HIST2112
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Kathryn W. Kemp, PhD |
| About this course: |
| HIST2112 is the second half of the beginning survey of U. S. history; it begins about 1877. The course will provide an overview of the period, and also will familiarize students with a few of the methods and principles used in the practice of history. Class lectures and discussions, and a research project, will encourage students to develop their critical thinking, reading and writing skills. The class meetings will be conducted with lectures and discussions. Click here to see a plan for the class. |
| Text |
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Schultz, Kevin M.,
HIST
vol. 2. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning . Student edition ISBN
10-0-495-00529-1. |
| Optional: |
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LausheyISBN:
0155020811 This book is helpful for those whose preparation in U.S. history is not strong. |
| Strunk & White, Elements of Style [available in most bookstores and online] http://www.bartelby.net/141/ |
| Important: |
| You are expected to arrive on time and remain in your
seat unless a true emergency develops. Persistent tardiness will affect your grade. |
| All homework will be submitted using GeorgiaVIEW
(formerly WebCT / Vista). Nothing will be accepted by email or other means, without advance permission. |
| Any instance of plagiarism or other academic dishonesty
will have serious results. Click for details |
| All absences must be explained in writing to be excused. Unexcused absences may result in loss of course points. |
| The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides tutoring for this course. Appointments can be made through TutorTrac at http://tutoring.clayton.edu or by contacting the CAS at (678) 466-4070, lower level of the library. |
| See "Syllabus part 1" for other course policies. |
Click here for a printer-friendly copy of "Requirements."
| Activity: | point (%) value | Requirements and
objectives Due dates are posted in the GeorgiaVIEW calendar. Updated 20 January 2010 |
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| Class meetings |
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include lectures and discussion Prompt attendance for the entire class period is required. Objective: regular and timely attendance will encourage good habits of work. |
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| At home |
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In addition to reading your textbook and taking
GeorgiaVIEW quizzes, remember that you are expected to preview the
PowerPoints in GaVIEW and take notes to bring to class. Objective: thorough preparation to make the most of class time. |
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| Chapter review quizzes (averaged) | 15 | Taken as homework on GeorgiaVIEW. As you finish each chapter, take the
20-question quiz to check the quality of your reading. Each
student will receive a unique selection of questions from a larger quiz
bank. After you begin a review quiz, you will have 2 hours to
complete it. Deadline is the last day of classes in the term,
but you should do them as soon as you finish reading. Objective: allow a student to evaluate reading effectiveness; verifies that the student has examined each chapter. |
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| Lecture review quizzes (averaged) | 25 | Taken
as homework on GeorgiaVIEW, these will be
offered shortly after one or two topics are completed. You may use your
notes. You will be provided a 1 week window to complete the quiz.
There will be one make-up opportunity at the end of the semester. Objective: allows student to evaluate note taking effectiveness; verifies student's active attention to classroom presentations and discussion. |
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| Mid Term & Final | 25 | Based on lecture and textbook content including some online supplementary
materials. Comprehensive over the half semester. Objective: verifies student acquisition of course information. Essays prepared in advance provide experience in writing and critical thinking. |
May include essay, map and objective questions. May be administered via GeorgiaVIEW. |
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Newspaper research project (open link) |
10 | Write a short paper researched in the files of a
daily newspaper. Details will be discussed in orientation. Objective: experience research activity and writing that will require the exercise of critical thinking. |
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The material on the "Syllabus all" page is part of the official syllabus for this course. |
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