American History Research Paper
HIST-B 111 - HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FROM DISCOVERY TO 1865)
A general survey of the United States from the era of discovery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social and intellectual developments
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
This course examines American history from prehistoric times through the Civil War Era, and is designed around several concepts and themes. The first is that the experiences and ideas of everyday Americans matter and are vitally important in how American history has unfolded. Secondly, students will be exposed to interpretations of American history that force them to consider the importance of historical contingency. By avoiding perceptions of inevitability, the course materials, discussions, …show more content…
To be counted present, you should be in class on time, and stay in class the entire period. If you must arrive late or leave early, please do so as non-disruptively as possible, and let me know ahead of time that you will be leaving.As you can also see, participation is an important part of your grade. I will grade on in-class and online discussion participation, in-class writing assignments, and occasional quizzes on the reading assignments. Remember, participation is not accomplished by packing in a barrage of "me too," or "what he said" at the end of class. There is no make-up for in-class assignments, so, again, please attend regularly. If speaking in class is difficult for you, please come talk to me at the beginning of the semester to discuss strategies that will help engage in the classroom …show more content…
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic 0 and possibly further USCB administrative action. The official USCB Plagiarism policy is as follows: “Plagiarism, even a first offense, will result in a failing grade for the course.” If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or check out the library’s reference guide on plagiarism at http://library.uscb.edu/plagiarism.htm.(See also USCB Student handbook, pp.33-37 for a list of academic regulations relating to the honor system) Make-up opportunities will only be granted for documented, extraordinary circumstances. A missed exam is considered a “0” until it is made up. The make-up exam will be scheduled on a Friday afternoon at the end of the semester and it will not be in the original format. Make-ups will not be the same exam as the original, and will not be drawn from the pre-circulated review sheet. The final exam will not be given at any other time for any reason other than a legitimate conflict with another exam which cannot be resolved
A general survey of the United States from the era of discovery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social and intellectual developments
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
This course examines American history from prehistoric times through the Civil War Era, and is designed around several concepts and themes. The first is that the experiences and ideas of everyday Americans matter and are vitally important in how American history has unfolded. Secondly, students will be exposed to interpretations of American history that force them to consider the importance of historical contingency. By avoiding perceptions of inevitability, the course materials, discussions, …show more content…
To be counted present, you should be in class on time, and stay in class the entire period. If you must arrive late or leave early, please do so as non-disruptively as possible, and let me know ahead of time that you will be leaving.As you can also see, participation is an important part of your grade. I will grade on in-class and online discussion participation, in-class writing assignments, and occasional quizzes on the reading assignments. Remember, participation is not accomplished by packing in a barrage of "me too," or "what he said" at the end of class. There is no make-up for in-class assignments, so, again, please attend regularly. If speaking in class is difficult for you, please come talk to me at the beginning of the semester to discuss strategies that will help engage in the classroom …show more content…
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic 0 and possibly further USCB administrative action. The official USCB Plagiarism policy is as follows: “Plagiarism, even a first offense, will result in a failing grade for the course.” If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or check out the library’s reference guide on plagiarism at http://library.uscb.edu/plagiarism.htm.(See also USCB Student handbook, pp.33-37 for a list of academic regulations relating to the honor system) Make-up opportunities will only be granted for documented, extraordinary circumstances. A missed exam is considered a “0” until it is made up. The make-up exam will be scheduled on a Friday afternoon at the end of the semester and it will not be in the original format. Make-ups will not be the same exam as the original, and will not be drawn from the pre-circulated review sheet. The final exam will not be given at any other time for any reason other than a legitimate conflict with another exam which cannot be resolved