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University of Connecticut Early College Experience HI 101 Modern Europe AP Modern European History Mr. Kirby http://wizard.4teachers.org/builder/worksheet.php3?ID=65635 Overview of the Course Modern European History provides a study of history and culture at a much more challenging level than the normal high school honors level course: the course fulfills the requirements for History 101 Modern Europe and registered students may receive 3 credit hours from the University of Connecticut. Students may also opt to take the AP Modern European History exam in the spring. Emphasis will be on the development of strong analytical thinking, reading and writing skills. However, students will build a strong foundation of factual knowledge as well, for the intelligent exercise of analytical skills is impossible without the support of systematic factual knowledge. Content will include the full scope of European History from the 15th century onwards. Students will interpret primary sources, including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events; weigh different interpretations of events found in articles by professional historians; and marshal evidence in support of their own conclusions about historical events. Obviously, the course assumes a high level of motivation and discipline as well as academic ability! Course Work - Student Responsibilities - Grading Reading - carefully and thoughtfully - will be a major out-of-class responsibility. We will typically cover between 50-75 pages per week of college level text. Some weeks there will be additional supplemental reading selections, either an interpretive essay or a primary source. Reading in a college level course implies: 1) understanding the vocabulary of the selection 2) assimilating important information 3) connecting the new information with previously learned material 4) identifying and remembering the main ideas or thesis Assessments: 1. Minor assessments (Reflective journal entries, written homework assignments, quizzes) ..10-50pts 2. Major assessments (Tests, projects, research papers) .. 100+ pts. Class time will be spent in a variety of ways: lecture (though necessary, I will try to limit, and if I forget, REMIND ME), discussion of assigned readings, analysis of primary sources, small group activities, and writing analytical essays. Grades will be based primarily on essay writing, multiple choice tests, and preparation of reading assignments as evidenced through open-note quizzes or brief written summaries. Homework will be assigned daily. Late Work: All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period assigned unless otherwise noted. Minor assignments not handed in, or missed due to an unexcused tardy or absence must be completed by 2:30 of the same day to receive passing credit, and will be deducted one letter grade. Major assignments not complete at the time due will receive a grade deduction per calender day unless an accommodation is granted at least a full day in advance. All major assignments may be submitted electronically unless otherwise noted (electronic submission is typically required). Extensions/Missed work: Students needing accommodations/extensions other than illness must meet with me well in advance of the due date. Last minute extensions will only be granted under very extenuating circumstances. Students missing work for excused absences are responsible for planning ahead if possible, or seeing me after classes to get missed assignments. Do not expect to get this done in the few minutes before or after class. Assignments posted while a student is absent are due within 5 days of returning to school. Extended assignments (projects, papers, etc.) due on the day of an absence are due upon return unless an extension is granted prior to returning. Major assignments (Tests/papers) will be marked down 10% per calender day until the work is failing. No exceptions will be granted on the due date of an assignment. See the student handbook regarding work missed due to extended absences. CLASS ATTENDANCE: The instructor describes the computation of the grades and the relation between grades and attendance at the beginning of the semester. Where grades depend on classroom participation, absences may affect the student's grade. However, if a student were absent and the instructor reduced the grade, the reduction would be due to lack of class participation, not the student's absence. Except for final examinations, instructors have final authority in permitting students to submit assignments late or make up examinations. (http://www.catalog.uconn.edu/acadm.htm#Gen). ***PLEASE NOTE*** Attendence is a vital part of this course and students should make every effort to attend classes. Absences unexcused or EXCUSED may affect the grade a student receives for UConn credit. Students with absences exceeding 10% of the total class days, excused or unexcused, may lose UConn credit regardless of CHS restoration of credit. Class Conduct: All class members are expected to show respect for those in our community. I want this class to be an open forum where every member can contribute ideas, challenge assertions and defend positions. In doing so, we must also remember to respect the views and opinions of our peers. Any behavior that detracts from the learning atmosphere will not be tolerated, and will have a direct impact on participation grades and be subject to further disciplinary action in accordance with the guidelines established in the student handbook. Such behavior includes being tardy or unprepared for class. I will not belabor the guidelines as established in the handbook, and am confident that we will be successful in creating a learning environment where every student will be a valuable contributor to the class community. Academic Misconduct As a UConn ECE course, all students are subject to The University of Connecticuts Student Code (http://www.dosa.uconn.edu/student_code.html) with regard to academic misconduct. "A fundamental tenet of all educational institutions is academic honesty; academic work depends upon respect for and acknowledgement of the research and ideas of others. Misrepresenting someone elses work as ones own is a serious offense in any academic setting and it will not be condoned. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, providing or receiving assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor in the creation of work to be submitted for academic evaluation (e.g., papers, projects, and examinations); any attempt to influence improperly (e.g., bribery, threats) any member of the faculty, staff, or administration of the University in any matter pertaining to academics or research; presenting, as ones own, the ideas or words of another for academic evaluation; doing unauthorized academic work for which another person will receive credit or be evaluated; and presenting the same or substantially the same papers or projects in two or more courses without the explicit permission of the instructors involved. A student who knowingly assists another student in committing an act of academic misconduct shall be equally accountable for the violation, and shall be subject to the sanctions and other remedies described in The Student Code." (http://www.dosa.uconn.edu/student_code_partii.html). Student Pledge I have neither violated nor witnessed any violation of the University of Connecticut Student Code. Approximate Grading/Points Distribution Q1 (20%) 400 Literature Review (I) 100 Summer Reading Test (I) 100 Speilvogel Test (I) 200 Blogs/HW (I) Q2 (20%) 300 Romantic Era Presentation (G) 100 French Revolution Publication (G) 100 Speilvogel Test (I) 300 Blogs/HW (I) Q3 (20%) 400 Research Paper (I) 200 Treaty of Versaille |