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San José State University
15A Introduction to American History and Government,
History/Political Science (Code: 50017, Section 10) TR
12:00-1:15 pm Fall 2014
Instructor:
Prof. Ishmael Tarikh (Political Science)
Office Location:
Clark Hall (CL) Rm 404B
Telephone:
408 924-1356
Email:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Tues & Thurs: 1:30-2:30 pm (P/S instruction weeks), or by appt.
Instructor:
Prof. Margo McBane (History)
Office Location:
Dudley Moorehead Hall (DMH) Rm 321
Telephone:
408 924-5530
Email:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Tues & Thurs: 9-10 am; 1:45-2:45 pm, or by appointment
Class Days/Time:
T/Th 12-1:15 pm
Classroom:
Dudley Moorehead Hall (DMH) 150
GE/SJSU Studies Category:
15 A/B Fulfills American Institutions Requirements for U.S.
History; U.S. Constitution, and California State Government.
15A/B 6 units of GE in Comparative Systems and Social
Sciences. Only one semester satisfies none of graduation
requirements. You must pass with D or better average of both
history and political science portions of each class each
semester, and pass both semesters 15 A/B to satisfy requirement.
Faculty Web Page
Dr. McBane’s and Professor Tarikh’s copies of the course materials such as the syllabus,
major assignment handouts, etc. may be found on my faculty web page at
http://www.sjsu.edu/people/margo.mcbane or Margo McBane's SJSU canvas account for
course or http://www.sjsu.edu/people/ishmael.tarikh or accessible through the Quick
Links>Faculty Web Page links on the SJSU home page.
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Course Description
History/Political Science 15A/B is a two-semester, team-taught course. When taken in
consecutive semesters and taught by the same instructors, the 15A/B sequence fulfills the
University’s American Institutions requirements for U.S. History, U.S. Constitution,
and California State Government. Upon completion of the sequence, the student also will
receive six units of General Education credit in Comparative Systems and Social
Sciences. The entire sequence must be completed to fulfill the requirements; either
semester alone will satisfy none of the graduation requirements (other than three units
of elective credit). A student who already has taken Political Science 001 or Political
Science 101 should not take the 15A/B sequence, for those two courses already satisfy
part of the American Institutions requirements. Those courses may be paired with History
170 to satisfy the American Institutions requirements.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
In this course, you will learn to analyze social and political events, relate them to their
historical foundations, and recognize the many elements that make up our diverse society.
By the end of the two- semester sequence, you will be able to identify the key events and
issues that formed our nation and be able to explain how they relate to current political,
social, and economic problems, issues, and institutions. Because History/Political Science
15A/B involves multi-disciplinary material, you will learn to draw from several sources
for information. During the course of the two-semester program, you will complete
writing assignments and examinations with a strong essay component. You must
demonstrate college-level writing and critical thinking skills, part of which will come
through at least 1500 words of original writing which must conform to the requirements
of the History and Political Science Departments for style, language, and format as
described to you by your professors.
American Institutions Graduation Requirements
To fulfill the requirements for U.S. History, students will consider the principal events,
developments, ideas, politics and international relations in all the territories now in the
United States from the beginnings of this society until the present. Included within the
study of these themes will be a consideration of women and gender relations from the
colonial period to the present; the history and experience of racial and ethnic minorities;
emigration to the United States and the experiences of these immigrants to this country;
and pattern of race and class relations from the period of European colonization to the
present. To fulfill the requirements for U.S. Constitution and California Government,
students will study how political decisions are made, their consequences for individuals
and society, and how individuals and groups may affect the decision making process. As
students study the meaning and content of the democratic process as it has evolved in the
United States and California, at a minimum, they will recognize:
1) The foundations of the political system, including the evolution of the
philosophies of the U.S. and California constitutions, political culture, separation
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of powers, bureaucracy, federalism, and relations among various levels of
government. Students will also analyze the evolving institutions of government,
including a study of the powers of the President, Congress, and the Judiciary;
2) The links between the people and government, including participation and
voting, political parties, interest groups, and public opinion and socialization.
Students will also analyze the rights and obligations of citizens, the tension
between various freedoms of expression and due process and the maintenance of
order, and the efforts to end racial and gender discrimination in both the public
and private sectors of society; and
3) The operations of California government, including the similarities and
differences between the California and U.S. constitutions, the relationship
between state and local government in California, the basic issues of California
politics, and a careful assessment of the impact of demographic changes on the
history and politics of the state and nation.
