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COLLIN COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Course Number: HIST 1301.WS2 Course Title: United States History I Course Description: A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent Student Learning Outcomes: • State Mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence (Critical Thinking; Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility). 2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources (Critical Thinking; Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility). 3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history (Critical Thinking; Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility). Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw. Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook. Effective Fall 2014

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information. RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS: please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook ADA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable Federal State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office at 972-881-5898 in a timely manner if she/he desires to arrange for accommodation. ACADEMIC ETHICS: The College District may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s editions, and/or falsifying academic records. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else’s work for the assignments as if it were one’s own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers. Effective Fall 2014

COURSE POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students who submit work that falls within the Collin College definition of academic dishonesty will not receive credit for the assignment. Personalized feedback will be provided to the student whose work is suspect. The student’s submitted work suspected of academic dishonesty may be turned over to the Collin Dean of Students for a formal review process. Please see the Student Handbook for more information on this topic.

COURSE POLICY ON LATE WORK: Late work is not accepted unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or other pertaining documentation. If you have a medical condition or previously scheduled event that may interfere in your ability to turn your work in on time, please contact me before the due date to discuss. Likewise, all homework is due on the Canvas, email or hardcopy work is not accepted. Please note this is a firm policy that must be adhered to, to be fair to all students. Please make sure you have read and understand this policy prior to submitting your first assignment. After you submit your first assignment, I will assume that you have read and understand the late work policy. It is up to you to check and make sure that your work was submitted properly. Please check the grade book on a regular basis. The assignments are available to you well ahead of the due dates so you can work as needed to accommodate your busy schedule. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Kam De Leon Office Hours: By Appointment Email: [email protected] Social Sciences Division Office: 972-881-5800 CLASS INFORMATION: Online only, no face to face requirements. TEXTBOOK: Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty. Volume 1. ISBN: 9780393920307 Plan ahead to have your book by the second week of class.

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METHOD OF EVALUATION: It is important to understand that your grades will not be averaged, they will totaled in sum. When checking the online system for your grade, do not look at your average or the class average, look at your total number of points. History Skills Quiz 1 x 25 points = 25 Historical Sources Quiz 1 x 20 points = 20 Connect, Extend, Challenge Paper 1 x 15 points - 15 Chapter Quizzes 13 x 10 points each = 130 Discussion Boards 5 x 25 each = 125 Final = 100 Total = 415 TOTAL POINTS 425 A =382 + (at least 90% of the total points) B= 381- 332 (at least 80% of the total points) C = 331 -290 (at least 70% of the total points) D = 289 -249 (at least 60% of the total points) F = 248 – 0 (at least 50% of the total points) Requirements For Participation In Online Discussion Or Collaborative Activities: Student to Student interaction is required in group discussion boards for most Units. Delivery Method Of Feedback and/or Graded Material: Grades as well as written or audio feedback will be provided within the Canvas LMS. Students will have access to their feedback for the duration of the course and are expected to read it and make the necessary modifications to upcoming assignments. Standards for Instructor Response and Availability: Students can expect assignments and exams to be graded and returned with comments within two weeks of the due date.

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Master Assignment Course Calendar Required Assignments: Students should strive to complete all assignments listed here. In total this course has 15 chapter quizzes, of these you are required to submit 13. This allows you some wiggle room if you have an unexpected event that prevents you from completing your weekly work. Any work you complete beyond the requirements will count as extra credit. Late Work Policy: Late work is not accepted unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or other pertaining documentation. If you have a medical condition or previously scheduled event that may interfere in your ability to turn your work in on time, please contact me before the due date to discuss. Likewise, all homework is due on the Canvas, email or hardcopy work is not accepted. It is up to you to check and make sure that your work was submitted properly. Please check the grade book on a regular basis. The assignments are available to you well ahead of the due dates so you can work as needed to accommodate your busy schedule. Academic Honesty: Students are expected to submit their own work and to work individually on assignments. Please see the Academic Ethics section in the syllabus regarding this topic as well as the Collin Student Handbook for more information. Confirming Submission: It is your responsibility to check the grade book for submission status of all your work. To learn more about this, see the Canvas Student Guide section titled, Grades. Assignment Location: A complete listing of each Unit’s work is located in the Canvas Modules. Students also have the option of directly accessing the Chapter Quizzes in the Quizzes link and the Group Discussion Boards through the Discussions link. Unit 1 - Getting to know you All work due by Friday June 14 by 11:00 p.m. CST Start process to obtain book Post group introduction to your group discussion board

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Unit 2- Introduction to Historical Studies, Part I All work due by Friday June 21 by 11:00 p.m. CST Historical Skills Quiz Source Identification Quiz No book is required for these assignments. Unit 3 - Introduction to Historical Studies, Part II Connect, Extend, Challenge paper due by Friday June 28 by 11:00 p.m. CST No book is required for this assignment. Submit using TurnItIn within the course. This assignment must be completed before moving forward in the course. It is recommended that you proceed on to Unit 4 but do not post to the discussion board until you have received feedback from your Unit 3 paper. Unit 4 – Exploration and Early Colonization Chapter Quizzes due by Friday July 5 by 11:00 p.m. CST Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 Unit 5 - The American Revolution and the Early Republic Chapter Quizzes due by Friday July 12 by 11:00 p.m. CST Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8 Discussion Board: Africans in America Parts I & II 1 Original Posts Due by Tuesday July 9 by 11:00 p.m. CST 2 Response Posts Due by Friday July 12 by 11:00 p.m. CST

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Unit 6 - The New Republic and The West Chapter Quizzes due by Friday July 19 by 11:00 p.m. CST: Chapters 9 & 10 Discussion Board: Slavery Today 1 Original Posts Due by Tuesday July 16 11:00 p.m. CST 2 Response Posts Due by Friday July 19 by 11:00 p.m. CST Unit 7 - The South, Slavery & Reform Chapter Quizzes Chapters due by Friday July 26 11:00 p.m. CST: Chapters 11 & 12 Discussion Board: 19th Century Slavery 1 Original Posts Due by Tuesday July 23 by 11:00 p.m. CST 2 Response Posts Due by Friday July 26 by 11:00 p.m. CST Unit 8 - The Civil War & Reconstruction Chapter Quizzes due by Friday August 2 by 11 p.m. CST: Chapters 13, 14, & 15 Unit 9- The Legacy of the Civil War This Unit does not contain any chapter quizzes Discussion Board: The Legacy of the Civil War 1 Original Posts Due by Tuesday August 6 by 11:00 p.m. CST 2 Response Posts Due by Friday August 9 by 11:00 p.m. CST Final Exam: Available from Friday May 9. The Final exam is due by Tuesday May 13, 11 p.m. CST

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