Syllabus and Information

TEXT: The text for this course Text for History 122, Northern Virginia Community College, consists of the required readings and documents. All are linked from the Assignments Page, which also has due dates for all work.

The text is available in three formats:

• Free on this web site
• Available in
• Print copy or as PDF download file at Lulu Publishing. See Sage storefront.

Lulu is print-on-demand, which keeps cost low. Your print copy will take about one week to arrive. You can pay through PayPal, a very secure online payment system owned by EBay, or use a credit card. NOTE: you do not have to purchase anything. The printed version is offered for your convenience, but everything you need is available free on this web site.

NOTE: The text is being revised and will be available by August 15. Meanwhile, use this web site.

REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Students are not required to attend any on-campus meetings but must complete assignments in a timely manner. Schedule is on the Assignments page.

Link to Detailed Course Requirements

• Two Exams (Midterm and Final) and Two Quizzes based on Text and documents.
• Each quiz will consist of about 20-25 multiple choice, true-false or matching questions. Take on your own at home. No password, one attempt only. Time limit one hour.
• The midterm and final exams will consist of about 20-25 multiple choice or true-false questions and 3-5 short answer/essay questions. Students will report to a testing center on any NVCC campus to take the midterm and final exams, exam pass required. Arrangements can be made for testing elsewhere. Proctor Request form for alternate proctoring location. The midterm will cover all material in the first half of the course, the final all material in the second half.
• Quizzes and Exams are conducted on line through Blackboard and should be taken in sequence.
• You will need an exam pass for each exam. Link to Blackboard.
• You will need a college Photo ID to use library services, printers, etc., on campus.
• Links to Exams will be placed in Exams in Blackboard.
• Four Short Essays, one bio sketch, one film critique and one site visit. Writing Instructions
• Online Discussion Forums for Extra Credit in Blackboard: Responses to topical questions and comments by colleagues on each section of the course.
• In order to pass the course, you must get a satisfactory grade in both Exams & Writing Projects.
• IMPORTANT: I do not give incompletes. You must finish the course on time.

SKILLS: This course requires intensive reading and good writing skills.  You should be able to read and write at a level sufficient to complete English 111.  If your reading and writing skills are not yet ready to do college work, your grade will no doubt reflect that fact.  If you have questions in this area, email the instructor. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is encouraged to contact a Counselor for Disability Services. For additional information, please contact an ELI counselor at elicounselors@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-2425. All information is kept confidential and may increase your chances of success in the academic setting.< /p>

Technical Requirements

1. You will not have to come to campus for this course. Consequently, you need to have computer access in order to complete the requirements.
2. You will need a computer running on Windows 98 or higher or an equivalent Mac machine.
3. Your computer should be equipped with at least 64 megabytes of RAM (preferably 128) and an Internet connection via 56K modem or higher. High speed access is preferable.
4. You should have Shockwave Player installed and audio capability with headset or speakers. Free download from Macromedia.
5. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is recommended. Even if your ISP, such as AOL, has its own browser, you will be better off if you open IE once you are on line. You can download IE free from Microsoft. For an excellent alternative to IE, try Mozilla Firefox. Google has a new, fast browser called Chrome.
6. You will need a printer connection unless you are prepared to read lengthy documents on line.

Computer skills are now an essential part of the education process. Students should be able to:

• Participate in the course through the Internet;
• Send and receive email, including attaching files or opening attached files;
• Participate in an online forum (specific instructions will be provided);
• Access resources on the World Wide Web and know how to document those sources.

Please note that these pages are copyrighted. You may print or copy them for your own personal use but may not redistribute, post or use them for any commercial purpose without express permission of the author. In accordance with common practice on the Internet, feel free to link to these pages.