American History 2111 Syllabus

Fall Semester 2008

Instructor: Ms. Veronica Jeffreys

Office: G-116

Phone 678-466-4712

Office Hours: 6:00pm-6:30pm (M&W), and by appointment

Class Meeting: 6:30pm-7:45pm (M&W)

E-mail Address: veronicajeffreys@clayton.edu

This is a three hour survey course of U.S. History until 1877. The history of the U.S. and the lands that would become the U.S. from the colonial period through Reconstruction. (Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before they can take this course.)

Through careful scrutiny of major trends and developments in American history each student should:

a. be able to understand the importance of the Age of Exploration, the Colonial #9; Period, and the American Revolution.

b. be able to recognize the effects of the westward expansion.

c. be able to understand the importance of the Civil War.

d. Develop the ability to think objectively, and to draw your own conclusions.

e. gain an understanding as to how the past affects the future.

f. Be able to distinguish the role of the state of Georgia in history up to the Reconstruction period.

Student Learning Outcomes:

The following links provide information about general education outcomes for this core curriculum course, which is a part of Area E: Social Sciences.

http://a-s.clayton.edu/corecurriculum/outcomes.htm

In addition, this course supports Program Outcomes  1-6, as adopted by the history faculty at CSU.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Tests - Five major tests, which will be equivalent to a 100 points each. The format of the test will be multiple choice, short answer, and essays.

Articles - Reviews of two articles from historical journals will be completed.

Handouts with instructions will be provided. Each article will be worth 50 points each. The deadlines for each assignment are listed below:

Article I due: September 8, 2008

Article II due: September 24, 2008

Historical Visit – One visit will be conducted. Handouts will be given to class. Deadline is: November 17, 2008.

Group Discussion - Groups will consist of five to six students each. Handouts

will be given to each group to explain the assignment.

Final - 100 points. The final will be non-comprehensive.

The American Experiment: A History of the United States, Volume I: To 1877 Authors: Steven M. Gillon & Cathy D. Matson

A=90-100

B=80-89

C=70-79

D=60-69

F= 59 and below

SECTION ONE ------- 1500-1680 Chapters One through Two.

SECTION TWO------ 1660-1775 Chapters Three through Five.

SECTION THREE --- 1775-1824 Chapters Six through Eight.

SECTION FOUR---- 1820-1850 Chapters Ten and Twelve.

SECTION FIVE------1820-1860 Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen.

SECTION SIX-------1860-1900 Chapter Fifteen & Reconstruction.

Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class period. In order for a student to

receive credit they must be present at roll call or notify instructor before leaving class whenever late. Excessive tardies will not be tolerated, once a student is late three times will be equivalent to one absence.

Plagiarism and cheating will result in an F in the course. This shall be discussed further in class. If there are additional questions please see me after class.

All students must be present and on time for all chapter tests. Once the first student, has completed any test all tardy students will take an essay exam. In an emergency situation each student will be permitted to take one make-up exam per semester. The test format will be essay, and the date will be immediately upon the students return to class.

Each student can receive up to five points added to any test grade by completing community service. You will get one point per hour of service completed up to five hours maximum. Any service provided must be outside of your nuclear family. Since this is an American History class, this can be a way for you to help make history in a positive manner. Remember extra credit is optional, not mandatory. Documentation to verify service performed must be turned in by the last day of class.

You will need to use your computer to better prepare for the course requirements. The publisher of your text maintains a web page that will be helpful in all of your class studies.

Special needs students: Please contact Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center room 255 (678-466-5445), disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu  to discuss your concerns.

Please refer to the college catalogue for exact dates of withdrawal. However, withdrawal must occur before midterm to avoid an academic penalty.