HIST103-Wright-Fall2008

HIST 103: American Foundations

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Liz Neumeyer
Phone:	269-965-3931
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: Faragher, John. Out of Many, Combined Volume. TLC Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall, NJ, 2006.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 3 of which 0 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: none Special labs or practicum: none Number of assignments: 1 project, 30 weekly assignments Estimated time per week: 6 hours per week Group interaction required: no Scheduled activities or self paced: scheduled Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet. Other requirements:
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	See course objectives
Description	This course is a survey of the political, economic and social history of the United States from 1600 to 1877.
Objectives	Identify, categorize and outline characteristics of civilizations Apply the above categories to specific civilizations of pre-European encounter Americas. Identify categorize and outline characteristics of governments in the context of early American history. Examine governmental, leadership and citizenship values through analysis of presidential administrations and political participation in eras of early American history. Apply the above to current political climate in America. Assess the impact of geography on the development of unique regional characteristics in early American history. Compare characteristics of regions in the same historical era based on their geographic conditions. Identify evolution of the political process in early American history. Describe major eras and key events in early American history in order to examine relationships and explain cause and effect. Analyze narratives about major eras and key events in early American history by identifying the people involved, describing the setting and sequencing of events. Reconstruct the past by comparing interpretations written by others from a variety of perspectives and creating narratives from evidence. Evaluate key decisions made at critical turning points in early American history by assessing their implications and long-term consequences for America and its role in the global community. Identify cultural, social and economic institutions established in early American communities. Evaluate impact of cultural and social values and economic conditions on evolution of historical eras in early American history. Assess cultural, social and economic trends in early American history as a catalyst of historical change in American society. Synthesize elements of historical, geographical, political, cultural, social and economic perspectives relative to select4ed ethnic groups in the context of early American history.
Grading	Grades are based on a 600 point scale. Points are earned for completing weekly exercises, unit assignments and exams and participating in weekly discussion board activities.
Grading Scale	Grade points % of total A 600 - 558 93 – 100 A- 557 - 540 90 – 92 B+ 539 - 522 87 – 89 B 521-498 83 – 86 B- 497 - 480 80 – 82 C+ 479 - 462 77 – 79 C 461 - 438 73 – 76 C- 437 - 420 70 – 72 D+ 419 - 402 67 – 69 D 401 - 378 63 – 66 D- 377 - 360 60 – 62 F less than 360 less than 60%

Academic Policies Dropping: Students may withdraw from a course through the 13th week of the semester. The deadline for dropping a class for the Fall 2008 semester is November 30, 2008.

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by: December 20, 2009.

Attendance The college policy is that regular class attendance is considered an essential part of a student’s educational experience and a requirement for an adequate evaluation of student academic progress. Failure to complete a first assignment, activity, or exam within the first two (2) weeks of the semester will result in your receiving a warning. You must then contact the instructor or within 2 weeks you will be withdrawn from the course. Since this is an online course, the organization of your study time is up to you as long as it coincides with the deadlines for the examinations, quizzes and assignments.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Make-up Policy Unit deadline dates should be followed for completing assignments, quizzes and exams. If a deadline cannot be met due to valid reasons, please contact me for guidance. If a student has not completed any part of the course workload by the midpoint of the semester, he/she may risk being withdrawn from the class.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies	Dropping: Students may withdraw from a course through the 13th week of the semester. The deadline for dropping a class for the Fall 2008 semester is November 30, 2008.
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by: December 20, 2009.
Attendance	The college policy is that regular class attendance is considered an essential part of a student’s educational experience and a requirement for an adequate evaluation of student academic progress. Failure to complete a first assignment, activity, or exam within the first two (2) weeks of the semester will result in your receiving a warning. You must then contact the instructor or within 2 weeks you will be withdrawn from the course. Since this is an online course, the organization of your study time is up to you as long as it coincides with the deadlines for the examinations, quizzes and assignments.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Make-up Policy	Unit deadline dates should be followed for completing assignments, quizzes and exams. If a deadline cannot be met due to valid reasons, please contact me for guidance. If a student has not completed any part of the course workload by the midpoint of the semester, he/she may risk being withdrawn from the class.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.