HISTORY 1301
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877
Fall 2010
TEXT: Nash, Gary B. et al. The American People: Creating a Nation and Society.
9th Edition. (New York: Vango Books, 2009)
TEACHER: Michael P. White
Office: 161 ISC
Internet Address: www.templejc.edu/dept/History/MPWhite/MWhite.htm
Phone: 298-8368 Office
771-2133 Home
Office hours:
Monday 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Tuesday 10:50-11:30 a.m.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
1:50-2:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:50-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 8:00-9:15 a.m.
1:50-2:30 p.m.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
GRADE:
TESTS
The student's grade will be based on
four tests of equal value. The test will be based on the reading assignments,
class lectures and review questions. Review questions will be passed out in
class and can be found on the Internet address above. The test will be a
combination of multiple choice questions and essay.
Grading scale of the tests
A....................................................................................................90-100
B....................................................................................................80-89
C....................................................................................................70-79
D....................................................................................................60-69
F.....................................................................................................
0-59
The student's course grade will be
the average of the four test scores. Students must take the test on the day the
test is given in order to receive points on that test.
ABSENCES:
The Temple College policy on absences will be
followed. It is important for a student to be in all classes for the full time
of the class and be on time for all class meetings. Please do not leave during
class time. Four absences is excessive absences in this class. A student may no
longer be given tests and dropped from the class after four absences or being
late four times to this class.
Dropping this class or withdrawing from the
college is the student's responsibility. Failure to do so will result in the
student receiving a performance grade usually an ‘F'.
CELL PHONE:
Student may not use a cell phone at any
time during class. Student may be dropped from this class for using a cell
phone.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS:
This course is the history of the United States
from people coming to North America through Reconstruction. Students will
develop academic competencies, critical thinking skills and global awareness.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
Students should read the student handbook and understand the sections on Academic Integrity and Disruptive Behavior. A student can be dropped from this class for cheating, plagiarism or disruptive behavior.
READING ASSIGNMENTS:
The reading assignment should be done before each
class so the student will be able to take part in the class discussion. The
areas covered during the lecture are designed to be related to the reading. But
the lectures may cover material not in the text. The reading will provide a
general basis of U.S. history, and the lecture will focus on a few topics.
Monday and Wednesday Fall 2010
August
30 Introduction
September
1 Chapter 1
8 Chapter 2 pages 25-41, Chapter 3 pages 73-75, and 67-69
13 Chapter 3 pages 49-67, 69-73 and Chapter 2 pages 41-48
15 Chapter 3 pages 75-78 and Chapter 4 pages 80-96
20 Chapter 4 pages 96-110
22 TEST I
27 Chapter 5 pages 111-120
29 Chapter 5 pages 120-133
October
4 Chapter 6 pages 135-153
6 Chapter 6 pages 153-159
11 Chapter 7 pages 161-172
13 Chapter 7 pages 172-181
18 Chapter 8 pages 182-200
20 TEST II
25 Chapter 8 pages 200-207
27 Chapter 9 pages 208-228
November
1 Chapter 9 pages 228-235 and Chapter 10 pages 237-250
3 Chapter 10 pages 250-261 and Chapter 12 pages 291-298
8 Chapter 12 pages 287-290 and 299-310
10 Chapter 11 pages 262-273
15 Chapter 11 pages 273-285
17 TEST III
22 Chapter 13 pages 312-322
29 Chapter 13 pages 322-336 Chapter 14 pages 338-346
December
1 Chapter 14 pages 346-359
6 Chapter 15
8 Chapter 16
Wednesday, Dec. 15 LAST TEST for the 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be at 8:00 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 13 LAST TEST for the 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. class will be at 10:30
a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday Fall 2010
August
31 Introduction
September
2 Chapter 1
7 Chapter 2 pages 25-41, Chapter 3 pages 73-75, and 67-69
9 Chapter 3 pages 49-67, 69-73 and Chapter 2 pages 41-48
14 Chapter 3 pages 75-78 and Chapter 4 pages 80-96
16 Chapter 4 pages 96-110
21 TEST I
23 Chapter 5 pages 111-120
28 Chapter 5 pages 120-133
30 Chapter 6 pages 135-153
October
5 Chapter 6 pages 153-159
7 Chapter 7 pages 161-172
12 Chapter 7 pages 172-181
14 Chapter 8 pages 182-200
19 TEST II
21 Chapter 8 pages 200-207
26 Chapter 9 pages 208-228
28 Chapter 9 pages 228-235 and Chapter 10 pages 237-250
November
2 Chapter 10 pages 250-261 and Chapter 12 pages 291-298
4 Chapter 12 pages 287-290 and 299-310
9 Chapter 11 pages 262-273
11 Chapter 11 pages 273-285
16 TEST III
18 Chapter 13 pages 312-322
23 Chapter 13 pages 322-336 Chapter 14 pages 338-346
30 Chapter 14 pages 346-359
December
2 Chapter 15
7 Chapter 16
Tuesday, Dec. 14 LAST TEST for the 8:00-9:15 a.m. class will be at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 16 LAST TEST for the 9:30- 10:45 a.m. class will be at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14 LAST TEST for the 12:30-1:45 p.m. class will be at 1:00 a.m.