Develop skills in interpreting cause and effect relationships and applying past historical lessons to ongoing historical developments. Recognize how citizens acting alone or in groups have influenced the direction of our nation. The evaluation and grading of this course will be taken from two midterm exams, class participation, a final exam and an optional project. They will consist of both multiple choice questions and open ended questions. They will be given February 5th and March 12th.
Participation is an essential and important component to the learning process.
Good participation begins with attending all classes but also includes active involvement in class discussions and debates. Participation grades will be based on your ability to intelligently contribute to class discussions, to make contributions based on both the class readings and your own life experiences. I realize that many of you have jobs, families and obligations other than school. The responsibility to make up work is your own. If you are not here you can not participate.