2111 and 1122

Click on the linked title for slave trade visuals, summaries, primary sources, and other resources. We will be discussing them in class next week after labor day (2111) and the following week (1122).

2112 Challenges of Reconstruction and the Meanings of Freedom

Click on the linked title to explore many facets of Reconstruction issues, participants, and history. There are great short video clips and many valuable resources on the website. Explore and learn.

Dates and Opportunities

For all classes:

The make up dates and times for any missed exam are Wednesday, October 4th 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday, November 28th 3 p.m.-5 p.m. The location is TBA. Remember that each student may only make up one exam. Also, if you miss an exam it is your responsibility to make arrangements to be at one of the two make up dates. You can make up any missed exam on either date, it does not have to be the make up date closest to the exam.

Also, your first extra credit opportunity has arrived. Monday, September 18th GHC will be hosting a Constitution Day Panel where several faculty members will be presenting on topics related to voting. The panel will be in Lakeview 129 at 12:30 and will last approximately an hour and a half. If you attend this session and record the main points made by each panel member (and turn it in to me the following class), you will receive five points on your first exam.

1122 and 2111 Henry the VIIIth I am I am

Click on the linked title to learn more about the infamous king known as Henry VIIIth. Henry not only defined the nature of absolute power in Renaissance Europe (illuminating MACHIAVELLIAN theories of power) but Henry solidified tensions between Catholics and Protestants following the Protestant Reformation. For U.S. history, Henry the VIIIth is important because of the religious divide created between Catholics and Protestants as well as setting up England's emergence as the preeminent European power. Under his daughter Elizabeth, England would defeat Spain, enjoy a period of peace and increased prosperity, undergo an English Renaissance of the arts, and shortly after her death, England would also become the leading influence (along with France) in the New World and of international trade. More on Elizabeth, Henry's daughter can be found at:
http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/eliza.htm

1122 Principles of the Renaissance and Changes in Europe

Click on the linked title for a study guide to the Renaissance and Reformation to learn more about changing principles in government, political theory, art, academics, and religion. This site serves as an overview and enrichment of Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Also, to understand principles of political and economic power, read more about Machiavellian Principles of Power. Machiavelli (pictured above), in his book The Prince sets up the power struggle between aristocracy, absolute power, and meritocracy. In the linked article, you can read more about Machiavellian application to more current and familiar U.S. political decisions. Hopefully, this will give you a better understanding of the origins, authority, and use of power that began in the Renaissance but continues today.

Bookstore Update

The bookstore now has additional copies of texts for 2111 and 2112. 1122 books should be in by Friday. M.K.B., if you would like to post your email in the comments section, I'm sure someone would like to buy your book. It is the same as last semester. You can delete your email after you've sold it.

Diagnostic Results

2112 Monday only class average: 7.7/20 (38.5%)
1122 M,W 9:30-10:45 class average: 6.3/20 (31.5%)
2111 M,W 11-12:15 class average: 5/20 (25%)
1122 T,H 9:30-10:45 class average: 7.3/20 (36.5%)
2112 T,H 11-12:15 class average: 6.4 (32%)

HIST 2111 and 2112- The Theoretical Framework of American Exceptionalism

The following is a extended outline and description of the ideological framework known as American Exceptionalism. You can also do your own search to see what other sources lend meaning to the concept. We will be viewing 2111 and 2112 through this framework and using it as a lens by which to critically analyze and conceptualize American history. American Exceptionalism is not an either/or viewpoint, but rather a way of understanding how American history has been recorded, perceived, and passed down with a particular point of view and a particular set of ideals. We will be discussing this theoretical framework in our next meeting.

www.gseis.ucla.edu/courses/ed253a/american-exceptionalism.htm

Correction 2111

2111 class: You should be able to click on the American History Text Site to the right and go straight to the companion site. You should see a Chapter pull down menu at the top. Select Ch. 1 and navigate the resources and summaries on the left. If you are still having trouble we will go over it Wednesday.

2111 and 2112 accessing the student companion site

American history classes: To access your textbook companion site click the link to the right. In the search screen type in Conlin, the editor's name. This will pull up his texts. Remember that we are using the 8th edition. Click on the 8th edition, and you will have an option to enter the student companion site. Let me know if you have problems. You can also google [Conlin AND student companion site] and it will pull it up.

Tutorial Center Hours

FYI,

Tutorial Center, Floyd Campus Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9-2
Monday 5-8
Tuesday 5-8

Cartersville campus:

Monday-Wednesday 9-2
Thursday 3-7

Online help with writing still available at tutorial@highlands.edu

Welcome

Welcome to HIST 1122, HIST 2111, and HIST 2112. I hope you have a wonderful semester. Feel free to peruse past posts from last year, but be reminded that all possible ids and discussion questions will be different.

Still, there are great resources that have been posted so check them out if you wish. Also be reminded that checking the blog is a great way to make sure you are keeping up with class, assignments, and study guides.

Have a great semester, and I look forward to seeing you all develop as students of history, critical thinkers, and proficient writers.