This U.S. History syllabus outlines a course covering Reconstruction after the Civil War through the early 21st century using a specific textbook and incorporating outside sources. Grades will be based on assignments, exams, participation, and a final exam, with assignments making up the largest portion. The course will emphasize historical themes and students are asked what topics interest them.
This U.S. History syllabus outlines a course covering Reconstruction after the Civil War through the early 21st century using a specific textbook and incorporating outside sources. Grades will be based on assignments, exams, participation, and a final exam, with assignments making up the largest portion. The course will emphasize historical themes and students are asked what topics interest them.
This U.S. History syllabus outlines a course covering Reconstruction after the Civil War through the early 21st century using a specific textbook and incorporating outside sources. Grades will be based on assignments, exams, participation, and a final exam, with assignments making up the largest portion. The course will emphasize historical themes and students are asked what topics interest them.
Textbook: The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century. Danzer, Gerald A., et al. Evanston IL: Houghton Mifflin, 2012. Course Outline: This course begins with Reconstruction after the Civil War until a decade or so after the 21st century. Historical Themes will be emphasized throughout the course. Outside sources will be used along with the entirety of the textbook. What do you hope to get from this class? What are some topics that are interesting to you that we will cover? Course Grades and Assignments: 90-80-70-60% Scale Grades are weighted: 45% Assignments 30% Exams 10% Participation 15% Final Exams