Hist 260-- Section 001/0H1
Course Guide
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Semester: |
Fall 2015 |
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Instructor: |
Dr. J. Kelly Robison |
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Phone: |
566 3240 |
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E-mail: |
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Office: |
1840 West Classroom Building |
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Office
Hours: |
M-TR: 11:30 – 12:45, 2:30 –
3:45; F: 10:00 – 2:15 (or meetings) |
http://faculty.sanjuancollege.edu/krobison
Meeting Location and Times
1:00
– 2:15 Monday and Wednesday, rm 1801
Course Description
This
course is an examination of the history of New Mexico from earliest times to
the present. Of special interest are the varieties of ethnic and national
groups who have occupied the state and, most importantly, their interaction.
Students should come to an understanding of the chronology of events, but
should also become aware of the causes of and reactions to the major events. To
put it another way, you should understand the what, but also the why. This
course presents an opportunity to think critically about the issues that shaped
the past and how that past affects the present.
Additionally,
students can explore history and begin to understand the ways in which
historians address the past. Finally, the course will encourage students to
develop better reading, writing, studying, and analytical skills.
Although
primarily a lecture course, students should prepare for class by reading
assignments and are strongly encouraged to ask relevant questions and seek
clarification of any ambiguities that may arise.
Prerequisites
English 111
Required Text
·
Roberts
& Roberts. New Mexico, revised edition. Albuquerque: University of New
Mexico Press, 2006. ISBN‑13: 978‑0‑8263‑4003‑0
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Course
Packet available through CANVAS, http://canvas.sanjuancollege.edu
Course Requirements
Students
will do the following activities:
Exams – 125 points each
There will be two exams, a mid‑term and a final. Each exam will consist of one essay question,
though you will have a choice of several questions. Study guides will be
provided at least a week prior to the exam date. Please buy bluebooks at the bookstore for the
exams. Additionally, each exam will
contain twenty-five objective questions.
When you write an essay exam, assume that the person who is
reading the essay knows nothing about the topic you are discussing. Simply
mentioning is not explaining ‑‑ be thorough. Use a formal essay
construction when you write. This means having an introductory paragraph that
has a thesis statement and sets up the rest of the essay. The body of your
essay should offer factual evidence that proves your thesis. A concluding
paragraph sums up what you have written.
Research Paper – 100 points + 25 points + 25 points
You may pick any topic that interests you, provided that it deals
in some way with New Mexico history. The paper exercise will consist of three
stages. Each stage is due in class on the date given in the schedule. This
exercise is worth a total of 150 points.
Topic statement and bibliography‑ 25 points
Final draft ‑ 100 points
Note: You may not write your paper on Billy the Kid, the
Long Walk or the Code Talkers. Sorry,
but these topics have been over-used recently.. It's also best to avoid writing on a specific
person. A narrative of a person's life
(was born, did something, died) is not what we are after here..
Topic Statement/Preliminary Bibliography. Submit a one-page paper (typed) with your
topic. More importantly, ask a
historical question that you will answer in your paper. Also submit full citations for at least eight
sources.
Research Paper format:
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Write five double‑spaced, typed pages of text (not
including note page and bibliography)
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Use standard 12 point font.
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In the introduction state a thesis.
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In the body of the paper present evidence that supports this
thesis.
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Use Chicago‑style notations (footnotes).
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The bibliography may not include encyclopedia, textbooks, or
other general references.
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Not more than a third of all references may be from internet
sources. If Internet sources are used,
then each internet source must be accompanied by a brief statement (three or
four sentences) evaluating the reliability of the source.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is presenting the work of someone else as one's
own. Honesty requires that any ideas or materials taken from another source for
either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged. The offering of material
assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without
acknowledgment is also considered plagiarism. Any student who fails to give
credit for any ideas or materials taken from another source is guilty of
plagiarism NOTE: A paper that has been plagiarized will receive '0' points.
