Offline Orientation - History 17A

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History 17A: United States History to 1877

To understand the context of the American past and the roots and nature of change in American society. To gain a deeper understanding of American philosophies, doctrines and society through discussion, reading and review of historical sources, both primary and secondary.

Prerequisite: None

Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 & 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Altenhofel
- Email: jaltenhofel@taft.org
- Telephone: 661.763.7812

Units: 3

Class Meets: June 16 - August 7, 2008

Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
- Rental Texts:
  George Brown Tindall and David E. Shi, America, A Narrative History, Vol. 1, 6th Edition, 2004, ISBN: 0-393-92426-2.
  For the Record: A Documentary History of America, David E. Shi, Furman University; and Holly A. Mayer, Duquesne University, Volume One, 2nd Edition, 2004, ISBN: 0-393-92444-0.
- Rental price is 20% of the cost of the textbook.
- Purchase Text: None.
- Additional Materials: None

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 to 10 hours per week reading, writing and taking exams.

Special Requirements: Access to a computer with current software helpful but not required.

Assignments & Tests: Students will complete 18 chapter discussions, 3 midterm exams and one final exam.

Proctored Exams: Exams must be proctored.

Additional Comments: Because this is an online course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to submit drop slips.

Syllabus in PDF format, opens in a new window

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.