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Course Syllabus

History 2030

Tennessee History

Instructor: Pamela Bobo Office: Crouch Hall 208

Office Hours: Wed.9:00-2:00 Phone: 963-2573

Email: [email protected] Fax Number: 963-5497

Students are required to use the above mentioned email. Elearn will only be used to submit assessments. Also, and equally important, students are required to show proof of a syllabus, and will be tested, during the first week of class or after admission into the course.

Course Description

A survey of the geographical background, peoples, political life, and economic and social development of the state. This development traced from the earliest beginnings of the state to the present.

Course Purpose/Rationale

History 2030 is part of the General Education Core. The history component of the Core consists of six semester hours and is normally completed by taking History 2010 and History 2020. History 2030 may be substituted for one semester of the American History survey. It is also required for students seeking teacher certification.

Course Audience

History 2030 is a sophomore level course required for teacher education majors. Students attempting the course must have completed all remedial and development requirements. No prior courses in History are required.

Course goals

The general goals and objectives of History 2030 are:

1) to work together with other General Education courses in realizing the University’s Philosophy of General Education;

2) to foster a historical perspective, including chronology, continuity and change over time, and a understanding of the present in its relationship to the past;

3) to identify important historical events

4) to develop skills in critical analysis

5) to demonstrate basic research techniques used by historians

6) critique the merits of secondary resource materials

7) to promote global responsibility through an understanding of Tennessee/ American History in an international context

8) to foster an understanding of history as interpretation

Learning Resources

Textbook: Bergeron, Paul H., et al. Tennesseans and Their History. Knoxville: University of Tennessee, 1999.

Lamon, Lester C. Blacks in Tennessee 1791-1970. Knoxville: University of Tennessee, 1981.

Additional reading documents will be posted on elearn, under the content section.

The textbooks are available at the university bookstore. Along with the textbook, students may be required to purchase additional materials. Students should consult the syllabus supplement for their specific section of the course to determine whether additional materials are required.

Learning Outcomes

Student completing History 2030 should be able to:

1. analyze historical facts and interpretations;

2. recognize and identify persons, institutions and events in Tennessee History from prehistoric era through the present;

3. recognize and articulate the diversity of human experiences in the history of Tennessee;

4. discuss major themes in the development of Tennessee politics, society, and culture;

5. analyze and compare political, geographic, economic, social, cultural, religious and intellectual institutions across a range of historical periods and cultures;

6. recognize and critically evaluate historical interpretations; and

7. construct well written research papers using primary and secondary sources.

Instructional Methodology

1. Guided Reading: The regular reading of the textbook and substitute materials to the

course schedule is essential in learning History 2030. The textbook

provides fundamental knowledge for lectures and class discussion.

Students are responsible for preparing for class by reading the

Textbook.

2. Lectures: Lectures in History 2030 build on the content of the textbook by

exploring issues of significance and interpretations. Notetaking is

an essential part of the class given that all lectures are narratives

In addition, outside resources will be used.

3. Class Discussion: Class discussion is a vital part of learning History 2030. Times for

discussion may be incorporated into lectures. Students are encouraged to participate in class, introducing questions, and expressing their own viewpoints.

4. Research: Students in History 2030 develop writing skills through research.

Instructions in grammar, organization, clarity, and effectiveness is

provided by the instructor.

Evaluation Procedures

The mastery of learning outcomes of History 2030 will be evaluated based on: examinations, research assignments, and oral presentations.

1. Examinations: The examinations for History 2030 may be comprised of multiple

choice questions, identifying, maps and short answers. Test questions will afford students the ability to demonstrate knowledge of familiar people, institutions and governmental policies in Tennessee (Learning outcome #5).

2. Research Assignments: Research assignments assess student’s proficiency in using

historical documents. The out of class assignments will assess the

ability of students to think and reason, to organize and to

communicate their ideas effectively and in their own words.

Students will also utilize library and other research sources. The

Individual assignment will consist of no less than five 1 ½

spaces pages and a reference page. (Learning

outcome #6&7).

Course Schedule

Week/Date	Midterm Exam Topics	Textbook Reading
Wk 1: January 15-17	Tennessee’s Beginnings
Wk 2: January 22-4	Frontier Times – Syllabus Test January 4th
Wk 3: January 29-31	Frontier Times/ Southwest Territory Quiz I January 31st
Wk 4: February 5-7	Early Statehood Friday. February 8th- Nashville Conference on African American History Avon Williams Campus
Wk 5: February 12-14	Antebellum Politics, Economy, and Society	Lamon, Chapter 1
Wk 6: February 19-21	Antebellum Politics, Economy, and Society Andrew Jackson Research Assignment 2/21	Lamon, Chapter 1
Wk 7: February 26-28	The Civil War/Reconstruction Midterm Week (test 2/28)	Lamon, Chapter 1
Wk 8: March 12-14	The New South/The Era of Reform
Wk 9: March 19-21	The New South/The Era of Reform Museum Assignment Due 3/21/19
Wk 10: March 26-28	Modern Times/Depression and War	Lamon, chapter 2
Wk 11: April 2-4	Modern Times/ Depression and War	Lamon, Chapter 3
Wk 12: April 9-11	The Civil Rights Era
Wk 13: April 16-18	The Civil Rights Era Bi-Centennial Park Assignment 4/18	Lamon Chapter 4
Wk 14: April 23-25	The 1960s to Century’s End	Lamon Chapter 4
Wk 15: April 23-25	The 1960s to Century’s End	Lamon, Chapter 4
	Final Exams Period (Examination schedule is published on TSU website)

