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HIS 231: Latin American History I - 3 Credits
Professor: James Baer

Overview

Examines Latin American civilizations from pre-Columbian origins to the present.

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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Provide greater understanding of the cultural, political, and economic contributions of Latin America.
  • Provide a greater appreciation of the problems faced by these countries.
  • Expand students’ international awareness.
  • Broaden historical base of students’ planning to major in history at a four-year school.
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Materials

 


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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

Assignments
Points
Percentage
1 Map Assignment
50
5
1 Group Presentation
100
10
5 Discussions
40 each
4 each
4 Essays
50 each
5% each
1 Midterm Exam
200
20%
1 Final Exam
200
20%
1 Introductory Letter
50
5%

Your final grade will be based on the following scale:

Grade
Points
Percent
A
900-1000
90-100
B
800-899
80-89
C
700-799
70-79
D
600-699
60-69
F
0-599
0-59

Please note that you must also pass both exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

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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: jbaer@nvcc.edu,
Telephone: (703) 933-3978
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person at my campus office in Alexandria. 

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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

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