HISTORY 323 COURSE INFORMATION
Text:
There is no required text for this course. However as an upper level
course students are expected to have a familiarity with basic chronology,
events, issues, and personalities of the period covered in the course
(1945-1975) in order to participate in discussions and make sense of the
readings. I will not be explaining the basics of the period in the course.
For the purposes of the background a good introductory American history text
should cover what is required and students should acquire one as soon as
possible.
All of the readings for this course are online and together would be the equivalent of another course text. When preparing the weekly material it is necessary to have a hard copy both for class discussion and for the final examination.
Students are also required to have (and use) a copy of the History Department style guide for their essays.
StylePlagiarism:
You are plagiarizing if you use ideas, information, or language
taken from another author without acknowledgment or submit work which is not
your own. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be dealt with
accordingly. It is highly recommended that students familiarize
themselves with the student conduct policy in the college calendar.
Examinations:
Examinations are an integral part of the course and is the
student's responsibility that they attend at the proper time and place. Failure
to write the examination at the proper time and place will result in a grade of
zero (0). Proper medical documentation may be accepted in some
circumstances.
Due Dates:
These dates are not set as a rough guide for your
convenience, but are a the final dates on which the assignments will
be accepted, barring unforeseen serious circumstances.
Essay # 1 Tuesday
February 15, 2011
Essay # 2 Tuesday April 5, 2011
Having been given the due dates from the first day of class students should not, when the assignment is due, plead lack of time or schedule conflicts.
Only in the most serious circumstances will extensions be granted. Extensions are a privilege not an automatic right, and any extensions must be negotiated with me beforehand. Under no circumstances will a late paper be accepted unless an extension has been negotiated beforehand. Papers will be accepted on the due date until the end of class, after which they will be considered late and not accepted.
Classroom Behaviour:
A classroom is built on a foundation of courtesy and respect for
others. In the classroom students will be treated with respect and
courtesy, and I and fellow students should expect the same in return.
Classes begin promptly at the assigned times and students wandering in after the
start of class, or in and out during class, are disruptive to everyone.
There are of course times when such actions cannot be avoided, and if you must
do so, please be as quiet and unobtrusive as possible. Unnecessary
disruptions will not be tolerated and offending students will be asked to leave.
Readings, Attendance,
and Participation:
Classroom discussion of readings will be an integral part of
the course and it is essential that students prepare the assigned readings
and attend class to participate in discussions. Much of our time will be
spent working as a
class to examine and understand the material. The success or failure
of that discussion therefore depends on the class as a whole. Coming to
class unprepared is to let your classmates down. Everyone is expected to
be a contributing member of the class.
In addition there will be four (4) unannounced quizzes during the term based on the readings for a particular week. The quizzes are not difficult but it is imperative that you come prepared to class.
NOTE:
All of the readings for this course are online and together
would be the equivalent of another course text. When preparing the weekly
material it is necessary to have a hard copy both for class discussion and for
the final examination. Due to the time that is sometimes necessary to
print the required material, it might be advisable early in the term to find
partners or groups to share the task of collecting materials.
Questions of a detailed nature on course materials, research essays, etc, must be done in person. Assignments may not be handed in by email. A proper typed copy must be submitted by the above due date. Only in extenuating circumstances and with the agreement of the instructor will an emailed assignment be accepted. All other assignments submitted by email will not be accepted.
Mark Breakdown
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