Section 02--CID 1074 – MWF 9:00-9:50
Section 03--CID 1075 – MWF 10:00-10:50
3 credit hours
Spring Semester 2010
CHSS, Room 220
Instructor: Lee M. Pappas
Office: AB4, Room 474.
Office phone: 294-3617.
Office hours: MWF 10-11, TTh 10-11, and by arrangement.
E-Mail addresses:
hanoumaki@sbcglobal.net
hanoumissa@gmail.com
DO NOT USE lmp005@shsu TO CONTACT ME.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
· This course will study the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States from the discovery of the New World to the end of Reconstruction. We will investigate such topics as: the European exploration and colonization of the Americas, the English North American Colonies, the American Revolution, the organization of the new republic, the Industrial Revolution in America, Westward Expansion, the sectional crises, the question of slavery, the Civil War, and the era of Reconstruction.
· Course work will consist of attending lectures and the taking of objective examinations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· Students will acquaint themselves with the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States to 1877
· Students will sharpen their skills in historical interpretation.
· Students will gain a factual knowledge of the United States to 1877.
· Students will learn how to find and use available resources for learning material not covered in lectures or text.
· There is no prerequisite for this course beyond the approval of the university.
REQUIRED READINGS:
· Outline of U.S. History, Washington, D.C.: United States Information Agency, 2005. (in PDF form on Blackboard).
· This is the basic outline text and an aid to help you prepare for exams.
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
· James S. Olson, The American Saga, 1877-1985 [available through the bookstores on and off campus] This is a fascinating interpretation of the development of the United States based upon the basic elements of American history.
· Picture Stories from American History. These are four comic books published in the 1940's that covered American History to about 1900.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Because large amounts of lecture material will appear on all of the examinations—
1. Students are expected to regularly attend lectures.
2. The SHSU Undergraduate Catalog grants each student a maximum of 3 (for MWF class) unexcused absences per semester. I hold to this policy.
3. I will keep a record of student attendance.
4. I reserve the right to penalize a student for excessive absences. Three absences can result in withdrawal from the class.
EXAMINATIONS:
· There will be four objective examinations during the semester. The final examination will not be comprehensive. Each of the four exams will be worth 100 points and will consist of between 50 and 100 questions divided into M/C sections, T/F sections, matching sections, and geography sections. Your lowest score on any one of the first three exams will be dropped; however, this does not include the final examination. Attendance at the final exam is mandatory. If you miss an examination for any reason, that will be your low score and it will be the one dropped. NO MAKEUPS WILL BE GIVEN ON THE EXAMS. The three (out of four) examinations will count for a total of 300 points.
GRADING PLAN:
· Examinations will count 300 points or 100% of the Course grade. The student who cannot finish is failing has the right to drop this course on or before the last day of instruction by university policy.
· The grade scale will be: 270-300=A; 240-269=B; 210-239=C; 180-209=D; 0-179=F. There will be no extra credit in this class.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
· All students are expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject to disciplinary action. The University and its official representatives may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of any form of academic dishonesty including but not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion and the abuse of resource materials. For a complete listing of the university policy, see:
· http://www.shsu.edu/administrative/faculty/sectionb.html#dishonesty
STUDENT ABSENCES ON RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS POLICY:
· Section 51.911(b) of the Texas Education Code requires that an institution of higher education excuse a student from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. Section 51.911 (a) (2) defines a religious holy day as: “a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20….” A student whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after the absence.
· University policy 861001 provides the procedures to be followed by the student and instructor. A student desiring to absent himself/herself from a scheduled class in order to observe (a) religious holy day(s) shall present to each instructor involved a written statement concerning the religious holy day(s). The instructor will complete a form notifying the student of a reasonable timeframe in which the missed assignments and/or examinations are to be completed. For a complete listing of the university policy, see:
· http://www.shsu.edu/~vaf_www/aps/documents/861001.pdf
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
· It is the policy of Sam Houston State University that individuals otherwise qualified shall not be excluded, solely by reason of their disability, from participation in any academic program of the university. Further, they shall not be denied the benefits of these programs nor shall they be subjected to discrimination. Students with disabilities that might affect their academic performance are expected to visit with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities located in the Counseling Center . They should then make arrangements with their individual instructors so that appropriate strategies can be considered and helpful procedures can be developed to ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired.
· SHSU adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. If you have a disability that may affect adversely your work in this class, then I encourage you to register with the SHSU Counseling Center and to talk with me about how I can best help you. All disclosures of disabilities will be kept strictly confidential. NOTE: No accommodation can be made until you register with the Counseling Center . For a complete listing of the university policy, see:
· http://www.shsu.edu/~vaf_www/aps/811006.pdf
VISITORS IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Only registered students may attend class. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis by the professor. In all cases, visitors must not present a disruption to the class by their attendance. Students wishing to audit a class must apply to do so through the Registrar's Office.
INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONS:
· Students will be asked to complete a course/instructor evaluation form toward the end of the semester.
ASSIGNMENTS:
· Lectures both supplement and complement reading assignments, as well as introduce problems to be brought up in assignments.
· Brief outlines of lectures, lectures maps and other supplementary materials will be distributed to students on BLACKBOARD.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
· Notebook and writing instruments to take notes in class, as well as four scantrons for the four examinations.
· Use of a computer with a broadband internet connection for viewing web sources and films.
· If you do not have a computer at home, please make use of computer labs on campus.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1: COLONIAL ORIGINS. (1/12-14)
· LECTURE 1--PRECOLOMBIAN AMERICA
· LECTURE 2--THE EUROPEAN POWERS IN AMERICA
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, pp. . 1-14
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 1.
Week 2: THE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN COLONIES. (1/19-/8/22)
· LECTURE 3--VIRGINIA AND MASSACHUSETTS)
· LECTURE 4--THE PROLIFERATION OF COLONIES
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 2.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 1.
Week 3: COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT, 1. (1/25-1/29)
· LECTURE 5--SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC COLONIES
· LECTURE 6--POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC COLONIES
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 2-3.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 2.
Week 4: COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT, 2. (2/1-5)
· LECTURE 7--CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COLONIES
· LECTURE 8--THE ANGLO-FRENCH CONFLICT AND THE COLONIES
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 2-3.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 2.
· First Examination
Week 5: REVOLUTION AND REPUBLIC, 1 (2/8-12)
· LECTURE 9--THE ORIGINS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
· LECTURE 10--THE POLITICAL AND MILITARY DEVELOPMENTS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 4.
· Outline of U.S. History,, ch. 3.
Week 6: THE DIFFICULT BIRTH OF THE EARLY REPUBLIC (2/15-19)
· LECTURE 11--OUTCOME AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
· LECTURE 12--THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 4-5.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 3-4.
Week 7: THE POLITICAL FOUNDATION OF THE REPUBLIC. (2/22-26)
· LECTURE 13--THE FEDERALISTS AND JEFFERSONIANS
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 5.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 4.
Week 8 :THE YOUNG REPUBLIC AND THE WORLD IN TURMOIL. (3/1-5)
· LECTURE 14--THE U.S. IN THE ERA OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON
· LECTURE 15--THE WAR OF 1812
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 6.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 4.
· Second Examination
Week 9 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EARLY REPUBLIC. (3/8-12)
· LECTURE 16--AGRICULTURE AND THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN AMERICA
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 8.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 4
Week 10 : SPRING RECESS (3/15-19)
Week 11: THE EXPANSION OF THE FRONTIER and sectionalism (3/22-26)
· LECTURE 18--SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERGENCE AND THE RISE OF SECTIONALISM
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 8-9.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 5.
Week 12: THE AGE OF JACKSON AND REFORMISM. (3/29-4/2).
· LECTURE 17--RESPONSES TO AMERICAN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
· READINGS:
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 7.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 5.
· Third Examination
Week 13: SECTIONAL DIVISIONS AND THE ORIGINS OF CIVIL WAR. (4/5-9).
· LECTURE 19---THE ISSUE OF SLAVERY.
· READINGS
· American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 8-9.
· Outline of U.S. History, ch. 6.
: Week 14: SECTIONAL DIVISIONS AND THE ORIGINS OF CIVIL WAR. (4/12-16)
· LECTURE 20---THE IMPETAE OF WESTWARD EXPANSION.
· READINGS
o American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 10.
o Outline of U.S. History, ch. 6.
Week 15 (11/19-20): THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES, 1. (4/19-23)
· LECTURE 21--THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: MILITARY AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS
· READINGS:
o American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 11.
o Outline of U.S. History, ch. 7.
Week 16 (11/26-30): THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES, 2. (4/26-4/30)
· LECTURE 22--THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES
· READINGS:
o American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 11.
o Outline of U.S. History, ch. 7.
Week 17 (12/3-06): THE ERA OF RECONSTRUCTION, 1865-1877. (5/3-5/5)
· LECTURE 23--RECONSTRUCTION: HEALING OR FESTERING WOUNDS?
· READINGS:
o American Saga, 1607-1877, ch. 12.
o Outline of U.S. History, ch. 7.
FOURTH EXAMINATION will be held during Finals Week, 5/9-14 and will be announced later in the semester.
