Course Syllabus
Welcome to History 11, Spring Semester 2022!
History 11, History of the United States, Pre-Columbian America to 1877
Section 23718
Instructor: William Diaz-Brown, M.A. CSULB
Los Angeles Harbor College, Spring 2022
Required Textbooks: Open Stax U.S. History: This is an online free textbook.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin This is a free online textbook.
E-mail: diazbrwj@laccd.edu
This course is a historical study of the social and political development of The U.S. from pre-Columbian America to 1877. The class is based on reading the required text, discussions, quizzes, tests and essays.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course:
SLO 1: Given a key economic, political, social, or cultural trend or event in the history of the United States to 1876, construct a well-organized argument, supported with relevant evidence, which evaluates the causes and/or implications of this trend or event.
Students will be able to explain and analyze the processes of historical change. Students will distinguish
SLO 2:
Given primary and/or secondary sources relating to the history of the United States to 1876, analyze their meaning and usefulness as evidence.
Grading Your grade is based upon quizzes, exams, discussion participation and writing assignments. There are a total of 500 points to be given. There one final exam.
Grades
| Reading Quizzes | 120 points |
| Discussion forums | 100 points |
| Written Assignment | 90 points |
| Film Assignment | 90 points |
| Final Exam | 100 points |
| Total Possible Points | 500 Points |
Therefore…….
500 Maximum points
- A 450-500 points or above
- B 400-449 points
- C 350-399 points
- D 300-349 points
- F 299 points or less
Behavior and Participation
Regular and weekly classwork is a must if you are to learn and participate. Because this class meets online lack of participation in discussions and lack of communication with the instructor will lower your grade. Standards of online classroom behavior are spelled out in the class schedule, they are the rules of the classroom.
**Please be aware that this class covers human events that include violence, strong language and sexuality**
Extra Credit:
You may write an additional film analysis essay. See the instructions in the Assignments link. The assignment is worth 20 points.
Class Schedule
Please see the Announcements for details
Quizzes and exam
There will be six quizzes, each worth 20 points. Please read through the Announcements for dates and chapters for the quizzes.
The Final Exam is based on the textbook, the Constitution, the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and any material presented in class. See the course for details.
Discussions
There will be discussions in which you will participate. Students must participate on discussion boards. Please read the Announcements for assignment due dates.
Homework
Read each chapter in the text that corresponds to the date in the Announcements. To understand the history and do well in the class you must read the assigned chapters.
What students can expect from the instructor
Students can expect the instructor to teach the course in accordance with the course catalog, the Student Learning Outcomes and the standards of Los Angeles Community College. Students can expect the instructor to treat them professionally and with respect.
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