Welcome to History 17C. 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. |
 |
faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/bresnanpatrick/
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-17C IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOU.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
History of the United States from 1900 to the present. Topics
include the Twenties, Great Depression, the Second World War, the Cold War,
and the Sixties.
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:
Tuesday, April 7, 7:30-8:20 p.m.; Room E-35
There is NO Online Orientation for this class. If you wish to enroll in the
class, you MUST attend the Orientation Meeting on Tues., April 7.
2. 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 Two (or Volume C)
(Any edition that has the chapters for the twentieth century will be fine.)
NOTE: The De Anza Bookstore will be stocking
the most recent version of the
book, the Fourth Edition. Other will work just as well,
but be sure to check the CHAPTER TITLES posted on the website for each exam.
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. Specific assignments for each testing period will be noted
on the Course Website, and will be discussed at Review Sessions.)
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: Tues., April 14; 7:30-8:20 p.m.; Room E-35
Review Session #2: Tues., May 12; 7:30-8:20 p.m.; Room E-35
Review Session #3: Tues., June 9; 7:30-8:20 p.m.; Room E-35
Extra Credit is earned only for attendance at Review Sessions.
EXAM SESSIONS
Exam #1:Tues., April 21; 8:15-9:05 p.m.; Room E-35
(Fourth Edition: Chaps. 21, 22, 23, 24)
(Video Episodes: 33 through 39)
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING .
Exam #2: Tues., May 19, 8:15-9:05 p.m.; Room E-35
(Fourth Edition: Chaps. 25, 26, 27, 28)
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING .
Exam #3: Tues., June 16; 7:30-8:20 p.m.; Room E-35
(Fourth Edition: Chaps. 29, 30, 31)
(Video Episodes: 50 and 51)
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.