United States History to 1865

Course Details

Course Number: 1113  Section Number: 1H1

Fall 2010

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 203

Days & Times:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am 10:50 am

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Kenneth E. Hendrickson Jr.   
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Course Objectives

Our objective is to examine the growth and development of democratic institutions in America. Today the United States is justly termed the world's greatest democracy. Yet, our society has not always been as free and open as it is now. Furthermore, there are flaws in our system which allow some people to benefit more than others. In order to understand how our society became what it is today, we must understand what it was in the past; and in order to understand and perhaps improve upon the weaknesses of our system, we must understand their origins as well. To gain such understanding is the purpose of this course.


Course Expectations

Testing and Grading:

There will be four (4) essay quizzes, including the final exam, of equal weight. Important: Reading assignments and lectures will NOT always be synchronized. It is YOUR responsibility to keep up with all assigned material.

Attendance is required. If you accumulate more than three (3) unexcused absences, you may be dropped from the course with a failing grade.

Quizzes:

You will be given a study guide for each quiz in advance. You are expected to prepare answers for all the items on the study guide. These answers must:

1) Be absolutely correct and complete;

2) Include information from:

a) the text, b) lectures, c) an outside source such as a biography or monograph or encyclopedia, d) on-line

sources may be used.

3) Each quiz will consist of fifteen (15) items randomly selected from the study guide. You will write on ten (10) items.

4) All answers must be presented in essay form. Part of your grade will be derived from the quality of your writing


Final Exam12/8/2010  1 PM

Submission Format Policy


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

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.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

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

Other Policies

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.