No two students should have the same topics. Topics (1) are to be selected from a list generated by the instructor. Assignments will be included five references, with only two from internet data base sources. Assignments that do not comply with MLA or APA will be given a grade of F and will not be allowed to resubmit. Students are required to attend the Writing Center for assistance with their research before submission. Research assignments, regardless of grade, will be uploaded into eportfolio. Examples of parenthetical citations and reference pages are included at the end of this document. All writing assignments will be submitted via elearn.

The final examination will be administered at the date and time indicated by the University. The schedule is printed in the class schedule book each semester and is also available on the University’s web site.

If changes to this document are needed because of scheduling conflicts, students will be informed in advance.

Attendance Policy

The attendance policy for History 2030 is based on the policy stated in the University’s Undergraduate Catalog. Students are expected to attend class punctually and regularly, and those arriving after the beginning of class may, at the instructor’s discretion, be counted absent and/or asked to remain outside the classroom until the end of the lecture. Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late, or not at all, are counted absent. Five (5) tardies are equivalent to one (1) unexcused absent.

In accordance with the attendance policy for all courses at the University, students, who incur three absences in a class meeting twice per week must withdraw from the course or received a mandatory grade of F.

In the event of an illness or emergency requiring absence from class, students should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in order to obtain the documentation necessary to have the absence excused. Documentation of an excused absence must be submitted on the day of return.

Attendance and punctuality are required. Final grades will reflect both participation and attendance. Leaving class before the class is dismissed is disruptive. If you must go to the rest room while class is in session, you should not return until the class session is completed. Cell Phones will not be tolerated.

Accommodations for Disabilities

The Department of History, Geography, and Political Science, in conjunction with the Office of Disabled Student Services, makes reasonable accommodation for qualified students with medically documented disabilities. 

The instructor acknowledges and embraces the fact that all individuals have different learning styles, physical, or mental conditions that may affect their ability to participate in class or course related activities. This instructor will strive to afford all students with appropriate and feasible opportunities to learn and excel in this class. Any student, who has a condition which might interfere with his/her class performance, may arrange for reasonable accommodations by contacting the office of Disabled Student Services. This office is located in room #117 Floyd Payne Student Center.  The phone number is (615) 963-7400.  You will be provided a document stating what type of classroom accommodations, if any, are to be made by the instructor.  It is your responsibility to give a copy of this document to the instructor as soon as you receive it.  Accommodations will only be provided AFTER the instructor receives the accommodation instructions from ODS; accommodations are not retroactive.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

TSU is committed to creating inclusive learning environments and providing all students with opportunities to learn and excel in their course of study. Any student with a disability or condition which might interfere with his/her class performance or attendance may arrange for reasonable accommodations by visiting the Office of Disability Services (ODS). ODS is located in Kean Hall, room 131 and can be reached at 963-7400 or www.tnstate.edu/disabilityservices . You will be required to speak with ODS staff and provide documentation of the need for an accommodation. If you qualify for an accommodation you will be provided with a document stating what type of classroom accommodations are to be made by the instructor. It is your responsibility to give a copy of this document to the instructor as soon as you receive it. Accommodations will only be provided AFTER the instructor receives the accommodation instructions from ODS; accommodations are not retroactive. You must follow this process for each semester that you require accommodations.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DOMESTIC/DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING

TSU recognizes the importance of providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.  If you (or someone you know) has experienced or is experiencing any of these incidents, there are resources to assist you in the areas of accessing health and counseling services, providing academic and housing accommodations, and making referrals for assistance with legal protective orders and more.

Please be aware that most TSU employees, including faculty and instructors, are “responsible employees”, meaning that they are required to report incidents of sexual violence, domestic/dating violence or stalking.  This means that if you tell me about a situation involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, I must report the information to the Title IX Coordinator.  Although I have to report the situation, you will still have options about how your situation will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint.  Our goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources you need.

You are encouraged to contact TSU’s Title IX Coordinator to report any incidents of sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic/dating violence or stalking. The Title IX coordinator is located in the Office of Equity and Inclusion, McWherter Administration Building, Ste. 260 and can be reached at 963-7494 or 963-7438. For more information about Title IX and TSU’s SART or policies and procedures regarding sexual, domestic/dating violence and stalking please visit: www.tnstate.edu/equity .

If you wish to speak to someone confidentially, who is not required to report, you can contact the TSU Counseling Center, located in the basement of Wilson Hall, at 963-5611 or TSU Student Health Services, located in the Floyd Payne Campus Center room 304, at 963-5084. You may also contact the following off campus resources: Sexual Assault Center of Nashville at 1-800-879-1999 or www.sacenter.org or the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence at 615-386-9406 or www.tncoalition.org .

HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION

Tennessee State University is firmly committed to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion, retaliation, veteran status and other protected categories. TSU will not subject any student to discrimination or harassment and no student shall be excluded from participation in nor denied the benefits of any educational program based on their protected class. If a student believes they have been discriminated against or harassed because of a protected class, they are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at McWherter Administration Building, Ste. 260, 615-963-7494 or 963-7438, www.tnstate.edu/equity .

Class Conduct

· All assignments submitted in the course must be the original work of the student. In cases of plagiarism or cheating, the instructor may assign an F on the assignment or an F in the course and is also advised to report such cases immediately to both the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

· Please come to class on time and leave only when class is over. Attendance and punctuality are required. Final grades will reflect both participation and attendance. Leaving class before the class is dismissed is disruptive. If you must go to the restroom while class is in session, you should not return until the class session is completed.

· Students will be asked to leave with any form of disruptive behavior that includes excessive chatter, sleeping, or anything that may hinder the learning or opportunity of other students in the classroom. All electronic equipment, such as cell phones, ear plugs, CD players, and I-pods should be turned OFF during class time. No Cell Phones!

· Eating and drinking are not permitted in the classrooms.

· Learn the names of the other class members.

· Student participation is expected and will be considered in the final grade process.

· I will not discuss any grades or classroom performance with a parent or spouse unless the student is present. I will also not discuss grades over the telephone, in the hallway or immediately before and after class.

· Extra credit, if given, will not be allowed for students with excessive absences, and disruptive behavior.

· If you, the student, cannot follow classroom rules, please withdraw from the class.

Make-Up Examinations

Students, who are officially excused from absence on the date of examination, may complete a make-up examination on a date scheduled by the instructor. *See attendance policy for acceptance of excused absenses.

Grading Policy

Grades will be determined by the instructor’s evaluation of the learning outcomes for the course as reflected on examinations, writing assignments and student involvements.

The final grade for the course is determined according to the following points:

One class test 100 pts.

Research Assignment 100 pts.

Museum Assignment 100 pts.

Midterm Examination 100 pts.

Final Examination 100 pts

Final letter grades will be based on the following: 500-401 A; 400-301 B; 300-201 C; 200-101 D; 100-0 F. According to the attendance policy, midterm and final grades will reflect said attendance.

Attendance will be reflective in the final grade.

Reference Materials

Online Databases

Tennesseeencyclopedia.net

Tngenweb.org/maps/tenn

America: History and Life (citations and abstracts only)

Infotrac Expanded Academic ASAP (some full text)

Historical Journals

America Historical Review, E 171 .A 57

Tennessee Historical Quarterly, F431 .T 285 (articles on Tennessee History)

Journal of Southern History, F 206 .J68 (articles on the history of the South)

West Tennessee Historical Society Papers

Components of the rubric

· Statement of Purpose The student is able to distill a primary purpose into a single, compelling statement.

· Organization The student is able to order major points in a reasonable and convincing manner based on that purpose.

· Analysis and Argument The student is able to develop ideas using appropriate rhetorical patterns (e.g., narration, example, comparison/contrast, classification, cause/effect, and definition) in response a specific rhetorical situation.

· Grammar and Mechanics The students is able to employ standard diction, syntax, usage, grammar, and mechanics.

· Use of Sources The student is able to manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources.

Additional Research Information

Research must include five (5) pages of content and a separate reference page; margins set at1 ½; using a 12 or 14 font. Students will choose an individual or state from a list generated by the instructor. Biographies should also include a reference page, with no fewer than five references. Also, only two internet and/or data base sources will be allowed. Papers that exceed the required amount of internet or data base citations will drastically reduce in points. All papers must include in-text citations as described in MLA or APA. Papers not having proper citations and references will receive a failing grade, with no exceptions. There will be no do over assignments for students who do not comply the first time. Below are a few examples of in-text citations as they should be included in the body of the paper.

In Mississippi, one of the post-war Black codes restricted land ownership by Negroes and the state legislature reinstated a pre-emancipated code declaring that Negroes had no rights a white man had to respect (Ayers, 1998).

The Jim Crow Movement was the single most influential factor that led to the immobilization of the black population in America from 1865-1950 (Painter, 1998). This movement was a technique on the part of southern landowners, to get around the assurance of rights for blacks. This movement contributed to the invisibility of blacks in white society.

The reference page is not to be counted in the actual research paper. References must be alphabetized and as follows:

Ayers, Edward L. (1998). An American Nightmare. New York Times Book Review 05/03/98, vol. 147 Issue 51146, p.14

Gilmore, Glenda Elizabeth. (1996). Gender and Jim Crow: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896-1920. North Carolina: University of North Carolina Press.

As noted above, references for journals and books are not the same. Refer to materials in the library or bookstore for proper usage.

***Students are encouraged and required to visit the writing center, in the LRC for assistance and clarity. Students can schedule an appointment with the writing center at http://tnstate.mywconline.com Please do not wait or hesitate to make an appointment. The center works on a first come basis.

Students who receive a failing grade because they fail to include proper writing techniques, will not be allowed to do the assignment over. No exceptions.

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