Faculty

HIST-1301 United States History I

Section(s)

HIST-1301-001 (29075)
LEC MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm EGN EGN1 1227

HIST-1301-040 (28789)
LEC MW 3:00pm - 4:20pm EGN EGN1 1251

HIST-1301-048 (17083)
LEC MW 6:00pm - 7:20pm HLC HLC1 2217

HIST-1301-130 (29149)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm EGN EGN1 1253

PREREQUISITES

Reading and Writing:

This is a reading and writing intensive course.
You must be in compliance with the reading and writing portion of the TSI (Texas State Initiative) ßEither in compliance or if you are exempt.
- Check with an ACC counselor if you have questions or are unsure of your TSI status.

Other Prerequisites to Consider:

Giving yourself enough time to study and prepare for class.
Make a commitment to your success in this course.
Have time-management skills that work for you.
Realize that this is a college class – the work you put in will determine your success.
Have a general understanding of geography and basic history concepts: the three bodies of government, political science, government concepts, imperialism, colonialism, suffrage, veto, etc.
Deep breaths. We will go over these concepts.

The required textbook for this course: Roark, et al. The American Promise: Volume I, 9th edition. It is important for you to get access to this textbook for additional information not covered in class but will show up on your study guide and exams.
Exams will include information from lectures and the textbook, but you do not need to bring it to class.
Textbooks can be purchased or rented.
Acquire the textbook as soon as you can. I understand it can take some time, so do your best, but it is required.

COURSE INFORMATION

History 1301, United States History to 1877, is a survey course that will seek to highlight major events that led to the formation of the United States of America. The class will follow the expansion of the country, discuss the question of states’ rights versus the rights of the federal government, and the ultimate question that leads to the outbreak of the Civil War – slavery – and the subsequent period of Reconstruction.

CORE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCY OUTCOMES

Critical Thinking Skills

Students should be able to demonstrate creative and analytical thinking, inquiry, and comprehension and application of information.

Communication Skills

Students will develop their ideas and convey them through oral and written communication. *More to come regarding email etiquette!*

Social Responsibility

Students will be encouraged to consider and understand civic responsibility as it pertains to the subject. This includes thinking about communities different than their own, and how they are impacted by historical events and legislation passed on a local, state, national scale, and abroad.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Throughout and by the end of the semester, students will be able to understand and convey their knowledge of U.S. history from the age of exploration up to 1877.
Through written assignments and exams, students will use critical thinking and writing skills to show their comprehension of the class material.
Students will also learn to analyze sources and see how it applies to understanding history.
Lastly, students should be able to take what they have learned from the course and apply it to today’s world and its direct impacts.