Students will also demonstrate:
1) An understanding of tools of political action and collective decision making at
the local, state, national, or global level; and
2) The ability to articulate the values and assumptions that inform their civic
engagement.
Students will demonstrate their fulfillment of these objectives through their performance
on weekly quizzes, essay exams, and assigned papers.
General Education Requirements in the Social Sciences D2 & D3
Students will be able to identify and analyze the social dimension of society as a context
for human life, the processes of social change and social continuity, the role of human
agency in those social processes, and the forces that engender social cohesion and
fragmentation. Students will be able to:
1) Place contemporary developments in cultural, historical, environmental, and
spatial contexts;
2) Identify the dynamics of ethnic, cultural, gender/sexual, age-based, class,
regional, national, transnational, and global identities and the similarities,
differences, linkages, and interactions between them;
3) Evaluate social science information, draw on different points of view, and
formulate applications appropriate to contemporary social issues.
For Comparative Systems, Cultures and Environments (D2) students will compare and
contrast two or more ethnic groups, cultures, regions, nations, or social systems.
For Social Issues (D3) students will apply multi disciplinary material to a topic relevant
to policy and social action at the local, national, and/or international levels.
Students will demonstrate their fulfillment of these objectives through their performance
on weekly quizzes, essay exams, and assigned papers.
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Course Content for the Fall Semester–History
This course is intended to familiarize students with their nation’s history so that they may
function responsibly and knowledgeably in the decision making process of our
democratic society. Ideally, this will help students to participate in America’s political
culture and maximize the benefits of their citizenship. Throughout the course we will
examine the pluralist nature of American society and emphasize the roles of women,
immigrants, and other “minorities” in the shaping of America. As we look at the varied
perspectives of people throughout the unfolding of our history, we will examine the
choices and options available to them and the consequences of their decisions. Thomas
Jefferson two centuries ago insisted that, to be good citizens, Americans must be well
informed.
By the end of your two semesters with us, you will have considered how the United
States evolved from its earliest beginnings to its current position as a great world power.
This semester you will examine such topics as the First Americans (American Indians),
European colonization, the American Revolution and the Early Republic, territorial and
economic expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Through a multi cultural lens,
you will analyze gender relations and the history and experiences of racial groups, ethnic
minorities, and societal classes. As you study the creation of America’s culturally diverse
society through the constant impact of immigration, you will be challenged to explain
why diversity in America has so often been expressed in recurrent cycles of confrontation
and cooperation.
Course Content for the Fall Semester–Political Science
The American Government segment is designed for any student who wishes to make a
serious study of these issues, and is prepared to do the extensive reading, writing, and
research that are course requirements. However, the most important objective will
always be the encouragement and development of reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Unlike like much of our contemporaneous society, in this course we will agree,
disagree, and agree to disagree while maintaining the decorum befitting a fine institution
of higher learning.
History/Political Science 15A/B is designed to increase your understanding of the social,
economic, and political institutions and events that have shaped our present American
society and institutions. The course will examine both conventional and alternative
interpretations of historical events and political processes, following a multicultural
framework that emphasizes the perspectives and choices of a wide range of individuals.
We will consider conflict and cooperation among groups who confronted the social,
economic, and political issues of the past 400 years.
The pedagogy (in most cases) will be the instructor developing the subjects of the
sessions, and placing them in proper perspective so that a meaningful discussion can
follow among the reader, students, and the instructor. In these discussions, the subject
will be viewed from various sides, and a comparison will be made between what the
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instructor has said and what was written in the required and general references relating to
the subject or event. In this segment of the course the student will be required to
participate in the discussion following whatever form the presentation has taken. Most of
the meetings will not have what could be characterized as a formal lecture. There will
also be group collaborations, and debates. The grade the student receives will result from
a combination of class participation, quizzes, a midterm research paper, and the final
examination. Research paper topics will be chosen by the students on subjects relating to
basic governmental institutions, with prior instructor approval.
Required Texts/Readings - History
Textbooks
REQUIRED (online) Globalyceum.com (go on www.globalyceum.com to pay for an
account $39.95/semester) and pay through Paypal. If you are unable to paypal please
contact me and I will provide information on paying COD.
