Overview |
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This course examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning.
Prerequisite : The ability to read a college text, organize information, analyze information and write essay examinations.
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- identify and describe the significant events, people and items listed in identification questions.
- organize information and write essay answers for the essay study questions.
- analyze important historical information and interpretations.
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Materials |
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Required Texts
The required textbook for this course is:
- VIRGINIA: THE NEW DOMINION, Virginius Dabney (University of Virginia Press, 2003, paper edition)
For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books
Additional Materials
The textbook will provide historical information that will help you understand and analyze military events (campaigns and battles), people, and concepts that are important. Audio-Visual Lectures and study questions are provided to assist you in organizing the information and preparing you for the examinations Supplementing the above will be a project that will provide an opportunity for you to visit sites of important battles or do historical research on a topic of special interest to you.
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| Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by the introductory letter, 1 project and 4 exams, according to the following points:
ASSIGNMENTS |
POINTS |
Introductory Letter |
5 |
Exam 1 |
20 |
Exam 2 |
20 |
Exam 3 |
20 |
Exam 4 |
20 |
Project |
15 |
Total |
100 |
Grades Points |
A |
90-100 |
B |
80-89 |
C |
70-79 |
D |
60-69 |
F |
0-59 |
Please note that you must pass Exam 3 and Exam 4 in order to pass the course, regardless of how well you do on the other assignments.
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Exams |
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There are 4 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 |
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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 |
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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:
BY EMAIL: cpoland@nvcc.edu
BY CAMPUS PHONE: (703) 232-3376
BY ELI PHONE: (703) 323-3347
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Beginning the Course |
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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.
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.
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