Course Description: History 2010 (3) is a survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects up to 1877. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or acceptable placement scores.

Textbook: Roark, Johnson, Cohen, Stage, Lawson, and Hartman. The American Promise: A History of the United States Vol. I: To 1877. Second Compact Edition (New York and Boston: Bedford/St. Martins Press, 2000.)

Articles: Each student will read five scholarly articles which the instructor will either distribute in class or place on reserve under the instructor’s name in the library. Students will then submit a one to two page summary and analysis for each one.

Learning Objectives: Students will learn the major outlines and important details of American political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic histories up to 1877. Students will develop critical thinking skills and effective communication through writing.

Attendance: Required in the class. I will take roll each class period, giving both the instructor and students an opportunity to learn the names of the members of the class. Any absence exceeding six (6) for MWF classes or five (5) for TR classes will result in a reduced grade for the class. Late assignments will not be accepted, nor will make-up tests be given, without a valid documented excuse. Chronic tardiness, or any other disruption of class, interferes with the learning process for all and will not be tolerated.

Note-taking in a college-ruled bound notebook is required of each student. Students may be asked to submit these notebooks periodically throughout the semester to ensure adequate note-taking. Students must also perform all the other class assignments and participate in class discussions.

Testing: Examinations will consist of fill-in-the-blanks, short (1 paragraph) answer identification, and discussion (essay) questions. Essay questions stress the ability to compare, analyze, and synthesize the material.

Grading Scale: This class will use a straight ten point scale. 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B,

70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, below 60 = F.

Academic Misconduct: Any form of cheating, including plagiarism, on any assignment, test, or course work will result in either a grade of "0" for that assignment, test, or work or a grade of "F" for the class. Mr. Douglas will make that determination. Plagiarism is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as "stealing or using the ideas or writings of another as one’s own."

ADA Statement: It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify with the Office of Dis-ability Services in order to receive accommodation. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive services. Disability Services is located in the basement of the Wood Campus Center, in Room 122.

(M) January 19 MLK Day – No Class

(M-F) March 1-5 Spring Break – No Class

(F) March 19 Last Day to Drop with a W

(F) April 9 Good Friday Holiday – No Class

(M) April 26 Final Examination: Section 006 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

(W) April 28 Final Examination: Section 003 8:00 – 10:00 AM

(W) April 28 Final Examination: Section 005 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM