AMH 2010 Course Preview Page Winter 2015

Course Syllabus

Course Name: American History to 1877	Term and Session:II Session 3
Course ID: AMH 2010	Reference Number: 512143 Table of Contents

Faculty Contact Information	Class Activities
Course Description	Class Schedule
General Course Outcomes	Grades
Prerequisites and Corequisites	Policies and Procedures
Methods of Instruction	Technical Resources
Textbook and Materials	Help Desk

Faculty Contact Information

Instructor Name:	Professor Simpson
BC Online Phone:	954-201-7900
Fax:	954-201-7937
Email:	Please use the D2L email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email:ssimpso2@broward.edu
Online Office Hours:	Day(s): Mon-Friday          Cell: 954-240-9166 (call/text) Time: 10:00am-12noon Meeting Location: Chat, Discussion, Pager, or outside program such as Skype. I will be online during these days and hours.
BC Safety Phone #:	954-201-HELP (4357)

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Course Description

This is a survey course of American History from the pre-Columbian era to 1877 or the end of the American Reconstruction era. Special emphasis is placed upon the Colonial period, the American Revolution, the rise of American Nationalism, the character and culture of antebellum America, and the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction.
This course meets Area 3A general education requirements for the A.A. degree. This course meets Area 3 or 5 general education requirements for the A.S. degree.
This course requires extensive reading and writing. This is a 13 week session, therefore, students will have 3-5 days to complete 1- 3 chapters of reading, which includes quizzes, discussions and writing assignments. Therefore, it is imperative that students keep track of the assignment due dates and Do NoT Procrastinate. 
The due dates for Quizzes and Discussions are usually on Saturdays and written assignments are generally due on Sundays. Check the course calendar daily as it contains the most updated and accurate assignment due dates. 
View the course description for more details.

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General Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

1. Identify and employ the components of historical research and analysis.
2. Produce clearly organized, thoroughly developed writing assignments, including but not limited to short answer response assignments, short essays, research assignments, or research papers, which express defensible conclusions based on historical analysis.
3. Identify and evaluate the motivations, characteristics, and consequences of European settlement in America. Chapters 1 and 2
4. Analyze the origins, progression, and outcome of the American Revolution. Chapters 3, 4, and 5
5. Assess the creation of the U.S. government and the characteristics of the Early Republic. Chapters 5 and 6
6. Identify and evaluate the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the antebellum era, including the consequences of the Jacksonian Age, westward expansion, and social reform movements. Chapters 7-12
7. Evaluate the events of the secession crisis, the course of the Civil War, and the Civil War’s impact on the American people. Chapters 14-15 8. Identify and evaluate the political, economic, and social developments of the Reconstruction era. Chapter 16

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Prerequisites and Corequisites

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:

• Prerequisites/Co-requisites: none

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Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour fully online course with/without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.
The course has been planned to provide a variety of written assignments as well as online quizzes and examinations and discussions. Each tool used in this course is provided to train you to enhance your written communication skills as well as learn about the history of America. The discussions are planned in order for you to discuss the weekly topics with your classmates. The quizzes and examinations are planned for you to test your mastery of the weekly readings. The short answer response assignments and essay assignments are used as critical thinking tools to both test your mastery of the information as well as apply the information to a particular scenario. Hopefully, through these tools, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the evolution of the history of the United States and roles people and events played in its evolution. Even more importantly, hopefully, you will have continued to master your academic skills. Remember, in order to be successful, you, the students, are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required class assignments.

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Textbook and Materials

Required Text: Title: American Stories: A History of the United States, Vol. I Author(s): Brands, Breen, et. Al. Publisher, Edition: Pearson Publishing, 2015., 3rd edition ISBN-13: 9780205960897 Books for online courses are available at the Central Campus bookstore A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore Admissions & Student Service Center - Bldg. 19 Tel: (954) 201-6830 Fax: (954) 201-6895 CourseSmart Link:  http://www.coursesmart.com/american-stories-a-history-of-the-united/h-w-brands-t-h-breen-r-hal-williams-ariela/dp/9780205987429

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Class Activities

Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notificationand documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).
Assignment Directions - Please review the rubrics for all assignments. Rubrics are located within the Welcome & Syllabus module.
Document Analysis Assignments (DAA) - See the rubric for specfic grading criteria.
Document analysis assignments (DAA) require you to read documents of your choice from the web documents collection provided in the course, document excerpts embedded in the course textbook, and/or documents provided within the learning modules, and answer the following questions for each document:

1. What type of document is it? What is the title of the document?
2. What date was document written?
3. Who was the author of the document? Provide a short biography of the author (be sure to provide a citation for the source used). See the citation guide embedded in the Course Content Browser for examples.
4. For what audience was the document written?
5. What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? Quote from the document.
6. Identify two key concepts within the document. Complete the SEE-I exercise for each identifed concept.  Read an explanation of the SEE-I exercise in the course Table of Contents.  I.E. S - Idenify or define the concept; E - Elaborate on the concept; E - Exemplify the concept; I - Illustrate the concept.

Additionally, to be successful with this assignment be sure that:

1. Your answers are in complete sentences.
2. You cite all of your sources. See the Citation Guide embedded in the Course Content Browser for examples.
3. You proofread your entries.

Discussions

Use the general discussion thread to post questions that might be of interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students with thoughtful responses. Proofread the content of your posts before making them public; proper grammar and sentence structure are expected. Remember that the discussion tool is public - all enrolled students will be able to view posts and responses. Please follow proper netiquette. Grades for discussion postings will be posted within five working days after the discussion has closed. If you need general information and support for the discussion tool visit the discussion tutorial page.
See the rubric for specfic grading criteria.
Participating in the course discussions is an important part of your final grade. There is at least one class discussion for every chapter in the course. See the rubric for specfic grading criteria.
To successfully complete the class discussion assignments you must:

• post to 16 assigned topic questions.
• post a reply to at least one classmate's posted response to each topic question. 

In your discussions, you cannot simply reply to someone's posting with "ditto" or "I agree with you". You must answer the question asked and respond to at least one classmate's posting. Your responses must also demonstrate that you have read and understood the topic addressed. We are all in this together and we can learn from each other. Remember that the discussion tool is public - everyone will be able to view posts and responses.

Assignments

Assignments may be submitted only during the availability dates as specified in your syllabus. The submission of an assignment is the sole responsibility of the student. Students should not leave assignment preparation until the last minute and must plan their workloads so as to be able to meet the deadlines. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will only be accepted if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments should not be mailed, faxed or emailed directly to your instructor unless otherwise directed. You should keep an electronic copy of all assignments. Grades for assignments will be posted within five working days of the closing date of the assignment. If you need general information and support with assignments visit the assignment tutorial page.

Short Answer Response (SAR) Assignments- See the rubric for specfic grading criteria.

Short Answer Response (SAR) assignments are writing assignments that test your mastery of the information as well as serve as exercises in critical thinking within the context of history. For short answer response assignments, it is important that:

1. Your answers are in complete sentences.
2. You make sure to cite all of your sources. See the citation guide embedded in the course content for examples.
3. You make sure to proofread your entries.

You must use the information provided (learning modules, textbook) and submit your SAR assignments as a MS Word attachment. Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for this course and should not be included in your assignments.
Plagiarism Policy: There will be no rewrites for cases of plagiarism. At a minimum, you will receive a "0" for any incidents of plagiarism and you will forfeit any extra credit points earned in the course.

Chart Assignments - See the rubric for specfic grading criteria.

Throughout the semester you will be required to complete four historical charts and identify who, what, when, where, and the significance of a topic covered in the course.

Assessments

Assessments may be taken only during the availability dates as specified in the course schedule. The submission of an assessment is the sole responsibility of the student. Please allow ample time to complete assessments and be observant of the time limit. Make sure you have a solid internet connection. Most online quiz and exam grades will be available after finishing the quiz or exam. If you need general information and support with assessments visit theassessment tutorial page.
It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up exam. Make-up exams will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). Scheduling conflicting appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up exam.
Chapter quizzes will be in a multiple choice and/or true and false formats. These 20-point quizzes test your mastery of the information found in the textbook chapters and the learning modules. Please refer to the course schedule for more which chapter quizzes are assigned and their due dates. The quizzes are not timed but you will have only ONE attempt to successfully complete these quizzes. Note: the quizzes show a time limit of 60 minutes because D2L requires it. They will remain open until you submit the quiz, even if it goes over 60 minutes.

Exams

There are two exams for this course. They are non-cumulative. These exams will consist of multiple choice questions only. The questions will be based on information in your text, your previous assignments, and your course learning modules. Your exams will be administered online and may be taken at home. You are not required to go to the testing center to complete these exams. The scheduled dates for these exams are provided below. These exams will be timed. Look out for announcements to be posted just before your exams.
Proctored Exams
To provide proper accommodations and accessibility, there are three options for taking a proctored exam:

1. On-Campus Proctoring North and Central e-Testing Centers (no additional fee)
   You may take your proctored exams at either North or Central campus.  This is a free service. Other campus locations do not offer e-Testing services for fully online students. 
2. Off-Site Proctoring: National College Testing Association(additional fees are assessed)
   Broward College is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), which abides by strict testing standards. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary by location.
3. Online Proctoring – ProctorU (additional fees are assessed)
   Online proctoring is available for testing from a remote location using your own web-cam while being proctored live, using ProctorU. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary based on the duration of the test.

Notify your instructor at the beginning of the class if you would like to consider using the off-site or online proctoring service, have questions, comments, or if you have documents requiring special accommodations for exams.  Communication with your instructor in the week prior to each exam is necessary to ensure online testing readiness.  Visit the proctored exam page for additional information.

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                                                                  Important Dates
Jan 22, 205 1st Day of Class                                           April 24th, 2015 Last Day of Class
Jan 28th  last day for 100% Refund                                March 24th last day to withdraw with a W
March  24th last date to change to an audit                  March 2 - March 8th Spring Break

Class Schedule

Introduction to the Course and Orientation Jan 22-25th	Assignments & Assessments
Learning Outcomes After completing the Orientation module, the students will be able to learn to navigate D2L understand the requirements of the course After completing the Introduction to History module, the students will be able to: Examine a definition of history. Examine the importance of the connection between the past and the present. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and explain how each are used to make historical claims. Interpret multiple forms of evidence (visual, oral, statistical, and/or artifacts from material culture).	Orientation Activities: Complete the online orientation to learn how to navigate the course and access learning materials. Review the course syllabus.  It is highly recommended that you print the syllabus and refer to it often throughout the semester. Take the syllabus quiz. Participate in one online discussion. Introduction to History Activities: Read Introduction to History presentation. Take a short quiz relating to the sources used in the field of history. Due:  Jan 25th
Chapter 1: The Colonization of the New World - Jan 25th - Feb 1st	Assignments & Assessments
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Assess through course assessments and discussions the factors influencing the European interest in discovery, exploration, and the establishment of colonies in the Americas. Describe in class assignments the difference between the political, economic and social structures of the Native American nations existing during the pre-Columbian era. Evaluate through class assessments the political, economic and social structures of the West African nations existing during the pre-Columbian era.	Read: Chapter 1 Textbook Read: Chapter 1 Learning Module Chapter 1 Discussion Chapter 1 Quiz  Due: Feb 1st
Chapter 2: The Age of Exploration - Jan 25-Feb 1st	Assignments & Assessments
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Describe through course assignments the difference between the three regions of the British North American colonies. Describe through course assignments the difference between the differing motivations for the founding of each of the thirteen colonies in British North America. Identify and evaluate through class assessments the significance of the important actors involved in the founding of the British North American colonies. State through class discussions the purpose and significance of the Mayflower Compact.	Read: Chapter 2 Textbook Read: Chapter 2 Learning Module Chapter 2 Discussion Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 2 Chart Assignment: Feb 1st   Due: Feb 1st
Chapter 3: Putting Down Roots: Opportunity and Oppression in Colonial Society - Feb 1- Feb 8	Assignments & Assessments
Describe and evaluate New England colonial society through course assessments. Describe and evaluate Chesapeake colonial society through course assessments. Assess through course assignments the development of the institution of slavery in British colonial North America. Critique through course discussions the origins and impact of colonial revolts in the Chesapeake and New England colonial regions.	Read: Chapter 3 Textbook Read: Chapter 3 Learning Module Chapter 3 Discussion Chapter 3 Quiz Due: Feb 8th
Chapter 4: Experience of Empire: 18th Century America -                                                                    Feb 1-Feb 8th	Assignments & Assessments
Describe and evaluate through course assignments the development of the Enlightenment and assess the role of the Enlightenment in the American colonies. Describe and evaluate through course assignments the development of the Great Awakening and assess the role of the Great Awakening in the American colonies. Identify and evaluate through course assessments the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War. Evaluate through course assessments the evolution of the colonial economy of the 17th and 18th centuries.	Read: Chapter 4 Textbook Read: Chapter 4 Learning Module Chapter 4 Discussion Chapter 4 Quiz Due: Feb 8th
Chapter 5: An American Revolution - Feb 8- Feb 15th	Assignments & Assessments
Trace and analyze through course assessments the development of British colonial policy in North America between the 1760's and 1770's and the corresponding colonial responses. Recognize and describe in course discussions what caused English colonists to become active revolutionaries by 1775.	Read: Chapter 5 Textbook Read: Chapter 5 Learning Module Chapter 5 Discussion Chapter 5 Quiz Document Analysis Assignment I (DAA) Due: Feb 15th
Chapter 6: The Republican Experiment - Feb 15-22nd	Assignments & Assessments
Describe in course assessments the weaknesses and strengths of the Articles of Confederation. Analyze through course assignments the forces leading to the creation of the constitution and explain the principles and institutions established by that document. Analyze through course assessments the contradiction between the democratic principles expressed in the constitution and the institution of slavery.	Read: Chapter 6 Textbook Read: Chapter 6 Learning Module Chapter 6 Discussion Chapter 6 Quiz Chapter 6 Chart assignment: Due: Feb 22
Chapter 7: Democracy and Dissent: The Violence of Party Politics - Feb 22- March 1st	Assignments & Assessments
Describe and evaluate through course assignments and assessments the accomplishments and political controversies of the Federalist Washington presidency. Assess through course assessments and assignments accomplishments and political controversies of the Federalist Adams Presidency. Describe and evaluate through course assignments and assessments the rise of the nation's political party system.	Read: Chapter 7 Textbook Read: Chapter 7 Learning Module Chapter 7 Discussion Chapter 7 Quiz Due: March 1st
Chapter 8: Republican Ascendancy: The Jeffersonian Vision                                                                                                                                                                                         SPRING BREAK: MARCH 2-8TH	Assignments & Assessments DATE: March 1- 15th
Describe and analyze in the course discussion the domestic and foreign policy changes during the Jefferson presidency. Identify and evaluate through course assessments the internal and external threats to the American republic which culminated in the War of 1812.	Read: Chapter 8 Textbook Read: Chapter 8 Learning Module Chapter 8 Discussion Chapter 8 Quiz Midterm Exam: Chapters 1-8 (March 9-15th) Due: March 15th
