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HIST 2010 is a study of the development of cultural, economic, and political institutions in America from pre-Columbian times to 1877.

Course Purpose/Rationale

HIST 2010 is part of the General Education Core. The History component of the Core consists of six semester hours and is normally completed by taking HIST 2010 and HIST 2020. These courses provide an overview of American history and promote the development of historical perspectives. The courses are built upon a custom textbook that encourages a comparative analytical approach to the past. Although HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 may provide a foundation for further studies in history, they are primarily designed to build on and connect with other General Education courses.

Course Audience

HIST 2010 is a sophomore-level course and should normally be taken during the first semester of a student's second year. Students attempting the course must have completed ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 with a grade of "C" or better. The course is open to undergraduate students in all major programs. No prior courses in history are required.

Course Goals

The general goals and objectives of HIST 2010 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 an understanding of the present in its relationship to the past; �

. (3) to provide historical context for important topics and issues, including the other disciplines represented in the General Education Core; �

. (4) to promote citizenship through an understanding of U.S. political institutions and their history; �

. (5) to promote global responsibility through an understanding of American history in an international context; �

. (6) to foster an understanding of history as interpretation �

. (7) to equip students to evaluate claims about the past critically �

Learning Resources

Nancy A. Hewitt and Steven F. Lawson, Exploring American Histories: A Brief Survey with Sources. Bedford/St. Martins, 2013. Volume 1. This text is available to all students digitally as well as in paperback format.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing HIST 2010 should be able to:

. (1) recognize and correctly identify persons, institutions, and events of importance in American history through the end of Reconstruction in 1877; �

. (2) discuss major themes in the development of American politics, society, and culture during this period; �

. (3) demonstrate an understanding of the global context of American history; �

. (4) apply historical perspective to contemporary issues; �

. (5) recognize and critically evaluate historical interpretations; �

(6) analyze documents in their historical context; and (7) construct well-written essays using basic academic writing conventions. Instructional Methodology

(1) Guided Reading:

The regular reading of the textbook according to the course schedule (see below) is essential to learning in HIST 2010. The textbook provide foundational knowledge for lectures and class discussion, and familiarity with the information in the textbook is tested on examinations. Students are responsible for preparing for class by reading the textbook thoroughly and attentively.

(2) Lectures:

Lectures in HIST 2010 build on the content of the textbook by exploring issues of significance and interpretation. History is not merely information about the past but rather a way of thinking about what is important and how it should be understood. Lectures address this aspect of history by asking interpretive questions and presenting the alternative perspectives of historians.

(3) Class Discussion: Class discussion is a vital part of learning in HIST 2010. Students are encouraged to participate actively in class, introducing their own questions, expressing their own viewpoints, and interacting constructively with other students.

(4) Document Analysis: HIST 2010 provides a basic introduction to the analysis of historical documents (i.e., primary sources). By reading and analyzing these sources, students learn some of the basic methods used by historians in considering evidence.

(5) Essay Writing:

Students in HIST 2010 develop writing skills through essay writing both in and outside of class. Instruction in grammar, organization, clarity, and effectiveness is provided by written feedback on these essays and, if requested, conferences outside of class.

Evaluation Procedures

The mastery of learning outcomes in HIST 2010 is evaluated on the basis of: (1) midterm and final examinations common for all sections of the course, and (2) writing assignments constructed by instructors for specific sections of the course.

(1) Examinations: -Mid-Term Exam (25%) -Final Exam (25%)

The midterm and final examinations in HIST 2010 will each consist of four essay prompts—each worth 25% of the total Midterm Examination grade. Students will have 2 hours to complete the Midterm Examination in class. Students will be allowed to bring ONE INDEX CARD to the examination for organization and each exam question will feature a ‘Keyword Bank’ provided by the Instructor.

(2) Writing Assignments:

-Critical Engagement Exercises (25%)

-Major Essay (25%)

*SEE ADDENDUMS 2 & 3 for assignment instructions

Writing assignments, based on texts chosen by the instructor, assess students' proficiency in using historical documents (learning outcome #6) and constructing well-written essays (learning outcome #7). These writing assignments assess the ability of students to think and reason clearly, to organize an essay according to accepted academic conventions, and to communicate their ideas effectively in their own words.

NOTE: Your participation is required for this semester. Individual student participation is measured by class conduct (including engaging with topics in class, punctuality, and attendance) as well as student engagement with the e-Learn site for this course— including reading the instructor’s feedback for individual written assignments.

Assignments and Grading Criteria

-Critical Engagement Exercises (25%)

Students will receive 3 prompts based on the course content from the Instructor via e-Learn at different junctures during this semester. Students will respond to each prompt with a response of at least 500 words (typed, double-spaced in Word Document format). The 3 Critical Engagement Exercises must be submitted to the appropriate ‘Dropboxes’ on the e-Learn site for this course no later than 11:59PM on Sunday, June 5 (Critical Engagement Exercise 1); Sunday, June 12 (Critical Engagement Exercise 2); Sunday, June 19 (Critical Engagement Exercise 3).

*NOTE: A third grade will be averaged into the student’s Critical

Engagement Exercise grade based on the student’s attendance, class engagement, and engagement with the Instructor’s feedback for specific assignments on e-Learn.

-Midterm Examination (25%)

The Midterm Examination will be administered to students in class on Tuesday, June 14. The Midterm will consist of four essay prompts—each worth 25% of the total Midterm Examination grade. Students will have 2 hours to complete the Midterm Examination in class. Students will be allowed to bring ONE INDEX CARD to the examination for organization and each exam question will feature a ‘Keyword Bank’ provided by the Instructor. The use of phones and/or other electronic devices, as well as student interaction during the examination is PROHIBITED and will result in an automatic ‘F’ grade for the entire examination. Any form of plagiarism on the Midterm Examination will result in an automatic ‘F’ for the entire examination grade.

-Major Essay (25%)

Students will choose one question from a list provided by the instructor for the Major Essay assignment. Students are to use only their assigned textbook as the source for their Major Essay. Students will cite only page numbers and/or primary historical sources featured in the textbook. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO WEBSITES; NO WIKIPEDIA; ONLY THE TEXTBOOK—NO EXCEPTIONS. POINTS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED FROM MAJOR ESSAYS THAT INCLUDE OUTSIDE SOURCES. Students should take particular note of the consequences of plagiarism highlighted in this syllabus. Major Essays must be submitted to the appropriate ‘Dropbox’ on the e-Learn site for this course no later than 11:59PM on Monday, June 27

-Final Examination (25%)

The Final Examination will be administered to students in class on Thursday, June 30. The Final will consist of four essay prompts— each worth 25% of the total Final Examination grade. Students will have 2 hours to complete the Final Examination in class. Students will be allowed to bring ONE INDEX CARD to the examination for organization and each exam question will feature a ‘Keyword Bank’ provided by the Instructor. The use of phones and/or other electronic devices, as well as student interaction during the examination is PROHIBITED and will result in an automatic ‘F’ grade for the entire examination. Any form of plagiarism on the Final Examination will result in an automatic ‘F’ for the entire examination grade.

Attendance Policy

The attendance policy for HIST 2010 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.

In accordance with the attendance policy for all courses at the University, students who incur four absences in a section meeting three times per week, three absences in a class meeting twice

per week, or two absences in a class meeting once per week must withdraw from the course or receive 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. Instructors may require such documentation as a condition for allowing the completion of missed work.

Academic Conduct

Except in cases of group projects so designated by the instructor, 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.

Students in HIST 2010 are warned particularly against the following forms of academic dishonesty:

(1) copying the work of other students on tests or assignments;

(2) any copying without quotation marks and appropriate citation from books, newspapers, journals, internet sources, etc.;

(3) any use of facts or ideas paraphrased from another author without appropriate citation; (4) consultation of notes or books during in-class examinations; (5) attempting to discover unpublished examination questions in advance. Classroom Conduct

Use of electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and laptop computers during class meetings is prohibited. Students using these devices may be removed from the class. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances require prior authorization in writing by the instructor.

Accommodation for 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.

Make-Up Examinations

Students who are officially excused from absence (see above) on the date of the midterm examination may complete a make-up midterm examination on a date scheduled by the Department of History, Geography, and Political Science. The date for make-up examinations -- normally immediately prior to the final examination period -- is published on the department's web site (http://www.tnstate.edu/amhist) each semester.

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 other course work (if required). The correspondence between numerical and letter grades is as follows: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70- 79 = C; 60-69 = D; 0-59 = F. See above section entitled ‘Assignments and Grading Criteria’ for a breakdown of how students will be specifically assessed in relation to each assignment.

