Welcome to History 17A. I'm your instructor. My name is Patrick Bresnan. Believe it or not, I've been a full-time faculty member here at lovely De Anza College since the day we opened for business back in the fall of 1967. |
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PLEASE NOTE--THIS IS A "HYBRID" CLASS, WHICH MEANS THAT IT WILL BE PART ONLINE AND PART ON-CAMPUS. THERE WILL BE SEVEN ON-CAMPUS MEETINGS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE ON-CAMPUS MEETINGS, THIS SECTION OF HISTORY-17A IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOU.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The subject matter of this course is the story of the background and formative
period of the United States of America. For thousands of years Native American
culture had evolved with no significant contact with the outside world. Following
the voyages of Christopher Columbus in the late fifteenth century, that situation
changed dramatically. In just a few centuries newcomers from all parts of the
world, most notably from Europe, totally changed the character of human culture
in North America. The creation of the United States of America was the result
of these changes. This course will survey the historical evolution of that process
of change, beginning with the world before Columbus, and progressing up to the
end of the eighteenth century.
PREREQUISITES
Eligibility for EWRT 1A, or ESL 5 advised.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: PATRICK
BRESNAN
Office Hours information will be given at the Orientation Meeting.
Office Telephone: (408) 864-8558
Office Location: F-21m
E-mail Address: bresnanpatrick@fhda.edu
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attend the Orientation Meeting:
Mon. Jan. 5; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room: S-57
2. There is NO Online Orientation for this class. If you wish to enroll in the
class, you MUST attend the Orientation Meeting on Mon. Jan. 5.
ATTENDING THE ORIENTATION MEETING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENROLLING
IN THIS CLASS! NO EXCEPTIONS POSSIBLE!
3. It is a requirement of this course that you take each of the three exams
at the scheduled times.
—Failure to take Exam #1 will result in your being dropped with an NA
—Failure to take Exam #2 will result in your being dropped with a W.
—Failure to take Exam #3 will result in a grade of F for that exam, and
the final grade
will be computed
accordingly.
COURSE MATERIALS
1. Roark, et al., The American Promise; Volume One
NOTE: The De Anza Bookstore will be stocking
the most recent version of the
book. Previous editions will work just as well,
but be sure to check the CHAPTER TITLES posted on the American Promise Website.
2. American Promise Website (A significant portion of
the work of this course will be done online, using the exercises provided by
the publisher of the textbook. The publisher's website can be accessed through
the Course Website.
3 . Three ParScore Answer Forms (for testing) and a #2 pencil.
4. A series of video lessons, the "Unfinished Nation," will be available for this course. These video lessons will also be available for streaming if you have access to a broadband internet connection.
REVIEW SESSIONS
Review Session #1: Mon., Jan. 12, 6:30 7:20 p.m.; Room S-57
Review Session #2: Mon., Feb. 9, 6:30 7:20 p.m.; Room S-57
Review Session #3: Mon., March 9, 6:30 7:20 p.m.; Room S-57
Extra Credit is earned only for attendance at
Review Sessions.
EXAM SESSIONS
Exam #1:Tues., Jan. 20, 7:15-8:05 p.m.; Room E-35
Chapters 1, 2, 3; Video Episodes 1-4
PLEASE NOTE THE DAY, ROOM, AND TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING .
Exam #2: Tues., Feb. 17, 7:15-8:05 p.m.; Room E-35
Chapters 4, 5, 6; Video Episodes 3, 5, 6, 7
PLEASE NOTE THE DAY, ROOM, AND TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING .
Exam #3: Mon., March 16, 6:30 7:20 p.m.; Room S-57
Chapters 7, 8, 9; Video Episodes 8-11
Testing Materials: Bring a ParScore Answer Form,
a photo I.D. and a #2 pencil to each scheduled exam.
A written optional alternative is available for each exam. This would be in the form of a personal research paper. Please check with me by email if you wish to choose this option.
GRADING: Exam scores are posted online by Student ID-Number approximately five days after the scheduled exam.
FINAL GRADE
Your final grade is based upon the grades you receive for the three exams. Each
exam will earn a letter grade (including plus or minus). The Final Grade is
simply the average of the three letter grades. Plusses and minuses will be included
in computing the Final Grade.
You must receive a passing grade in at least two of the three exams. Two failing
grades will result in a failing grade for the course.
You may access your final grades through the Star System [408-777-9394 or 650-917-0509],
and the Internet [http://regserv.fhda.edu/da-grades.html].
De Anza College Policy regarding Copying and Cheating:
Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other
assignments will receive a failing grade in the course and will be reported
to college authorities.