HISTORY
101
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. Swezey
Office: M3-2A
Phone: 215-751-8656
E-mail: hswezey@ccp.edu
History
101 is a course in Early American History. Consequently it will cover the
history of the
REQUIRED
BOOKS: The core of the course is the two books listed below.
1. THE AMERICAN STORY, VOL I, SECOND EDITION
By: Robert A. Divine
Longman, 2005
ISBN: 0-321-18312-6
Approximately $33
THE
RADICALISM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
by Gordon Wood;
Random House; ISBN 0-679-73688-3
Aproximately $16
In
addition to the above books I will post additional readings within the web site
in the form of essays on particular topics written by prominent
historians.
The
reading schedule is posted on the course web site.
MEETING
TIMES:
NO
ORIENTATION MEETING is scheduled for this course.
MIDTERM:
No in class Midterm. It will be e-mailed to you over the WebStudy
site, completed as a take home and e-mailed back to me at the end of the 7th
week, March 4
FINAL:
No in class Final. It will be e-mailed to you over the WebStudy
site, completed as a take-home, and e-mailed back to me on Wed., May 3
WRITING
ASSIGNMENTS:
There
will be a
FORUM:
You
will be expected to participate in FORUM exchanges on the course web site as
part of the course. The topics of the Form will relate to the assigned readings
and will constitute part of the preparation for the writing assignment.
WEB
SITE ACCESS
Access
to the web site is through the web page http://www.ccp.whyy.org. Click on the blue log in area. Go to
the log in box. Your Login Name will be the first letter of you first name+your last name+the
last 4 digits of your SSC No., with no spaces. Your Password will be exactly
the same. For example:
LOGIN NAME PASSWORD
Hswezey1234 hswezey1234
After
the login you will arrive at a title page. Notice that it is structured like a
binder with tabs on the right. The “About” tab leads to a page that provides
basic information about the course. The “Timeline” tab opens a page that
contains a weekly breakdown of the course. The Timeline is where all of the
readings, assignments and guide and exam questions will be posted. You should check the timeline
frequently.
Notice that at the top there is a small icon that
looks like on envelope. A click on that will open up the e-mail function within the course web
site. The opening page will notify you if you have mail. Occasionally I will
e-mail you information and explanations pertaining to the course. Use this
e-mail function for any questions or comments for me. ATTEMPT TO GET ON TO THE
COURSE WEB SITE WITHIN A WEEK. CONTACT ME THROUGH MY COLLEGE E-MAIL ADDRESS IF
YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS.