History 322 Course Information


Course Outlines:
Please note that there will not be a complete course outline handed out in class for this course.  All of the information necessary for this course will be contained within the History 322 website.
 

Style:
As history is a subject in which the proper communication of ideas is crucial, writing style and clarity are as important as content or analysis.  Writing style will form an important component of each assignment's final mark, and failure to adhere to proper grammar, sentence structure or spelling will be reflected in the final mark.  As well, mechanical style , in the form of correct footnotes and bibliographies for a history essay, will form a part of the assignment's final grade.  Students therefore should have also purchased a copy of the latest History Department style guide, available in the bookstore.

Plagiarism:
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.  Having been given the due dates from the first day of class students should not, when the assignment is due, plead lack of time, schedule conflicts, or computer failure.  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.

Assignment 1                              Thursday July 11, 2013
Assignment 2                              Tuesday July 30, 2013

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.  The second half of the class is reserved for group discussion of the weekly assigned readings.  I will not be lecturing during that time, but we will instead be 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.   There will also be FIVE (5) unannounced quizzes during the term based on the assigned readings.

Email
I can be contacted by email by clicking on the email link on the course homepage.  There is no guarantee though that I will be answering my email every day, or even every two or three days depending on my schedule and how busy I am.  I will answer email, but if an immediate answer is required it is better to leave a voice message or see me in person.  Questions of a detailed nature on course materials, research essays, etc, must be done in person.  I will not discuss essays by email.

Also please note that I will not be accepting assignments by email, unless there are extenuating circumstances and we have discussed it.  Otherwise a printed copy is required in class on the day that the essay is due.

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