History 101

History 201

History 202

History 250

Course Outline

But the Romans came with a heavy hand,
And bridged and roaded and ruled the land,
And the Romans left and the Danes blew in-
And that’s where your history-books begin.
                                                        Rudyard Kipling, The River’s Tale, 1911.

My nose is pointed downwards; I crawl along and dig in the ground. I
go as I am guided by the grey enemy of the forest, and by my lord, who
walks stooping, my guardian, at my tail, pushes his way on the plain,
lifts me and presses on, and sows in my track.
                                                    Anglo-Saxon Riddle (Answer: The Plough)

The Norman Conquest was a Good Thing, as from this time onwards
England stopped being conquered and thus was able to become top nation.
                                                    W.C. Sellars and R.J. Yeatman, 1066 and All That, 1930.

Catalog Description: History 250 is a survey of the history and institutions of Britain, the British Empire and the Commonwealth from the Norman Conquest to the present. It will focus upon medieval and early modern England, the creation of the first and second British Empires, and upon the development of Britain’s economic, political, and social institutions since the Glorious Revolution. The evolution of The Commonwealth and developing relations with the United States will also be studied.

Ticket #0998 M/W 9:30a.m.-11:00a.m. SS-310.

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.

1. Textbook: Youngs, Manning, Snyder, and Reitan. The English Heritage. Volumes I and II. 3^rd Edition. Harlan-Davidson, 1999.
   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.

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.

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 from 18-Week Class-February 2.

General Assignment: One chapter in The English Heritage. Supplementary reading will also be assigned.

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. (Tentative !)