REQUIRED Takaki, Ronald. A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America.
Revised Edition. New York: Back Bay Books, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-316-02236-1.
Available Spartan Bookstore
Required Texts/Readings – Political Science
Textbooks (3)
1) 2013
American Government in Black and White by
McClain, Paula and Tauber, Steven
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-1993-2546-7.
2) 2013
American Government: As It Truly Is by
Tarikh, Ishmael
Kendall Hunt Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-4652-3202-1.
3) 2014
California Politics and Government by
Gerston, Larry and Christensen, Terry
Wadsworth/Cengage
ISBN: 978-1-1335-8765-1.
Classroom Protocol
In class, each student should make regular and meaningful contributions to the discussion
– in particular, asking pointed questions. The in-class discussions and lectures will often
not address the same information that is covered in the readings; nonetheless, students are
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responsible for knowing all material covered in the lectures, films and readings.
Questions about the reading, lectures and films are always welcome; there will always be
time for questions, comments, and discussion at the end of class as well.
Turn off your cell phone and put it away when you come to class. Do not answer phone
class in class. Do not send, receive, or read text messages in class. Do not leave the
room to use your cell phone. Do not record, transmit, or broadcast the lectures in anyway.
What is Expected?
1. NO LAPTOPS ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Notes must be taken in
pen or pencil. Exceptions must have Disability Resource Center
documentation.
2. We expect students to come to class prepared. Readings are due the
day assigned, so is any required homework.
3. Please come to class on time, class starts promptly at Noon, do not be
late. Sit quietly, and refrain from eating, sleeping, talking, whispering,
passing notes, surfing the web, doing email, or using your cell phone.
4. Opinions and discussion should be presented in a respectful manner.
We can agree to disagree!
Attendance
Every lecture covers material that will appear on exams. If you miss class, you are still
responsible for any lecture material that you missed. Make friends in class, so that you
can borrow notes, if you are unexpectedly absent. It is every student’s responsibility to
maintain excellent class attendance and to keep up with each lecture.
Political Science Classroom Protocol
In addition to the above, there will be occasional handouts, videos, and required research.
Your participation is mandatory in order to receive the accorded academic credit. Supplemental reading and research will be given during lecture, or via electronic mail. Be
sure to have an updated email address listed with the University. A sign-in sheet will be
circulated during the first 15 minutes of each meeting. Electronic devices are not allowed
in lecture, except with prior instructor or Disabled Student Services approval. There is a
zero tolerance policy for using laptops, ipods, ipads, iphones, any other electronic device,
and especially for texting during class. The 1st offense is a verbal warning. Repeated
offenses will be dealt with through one on one counseling, and ultimately will result in
your being dropped from class.
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Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop,
grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at
http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the
current academic calendar web page located at
http://www.sjsu.edu/academic_programs/calendars/academic_calendar/. The Late Drop
Policy is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should
be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for dropping classes.
Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/.
Assignments and Grading Policy
This is an integrated course composed of lectures, reading assignments, discussions,
quizzes, a research paper, and objective and essay examinations. The structure of the
course is primarily lecture, with the precise format dependent upon the day’s topic.
Student questions and impromptu discussion are always welcome, time permitting.
Your final grade for each semester will be a combination of your two separate grades
(one for History and one for Political Science), each weighted at 50% of the total grade.
As a matter of Departmental Policy, you must attain a passing grade in each segment. In
other words, there will not be an averaging of both portions. Each portion must be passed
with at least a D- grade. There is no extra credit available for the Political Science portion.
Assignments
THIS COURSE HAS TWO INSTRUCTORS WHO ALTERNATE LECTURES BY
TEACHING EVERY OTHER WEEK. See course schedule towards the end of the
syllabus for details of each professor’s teaching schedule and assignments.
There will be NO make ups for papers, midterms and final examinations unless the
student provides a compelling reason with appropriate written substantiation, with the
request given and agreed upon or denied BEFORE the examination. There will be NO
make-up for quizzes unless the student is on official University business (e.g. athletic
competition) and the instructors are officially informed by the University officials
beforehand.
Political Science:
Your political science grade will be based on your point totals from participation, quizzes,
a midterm research paper, and the final examination.
