On-Line Orientation: U.S. History I
Palo Alto College, San Antonio Texas
On-Line Orientation: U.S. History I
Palo Alto College, San Antonio Texas
Your Instructor for this course is:
Robert R. Hines, Assistant Professor of History
Conference Hours: MWF: 9 - 11; TR: 9 - 11
Internet Courses are designed for people who are self-motivated, are familiar with computers, and who can meet strict deadlines. I don't care if you are an expert with computers. It matters more that you are disciplined and motivated to complete the course. Note: I do not accept late work for any reason. If you miss a deadline, move on to the next assignment. I have taught these courses for several years now. Students have told me what works, and what does not work. It is a good idea to keep in contact with me. I have posted my e-mail address all over these web pages.
Textbook Flyover History: Remembering Our Ignored Past
Volume I, 7th Edition. Edited by Peter Myers, Robert Hines, & Rex Field. ISBN: 978-1-426-62967-9
This text can be purchased at the Palo Alto Bookstore. In addition to the text, the instructor will assign many readings (no cost) off the internet.
How Does the Course Work?
The course is organized around 15 units, or Themes as I prefer to call them. Each theme deals with one idea, one event, one specific conflict or change going on in American history. Your job as students is to choose nine (9) of these themes, three from each section of the course. Different themes require different levels of work, so pick your themes carefully!! Look for "Internet Required" at the top of each theme to see what is required for that theme. (See the Course Calendar to look at the work required and the due dates.)
Email Requirements: All work should be sent to me as a Microsoft Word attachment. I require your full name and section number (.090, .091, .092, etc.) on all attachments and emails, to insure proper credit for work completed.
How Can I Get An "A" In This Class? I don't give partial credit for themes. That means, whatever is required for the theme must be submitted. If you send a theme to me that is only partially finished, you will receive no credit. Most of the work required is in ESSAY form. All essay work should be free of all obvious spelling and grammatical errors. Work submitted with many errors will not be accepted. First, the "Do's": DO turn in everything required for a theme. DO make sure essays are written in your own words, not paraphrased from a website. DO clean up spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. And finally, DO submit quizzes with answers listed like this: 1. A 2. B 3. C etc. Easier for me to grade!
Now for the "Don'ts": DON'T make excuses for late work. Bad form. DON'T plagiarize! It doesn't matter if you are not a great writer. I prefer your words to someone else's. DON'T send me poorly organized work. Label all essays carefully. DON'T tell me you can't get the book.
Most students in my classes earn A's, B's, or F's. The F's happen because they forget to officially withdraw from the class. If you can no longer remain in the course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw. Please check with your student handbook or the Admissions Department if you have questions.
Directions: After completing this brief questionnaire, please email it to me.
When you have finished answering these questions, please send your answers to me. Thanks.
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