History 101

History 201

History 202

History 250

Course Outline

“What experience and history teach is this-that peoples and governments never have learned anything from history, or acted on principles deduced from it”

                                                                      George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

 “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

                                                                      George Santayana                   

Course Description

 Catalog Description: History 101 is a survey of the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present.  Major political, social, economic, and cultural factors will be presented focusing on the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of U.S. history. An emphasis may be placed on one or more of these factors.

Class Times/Locations

Ticket #0985                                History 101       MW 8:00-9:30a.m           Location  SS 307

Ticket #0992                                History 101       T/Th 8:00-9:30a.m.         Location  SS 310

Ticket #0993                                History 101       T/Th 9:30-11:00a.m        Location  SS 215

Course Objectives

1.       To understand how the past affects the present and to recognize the relevance of history to our lives today.

2.       To use the knowledge of history to help us make choices for our democratic nation and society as good citizens.

Required Materials

1.       Textbook:  Nash, Jeffrey, Howe, Frederick, Davis, Winkler. The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society. 3^rd. Edition.(Brief).

The Textbook is available in the College Bookstore and should be purchased immediately. Please print your name in the book!

2.       Three-ring binder.

3.       Standard size(8 ½” X 11”) notepaper.

4.       4  # 882 Scantron sheets.

5.       2  Pens.

Office Hours:   To be discussed.  Office-Basement-18. Voicemail # 2726.

E-Mail Address-jhaas@Cerritos. edu

Grading:

Tests: Four tests and a non-comprehensive final. Multiple choice, essay and identification.

There will be (6) unannounced quizzes during the semester on assigned reading from the textbook. These quizzes may be multiple choice, short answer, or essay. The quizzes may not be made up! The lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Grading Scale:

Four major Exams @ 100 points   400 points.                                                         A=450 points.

                                                                                                                                          B=400 points

                                                                                                                                         C= 350 points.

Top 5 quizzes @ 20 points              100 points.                                                         D= 300 points

                                                                                                                                           F=below 300

Study Guides: A study guide will be provided for all tests.

*** You are responsible for all the material presented in the text and in class. Your text is the most important resource for mastering the material for this course. Do the reading assignments each week and Do not fall behind !!! Additionally, be prepared to take notes during class lectures, discussions, videos and films.

Test Dates:  There will be a test approximately every four weeks.

*** The lowest test score will be dropped(excluding the final exam).

Attendance:  Students are required to attend all class meetings. Regular attendance is necessary to complete this course. Any student who has (9) hours of unexcused absence will be dropped from the course. *** Last day to officially Withdraw with a “W” is November 16.

General Assignment:  Two chapters per week in Nash and Jeffrey.

Class Participation:

Throughout the duration of this course you will be expected to participate in class discussions. Therefore students must have the reading completed before class begins. In addition to the lectures that are presented there will be a question and answer period. If the student has read the material, the student will have no problem answering the questions. Questions, comments or discussion is always encouraged.

Cheating: Please note carefully the college policy regarding cheating and plagiarism in the College Catalog.

Make-up tests: Strongly discouraged. A doctor’s note is required in order to make up a test. One make up only.

Schedule and Assignments