American History Syllabus Richland University

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Syllabus American History 1301.83005 DCCCD, Richland College Humanities Division Spring 2014 American History 1301.83005 3 Credit Hours Meeting Time: MWF 10:10-11:05am Instructor – Nicole Coffelt Office – A110 Office Hours: by appointment, or immediately after class Phone – (972) 238-6140 Email – ncoffelt@dcccd.edu Prerequisite (as in catalog) Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met TASP/Alternative Standard in Reading. Description: The history of the United States is presented beginning with the European background and first discoveries. The pattern of exploration, settlement, and development of institutions is followed throughout the colonial period and the early…show more content…
The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by Thursday, April 17th (confirm date; refer to the class schedule catalog). "If a student is unable to complete the course(s) in which he/she is registered, it is the student's responsibility to withdraw from the course by the appropriate date, which is published in the class schedule. The instructor cannot initiate the drop process. If the student stops attending class but does not officially withdraw, he/she will receive a performance grade, usually a grade of F." If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course. Students wanting to drop a class or withdraw from classes should refer to the Class Schedule catalog for…show more content…
3- To understand the evolution and current role of the U.S. in the world. 4- To differentiate and analyze historical evidence (documentary and statistical) and differing points of view 5- To recognize and apply reasonable criteria for the acceptability of evidence and social research 6- To identify and understand differences and commonalties within diverse cultures Richland College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Learning to Learn: Developing Learning Power. Richland College is piloting its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in select classes. The QEP provides techniques, practices, and tools to help students develop the habits, traits or behaviors needed to be effective and successful lifelong learners in college and in life. For more information, please log onto http://www.richlandcollege.edu/qep2013/. Institution Policies:www.richlandcollege.edu/syllabusinfo/syllabiInformation.pdf COURSE OUTLINE -American History
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