Early Modern England

Course Details

Course Number: 3123  Fall 2012

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 202

Days & Times:

TTH 8 - 9:20 am

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Early Modern England, 1485-1714The Voices of Morebath The Bewitching of Anne Gunter
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Sharon L. Arnoult   
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Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to provide you with an overview of English history from the accession of the Tudors in 1485 through the Glorious Revolution of 1688/89.


Course Expectations

2 exams, worth 40% each towards your final grade and a research project paper, worth 20% of the final grade.


Final Exam12/13/2012  8 - 10 am

Submission Format Policy

The purpose of the research project paper is to allow you to develop skills in basic historical research, to formulate valid questions for inquiry, to assess the value of various sources and to present your findings in clear and effective writing. The paper must be on a topic relevant to the course, and that topic should be in the form of a question; for example, "what does the life of Elizabeth I (or Mary Queen of Scots) tell us about the problems a woman ruler faced?" or "what roles did military innovations play (if any) in the Civil War?" Write down your topic question and submit it to me no later than Tuesday, October 30.

You are then to find 7 sources that can help you answer this question, and you must use the following types of sources: 1 Internet source (i.e., a web site, but not an on-line encyclopedia); 1 book that is a monograph, i.e., a book on one subject, which is neither a textbook nor a collection of essays, and not one of the books required for this class; 1 article in a scholarly journal, such as The Journal of British Studies (newspaper and general news magazine stories are not acceptable); 1 primary source, i.e., something from the time period itself, most likely a document such as a treatise, letter, law, proclamation, newspaper, diary, etc. This primary source may be an excerpt in a secondary source if the excerpt is long enough — a paragraph of at least 5 sentences or more. You choose the last three source from any of these types, but you MAY NOT use class notes, an encyclopedia (including on-line ones), a book review, a book required for this class, or a textbook as a source.

For your research project paper, begin by stating the question you are investigating. Then for each of your sources identify and briefly describe the source, evaluate its reliability, relate what it contributes to answering your question and how valuable that contribution is. Then in conclusion, in your own words, give the best answer to the question you can based on your sources. Evaluate what else, if anything, it would be nice to know in order to get a fuller answer, and where you might try to find this information (i.e., what further research might be done.) Include a full bibliography at the end.

The research paper should be a minimum of 5 pages, will count for 20% of the final grade



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Papers handed in late will be penalized 5 points off for every class day late and ABSOLUTELY NO PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES,


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

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Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

You are expected to attend class but a formal roll will not be kept. However, if you do not attend class, you will not have the material necessary to pass the exams.

PLEASE NOTE: make-up exams will only be given to students who can present documentation of a major emergency which prevented them from taking the exam and, at the instructor’s discretion, a critical book review may be assigned in place of the make-up exam. NO MAKE-UPS FOR THE FINAL WILL BE GIVEN!

 


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.