SYLLABUS FOR AMERICAN CIVILIZATION 1

Term: Fall, 1999 (991) August 30 – December 11, 1999

Office Hours: Office hours are by appointment

Course Time: Video Assisted

This course examines American Civilization to 1877.

Prerequisites: None

Textbooks: Required Texts: Nash et. al.. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, vol. I. New York: Addison-Wesley, 1998; Alfers. TELECOURSE GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE. New York: Addison-Wesley, 1998.

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Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Missed tests will only be granted a makeup if a valid, written excuse for absence is accepted by the professor.

Students will view the assigned videos as scheduled, and come on 4 test days to the College for exams. Each test will consist of 25 true-false and 25 multiple-choice questions based on the assigned videos. Each correct test question will be worth 2 points.

Students should acquire a basic collegiate level knowledge of Early American History by successfully completing this telecourse.

Each test will be scored using the following grading scale: A=92-100;A-=90;B+=88 ;B=82-86;B-=80;C+=78 ;C=72-76 ;C-=70 ;D+=68 ;D=62-66;D-= 60;F=below 60.

A = 368-400 A- = 360-366 B+ = 352-358 B = 328-350 B- = 320-326 C+ = 312-318 C = 288-310 C- = 280-286 D+ =272-278 D =248-270 D- =240-246 F: =below 240

This course requires very disciplined self-motivation to learn by students. The videos contain an impressive amount of information and must be viewed seriously with no distractions of any kind. Good, careful note taking while viewing the videos will help students to succeed.

The texts provide background and additional information about the topics the course covers. The telecourse guide should be reviewed for each

program after viewing. In addition, the professor is easily accessible by voice mail, Email, and office hours.

Class Date Topic-Assignment Readings
September

7 Introductory Meeting

Consequences of Contact

English Colonization of the Chesapeake 1,2

14 The Puritan Way
Diversification of the Colonies
The Colonial Experience 3,4,5

21 A New Society
Struggle for Dominance 6,7

28. TEST I (covering all assignments thus far)

October

5 A Revolution for Independence

The Problems of Confederation 8,9

12 Creating a Stronger Nation

The Republic in a Hostile World 10,11
19 The Rural Republic
The Failure of Diplomacy
Good Feelings and Bad 12,13,14

26 TEST H (covering all assignments since Test I)

Noon or 6pm

November

2 The Expanding Nation

The South’s Slave System 15,16
9 The Jacksonian Persuasion
Reforming the Republic
Manifest Destiny 17,18,19

16 TEST III (covering all assignments since Test II)

Noon or 6pm

23 Agitation and Compromise

The Fitful Fifties

Crisis of Union 20,21,22
30 A Frightful Conflict
The Home Fronts
Reconstructing the South
The End of an Era 23,24,25,26

December

7 TEST IV (covering all assignments since Test HI)

Noon or 6pm