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This course is now being taught in an 8-week format. Assignments have been modified, but the course content has not changed. The requirements are the same as they were for a 16-week course, with modifications. If you are used to 16-week courses, consider this as two courses in the old format. Do not take this course and History 122 at the same time.
TEXT: The text for this course is contained on this web site. All required readings and documents are linked from the Assignments Page. For your convenience, a print version is available at low cost (under $20) from Lulu Publishing, an online, print-on-demand publisher.
The print-on-demand system keeps the cost low. This text is not available through the bookstore because it would cost substantially more. If you order a print copy, it will take about one week to arrive. You can pay through PayPal, a very secure online payment system owned by EBay, or use a credit card. Because of the college's contract with the B&N bookstore, they will tell you there is no text for this course. I am not allowed to refer you to any other source of books, but this web site in not subject to college approval. My purpose is to save you money.
NOTE: you do not have to purchase anything. The printed version is offered for your convenience, but everything you need is available free on this web site.
You can order your print or PDF copy through the Jud Sage storefront at www.lulu.com.
- Students are not required to attend any on-campus meetings but must complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Two Essay Exams and Five Quizzes based on Topic summaries and documents are required.
- Each quiz will consist of about 15-25 multiple choice, true-false or matching questions. Take on your own at home. No password, one attempt only.
- The Essay Exams will consist of short answer/essay questions. Take at a testing center. You will need an exam pass for each exam. There will be some choice on essays.
- Quizzes and Exams are conducted on line through Blackboard. Students will report to a testing center on any NVCC campus to take the Essay Exams. Arrangements can be made for testing elsewhere. Proctor Request form for alternate proctoring location.
- ELI Testing Information Page
- Print exam pass before going to the testing center. You will need a College Photo ID to use testing, library services, printers, etc., on campus.
- Practice quizzes do not count toward your grade. You may take them as often as you like or print them for study purposes. Questions will be similar to those on the regular tests and will cover the same general material.
- Writing requirements include 8 short, 1-page exercises and two longer essays. See Writing Instructions
- Online discussion forums in Blackboard: Responses to topical questions and comments by colleagues. My be done for extra credit points with regular participation.
- In order to pass the course, you must get a satisfactory grade in both parts of the course, quizzes and exams and writing. In order to get an A grade, you must complete the course on time.
SKILLS: This course requires intensive reading and good writing skills. You should be able to read and write at a level sufficient to complete English 111 successfully. If your reading and writing skills are not yet ready to do college work, your grade will no doubt reflect that fact. If you have questions in this area, email the instructor.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is encouraged to contact a Counselor for Disability Services. For additional information, please contact an ELI counselor at elicounselors@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-2425. All information is kept confidential and may increase your chances of success in the academic setting.
- You will not have to come to campus for this course. Consequently, you need to have regular computer access in order to complete the requirements.
- Your computer should be equipped with at least 128 megabytes of RAM and a good Internet connection. High speed access is desirable. (You will be able to access most course materials with a somewhat less than up-to-date machine.)
- You should have Shockwave Player installed and audio capability. Free download from Adobe.com.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is highly recommended. Even if your ISP, such as AOL, has its own browser, you will probably be better off if you open IE once you are on line. You can download IE free from Microsoft. The Firefox Browser is available at www.mozilla.com. Google Chrome is an excellent browser.
- You will need a printer connection unless you are prepared to read lengthy documents on line.
Computer skills are now an assumed part of the education process. Students should be able to:
- Participate in the course through the Internet;
- Send and receive email, including attaching files or opening attached files;
- Participate in an online forum (specific instructions will be provided);
- Access resources on the World Wide Web and know how to document those sources.
Navigating the Web Site. These pages contain extra links to sources related to American History. All documents assigned for reading or for use in writing essays are on or linked from the History 121 pages. The topics on the assignments page contain the same material as the print version of the text. They are derived from lectures I gave during my 30 years in the classroom.
Please note that the pages on this web site are copyrighted, (except for documents.) You may print or copy them for your own personal use but may not redistribute, post or use them for any commercial purpose without express permission of the author. In accordance with common practice on the Internet, feel free to link to these pages.
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