Participation: in this segment of the course you are required to engage in the discourse.
This can be accomplished through voluntary interjection, or by being called upon to
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respond to a matter raised either by the instructor, or one of your peers. This will account
for a maximum of 15% (150/1000 points) of your semester grade.
Midterm Research Paper:
RESEARCH PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
1: The paper must be typewritten, double spaced, with 1 inch margins all around. The font must be 12
point.
2: The paper must be a minimum length of 3 pages, with a maximum length of 4 pages. Papers that are less
than 3 pages will not be accepted, and papers that are in excess of 4 pages will only have the first 4 pages
read and graded. The length does not include the title and references pages. There is no need for an
abstract page. Double indent and single space block quotes.
3: The paper is to be submitted in APA (American Psychological Association) format. However, any
specific style instructions supercede the format (e.g. see above). For the rules of this documentation style
please see: A Pocket Style Manual, by Diana Hacker (latest edition). Publisher: Bedford Books, Boston.
4: The topic of your paper must fit within the parameters of any of the bold weekly headings on our
syllabus. My office phone number is (408) 924-1356. You may also email me at [email protected].
5: You are required to demonstrate research through your paper. This means that you must include a
minimum of 3 direct references in the text of your paper. All of your direct references must come from a
source other than our required texts. There are no blogs allowed. Remember, your substantiation is no
better than the quality of your sources.
6: Your paper must have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Every paper must have a thesis. Your
thesis must stake a claim, and be clearly identified, preferably in the introduction of your paper. Your
thesis is the engine that drives your paper. With a weak engine, your paper will not travel far. Be sure to
develop a robust engine.
7: Your paper will be graded according to content and form. Content dominates the evaluation process. A
paper with a strong thesis, strong substantiation, and a cogent writing style will receive points in the “A”
range on a straight grading scale. A paper with a strong thesis, strong substantiation, and a poor writing
style will receive points in the “B” range on a straight grading scale. A paper with a weak thesis, inevitably
weak substantiation, but well written will receive points in the “C” range on a straight grading scale. A
paper with a weak thesis, inevitably weak substantiation, and a poor writing style will receive points in the
“D” range on a straight grading scale. This listing of combinations is by no means exhaustive, and should
not be taken as such.
8: We will devote class time to questions and answers about the research paper. It is due 23 October
2014, and will be submitted through Turnitin.com. It is worth 25% of your final grade for the Political
Science component of this course.
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Rubric
1: Great Job!!! Strong analytical content, and well written.
2: Good effort, but improvement can be gained if you incorporate the suggestions on future work.
3: Strong analytical content is diluted by a need for better written expression.
4: Writing needs work – seek assistance before submitting future academic papers.
5: Adequate, but less than compelling analysis.
6: A stronger thesis with a greater focus on substantiation would have been a better approach.
7: Subscribing to the rampant negative speculation of our current times is not a substitute for a cogent
argument. Weak substantiation/reasoning yields a weak result.
8: Critical flaw in failing to follow the directive(s) of Point(s) 2, 5, and/or 6 listed within the Research
Paper Specifications.
9: Argument lacks evidence of an adequate understanding of the topic discussed.
10: You did not stay within the parameters of the specifications, particularly relating to the APA format.
This will account for a maximum of 25% (250/1000 points) of your semester grade.
Final Examination: there will be an objective final. It will be a 100 item multiple choice
exam. It will be administered Thursday, 18 December 2014 from 0945-1200 hours. You
will need to bring a scantron sheet for the final exam. You will have a maximum of 60
minutes to complete the exam. This will account for a maximum of 35% (350/1000
points) of your semester grade.
***There are accompanying study guides for the quizzes and final exam that can be
found at the end of various chapters in the Tarikh text.
Assignment
Due Date
Total % of political science
points grade
Participation
N/A
150
15%
Quizzes
varies
250
25%
Midterm Research Paper
10/23
250
25%
Final Examination
12/18
350
35%
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Political Science Semester Course Grade Breakdown Final grades will be calculated on a straight grading scale.
A+ = 950-1000 pts.
A = 900-949 pts.
A- = 875-899 pts.
D = 600-650 pts.
B+ = 850-874 pts.
B = 800-849 pts.
B- = 775-799 pts.
D- = 575-599 pts.
