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Requirement |
Comments |
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Class meetings
Be prompt.
If you are more than 5 minutes late, see me after class.
If you miss 20% of classes or are chronically late, you may suffer a
serious grade penalty. |
Prompt attendance and thoughtful attention are expected. Questions
and occasional comments are welcome.
Click
here for the
planned
lecture topics--but
remember that this is an intention, not a contract! Things may
change a bit as we go along. It is a pdf--you can print out a
copy. Numbers in brackets refer to pages in the textbook. |
U.S. quizzes
[5%] |
These
multiple choice quizzes test your general knowledge of US history
for a given period of time. They are for your benefit-to discover
whether or not you need to read-up on the background of the period
under discussion. Take them on your own time until you can pass with
a grade of 80% or better.
Objective: motivate the student to grasp fundamental aspects of US
history that are essential for full appreciation of other materials
presented in lectures and readings. |
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Book Review
[15%]
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Prepare and submit (via
GeorgiaVIEW) a 250-500 word review of a book related to the
course. Choose from the
Pre-approved book list.
or propose a similar book. As books are chosen, the reader's name
will be posted on the list.
Objective: broaden knowledge base;
encourage good reading habits; develop critical reading, thinking
and writing skills. |
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Major Exams:
Midterm (includes essay 1) [40%]
Final (includes essay 2) [40%]
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In
the middle and near the end of the course, you will prepare a 1-2
page opinion essay (soundly based in evidence!) on your choice of
assigned topics. Prepared out of class.
These exams will be
fact-based (not opinion) tests of lectures and reading. Taken
online, in class. May include multiple choice, matching, short
answer, and map questions. No long essays.
A
failing grade on the final exam may result in an F for the course,
if your average is below 65 course points.
Objective: both student and instructor
evaluate the quality of the body of knowledge developed by the
student; opportunity to evaluate study methods, and adjust if
necessary,
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| UNGRADED QUIZZES |
For your own information; ungraded; optional. |
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Optional:
Museum visit
0-5 bonus points added to Major exams before averaging.
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Visit Stately Oaks, King Memorial District, Carter Center, High
Museum of Art (look for exhibits that pertain to the course), New
Echota or Atlanta History Center. Other museums require advance
approval. Submit 1-2 page report via GaVIEW.
Objective: exposure to materials not available in a classroom;
develop critical thinking and writing skills
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