Helpful Reference Materials �Dictionaries and

Encyclopedias �Dictionary of American Biography, E 176 .D56 Dictionary of American History, E 174 .D52 Encyclopedia of American History, E 174.5 .E52 The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, F 436 .T525 Online Databases (available on the University Library web site) America: History and Life (citations and abstracts only) EBSCO Host Academic Search Premier (some full text) GenderWatch �Infotrac Expanded Academic ASAP (some full text) JSTOR (full text for a more limited number of journals)

Women and Social Movements, 1600 to 2000

Historical Journals

American Historical Review, E 171 .A57 (articles on various fields of history) Journal of American History, E 171 .J87 (articles on American history) Journal of Southern History, F 206 .J68 (articles on the history of the South) Tennessee Historical Quarterly, F431 .T285 (articles on the Tennessee history) Journal of Women’s History (available online)

Writing Resources

Hult, Christine A., and Thomas N. Huckin. The New Century Handbook. New York: Longman, 2008. (This is the writing guide used for freshman-level English composition courses at Tennessee State University.) Lipson, Charles. Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Strunk, William, Jr., and E. B. White. The Elements of Style. New York: Macmillan, 1999.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM 1—Schedule �HIST2010—Topic Schedule for Lectures & Readings

UNIT 1—Tuesday, May 31; Thursday, June 2

The Birth Pangs of Globalization: Precolonial Societies, the Rise of Empires, the Age of Exploration and Conquest

Lecture 1: Three Worlds on the Eve of Globalization—Pre-Columbian Americas, Africa, and Europe Lecture 2: Empire Building: the Global Dominance of the European Empires and the New World Readings: Chapters 1-4

UNIT 2—Tuesday, June 7; Thursday, June 9�From the Colonial Period of North America to the Birth of the Republic

Lecture 1: The Colonial Period of North America: New England, Virginia, New Spain, New France, and New Netherland

Lecture 2: The Wars that Made the Republic: the Seven-Years War and the Revolutionary War

Readings: Chapters 5-6

UNIT 3—MIDTERM EXAM: Tuesday, June 14; Thursday, June 16; Tuesday, June 21�The Early Republic Period �Lecture 1: Early Schisms and E-Pluribus-Unum—the Founding of the Republic and the Constitution Lecture 2: The Young Republic in Peril—International Threats, Expansion, and Constitutional Crises Readings: Chapters 7-9; 10-11

UNIT 4—Thursday, June 23; Tuesday, June 28; FINAL EXAM: Thursday, June 30 �19th Century America: From the ‘Era of Good Feelings’ to the Fall of the Republic �Lecture 1: Regionalism: the Industrial North, the Antebellum South, and Jacksonian Democracy Lecture 2: Slavery, Secession, the War Between the States, and Reconstruction �Readings: Chapters 10-11; 12-14

*IMPORTANT NOTE on PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is a violation of international intellectual property & copyright laws; it can include (but is not limited to) directly copying what an outside source has said without using “quotation marks” around quoted text; not using citations to attribute credit to the source you are quoting from, as well as falsifying material and attributing false credit. Any and all plagiarism violations may result in the student receiving an ‘F’ grade for the assignment in question and/or the course as a whole.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM 2: Critical Engagement Exercises Details:

-Critical Engagement Exercises 1, 2, and 3 will be posted as prompts for the students by the Instructor in the ‘News’ feature on the homepage of the e-Learn course site—always at least one week in advance of the actual due date

-Each response MUST BE a minimum of 500 words; Each must be typed/double- spaced and submitted to the appropriate e-Learn dropbox as a Word Document by or in advance of the due date advertised.

Description:

Critical Engagement Exercises 1, 2, and 3 are designed to stimulate and promote the student’s critical thought and engagement with the course material.

The Instructor will use Critical Engagement Exercises—in addition to examinations and the Major Essay—to measure the student’s overall course engagement.

Each Critical Engagement Exercise response must be original and reflective of the questions posed to the students by the Instructor.

USE OF OUTSIDE SOURCES FOR CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT EXERCISES IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN; Students must use ONLY THE ASSIGNED TEXTBOOK for this course as a supporting source for Critical Engagement Exercises.

Quotations should be used only to enhance a student’s thoughts or positions, and must include a page reference at the end.

Note: Plagiarism in any form will result in an automatic ‘F’ for this assignment; Unauthorized use of outside sources will also result in points deductions

DUE DATES for Critical Engagement Exercises: �-CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE 1: Sunday, June 5 (11:59PM) -CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE 2: Sunday, June 12 (11:59PM) -CRITICAL ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE 3: Sunday, June 19 (11:59PM)

*For each Critical Engagement Exercise, there will be a corresponding dropbox on the e-Learn course site; NOTE: reading the Instructor feedback for each submitted exercise contributes the overall Critical Engagement Exercise grade for the semester...along with regular class attendance, participation, and overall engagement during class.