U.S. History Syllabus

Community Christian College
History 210: Survey of American History

Instructor: Aaron Hebbard, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant: Anastacia Hebbard, A.A.
History, rightly understood, is His story.
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
All students must check into Populi regularly
PREREQUISITES: none
CREDITS: 4.5
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Understanding American History is essential to understanding the United States as
a whole. By studying the development of our nation, one has better appreciation for the
trials and tempests through which the American people have persevered. Equally
important is that a healthy understanding of the formation and growth of the American
government gives one more insight into what makes a responsible citizen of the United
States.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course gives an introduction to the history of the American people. We will
look at most important periods in American History. Our studies will offer a general
outline of political, social, and cultural aspects of the American experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES:
The Survey of American History is designed to help the student:
1. identify the developmental periods of the American experience;
2. examine the unique social movements (ethnic, minority, abolition,
temperance, womens suffrage, civil rights) that have shaped and consequently
defined American political and social ideals;
3. differentiate regional differences and pressures they bring to bear on the
stability of American society;
4. explore the foundational principles of American government and culture and
the evolution of our societys guiding principles in the modern American state.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. It is expected that all students will complete, type and attach their assignments
into Populi. Note on late work: late assignments turned in within 24 hours will
only be docked 10%, within a week 50%, thereafter, I may not accept the
work at all.
2. It is expected that all students will be faithful to do class work.
3. It is expected and heavily advised that you check your grade regularly. This is
to ensure that there are no grade discrepancies between us later in the quarter.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The world of higher education is a community of scholars, teachers, and
students committed to learning. As such, a strong commitment to truth and
honesty is foundational. For, without them, members could not trust the writing,
research, lectures, or opinions which constitute the business of the community,
and higher education would eventually crumble. This is why the College honors
and fiercely guards academic integrity. It is the responsibility of every member of
the community to nurture and sustain this climate of honesty.
Actions which destroy academic integrity such as, but not limited to,
cheating, plagiarism, intellectual theft, destruction of intellectual property, et
cetera can have no place in the life of the College. Students who commit these
destructive actions are subject to strong disciplinary action.
Academic standards are expected from each student in the following ways, though
not limited to these:
1. Producing independently all work submitted under ones own name, (e.g.,
papers, lab reports, homework and exams).
2. Giving credit to the ideas, words, and works of others by properly referencing
them in ones own work via citation, footnotes, etc.
3. When working in collaboration with others, identifying all contributors.
4. Completing exams without receiving or giving help or in any way tampering
with the exams.
5. Submitting ones own original work.
Refer to Academic Integrity in the Student Handbook.
FACULTY CONSULTATIONS:
I want you to succeed as American History students, and therefore, I will do what
I can on my part to assist your success by answering any questions that may arise during
your study. I will be available for consultation on the following basis:
1. Office hours; check my office door in Redlands;
2. By phone at (909) 335-8863 x107, work; 528-3923, cell;
3. By e-mail at ahebbard@cccollege.edu; cc: to my T.A. anadarlin@yahoo.com
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Marhsall, Peter. Light and the Glory.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
DSouza, Dinesh. Whats So Great About America?
Medved, Michael. Ten Big Lies About America. New York: Crown Forum, 2008.
ProQuest:
The college takes seriously its goal of resourcing students at each campus site. In
that end, all students have access to the full set of online resources available
through the Community Christian College website (click on Library).
In order to use ProQuest, an online database of full-text journal, magazine, and
newspaper articles, you will need the colleges user name 0S2RC9MGFS and
password amazing77.
You can also use the colleges online catalog to search for relevant course or
assignment materials and, if you are not in Redlands, request them through your
site administrator. The books will then be delivered to your campus.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. READING: You are expected to read all of the assigned readings from Marhsall.
2. EXAMS: There will be three unit exams and one final comprehensive exam.
3. ATTENDANCE: Attendance, though virtual, is still mandatory.
4. RESEARCH PAPER: Each student will research and write a paper on a topic of the
students choosing. The paper must be conform to the following requisites: a) 1,000
words, 12 pt. Times, double spaced; b) four sources: one of which must be a book
from the CCC library, one of which must be an article (I recommend using ProQuest),
and no more than one can be from an internet source; c) the paper must demonstrate a
well reasoned Christian worldview on the topic. The papers must include properly
formatted footnotes and a full bibliography.
5. Before submitting the paper you will be asked to submit the proposal for approval.
Submissionoftopicshouldinclude:1)athesisstatementexplainingyourintention
andgoal,2)anoutlinewithmajorandminorpoints,and3)threesourcesyouplanto
consult.Thisisagradedassignmentandminorchangesarecertainlyallowedasyou
begintoresearchandfinetuneyourpaper.
6. VIDEO SUMMARIES: There will be two video series you will be watching all the
way through: Hillsdales American Heritage, which will require a summary essay per
lecture; and D-Day and the Providence of God, which will have discussion questions
to answer and essays.
7. DISCUSSION: I will post a few other videos that I intend to spur on discussion, and
these will be graded.
8. CURRENT EVENTS: History is an open book. History is made every day, and
therefore we must pay attention to be informed citizens and learn how to represent the
Kingdom of God in its midst. Every student will keep a current events journal and be
ready to discuss these events every week. We are primarily interested in national news
rather than state or local news. Always evaluate what the long-term historical value of
this event may be. Freely consult reliable sources on the internet, national news
television, or news radio, etc.
GRADING AND EVALUATION:
Community Christian College has officially adopted the following grading scale:
97-100% A+
80-82% B63-66% D
93-96% A
77-79% C+
60-63% D90-92% A73-76% C
Below 60% F
87-89% B+
70-73% C83-86% B
67-69% D+
COURSE SCHEDULE:
WEEK 1:
Introduction to course, syllabus,
Read L&G (The Light and the Glory)
Hillsdale lecture and summary essay
History Today: current events journal
WEEK 2:
WEEK 3:
WEEK 4:
WEEK 5:
WEEK 6:
WEEK 7:
Proposal due for final research paper
WEEK 8:

WEEK 9:
D-Day and the Providence of God
WEEK 10: 10/27
D-Day and the Providence of God
WEEK 11: 11/3
Hillsdale lectures and summary essays
WEEK 12: 11/10
Final Research Paper due

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