University of NorthTexas

History 4261.005

Local History: Rough and Rowdy Cowboys on the Texas Frontier.

Fall 2015 Course Syllabus

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Email: Phone: (940) 565-2324
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Instructor:Dr. Deborah Liles. Office is in Wooten Hall 229

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Office Hours:Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am – 9am, 1pm - 3pm. Via email throughout the semester.

Course Description:This course examines the importance of local history. Students will research and write two papers based on information found in primary documents. Most of this research will be conducted in class and will be accompanied by lectures, readings, and class discussions.

Course objectives:By the end of this class the student will be able to:

  • Find primary documents in both local archives and on the internet.
  • Analyze said documents and extract pertinent information.
  • Use information to reconstruct events in local history in a scholarly format.

Reading material for this course will be posted in Blackboard. There are no mandatory books for this course.

Grading:

Midterm paper 35% Due October 11

Final paper 35%Due November 22

Final exam 20%

Attendance/participation 10%

While attendance is only 10% of your grade, you will find that it is mandatory to be in class to learn the material and research. Classroom discussions help the learning process and are encouraged. Please come to class fully prepared to discuss all assigned readings and possibly take a quiz.

Disabilities: “The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. Students are strongly encouraged to deliver letters of accommodation during faculty office hours or by appointment. Faculty members have the authority to ask students to discuss such letters during their designated office hours to protect the privacy of the student. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.”

AdditionalResources:The University of North Texas provides students a number of resourcesto enable them to succeed in their studies.The Department of History also provides the HistoryHelpCenter and History Department Library that are staffed by graduate students who can assist students with tutoring and essay writing advice.Below is contact information for helpful student resources:

  • History Help Center, Wooten 220, (940) 565-4772
  • History Dept. Library, Wooten 267, (940) 369-7681
  • UNT Writing Lab – for help with all aspects of writing. Open from 9am to 10pm most weekdays.
  • UNT Learning Center. Offers specialized tutoring, help with topics such as time management and different approaches to test taking. http://learningcenter.unt.edu/
  • Advising for College of Arts and Sciences: https://cas.unt.edu/advising/advisor-contacts
  • Advising for History majors: http://history.unt.edu/undergraduate-program