HIS 2003 American History

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SYNOPSIS:

This course will focus on the United States during the nineteenth century. It begins with an examination of the foundations of the United States, and goes through to America's entry into the First World War. Events and themes that will be focused on include the expansion into the West, the conflict between freedom and slavery that culminated in the American Civil War, the development of American imperalism and foreign policy, the social history of women, African-Americans, and Native Americans, the impact of immigration and selected aspects of the political and cultural history of the United States in the nineteenth century. The United States is one of the most influential nations in the world today, and this course will provide an insight into how the United States evolved into the nation it is today.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. describe and demonstrate an understanding of the major events and themes in US History from its foundations through to the First World War; (All Assessment Items refer)
2. demonstrate skills in analysis of historical sources (documentary and specialist literature), oral presentation, and writing and bibliography as required in the History discipline. (All Assessment Items refer)

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

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Students will nominate the week for their presentation, and the tutorial essay will be due one week after the presentation.

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Students will nominate the week for their presentation, and the tutorial essay will be due one week after the presentation.

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Students will be advised of the official exam date after the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this class, normal class attendance consists of two 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial per week. For this course, normal class attendance consists of two 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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