C+ = 750-774 pts.
C = 675-749 pts.
D+ = 650-674 pts.
F = below 575 pts.
Please save your graded quizzes, papers, and exams, until you receive your final
grade.
History:
The two texts for this class class are Ronald Takaki’s A DIFFERENT MIRROR and an
online text GLOBALYCEUM. I am inviting you to Globalyceum to access and
purchase the texts and curriculum materials for this course section. The cost of these
materials is $39.99 plus tax. The unique number for this section is HW066USR I have
sent Globalyceum emails to all students in this section using the email address you have
registered with the college. Whether you have received this email or not, go to
www.globalyceum.com and register with this unique section number, verify your
browser, and subscribe to the section. You may pay with COD or paypal on the site.
The history section of this class will be based on weekly open note at home quizzes (best
2 out of 3 for each quarter) taken online through the Globalyceum website over the
weekend at the end of each week of class and a midterm 3 page essay outline (single
spaced) and a final 5 page essay (double spaced). The weekly quizzes will be based on
the Globalyceum, Takaki readings, in-class lectures and film clips. To structure your
midterm essay outline and final essay, SEE “INTRODUCTION,” “WRITE A THESIS”
AND “WRITE A DETAILED OUTLINE” under the COMPOSITION SECTION of each
essay prompt.
History Extra Credit: Each student may hand in one extra credit (you may only do one
of the extra credit options offered on the professor's hand out) due to turnitin.com before
the last day of History class. You may only turn hand it in to turnitin.com, not in class. It
will be graded.
Extra Credit Options include:
1. (Worth 20 points) Watching one of the following films and writing a 1
page description (single spaced) and 1 page analysis using
Turabian/Chicago Style Footnotes citing from Globalyceum readings,
Takaki, and lectures/films. Submit to turnitin.com (see syllabus).
“Ancestors in the Americas”
“Digging for the Truth” (on Anasazi) MLK Library
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“Last of the Mohicans” MLK Library
“The New World” MLK Library
“Colonial House” (2 episodes) MLK Library
“The Scarlet Letter” MLK Library
“John Adams” (2 episodes) MLK Library & IRC
“Liberty! The American Revolution” MLK Library
“New York: The Center of the World” (1 episode/disc) MLK
Library
“Lewis and Clarke” MLK Library
“Gangs of New York” MLK Library
“Little Women” MLK Library
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” MLK Library
“Roots” (2 episodes) MLK Library
“Roots of Resistance” MLK Library
“Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property” IRC
“The Alamo” MLK Library
“Jeremiah Johnson”
“The Claim” MLK Library
“Stage Coach,” “The Unforgiven” or get approval for any
American western
“The Way West” (1 disc) IRC
“The West” (one episode is 1 ½ hrs) IRC
“The Donner Party” (Documentary) IRC
“On Gold Mountain”
“Abraham and Mary Lincoln” MLK Library
“Cold Mountain” MLK Library
“Glory” MLK Library
“The Civil War” (by Ken Burns) (2 episodes) MLK Library
2. (worth 20 points) Completing one of the Globalyceum Units
"Problems" that is not covered in class, in two pages double spaced.
Submit to turnitin.com (see syllabus)
1st Quarter Weekly Quizzes 40 pts each (best 2 of 3)
80 pts
Midterm 3 page single spaced Essay Outline
120
2nd Quarter Weekly Quizzes 40 pts each (best 2 of 3) 80
Final 5 page double spaced Essay
120
_________________________________________________________
Course Total
400 pts
Students are not graded on a curve, but in absolute terms. Your final grade for the
semester will be a combination of two separate grades (one for history and one for
political science), each weighted at 50% of the total grade.
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Example:
Political Science grade percentage:
History grade percentage:
Course grade percentage:
75%
83%
79%
To receive credit for the class you must pass (D or better), an average grade between the
two components of History and Political Science. If you fail one semester (Hist 15A or
Hist 15B) you do not fulfill the requirements for both semesters.
Letter grades will conform to the following ranges and expectations: “A” range: 90-100%;
“B” range: 80-89%; “C” range: 70-79%; “D” range: 60-69%; F: 0-59%.
The following expectations guide your professors as they assign numerical and letter
grades to your essays and quizzes:
“A” range: Well organized; demonstrates thorough understanding of the material,
and is written at a college level, free of grammatical and spelling errors. Addresses all the
elements contained in the question/assignment.