Chapter 9: Nation Building and Nationalism - March 15th- March 22nd	Assignments & Assessments
Evaluate the key forces that drove America's expansion westward through course assessments. Analyze how developments in transportation supported growth of agriculture and manufacturing in the nation though course assessments. Evaluate through course assignments what foreign and domestic policy decisions faced the federal government as the country expanded.	Read: Chapter 9 Textbook Read: Chapter 9 Learning Module Chapter 9 Discussion Chapter 9 Chart assignment Due: March 22nd
Chapter 10: The Triumph of White Men’s Democracy -                    March 15-22nd	Assignments & Assessments
Identify and assess in course assignments President Andrew Jackson's rise to power and the effectiveness of his presidency. Define and evaluate in course assessments the theory of Jacksonian Democracy. State in course assignments the origins and significance of the Second-Party System. Analyze the Jackson Administration's Indian Policy through course discussions	Read: Chapter 10 Textbook Read: Chapter 10 Learning Module Review PowerPoint: Andrew Jackson Chapter 10 Discussion Due: March 22nd
Chapter 11: Slaves and Masters - March 22-29th	Assignments & Assessments
Analyze the reasons for the rise of the Cotton Kingdom in course assignments. Identify and evaluate in course assignments and discussions the life of the enslaved in the antebellum South. Describe and assess through course assignments the ways in which the enslaved resisted slavery. Compare and contrast in course assessments the life of the yeoman farmer and the plantation aristocracy. Analyze the life of free blacks in the south in course assignments. Describe and assess through course assignments the ways in which Americans could benefit from the domestic slave trade.	Read: Chapter 11 Textbook Read: Chapter 11 Learning Module Review PowerPoint: American Slavery Chapter 11 Discussion Short Answer Response Assignment I (SAR) Due: March 29th
Chapter 12: The Reform era of the National Period through The Sectional Crisis leads to War - March 29th-April 5th	Assignments & Assessments
Define in course assignments the Second Great Awakening, identify its major players, and assess the impact of the movement on the future of the formation of the United States. Analyze in course discussions the origins and significance of the Women's Rights Movement. Analyze in course assessments the origins and significance of the Abolitionist Movement. Analyze in course assessments the origins and significance of the Public School Reform Movement. Analyze in course assessments the origins and significance of the Temperance Movement.	Read: Chapter 12 Textbook Read: Chapter 12 Learning Module Chapter 12 Discussion Chapter 12 Extra Credit: Antislavery Due: April 5th
Chapter 13: An Age of Expansionism - March 29th- April 5th	Assignments & Assessments
Assess through class assessments the origins, causes, and impact of the Texas Revolution. Evaluate through course discussions the causes and impact of the Mexican American War. Define and evaluate in course assessments the theory of Manifest Destiny in both the Texas Revolution and the Mexican American War.	Read: Chapter 13 Textbook Read: Chapter 13 Learning Module Chapter 13 Discussion Document Analysis Assignment II (DAA) Due: April 5th
Chapter 14: The Sectional Crisis - April 5th-April 12th	Assignments & Assessments
Describe through course assessments the origins and impact of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. Analyze the impact of the theory of popular sovereignty on political decisions between 1850 and 1860. Describe through course assessments the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford on the future of the nation. Describe and evaluate through course assessments the rise of the Free Soil Movement. Evaluate through course discussions the radical transformation of the abolitionist movement through the actions and arguments of those like William Lloyd Garrison. Assess through course assignments the impact of the election of Abraham Lincoln as president of the United States in 1860	Read: Chapter 14 Textbook Read: Chapter 14 Learning Module Chapter 14 Discussion Short Answer Response Assignment II (SAR) April 12th Chapter 14 Chart Assignment Due: April 12th
Chapter 15: The Civil War - April 12th-19th	Assignments & Assessments
Describe through course assessments the social, political, and economic causes of the Civil War. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the Union and the Confederacy. Evaluate through the course discussion the military course of the Civil War and its effects, including the Emancipation Proclamation. Assess through course assignments the role of different ethnic and racial groups and women in both the North and South during the War.	Read: Chapter 15 Textbook Read: Chapter 15 Learning Module Review PowerPoint: Blacks in the Civil War Chapter 15 Discussion Chapter 15 Quiz  Due: April 19th
Chapter 16: Reconstruction - April 12th-19th	Assignments & Assessments
Demonstrate through course assessments an understanding of and evaluate the failures and success of the Reconstruction process. Describe in course assessments the difference between and evaluate the presidential and congressional phases of Reconstruction. Assess through the course discussion the significant concerns of African Americans during the Reconstruction process.	Read: Chapter 16 Textbook Read: Chapter 16 Learning Module Review PowerPoint: Reconstruction Chapter 16 Discussion Chapter 16 Quiz  Due: April 19th
Final Exam	Final Exam: Chapters 9-16 April 17th-April 24th Due: April 24th

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Grades

How your Grade will be Determined

Assessment	Graded Points	Possible Extra Credit
Discussions (16 @ 10 points each)	160
Quizzes (10 @ 20 points each)	200
Short Answer Response Assignments (SAR) (2 @ 100 points each)	200	3 @ 5 pts each
Document Analysis Assignments (DAA) (2 @ 100 points each)	200
Chart Assignments ( 4 @ 10 points each)	40
Exams (2 @ 100 points each)	200
Total	1000

Grading Scale
Grades	Points	Percentage
Grade = A	1000-900	90-100+%
Grade = B	800-899	80-89%
Grade = C	700-799	70-79%
Grade = D	600-699	60-69%
Grade = F	698 and below	59% and below