Course Requirements

Course Requirements  

JOURNALS:

There are four journal assignments based on the text. Each assignment covers a section of the text and is worth 100 points, for a total of 400 points. These journals consist of definitions of critical terms and short answer questions. Samples will be discussed in class, and are available on the web site listed above. Students are responsible for getting and completing assignments on time. Due dates are listed in the course calendar. Late papers will lose 20% per day late. There are no make-ups for journals. Thirty percent of course grade. All journal work MUST be in the students own words—see “Student Responsibilities/Academic Dishonesty” below.

Journal Assignments:  http://classes.midlandstech.edu/his202A02/journal_terms.htm  

Student Samples:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/humanities/humfacultyHollandsamp.htm

ONLINE LAB ASSIGNMENTS:

Weekly online assignments must be completed. These assignments will vary but are generally a combination of reviewing online sites; viewing online course material and writing a brief report. The weekly online labs during test week will be designed to help you study for the respective upcoming exam. Examples and directions will be discussed in class and posted online. All online lab assignments must be turned in according to posted due dates. Late lab assignments receive no credit. These labs are worth 400 points, or 30% of your grade.

You must take these lab assignments very seriously. Since the class only meets two of its regularly scheduled three days a week, there is ample time to complete these assignments. It is inappropriate to think of the Fridays as a day "off" from class. Instead you must discipline yourself enough to use that Friday, or another day prior to the due date to complete the work. The regular classroom assigned to this course will be open during class time of Friday for individual or group work.

Lab Use: Students will need to use the on campus computer labs for most assignments. Called the “Academic Success Centers” this lab is below the Library on the Airport Campus. Specific hours and use guidelines for using these labs are posted in the labs and will be discussed during orientation. Some lab assignments will require students to hear audio; therefore, students must wear headphones in the lab. Students may use headphones available through the lab, or buy inexpensive headphones at the MTC bookstore. 

CLOSED BOOK EXAMS:

There are four tests based on class, web and textbook material. Each test is worth 100 points, for a total of 400 points. These tests are non-cumulative, covering the sections of the course in sequence. Tests include multiple choice, identification, essay questions, and map questions. Class lectures and journal assignments help prepare students for these tests. Examples of test questions will be discussed in class, and reviews prior to the exams will be held. Review hints will be posted online. Exam dates are listed in the course calendar. Students may make up only one of the first three exams.

GRADING SCALE:

90-100%       A          Superior work

80-89             B          Good work

70-79             C          Average work

60-69             D          Below average work

0-59                F          Unsatisfactory work

Some tests may offer bonus points and students are encouraged to take advantage of these offers. Students may also do a book review for up to 50 bonus points. Reviews MUST follow an exact procedure and focus on a scholarly book approved by the faculty member. Book reviews are due the last class day or before. See this web link.