Evaluation
Your grade for this course will depend upon the amount of total points out of a possible 650 that you can earn. During the semester, you will take three essay-based tests, and complete two brief papers. In addition, you will read and complete regular assignments, and participate in various class discussions and activities. Participation is very important, and can easily influence a grade. Here are the specific criteria for evaluation:
Test 1 = 100 points maximum
Test 2 = 100 points "
Test 3 = 100 points "
Primary/Secondary Source Analysis Project = 200 points max..
Participation = 150 points max.
Maximum Total = 650 points
Extra Credit Assignment: 25 points max. (instructor's discretion)
Note: You have a take-home "option" that you can exercise for one of the tests. Please let me know at least one class before the test if you choose to exercise this option.
Final grades are determined using the following point ranges:
A = 585-650
B = 520-584
C = 455-519
D = 390-454
F = 0-389
Reading assignments are outlined in this syllabus. As you can see, you have consistent reading assignments in both your textbook and the WWW. You are responsible for completion of all assignments before each class. Completed reading assignments are very important for successful progress in this course and necessary for class participation.
Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is very important for successful completion of this course. The attendance policy for this course follows the policy described in the HCC Catalog:
Students are expected to attend all classes. In the case of absence due to emergency (illness, death in the family, accident), religious holiday, or participation in official College functions, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor about the absence and missed course work. Further, it is the student's responsibility to withdraw officially from any class which they cease to attend. Failure to withdraw could result in a grade of "F."
è Attendance will be checked and recorded regularly. Attendance will contribute to final grades as a factor of participation, although there is no exact formula that is used. Where appropriate, students should discuss attendance issues with professor. Issues may include, but are not limited to, repetitive lateness, consistently leaving early, or missing numerous classes. Students are completely responsible keeping track of announcements and schedule changes. Students should try to make-up missed classwork by checking with a classmate, and then checking with the instructor. Students are responsible for making up all missed work due to absence. Make-up tests and quizzes will only be granted under legitimate and verifiable circumstances-THEY ARE HIGHLY DISCOURAGED. Make-up tests left in the test center are only valid until the test has been returned to the class (usually @ one week). If the test has not been taken at that point, then an alternative make-up will be granted at the discretion of the instructor.
Website
History 104 is on the World Wide Web (see top of the syllabus for URL). At present, your syllabus is posted, along with relevant announcements. In the near future, I hope to add lecture presentation notes, links, and other information. Please stop by when you have chance. I would certainly appreciate any feedback on the site, as it is a new venture.
Miscellaneous:
- Students are encouraged to make use of all the resources around campus designed to supplement instruction. These include the Library, LRC, various computer labs, & the Communication Skills Center (Fallston 101).
- Students are not allowed to eat in class. Please do not bring food into class & wrinkle wrappers while discussion is ongoing.
- Students should print or make an extra copy of each paper & keep that copy.
- Students are encouraged to contact me with questions, for assistance, or for any other reason throughout the semester.
Participation Evaluation
Maximum Points = 150
Participation will be evaluated according to one's involvement in classes throughout the semester. The following criteria will be used:
1. Completion of daily assignments (related to reading), For each separate primary source reading, students should:
- find at least 2 significant & relevant passages & be able to explain these in class discussions (if the source is a graphic, then you need to determine at least one key idea from each picture.)
- come up with one discussion question related to each primary source or primary source excerpt read for class.
- be ready to analyze, discuss and evaluate the source's relevance during class.
- listen in class for assignment revisions
2. Contribution to class discussions and activities. Students should participate willfully, and be prepared to answer if called upon.
3. Attendance (see policy statement). One has to be present to participate. Lack of regular attendance makes effective participation impossible.
This course will include many interactive discussions in class and on the Internet. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for each class, maintain an open-minded attitude, ask thought-provoking questions, attend class regularly, and let me know about whatever issues that may come up.