CHAFFEY COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

HISTORY 50 – AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY I, 1450-1877

Instructor: Todd Menzing

Fall Semester 2016 - 8/15-12/16

Chaffey College (Chino Hills):CHMB - 160

CRN: 90951

TTH8:00- 9:20AM

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

African-American History I (CSU; UC)

African-American experience from the seventeenth-century African heritage to the American Civil War. Focuses on two great transitions: from Africa to New World slavery and from slavery to emancipation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

  • Upon successfully completing History 50 (grade C or higher) students will analyze competing historical interpretations of the history of African Americans in colonial and 19th century America by finding and using sources.
  • Upon completing History 50 (grade C or higher) students will appraise the factors that shape history by explaining cause and effect (significance) of historical events in the history of African Americans in colonial and 19th century America.
  • Students completing the course (grade C or higher) will demonstrate the connections between events in the history of African Americans in colonial and 19th century America and how events influence the course of history by explaining the chronology and context of historical events.

COURSE TEXTS (in bookstore)

Carson, et. al, The Struggle for Freedom, Volume I, Pearson -- ISBN: 0-205-83242-3

Northrup: 12 Years a Slave – ISBN: 9781631680021

Faculty Website:

Students will find the course syllabus, study guides, films on the faculty website.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance will be taken on a daily basis. “A college student is expected to attend all sessions of the classes in which he/she is enrolled. Failure to attend class can result in a drop or dismissal from class. When the number of hours a student is absent in a specific course exceed the number of hours the course meets per week, the student may be dropped from the course” (Chaffey College Catalog).

PENALTY FOR TARDIES/LEAVING CLASS EARLY

It is expected that students will arrive to class on time and remain in class for the full time that the course meets each day. Leaving class early before the class has been dismissed for the day will also count as ½ of an absence. Any combination of tardies, leaving class early, and/or absences that exceed the number of hours the course meets in a week may result in a student being dropped from the course.Attendance will be taken daily. Each respective absence will result in a 10% reduction in the attendance graded category (all students begin with 100%). PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR INDICATING THAT YOU WILL BE ABSENT

COURSE POLICIES

Please turn off all electronic devices prior to coming to class.

Please do not talk to other students during class lectures. If any student becomes disruptive, appropriate measures will be taken.

Students are not allowed to record lectures, films, multimedia presentations, or class discussions on any portable electronic devices unless it is required according to the guidelines established by the Office for Students with Disabilities and only with the advance written consent of the Instructor. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY.

I do not make copies of lecture notes. Please download your lecture study guides from the course faculty website. You will, of course, have to take the notes yourself.

There are no make-up exams.

Students are not permitted to bring children to class. Student may also not bring pets to class (unless allowed by law, e.g., seeing-eye dog).

Food may not be consumed in the classroom during class time.

Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a zero for the assignment in question.

Extra credit is not offered in this course.

Plagiarism is a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated. Anytime you use someone else’s work (direct quote or paraphrase) you must use citations in your paper. Any case of plagiarism will result in an “F” for that assignment.

Chaffey College Academic Honesty Policy

Academic Violations

a)Violation of the Academic Honesty Policy: Dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism – from the Latin work for “kidnap” – involves using another’s work without giving proper credit, whether done accidentally or on purpose. This includes not only words and ideas, but also graphs, artwork, music, maps, statistics, diagrams, scientific data, software, films, videos, and the like. Plagiarism is plagiarism whether the material is from published or unpublished sources. It does not matter whether ideas are stolen, bought, downloaded from the Internet, or written for the student by someone else – it is still plagiarism. Even if only bits and pieces of other sources are used, or outside sources reworded, they must still be cited. To avoid problems, students should cite any source(s) and check with the instructor before submitting an assignment or project. Students are always responsible for any plagiarism in their work.

b)An instructor who determines that a student has cheated or plagiarized has the right to give an “F” grade for the assignment or examination.

Chaffey College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, cancer-related medical condition or genetic predisposition. Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodation to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities or events.

All students who intend to utilize the services of the Office for Students with Disabilities must be properly registered with that office and paperwork needs to be provided to the Instructor. ALL REQUESTS for accommodations for test taking purposes in OSD must be requested in writing to the Instructor at least one week in advance of the scheduled test date on the syllabus.

Student Success Centers

Chaffey College has created Student Success Centers, which offer free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resource access to assist students in their academic development and success.

The Rancho Success Centers are designed to address specific subject needs as well as more general multidisciplinary needs:

Math Center / MATH-121 / (909) 652-6452
Language Success Center / BEB-101 / (909) 652-6907
Writing Success Center / BEB-101 / (909) 652-6820
Multi-disciplinary/Reading Success Center / LI-7E / (909) 652-6932

The Fontana Success Center supports all academic support needs:

FontanaSuccessCenterFNFC-122(909)652-7408

The Chino Center supports all academic support needs:

ChinoSuccessCenterCHMB-147(909)652-8150

Call the Centers or consult the college website at for information.

Disability Programs & Services

Chaffey College’s Disabled Students Programs and Services, or DPS, serves anestimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based on the type of disability and verifying documentation. Services include academic counseling, disability related counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. For more information please contact the DPS general phone line at (909)652-6379.

Please, contact the instructor to discuss if there is any special accommodation that might be necessary.

Veterans and Eligible Family Members

Chaffey College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to assisting veteransand eligible family members in achieving their educational goals efficiently and without impediments. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-6235 or for information regarding educational benefits and opportunities. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in building AD-125 on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamongacampus.

