Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

1 Instructor: Dr. Zahra M. Moss Email : Zahra.moss@ndus.edu/ P hone: 701-228-5445 Office: 2209 Thatcher Hall Office Hours: MWF 11am-12pm, 2pm-3pm T/R 12:30-1:30pm and by appointment Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus HIST 103: US History to 1877 (3 credits) Fall 2019: MWF 9-9:50am Course Description: This course offers students a broad introduction to major themes, key figures and important processes that shaped the continental U.S. Beginning in the pre-colonial era and exploring events leading up until Reconstruction this course offers students an exploration of interactions between people. It aims to evaluate how race, class and gender influenced the creation of the United States as we know it today. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: 1. Students will be asked to remember key concepts from course reading and class discussions. Using a combination of in class assignments and or quizzes, students need to demonstrate a familiarity with these key concepts and an ability to effectively use them in course discussions. 2. Students will demonstrate understanding of key concepts, themes and historic processes. 3. Students will apply knowledge gained during the course of the semester and use this information in new situations. As such they will offer an original historic interpretation of a topic of interest covered in the course. Textbook(s): Schaller, Michael. American Horizons: U.S. History in a Global Context . Vol 1 to 1877. New York: Oxford UP, 2018. Course Requirements: 350 possible points 4 quizzes : Quizzes are short answer and must be completed on the course LMS Blackboard. Quizzes are non- cumulative and will cover material up until the administration date. Each quiz is worth 25 points. 4 In class assignments: Students will complete an in class assignment that will strengthen their reading comprehension, analysis, critical thinking and writing abilities. Each assignment is worth 25 points. Midterm: Midterm exam is non-cumulative. It will be comprised of three short answer essay questions. There is no midterm make-up. Value of 50 points Final Exam: Final exam is comprised of short answer essay questions and fill in the blank. There is no final exam make up. Value of 100 points. 4 Quizzes (open Wednesday, closes Friday before class) 25 points each 100 possible 4 In class assignments 25 points each 100 possible Midterm 50 points each 50 possible Final 100 Points 100 possible