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HIS 127 : Women in U.S. History (3 Credits)
Instructor: Alicia Tucker

Overview

This course examines the roles of women and the attitudes toward women in American Society from colonial times to the present.

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Objectives

 

In this course, you will learn:

  1. how American women's roles and status have evolved over time.
  2. how key historical events and changes in American Society have impacted women and our ideas about women.
  3. about the interactions between women across race and class lines and the interrelationships between constructions of gender, race, class, and sexuality.
  4. how our past impacts on lives today.

You will learn by :

  1. Exploring historical questions through web quests and internet activities.
  2. Studying and interpreting historical documents.
  3. Participating in historical role-playing exercises.
  4. Taking an Oral History of a contemporary American woman.
  5. Visiting and exploring virtual Museum Exhibits on the Internet.
  6. Reading articles by some of the best historians in the field.
  7. Sharing your ideas and comments with the Professor and other students in the class.

What you learn in this course will benefit you by:

  1. Developing skills in historical research.
  2. Developing skills in interpreting the past and applying the lessons learned to contemporary problems.
  3. Understanding the sacrifices made by those in past and how they have shaped the life you lead today.
  4. Appreciating American History and learning that studying the past can be an enjoyable experience.

 

 
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Materials

 


 

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Grading
 

 

Your course grade will be determined by the following:

Assignment

Points

Percentage of Grade

Two Exams

250

34%

Oral History Activity

100

13%

Oregon Web Quest

100

13%
Martha Ballard Internet Activity

75

10%
10 Discussion Board Forums

220

30%
Total points possible

745

100%

 

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least one of the two exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grade Points Percent
A 670-745 90-100
B 596-699 80-89
C 521-595 70-79
D 447-520  60-69
F 0-446 0-59

If you do not submit at least one assignment by your Last Withdrawal Date, you will be automatically withdrawn from the course with no refund. If you do not withdraw and do not finish your course assignments, you will receive a grade based upon the work you have submitted. Usually, this grade is an “F.”

If you are past your Last Withdrawal Date but have mitigating circumstances that prevent you from finishing the course, contact your instructor in writing to request a "W" grade.

If you are making progress in your course, but your End of Enrollment date is near and extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing all of the course assignments, you may request a grade of Incomplete. To request a grade of Incomplete for this course, you must have satisfactorily completed approximately 50% of all assignments and examinations, as specified by the instructor.]

If you are receiving financial aid, course withdrawal or a grade of “F” may impact your status. Please contact the Financial Aid office for further information.

 

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Exams

 

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

 
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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : atucker@nvcc.edu
Telephone : 703-257-6500 ext. 47234 (My voicemail)
You may visit with me in person at my office, MC231 Adjunct Desk  during my Office Hours M, W 12:00-12:30 and T, TH 2:00-2:30 or by appointment.. 

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Beginning the Course
 

1. This course is piloting Blackboard 7.1. To access your course, log on to Blackboard at http://explore.vccs.edu.
2. If you have questions, contact your instructor at atucker@nvcc.edu.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.