HIST2300.164
American
History before 1877
Fall 2017
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:00–11:50
Instructor: Dr. Mark Stoll
Office: HH 135
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00–10:50 a.m., and by
appointment
E-mail:
Mark.Stoll@ttu.edu
Web:
http://www.markstoll.net/
| Melanie Highsmith melanie.highsmith@ttu.edu A through Green Office: HH151A-B Hours: Mon. 3:30-5; Thu. 12:30-2 |
Duncan Knox duncan.knox@ttu.edu Greene through Phillips Office: HH151A-B Hours: Mon. 1-2; Wed. 2-3; Fri. 9:30-10:30 |
Mani Gilmore mansell.gilmore@ttu.edu Plattner through Z Office: HH151A-B Hours: Mon. 12-1; Wed. 10-11; Fri. 12-1 |
Textbooks:
William Cronon,
Study Questions
Joseph J. Ellis,
Study Questions
Paul E. Johnson and Sean Wilentz,
Kingdom of Matthias
Study Questions
Charles B. Dew,
Study Questions
Philip Jenkins, A History of the United States, 5th ed.
Format: Lecture
Grading:
·
There will be
four
examinations. Students must
bring bluebooks on exam days.
· All make-up exams will be given on the last Tuesday of classes only.
·
Each midterm
counts 22% of the final grade; the final counts 34%.
Attendance:
Attendance will
be taken in class. Students with perfect attendance
will receive a bonus of 3 points on their final grades. Students who
miss more than 2 classes will lose 1 point off their final grades for
each absence over two. Absences may
be excused with written evidence of dire need, that is, death in the family,
hospitalization, illness, etc. Students who have been absent shall present
written excuses to the professor.
The jargon part that no one reads but has to be here:
Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Core Foundational Component Area
Criteria Description:
Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events relative
to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a
portion of this component area. (1,2)
Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the
nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed
to the development of the United States and its global role. (1,2)
THECB Core Objectives Description
Critical Thinking Skills:
To include
creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information. (1,2)
Communication Skills:
To include
effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication. (1,2) Personal
Responsibility:
To include the
ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical
decision-making. (1,2)
Social Responsibility:
To include
intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability
to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities. (1,2)
Texas Tech University College-Level Core
Competency Statement
Students graduating from Texas Tech University should demonstrate an
understanding of the historical origins of the United States and be able to
identify and describe the importance of key individuals and events in United
States history.
(1,2)
Texas Tech University Core Student
Learning Outcomes:
Identify and explain the origins and evolution of the political systems and
political cultures that have shaped the United States. (1,2) Identify and
analyze the various social and cultural factors that have shaped the daily
experiences of people living in the U.S. (1) Develop and demonstrate
analytical arguments in written and/or oral forms, related to American
history. (1) Assessment of Learning Outcomes:
(1) Exams (1) Reading quizzes.
Electronics in the Classroom:
Because electronic devices distract both the student and other students
around them, all electronic devices must be turned off during class time. This
means no texting or other use of cell phones, and no laptops. Laptops may be
used only if the instructor gives permission, but students must use the
computer for class-related activities only, such as note-taking. This means no
e-mail, social media, Internet surfing, video watching, or other non-academic
activities. Students using unauthorized electronic devices during class will be
asked to leave and counted absent for the day. If, during an exam, a student is seen using any electronic device,
the exam will be collected immediately at that moment and receive a failing
grade.
Map quiz: Because geography shapes and influences history, students must know the basic facts of U.S. geography. All students will be required to pass a geography map test. This test will require students to locate, on an outline map of the U.S., 20 of the features named on the following list. A passing score is 80%. The test will be taken during the fist full week of class. Students will have opportunities to retake the map quiz if they fail, but must pass before 5:00 p.m., October 19. Students must be able to locate the following on an outline map:
|
All 50 states by name |
Rio Grande |
Washington, D.C. |
|
Canada |
Appalachian Mountains |
New York City |
|
Mexico |
Rocky Mountains |
Philadelphia |
|
Pacific Ocean |
Sierra Nevada |
Boston |
|
Gulf of Mexico |
Cascade Range |
Atlanta |
|
Atlantic Ocean |
All 5 Great Lakes by name |
Chicago |
|
St. Lawrence River |
Great Salt Lake |
New Orleans |
|
Hudson River |
Puget Sound |
St. Louis |
|
Ohio River |
Great Basin |
Denver |
|
Mississippi River |
Great Plains |
Santa Fe |
|
Missouri River |
Chesapeake Bay |
Salt Lake City |
|
Arkansas River |
Florida Keys |
Los Angeles |
|
Columbia River |
Cape Cod |
San Francisco |
|
Colorado River |
Cape Canaveral |
Seattle |
|
|
Long Island |
|
Note:
These geographical features can be found in most
encyclopedias and atlases. You might also try your luck on Wikipedia or Google
Maps. Attached to this syllabus is a blank map for you to practice with.
Fall 2017 Course Schedule
Dates are tentative; the professor reserves the right to make changes.
Changes to the Web
syllabus supersede earlier versions of the syllabus.
Aug 28 INTRODUCTION
Aug 30
AMERICA
BEFORE CONQUEST
Jenkins chapter 1
Sep 1
AMERICA
BEFORE CONQUEST
Jenkins chapter 1
Sep 4
Sep 6
EXPLORATION AND EMPIRE
Jenkins chapter 1
Map
Quiz in class
Sep 8
ENGLISH COLONIZATION
Jenkins chapter 1
Sep 11
Jenkins chapter 1
Sep 13
THE REFORMATION
Jenkins chapter
Sep 15
THE PURITAN COLONIES: NEW
ENGLAND
Jenkins chapter
Sep 18
THE
FRENCH IN AMERICA
Jenkins chapter
Sep 20
THE MIDDLE COLONIES
Jenkins chapter 1
Sep 22 COLONISTS, SLAVES, AND
IMMIGRANTS
Jenkins chapter
Sep 25 EXAMINATION #1
Sep 27
THE GREAT AWAKENING
Jenkins chapter
Sep 29
Jenkins chapter
Oct 2
Jenkins chapter
Oct 4 THE REVOLUTION
Jenkins chapter
Oct 6
Jenkins chapter
Oct 9
Jenkins chapter
Oct 11
THE NEW GOVERNMENT TESTED
Jenkins chapter
Oct 13
REPUBLICAN "REVOLUTION
OF 1800"
Jenkins chapter
Oct 16 EXAMINATION #2
Oct 18 THE WAR
OF 1812;
Jenkins chapter
Oct 20
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Oct 23
Jenkins chapter
Oct 25
THE ERA OF GOOD FEELING
Jenkins chapter
Oct 27
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Oct 30
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Dec 1
THE CIVIL WAR
Jenkins chapter
Dec 4
RECONSTRUCTION
Jenkins chapter
Dec 5 All
Make-Up Exams All Day in HH135
Dec 6
WOMAN'S MOVEMENT; COWBOYS AND INDIANS
Jenkins chapter
FINAL EXAM: Saturday, December 9 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Note:
Any student who
intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known to the
instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from class for the
observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or
complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the
absence. See University Standard Operating Procedure 34.19.
Note:
Any student who, because of a disability, may require special
arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the
instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students
should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during
the instructor’s office hours. Please note: instructors are not allowed to
provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification
from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information,
please contact Student Disability Services in West Hall or call 806-742-2405.
The professor reserves the right to change this syllabus at his discretion. Changes will be announced in class and posted on the class Webpages. © 2017 Mark R. Stoll. All rights reserved.