San Juan College has strict guidelines for Plagiarism and
other forms of Academic Dishonesty. You may find those guidelines here:
http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/documents/Academic%20Honesty%20Rules%20Final.pdf
Late Assignments
Please note that no late papers will be accepted and exams
must be taken on the exam date unless prior arrangements have been made. The
scheduling of make‑up exams is completely at the discretion of the
instructor. Note: A grade of Incomplete will be given only if the student has
completed at least three‑quarters of the assignments and cannot complete
the class‑work due to unavoidable circumstance.
Additional Requirements for Honors Students
(Section 0H1)
Select two primary
documents. The document analyses should
be no more than one page in length. There is no need to attach a cover sheet,
simply put your name at the top of the paper. The title of the document being
analyzed should be at the top of the paper as well. Use standard fonts of
standard size. Each analysis is worth 25 points. See the schedule for due dates.
First, briefly describe the
content of the document, noting the time in which it was written, its general
theme or themes, the author (where appropriate) and other factual material that
seems appropriate to mention. This is the easy part. All you are doing in this
section is summarizing what the author has to say.
Second, and this is the more
difficult section, compare or analyze this document to the appropriate section
of the text, noting how the document illustrates, amplifies, or explains
textual themes or narrative. Don't bother trying to find the particular document
in the text. Oftentimes the documents are not mentioned by name. You do have to
read the text book though. What you are trying to do is set the document within
the context of the times. Why is this document important? How does it help to
explain a certain time period?
Participation and Attendance Policy
Poor grades are a reflection of
poor class attendance. Regular class attendance is expected and roll will be
taken every day. Students are allowed five absences after which the final grade
will be affected. If a student has five absences, then that student's final
grade will be no higher than a C. If a student misses seven class periods, the
final grade will automatically be an F. There will be no distinction made
between excused or unexcused absences.
Other Classroom Policies and Expectations
In order to minimize disruptions
to your fellow students, please be in the classroom when the class starts and
stay through the entire period. Talking in class is also a disruption unless it
is for the good of the entire class. If you must use the bathroom or make a
phone call, either get those things done before class or after class, not in
the middle of class. Also, please turn cell phones off when you enter the
classroom.
Grading
A student's grade for the course will
be based on the total number of points of the possible 400. There is no curve.
A= 360 - 400 Superior work which is not only accurate and
complete, but also insightful and comprehensive; it demonstrates the ability to
make critical judgments on one's own part and skill in justifying such
positions.
B= 320 ‑ 359 Above average work which is accurate and
complete, but also shows the ability to correlate facts and judgments involved
in different "compartments" of a topic as well as indicating some
development of a critical perspective.
C= 280 ‑ 319 Average work which is accurate, but somewhat
incomplete, lacking the fuller developments of above average work.
D= 240 ‑ 279 Below average work
which is inaccurate and incomplete, but indicates some effort to deal with the
issues at hand.
Key Dates to Remember
7 Sep – Labor Day – No Class
9 Sep - Workshop ‑ Writing
the Research Paper
21 Sep - Topic Statement &
Bibliography Due
14 Oct (tentative) - Mid‑Term
Exam
2 Nov - Research Paper Due
9 Nov – Honors Papers Due
25 Nov – Thanksgiving Break - No
Classes
16 Dec - Final
Exam
Semester Calendar
We will
generally spend approximately three weeks on each Unit
Unit 1 ‑
New Mexico Before the Spanish
·
Roberts
& Roberts, Chapter 1
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Cordell,
Linda S. "Southwestern Archeology."
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Controversial
theory maps out 600 years of southwestern prehistory
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Diamond
& Marlar ‑ Talk of Cannibalism
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Mimbres
Abandonment
Unit 2 ‑
New Mexico Under Spanish Rule
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Roberts
& Roberts, Chapter 2 ‑ 5
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The Journey
of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
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The Journey
of Coronado, 1540‑1542
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Anderson, H.
Allen. "The Encomienda in New Mexico."
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Bolton,
Herbert Eugene. "The Mission as a Frontier Institution in the Spanish‑American
Colonies."
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Freese,
Allison. "Send in the Clowns: Resistence Strategies among the Pueblo
Indians in Seventeenth Century New Mexico."