“B” range: Well organized; demonstrates an understanding of the material, and is
written at a college level, largely free of grammatical and spelling errors. Addresses at
least 80% of the elements contained in the question/assignment.
“C” range: Shows problems with organization, and indicates incomplete
understanding of the material. Writing is not at a college level and has several
grammatical and spelling errors. Addresses at least 70% of the elements contained in the
question/assignment.
“D” range: Disorganized, shows only marginal grasp of the material, and is
replete with grammatical and/or spelling errors. Addresses at least 60% of the elements
contained in the question/assignment.
“F” range: Lacks organization, shows no understanding of the material, and is
written at a high school or lower level, characterized by numerous grammatical and/or
spelling errors. Addresses fewer than 60% of the elements contained in the
question/assignment.
Your final grade will be determined according to the scale below:
97-100 = A+
87-89=B+
77-79=C+
67-69=D+
Below 59=F
93-96=A
83-86=B
73-76=C
63-66=D
90-92=A80-82=B70-72=C59-62=D-
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University Policies
Academic integrity
Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose
State University. The University’s Academic Integrity policy, located at
http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/S07-2.htm, requires you to be honest in all your academic
course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of
Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical
Development website is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism
(presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without
giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For
this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise
specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have
submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy
S07-2 requires approval of instructors.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need
to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential
Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must
register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/ to
establish a record of their disability.
Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on
the 1st floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer
labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the
Martin Luther King Library.
A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media
Services located in IRC 112. These items include digital and VHS camcorders, VHS and
Beta video players, 16 mm, slide, overhead, DVD, CD, and audiotape players, sound
systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors.
Peer Mentor Center
The Peer Mentor Center is located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall in the Academic Success
Center. The Peer Mentor Center is staffed with Peer Mentors who excel in helping
students manage university life, tackling problems that range from academic challenges
to interpersonal struggles. On the road to graduation, Peer Mentors are navigators,
offering “roadside assistance” to peers who feel a bit lost or simply need help mapping
out the locations of campus resources. Peer Mentor services are free and available on a
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drop –in basis, no reservation required. The Peer Mentor Center website is located at
http://www.sjsu.edu/muse/peermentor
Learning Assistance Resource Center
The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student
Services Center. It is designed to assist students in the development of their full academic
potential and to motivate them to become self-directed learners. The center provides
support services, such as skills assessment, individual or group tutorials, subject advising,
learning assistance, summer academic preparation and basic skills development. The
LARC website is located at http:/www.sjsu.edu/larc/.
SJSU Writing Center
The SJSU Writing Center is located in Room 126 in Clark Hall. It is staffed by
professional instructors and upper-division or graduate-level writing specialists from each
of the seven SJSU colleges. Our writing specialists have met a rigorous GPA
requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all
disciplines to become better writers. The Writing Center website is located at
http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff/. Before handing in the History essays,
students are encouraged to go to The Writing Center. You must make an appointment
several weeks ahead. Remember this is located at the back of the Help Desk Room, not
at The Peer Mentor Center. If you receive less than a B- on your 1st 3 page essay, you are
required to go to The Writing Center before handing in your 2nd 3 page essay and you
must staple on your Writing Specialist’s Name and have them send me notification that
you attended.
College of Social Sciences Writing Tutor (updated in class)
History/Political Science 15A (Section 10), Fall 2014
Course Schedule
DUE TO PREVIOUS OUTSIDE APPOINTMENTS, THE PROFESSORS
WILL SWITCH TEACHING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CLASS.
FROM THE 3RD WEEK OF CLASS ONWARD THE SCHEDULE WILL
REMAIN THE SAME.
(Subject to change with fair notice; changes will be made available via class
announcement, handouts, or through electronic mail)
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Table 1 Course Schedule
Week
Date
Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
1
Thurs 8/26
& 28/2014
2
9/2 & 9/4
3
9/9 & 9/11
Schedule
remains the
same from
this week
on
9/16 & 9/18
Course Intro
History Week 1: “World Cultures and The Americas, 14501609”
Globalyceum (online) Unit 1:
Take Globalyceum History Week 1 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 1) on website between Friday 9/5/2014 at 7 am to 9/7/2014
closes 11 pm.