GRADING

4 in class exams each (15% each) 60%

1 Essay 10%

Final Exam20%

Attendance 10%

100%

Exams: There will be four exams in this course. The exams will be taken in class on dates indicated on the course schedule. Part of the exams are made up of multiple choice question, true-false, matching. The other part of the exams will include a short essay. Please bring Scantron form #882 Students will print out study guides (on faculty website to help you focus on the material covered on the test. The study guide may be used to take the respective exams. There are no make ups for a missed exam (no exceptions). The lowest of the four exam attempts will be dropped out.

Essay:Students will complete a term essay based on the slave narrative “12 Years a Slave” by Solomon Northrup. The essay should be 4-5 pages in length and should include at least 5 sources as supporting evidence. Instructions for the essay will be discussed in class. They essay is due to turnitin.com by the final day of class.

Final Exam:The final exam is comprehensive and will be taken during the scheduled final exam day.

Attendance: Attendance will be recorded at the end of each respective class session. Full points will be given to students who arrive on time and leave when dismissed. If students leave early, they will not earn full attendance points. Students who come in late will have points deducted from their daily attendance grade. Each respective absence will result in a 10% reduction in the Attendance category – for example, if a student missed three classes their final Attendance category score will be reduced from 100% to 70% -- Please do not email the instructor indicating reasons for an absence or with a request for an excused absence – The roll call is taken at the end of each respective class meeting, if a student is present, their attendance will be counted, if absent, an absence will be recorded.

Grade Scale

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79%C

60-69%D

59% and lowerF

COURSE SCHEDULE

Date / Topic / Readings/Assignments
Week 1: August 16 18 / Course introduction, Syllabus, / Read respective chapters before coming
to class
Week 2:
August 23 & 25 / Ancient Africa / Ch. 1 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 3:
August 30 & September 1 / Africa and the Atlantic World / Ch. 2 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 4: September 6 & 8 / EXAM 1
Thursday 9/8 / BRING SCANTRON/ESSAY FORM
Week 5:
September 13 & 15 / Africans in Early North America, 1619–1726 / Ch. 3 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 6:
September20 & 22 / Africans in Bondage: Early Eighteenth Century to the American Revolution / Ch. 4 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 7: September 27 & 29 / The Revolutionary Era: Crossroads of Freedom / Ch. 5 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 8: October 4 & 6 / EXAM 2
Thursday 10/6 / BRING SCANTRON/ESSAY FORM
Week 9:
October 11 & 13 / After the Revolution: Constructing Free Life and Combating Slavery, 1787–1816 / Ch. 6 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 10: October 18 & 20 / African Americans in the Antebellum Era / Ch. 7 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 11: October 25 & 27 / African Americans in the Reform Era, 1831–1850 / Ch. 8 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 12:
November 1 & 3 / EXAM 3
Thursday 11/3 / BRING SCANTRON/ESSAY FORM
Week 13 November 8 & 10 / A Prelude to War: The 1850s / Ch. 9 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 14: November 15 & 17 / Civil War and the Promises of Freedom: The Turbulent 1860s / Ch. 10 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 15: November 22 & HOLIDAY / Post Civil War Reconstruction: A New National Era / Ch. 11 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 16:
November 28 / EXAM 4 / BRING SCANTRON/ESSAY FORM
Week 17: December 6 & 8 / Post Civil War Reconstruction: A New National Era / Ch. 11 The Struggle for Freedom
Week 18: December 13 / FINAL EXAM
BRING SCANTRON #882

Grading Criteria for Writing Assignments:
"A" range work is:
Outstanding achievement; significantly exceeds standards. Unique topic or unique treatment of topic; takes risks with content; fresh approach. Sophisticated/exceptional use of examples. Original and "fluid" organization; all sentences and paragraphs contribute; sophisticated transitions between paragraphs. Integration of quotations and citations is sophisticated and highlights the author's argument. Confidence in use of standard English; language reflects a practiced and/or refined understanding of syntax and usage. Sentences vary in structure; very few if any mechanical errors. Includes proper in-text citations, e.g., (Carson, 34); (Jacobs, par 6); (AA, 12 mins), etc.

"B" range work is:
Commendable achievement; exceeds minimum standards. Specific, original focus; content well-handled. Significance of content is clearly conveyed; good use of examples; sufficient support exists in all key areas. Has effective shape (organization); effective pacing between sentences or paragraphs. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument to enhance the flow of ideas. Have competent transitions between all sentences and paragraphs. Conveys a strong understanding of standard English; the writer is clear in his/her attempt to articulate main points, but may demonstrate moments of "flat" or unrefined language. The work contains very few mechanical errors. Includes proper in-text citations, e.g., (Carson, 34); (Jacobs, par 6); (AA, 12 mins), etc.
"C" range work is:
Acceptable achievement; meets minimum standards for course. Retains over-all focus; generally solid command of subject matter. Subject matter well explored but may show signs of under-development. Significance is understood; competent use of examples. Structure is solid, but an occasional sentence or paragraph may lack focus. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument and references are provided. Transitions between paragraphs occur but may lack originality. Competent use of language; sentences are solid but may lack development, refinement, style. Occasional minor mechanical errors may occur, but do not impede clear understanding of material. The work contains few serious grammatical or spelling errors. Includes proper in-text citations, e.g., (Carson, 34); (Jacobs, par 6); (AA, 12 mins), etc.
"D" range work is:
Marginal in achievement; it fails to not meet minimum standards. Significance of content is unclear. Some ideas may lack support, elaboration. Lacks sufficient examples or relevance of examples may be unclear. Support material may not be clearly incorporated into argument. Expression is occasionally awkward (problematic sentence structure). Mechanical errors may at times impede clear understanding of material. May have a few serious mechanical errors.
“F" range work:
Ignores assignment. Lacks significance. Lacks coherence. Lacks focus. Difficult to follow due to awkward sentence or paragraph development. Mechanical errors impede understanding. Problems with writing at the college level. Any work that is plagiarized.

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