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17A Syllabus (DLC)Welcome to History 17A.
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.
BRESNANPATRICK@FHDA.EDU
faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/bresnanpatrick/
HISTORY 17A
History of the United States through the Eighteenth Century
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The subject matter of this course is the story of the background and formative period of the United States of America. For thousands of years Native American culture had evolved with no significant contact with the outside world. Following the voyages of Christopher Columbus in the late fifteenth century, that situation changed dramatically. In just a few centuries newcomers from all parts of the world, most notably from Europe, totally changed the character of human culture in North America. The creation of the United States of America was the result of these changes. This course will survey the historical evolution of that process of change, beginning with the world before Columbus, and progressing up to the end of the eighteenth century.
PREREQUISITES
Eligibility for EWRT 1A, or ESL 5 advised.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: PATRICK BRESNAN
Office Hours Held: Sept. 22 through Dec. 4
Days and Times: M/W 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.; T/R 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Office Telephone: (408) 864-8558
Office Location: F-21m
E-mail Address: bresnanpatrick@fhda.edu
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attend the Orientation Meeting:
Wed., Sept. 24; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room: G-1 (just west of football field)
2. There is NO Online Orientation for this class. If you wish to enroll in the class, you MUST attend the Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, September 24.
ATTENDING THE ORIENTATION MEETING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ENROLLING IN THIS CLASS! NO EXCEPTIONS POSSIBLE!
3. 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 One
NOTE: The De Anza Bookstore will be stocking the most recent version of the
book. Previous editions will work just as well, but be sure to check the CHAPTER TITLES posted on the American Promise Website.
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.
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: Wed., Oct. 8; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Review Session #2: Wed., Nov. 5; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Review Session #3: Wed., Nov. 26; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Extra Credit is earned only for attendance at Review Sessions.
EXAM SESSIONS
Exam #1:Wed., Oct. 15; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Chapters 1, 2, 3; Video Episodes 1-4
Exam #2: Wed., Nov. 12; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Chapters 4, 5, 6; Video Episodes 3, 5, 6, 7
Exam #3: Wed., Dec. 3; 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.; Room G-1
Chapters 7, 8, 9; Video Episodes 8-11
Testing Materials: Bring a ParScore Answer Form, a photo I.D. and a #2 pencil to each scheduled exam.
GRADING:
Exam scores are posted by a student-selected PIN# in the display cases located outside by the Distance Learning Center back door (facing the California History Center) approximately one week after the scheduled exam. Also, if possible, exam results will be posted online by student I.D. number.
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.
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