Political Science Week 1: American Political Culture:
McClain text, Ch. 1 – Tarikh text, Chs. 1&2 – Gerston text, Ch. 1.
***we will review the Research Paper Specifications
Political Science Week 2: U.S. Constitution:
McClain text, Ch. 2 – Tarikh text, Ch. 3.
***We will closely consider key portions of the actual text of the
U.S. Constitution (see handout).
4
5
9/23 & 9/25
6
9/30 & 10/2
History Week 2 “Colonial America: Religious Revival and
Native Relations, 1609-1700”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) Unit 2: Peterson Essay
A Different Mirror Chap. 2 “The Tempest in the Wilderness”
Take Globalyceum History Week 2 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 2) on website between Friday 9/18 7 am to 9/20 closes 11
pm.
If you need help on 3 page Midterm Essay Outline: Be sure to go
on line and make appointment for Writing Center if you are
uncertain about your writing abilities. Appointments made right
after midnight on Thursdays for the next week.
Political Science Week 3: California Constitution’s Articles 1-31:
Declaration of Rights & U.S. Constitution (con’t).
Quiz #1 = 10 items of multiple choice.
History Week 3 “The American Revolution, Constitution, Slavery
and Native Americans”
Readings:
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Week
Date
Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
Globalyceum (online) Unit 3: Taylor Essay
A Different Mirror Chap. 3 “The Hidden Origins of Slavery”
Take Globalyceum History Week 3 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 2) on website between Friday 10/3 am to 10/5 closes 11 pm.
7
10/7 & 10/9
8
10/14 &
10/16
9
10/21 &
10/23
10
10/28 &
10/30
11
11/4 &
11/6
12
11/13
13
11/18 &
11/20
Political Science Week 4: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights:
McClain text, Ch. 3, Focus on Bill of Rights.
Quiz #2 = 10 items of multiple choice.
History Week 4: “The Early Republic, 1790-1815”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) Unit 4: Winterer essay.
A Different Mirror Chap. 4 “Toward Stony Mountains”
Take Globalyceum History Week 4 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 2) on website between Friday 10/17 7 am to 10/19 closes 11
pm.
History:
10/28 Class: NO CLASS, hand in 1st 3 page, single spaced Essay
Outline to turnitin.com 11 pm Tuesday 10/28
10/30 History Week 5: “The North 1815-1860”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) Unit 5 Rockman Essay
Take Globalyceum History Week 5 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 2) on website between Friday 10/31 7 am to 11/2 closes 11
pm.
History Unit 6 “The Westward Movement & A Dividing Nation,
1815-1860”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) Unit 6 Jacoby Essay
Different Mirror Chap. 7 “Foreigners in Their Native Land”
Take Globalyceum History Week 5 Quiz (1st Quarter, Open note
Quiz 2) on website between Friday ?? 7 am to ?? closes 11 pm.
Political Science Week 5: Political Parties and Elections:
McClain text, Chs. 13 & 14, Gerston text, Chs. 2 & 3.
Quiz #3 = 10 items of multiple choice.
Political Science Week 6: Election Results and Congress:
Tarikh text, Ch. 4.
History Unit 7 “The South, 1815-1860”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) Unit 7 Glymph Essay
Different Mirror Chap. 5 “No More Peck O’Corn”
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Week
Date
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11/25
15
12/2 & 12/4
16
12/9
Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
Political Science Week 7: Public Opinion:
McClain text, Ch. 9, CA handout from PPIC.
Quiz #4 = 10 items of multiple choice.
Political Science Week 8: The Media:
McClain text, Ch. 10.
Quiz #5 = 10 items of multiple choice.
History Unit 8 “Immigration and The Civil War”
Readings:
Globalyceum (online) read: Massur Essay review Rockman Essay
Unit 5
A Different Mirror 6 “Fleeing “The Tyrants Hell’”
ONE EXTRA CREDIT DUE RIGHT 11 pm TUESDAY CLASS TO
TURNITIN.COM ONLY, NOT IN CLASS
Turnitin.com:
Class Name:
Hist 15A Section 9
Class ID:
Enrollment Password:
Final
Exam
12/18
Political Science Component Final Examination: Thursday,
18 December: 0945-1200 hours.
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