial, and religious
groups in early American history.
4. Evaluate the complex roots of the Civil War and explain how those conflicting
roots could not be reconciled peacefully.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of major early American foreign policies
on the world scene and at home.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Prerequisites: None
2. Next Course in Sequence: None
3. Instruction Methods: This is primarily a lecture class, although class
discussions are also encouraged.
4. Special Information: Class participation is encouraged, but talking
among yourselves during the lecture is not acceptable. OSU-OKC policy
prohibits the presence of food and drink in the classroom. Also, please
remember that all buildings on our campus are tobacco free, students who
persistently disrupt a class or flagrantly violate OSU-OKC policy may
be asked to leave the classroom.
5. Attendance: Students are held accountable for all work covered in a
course despite valid reasons for absence from class. Students are expected
to attend each class period. Please see #5 under ‘Course Requirements’
for details of how class attendance will specifically affect your grade
in this class.
6. Honors Credit: A student may receive Honors credit by completing a
Request for Honors Credit by Contract-Conditions form with the professor’s
permission and submitting it to the program coordinator.
7. Academic Dishonesty or Misconduct: Academic dishonesty or misconduct
is not condoned nor tolerated at institutions within the Oklahoma State
University system. Academic dishonesty is behaviour in which a deliberately
fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain undeserved
intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another. Academic misconduct
is behaviour that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating
a specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent
means. Academic dishonesty or misconduct cases are governed by the OSU-Oklahoma
City Campus Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. Copies of the Student
Rights and Responsibilities can be obtained from the Student Activities
and Campus Life Office or an electronic version is also available online
at http://www.osuokc.edu/rights/ .
8. Withdrawal Policy: Any student may withdraw from this class or change
to audit on or before the published drop date, which is the Friday of
the twelfth (12th) week of the semester (the sixth week of the summer
semester or three fourths of a fast track course). Withdrawals must be
processed through the Admissions Office and require the signature of an
advisor within the division. It is the responsibility of the students
to withdraw herself/himself. All students remaining on the class roll
after the published drop date will receive a letter grade in the course.
9. Incomplete Grades: The Incomplete grade (I) may be given only to a
student who has completed at least 70% of the course work, is passing,
and has a valid excuse for being unable to complete the course. It is
the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor, who will
complete an "I" contract, stipulating the work that must be
made up and the time allowed to do so, for both student and professor
to sign.
10. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: OSU-OKC complies with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their request
by contacting the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities located
on the first floor of the Student Center Office 112, or call 945-3385.
All accommodations must be approved by the Office of Services to Students
with Disabilities.
11. Electronic Device Policy: Cell phones and other electronic devices
are disruptive to the class. If a student’s work or family situation
requires the student to keep the device turned on during class, the student
must turn the phone to a silent or vibrate mode. If a student must receive
a call during class, the student will leave the room. A student may not
make a call during class. Cell phones and all electronic devices may not
be used during an exam unless stipulated by the instructor. Use of a cell
phone or electronic device during an exam is considered academic misconduct,
and the student will be subject to the appropriate penalties. This policy
may be strengthened by the instructor.
12. Unattended Children Policy: "For personal safety of children
and potential problems in supervision, children should not be at any location
on campus without adult supervision. No children are permitted in classrooms,
laboratories, teaching areas, or the library." OSU-OKC 2007-2008
Catalog, pg. 12.