Fall
2010 ChS 245 OL
History of the Americas
Instructor: Dr. Gabriel M. Buelna
Schedule: Online
E-mail:
gabriel@csun.edu
Office Hours:
Online via e-mail and appointment via
phone at (323) 267-9749
Office: Jerome Richfield Hall 141
Office Hours: By Appointment
Objectives: Comparative analysis of significant political and social events in the U.S.A. from colonial times to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon the historical development of American institutions and ideals as they have been affected by regional dynamics within the United States and by international, socio-political and economic relationships particularly with Latin America. (Meets Title V requirements in American History, Institutions and Ideals.)
Required Readings:
Zinn, Howard (2005). People's History of United States, Pennsylvania.
Additional readings available online
1. Attendance- Class participation is mandatory. While students and instructor do not physically meet, students are to complete readings for week and “Moogle Discussion” Question by Thursday at midnight each week. Late postings will not be accepted. We will also be meeting in chat room through WebCT on an as needed basis. Videos are part of the class presentation, with links to the CSUN library for you to check out. You are responsible for scheduling the viewing of the video by the day it is due.
2. PowerPoint- Assignments are posted next to students name on website http://www.gabrielbuelna.com/students . Students are to e-mail professor Power Point presentation to be posted on website by Wednesday, November 10th at midnight. The presentation should be no longer than fifteen PowerPoint slides with detailed notes and graphics. Presentation should also include a reference page. Presentation should be a combination of very good content and graphics. Student will be evaluated on how presentation is integrated with readings and video. Students are expected to spend significant amount of time on project. Instructor can review presentation upon request prior to posting.
3. Mid-Term Exam: Thursday, October 21st-Exam questions e-mailed to students.
4. Final Exam: Thursday, December 16th-Exam questions e-mailed to students.
Biography 10 Points
Discussion Questions 60 points total (5 points
each)
PowerPoint
30 Points
Mid-Term
30 Points
Final Exam
30 Points
160 Points Total
Week 1 August 26th
Students to post short biography and picture on Moogle profile. Biography should be at least three paragraphs in length, including the analysis of Acuna interview. This is due by Thursday, August 26th by noon via moogle.csun.edu.
Read Chapter 1 and 2
Complete Discussion Question for this week
Week 6 September 30th
Week 7 October 7th
Week 8
October 14th
Watch documentary on Howard Zinn at library. Following the link
http://suncat.csun.edu/record=b2041934
Week 9 October 21st
Mid-Term Exam-due Thursday, October21st by noon. Exam will be distributed one week earlier and is to be sent to professor via e-mail at gabriel@sbcglobal.net.
Week 10 October 28th
Week 11 November 4th
Week 12 November 10th-PowerPoint presentations due
Week 13 November 18th
Week 14 November 25th-Thanksgiving Week-No Class
Week 15 November 25th-Thanksgiving Week-No Class
Week 16 December 2nd
Final Week December 9th
Final Exam Due, Thursday, December 16th