The main historical issues of this period, as well as some historians' recent interpretations of those issues, will be addressed. Seconarily, this course is intended to teach the craft of history and to allow students to improve their analytical and writing skills. Interpreting and synthesizing primary and secondary works are essential elements of the course. There is an automatic failure policy for this course. It takes effect whenever a student has not earned points in all of the five categories above or if a student fails to complete any work worth fifty points or more.
Attendance is recorded daily and contributes to the calculation of the class participation score.
Failure to attend class more than three times for any reason will begin to harm the student's participation grade. No distinction is made between excused and unexcused absences, except in cases of prolonged, verified illnesses. It is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of problems, to notify the instructor of circumstances that may interfere with the student's completion of work, or otherwise to seek assistance in order to finish the course successfully. Problems should be addressed promptly. Academic dishonesty of any sort will not be tolerated in this course.