How To Reflection In History

In history, we study change. We look at people, places, and events and see how that is different from today. In modern America, we have seen tremendous change from 1865 to the present. Whether it is on a computer, or if it was printed with any inkjet printer, the way that you are reading this syllabus has even changed over the last 150 years. This also means that we will cover a lot of information in a very short time. That means that there is a chance of simplifying history. Every person we read about is more complex than a textbook will ever be able to show.
I will present the class face-to-face in a lecture/discussion format. The textbook will be our guide, but we will use that information to understand history through group discussion. There will also be historical monographs that students will read and analyze. These books focus intensely on one aspect of history and will give students an idea of how historians can present history in different ways.
Advisory/Disclaimer
American History from 1865 ventures into the realm of modern political division. The purpose of this class is not to hash out political differences, but there will be times when opinions will differ. I encourage students to remember to be respectful in their discourse and try to imagine their peers complexly.
Course Goals
This course will cover 150 years of American history and therefore will be general. Students should have an understanding of the events and players in the major historical events from 1865 to the present. Students will also be required to be able to read historical monographs closely and discern the important information. This critical reading component will not only be useful in history classes, but also aid in their academic success in ...

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• Unexcused late work will be penalized. o In the case of Journaling assignments, 5% will be deducted from the total possible score for each class meeting that is late. If the journal is due on Tuesday, a late submission on Thursday will only be worth 95% of the original value. o Because the essays are submitted via CANVAS, 5% will be deducted from the total possible score for each 24 hour period that the assignment is late. If the essay is due on Tuesday, a late submission on Wednesday will only be worth 95% of the original value. o Make-up tests will not be available.
• Unexcused late work will be worth at least 50% of its original value. Even very late work is worth something.
• Plagiarism will result in a 0% on the given assignment and may result in removal from the course. It will also be reported to University officials and subsequent action may be taken.