Unit 3 ‑
New Mexico Under Mexican Rule
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Roberts
& Roberts, Chapter 6
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Gregg,
Josiah. Commerce on the Prairie
Unit 4 ‑
Territorial New Mexico
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Roberts
& Roberts, Chapters 7 ‑ 8
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Reidhead,
SJ. "The Long Walk of the Navajos."
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Culbert,
James. "The Cattle Industry in New Mexico."
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Nolan,
Frederick. "The Hunting of Billy the Kid."
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Montgomery,
Charles. "Becoming 'Spanish‑American': Race and Rhetoric in New
Mexico Politics, 1880‑1928."
Unit 5 ‑
New Mexico Since Statehood
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Roberts
& Roberts, Chapters 9 ‑ 10
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Clubbe,
John. "The Myth of the Myth of Santa Fe." (review essay)
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Bright,
Brenda. "'Heart Like a Car' hispano/Chicano
Culture in Northern New Mexico."
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Sagel, Jim.
"Invasion of the Greenbacks."
College
Policies
The following
information also applies to your work in this class.
1. Academic Accommodations—American
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
If you
believe you need academic accommodations due to physical or learning
disabilities, you are encouraged to inform me as soon as possible. If you have special needs for campus
emergency situations, please inform me immediately. You can also contact the
college’s disability advisor in the Advising/Counseling Center at 566-3271. The
advisor can work with you in verifying your disabilities and developing
accommodation strategies.
2. The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA)
Your
personal information and grade are confidential. Aside from routine reporting to the college
required for this course, I will not share such information with anyone unless
I have your permission.
3. Academic Honesty Rules
San Juan
College expects all students to adhere to the Academic Honesty Rules as posted
online: <http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/AcademicHonesty>. These are the official guidelines for all
classes at San Juan College (July 2006).
4. Student Conduct Statement
College is
preparation for professional opportunities, and professional conduct is
expected in courses, including online classes, as well as any written communications,
and interactions with members of the college community. As part of our learning community, students
are expected to interact and communicate in a mature, respectful, thoughtful,
and supportive manner. Students who
demonstrate disrespectful, hostile, belittling, bullying or other disruptive
behavior will be subject to potential consequences and possible dismissal from
the college. The college will take appropriate action when students demonstrate
threatening behavior (to others or self). Students should refer to the Code of
Conduct in the Student Handbook for additional information.
5. Student Safety
Keeping
students safe is a priority, and part of that is ensuring that we have the
ability to communicate emergency messages – whether for school closures due to
weather or for more or urgent situations. Rave is San Juan College’s emergency
messaging system. Through your SJC student email, you will automatically
receive email messages, however, it is also vital that you receive text
messages. In order to receive the messages, you must register with Rave. This
is a simple process and can be done at www.sanjuancollege.edu/campusalerts.
When registering, please make sure that your mobile status is “confirmed.”
The
Department of Public Safety is available 24 hours per day. In an emergency,
they can be accessed by calling 215-3091 or 566-3333.
In the event
of an emergency, a Rave message will be sent, and depending on the situation,
you will be instructed to do one of the following:
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Evacuate the
building
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Shelter in
place (Campus doors are locked, and operations continue as normal. During this
situation, no one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of the
campus.)
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Lockdown
(Campus doors are locked. All operations cease, and you should take cover in
your immediate area. No one other than law enforcement is allowed in or out of
the campus.)
6. Drop for Non-Attendance
Procedure
Beginning
the Fall Semester 2014, students will be dropped from classes based on faculty
reporting non-attendance. Financial Aid
will not be awarded for classes that are dropped for non-attendance. Being dropped and losing Financial Aid does
not negate your financial obligation to pay for these classes. You will be required to pay any tuition
penalty owed based on the institution's fee schedule.
Students who
do not attend and do not wish to incur any financial liability must drop
classes before they begin. This action
is being taken to remain in compliance with Federal Financial Aid Regulations. Should you have any questions, please contact
Enrollment Services or Financial Aid.
Remember, if you do not plan to attend, please drop your classes before
the first day of class.