HISTORY 1301
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877
Fall 2008
TEXT: Nash, Gary B. et al. The American People. 7th Edition. New York: Pearson,
Longman, 2006.
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 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Tuesday 8:00- 9:15 a.m.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00- 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday 8:15-9:15 a.m.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
GRADE:
TESTS
The student's test grade will be based on four
tests of equal value. The test will be based on the reading assignments, class
lectures and review question. 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 major factor in determining a grade will be
the test scores. Student must take the test on the day the test is given in
order to receive points on that test.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
For a student to earn a grade of "A" or "B" in the
class, the student will complete two book reviews that is judged satisfactory by
the teacher. The student must have a "B" average on the four tests to earn an
"B" or have a "A" average on the four tests to earn an "A".
For a student to earn a grade of "C" in the class, the student will complete at
least one book review that is judged satisfactory by the teacher. The student
must have a "C" average or higher on the four test to earn an "C".
For a student to earn a grade of "D" or "F" the student's grade will be
determine by the average on the four tests. A student who does not do a
satisfactory written assignment can not get a grade above "D".
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 phones must not be used during class. Please turn off your cell phone.
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 2008
August
27 Introduction
September
3 Chapter 1
8 Chapter 2 pages 36-59, Chapter 3 pages 102-104, and 94-96
10 Chapter 3 pages 70-94, 96-102 and Chapter 2 pages 59-67
15 Chapter 3 pages 104-109 and Chapter 4 pages 112-134
17 Chapter 4 pages 135-150
22 TEST I
24 Chapter 5 pages 154-165
29 Chapter 5 pages 165-182
October
1 Chapter 6 pages 186-209
6 Chapter 6 pages 209-217
8 Chapter 7 pages 220-235 1st book review is due
13 Chapter 7 pages 235-245
15 Chapter 8 pages 248-271
20 TEST II
22 Chapter 8 pages 271-278
27 Chapter 9 pages 282-307
29 Chapter 9 pages 307-316 and Chapter 10 pages 320-338
November
3 Chapter 10 pages 338-352 and Chapter 12 pages 392-40
5 Chapter 12 pages 388-392 and 403-418
10 Chapter 11 pages 356-369
12 Chapter 11 pages 369-386
17 TEST III
19 Chapter 13 pages 422-434
24 Chapter 13 pages 434-453 Chapter 14 pages 456-465
December
1 Chapter 14 pages 465-482 2nd book review is due
3 Chapter 15
8 Chapter 16
Monday, Dec. 15 LAST TEST for the 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 LAST TEST for the 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. class will be at 10:30
a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday Fall 2008
August
28 Introduction
September
2 Chapter 1
4 Chapter 2 pages 36-59, Chapter 3 pages 102-104, and 94-96
8 Chapter 3 pages 70-94, 96-102 and Chapter 2 pages 59-67
11 Chapter 3 pages 104-109 and Chapter 4 pages 112-134
16 Chapter 4 pages 135-150
18 TEST I
23 Chapter 5 pages 154-165
25 Chapter 5 pages 165-182
30 Chapter 6 pages 186-209
October
2 Chapter 6 pages 209-217
7 Chapter 7 pages 220-235 1st book review is due
9 Chapter 7 pages 235-245
14 Chapter 8 pages 248-271
16 TEST II
21 Chapter 8 pages 271-278
23 Chapter 9 pages 282-307
28 Chapter 9 pages 307-316 and Chapter 10 pages 320-338
30 Chapter 10 pages 338-352 and Chapter 12 pages 392-403
November
4 Chapter 12 pages 388-392 and 403-418
6 Chapter 11 pages 356-369
11 Chapter 11 pages 369-386
13 TEST III
18 Chapter 13 pages 422-434
20 Chapter 13 pages 434-453 Chapter 14 pages 456-465
25 Chapter 14 pages 465-482 2nd book review is due
December
2 Chapter 15
4 Chapter 16
Thursday, Dec. 11 LAST TEST for the 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be at 8:00 a.m
Thursday, Dec. 11 LAST TEST for the 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11 LAST TEST for the 12:30-1:45 p.m. class will be at 1:00 p.m.