Hist 260-- Section 001
Course
Guide
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Semester: |
Spring 2013 |
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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: |
1847 West Classroom Building |
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Office Hours: |
1:00 – 2:15, M-F; 2:30 – 3:45, TR; 10:00 – 2:15, F (or meetings on Friday) |
Meeting Location and Times
1:00 – 2:15,
Monday and Wednesday, West Classroom Complex 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
· Course Packet available through ANGEL https://angel.sanjuancollege.edu/default.asp.
Required Technology and Software
· Internet Browser
· Word Processing Program
Course Requirements
Students
will do the following activities:
Exams – 100 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.
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 U.S. history until 1865. 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 do your paper on Billy the Kid or the Long
Walk.
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
eight 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.
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 350. There is no curve.
A= 315 - 350 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= 280 ‑ 314 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= 245 ‑ 279 Average work which is accurate, but somewhat incomplete, lacking the fuller developments of above average work.
D= 210 ‑ 244 Below average work which is inaccurate and incomplete, but indicates some effort to deal with the issues at hand.
F=under 209 Inadequate work which is inaccurate and incomplete and fails to fulfill the assignment.
Key Dates to Remember
22 Jan - Workshop ‑ Writing the Research Paper
29 Jan - Topic Statement & Bibliography Due
7 Mar (tentative) - Mid‑Term Exam
12, 14 Mar – Spring Break, no classes
28 Mar- Research Paper Due
2 May - 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
· Cordell, Linda S. "Southwestern Archeology."
· Controversial theory maps out 600 years of southwestern prehistory
· Diamond & Marlar ‑ Talk of Cannibalism
· Mimbres Abandonment
Unit 2 ‑ New Mexico Under Spanish Rule
· Roberts & Roberts, Chapter 2 ‑ 5
· The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
· The Journey of Coronado, 1540‑1542
· Anderson, H. Allen. "The Encomienda in New Mexico."
· Bolton, Herbert Eugene. "The Mission as a Frontier Institution in the Spanish‑American Colonies."
· Freese, Allison. "Send in the Clowns: Resistence Strategies among the Pueblo Indians in Seventeenth Century New Mexico."
Unit 3 ‑ New Mexico Under Mexican Rule
· Roberts & Roberts, Chapter 6
· Gregg, Josiah. Commerce on the Prairie
Unit 4 ‑ Territorial New Mexico
· Roberts & Roberts, Chapters 7 ‑ 8
· Reidhead, SJ. "The Long Walk of the Navajos."
· Culbert, James. "The Cattle Industry in New Mexico."
· Nolan, Frederick. "The Hunting of Billy the Kid."
· Montgomery, Charles. "Becoming 'Spanish‑American': Race and Rhetoric in New Mexico Politics, 1880‑1928."
Unit 5 ‑ New Mexico Since Statehood
· Roberts & Roberts, Chapters 9 ‑ 10
· Clubbe, John. "The Myth of the Myth of Santa Fe." (review essay)
· Bright, Brenda. "'Heart Like a Car' hispano/Chicano Culture in Northern New Mexico."
· 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 counselor 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.