Term	Winter 2000
Times/Locations	Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am-9:50am MA130, 1:00pm-2:20pm CEN401
Instructor/Email	Joe Escobar (student evaluations) escobarj@lanecc.edu
Class Web Site	slimac.lanecc.edu/users/escobarj
Office/Phone	CEN442 747-4501, ext. 2581
Office Hours	MW 1-2p, TT 11a-12p, weekend hour via internet chat, and by appointment
Required Textbook	Faragher, Out of Many - Chapters 11-20 IMPORTANT - This textbook is brand new this year. It comes in a very large, shrink-wrapped bundle for around $36 and it is good for all HST201, 202 and 203 classes at LCC. You will definitely need the other bundled items for my class. If you decide to buy a used textbook for $28, you will not get all of the appropriate materials you will need. These extras can be purchased from the publisher for around $54, so the new $36 bundle price is a MUCH better deal. Additional readings will be assigned.
Attendance	Attendance will be taken, and unexcused absences will be considered in determining your final grade. Clear absences with your instructor, prior to the fact if possible.
Instructor Contact	I am accessible via phone, fax, email, voicemail, or in person at office hours or scheduled appointments. Although not required for the course, you will find that having access to the internet and email will be extremely helpful, since I check my email multiple times each day, weekends included. I encourage you to utilize this technology. My job is to help make this a successful experience for you. You will find that I enjoy helping my students. I expect that all students will join the class listserv (you must have an email address to do this) which is on the instructor web page at: http://slimac.lanecc.edu/users/escobarj Here are the steps: Click the Class Newsgroup, Listserv, and Chat link on the homepage Click New User (near the bottom) Add appropriate information in required fields Click Create (at the bottom) Click More (at the top) Click Mailing Lists Check appropriate list (hst209) Click Save Click Logoff (you are finished)
Course Objectives	Develop: knowledge and understanding of people and events that shaped this nation's history from 1840 - 1900. the ability to analyze and interpret historical data from multiple sources and develop multiple perspectives. meaningful connections and insights into the links between "history" and contemporary times.
Procedures	Course format is a blend of lecture and discussion, prompted by student questions, outside readings, primary source document analysis and video clips. It is imperative to GPA and self esteem that students keep to the class schedule of assigned readings, testing, and exams.
Evaluation	Computer Tests consisting of 10 multiple choice questions are available on the internet. They must be taken before class on the day scheduled. There will be one for each chapter in the book. Taking them on time will constitute 10% of your grade in this class. Attendance and participation in class discussions/activities will constitute 10% of your final grade. An in class midterm exam will be given at the end of the 5th week. It will be worth 40% of your final grade. You may choose to take either the objective or essay exam. Objective exams consist of multiple choice questions, true/false, matching, fill-in, etc. Essay exams consist of answering 2-3 short essay questions (2-3 handwritten pages each, 4 to 9 pages total). Students choosing to take the essay exam should contact the instructor at least one week prior to the exam date. A non-comprehensive, objective final examination will be given in class according to the dates and times published on page 51 of the Winter schedule of classes. It will be worth 40% of your final grade. 8:30a class - Tuesday, March 14, 8-9:50a, MA130 1:00p class - Thursday, March 16, 12-1:50p, CEN401 There are no makeup exams. There is no extra credit. Grades of incomplete will not be given. Attendance will be considered in determining your final grade. Summary: Computer Quizzes 10% Attendance/Participation 10% Midterm Exam 40% Final Exam 40% TOTAL 100%   Letter Grades will be as follows: A+= 100% A=93%-99% A-=90%-92% B+=87%-89% B=83%-86% B-=80%-82% C+=77%-79% C=73%-76% C-=70%-72% D+=67%-69% D=63%-66% D-=60%-62% F=<60%
Students with Disabilities	Lane Community College promotes equal opportunities for students with disabilities. If you have a disability or need any assistance, please notify your instructor and make and appointment immediately with Disability Services (CEN 217, or call 747-4501 ext. 2150)
Social Science Computer Lab	Lab location and hours are: Main Campus CEN 423 - Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Computers are available for word processing, computerized testing, and surfing the internet. The fee is $1/hour. Enrollment in this class comes with 1-2 hours of computer time in ANY and ALL of the LCC computer labs.

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