US History ~ Introductory Lecture

TextbookTextbook1)Textbook: Who Built America? Vol. Two (Hereafter WBA)2)iClicker

Books for DiscussionBooks for Discussion1)F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby2)Upton Sinclair, The Jungle3)William Manchester, Goodbye, Darkness

Primary DocumentsPrimary Documents1)On Blackboard (Course Documents / Week X)2)In the textbook, Who Built America

1)Finish the assigned readings in a timely manner.

2) Attend all classes. (25% of the grade)Attendance taken via iClicker.

3) Participation. (25% of the final grade)

6) Take-home exam. (25% of the final grade)

4) In-class quizzes. (10% of the final grade)

5) Book Discussions. (15% of the final grade)

BlackboardBlackboard1)Check Grades2)Download Lectures3)Download Primary Documents4)Course Guidelines5)Watch Videos6)Listen to Audio

My Blog My Blog (www.chadcover.com/blog)1) Class-related announcements2)Links to relevant web sites

The best way to reach me is in class. You can ask The best way to reach me is in class. You can ask me questions at the start of class or after class.me questions at the start of class or after class.

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By PhoneBy PhoneOffice Phone: x4835

In My OfficeIn My OfficeMay Hall 314Office Hours: Friday, 10:30-12:15

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The History Department encourages all students, especially first-year The History Department encourages all students, especially first-year students, to attend these workshops, given in collaboration with CASA.*students, to attend these workshops, given in collaboration with CASA.*

All workshops meet in Hemenway Hall, #212All workshops meet in Hemenway Hall, #212Wed, Jan. 21:Wed, Jan. 21: 1:30-2:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes1:30-2:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes

4:30-5:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams4:30-5:20 ~ Preparing for Essay ExamsThurs, Jan 22:Thurs, Jan 22: 4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays4:30-5:20 ~ Writing EssaysMon, Jan 26:Mon, Jan 26: 4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture NotesWed, Jan 28:Wed, Jan 28: 1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams

4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays4:30-5:20 ~ Writing EssaysMon, March 2:Mon, March 2: 4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture Notes4:30-5:20 ~ Taking Lecture NotesWed, March 4:Wed, March 4: 1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams1:30-2:20 ~ Preparing for Essay Exams

4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays 4:30-5:20 ~ Writing Essays

** First-time history students & student who have not received a satisfactory grade in a First-time history students & student who have not received a satisfactory grade in a history course are expected to attend.history course are expected to attend.

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B.B. CultureCulture

C.C. LawLaw

““a nation of laws, not of men.” ~ John Adamsa nation of laws, not of men.” ~ John Adams

Lays out the basic structure, powers & limitations of government.Lays out the basic structure, powers & limitations of government.Reserves unstated powers and rights to the states & the people.Reserves unstated powers and rights to the states & the people.

Arrangement of ConstitutionArrangement of Constitution

A. 7 ArticlesA. 7 Articles 1. Structure (Arts. 1 – 3) 1. Structure (Arts. 1 – 3) 2. Powers, Rights, Amendment & Ratification (Arts. 4 – 7) 2. Powers, Rights, Amendment & Ratification (Arts. 4 – 7)B. 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights)B. 10 Amendments (Bill of Rights)C. 17 Subsequent AmendmentsC. 17 Subsequent Amendments

Structure of GovernmentStructure of Government

A. Article One A. Article One ~ Legislative Branch~ Legislative BranchB. Article Two B. Article Two ~ Executive Branch~ Executive BranchC. Article ThreeC. Article Three ~ Judicial Branch~ Judicial Branch