Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: HIST-1301 (Section: 15C, CRN: 92490)
United States History I 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Lula Gabriel
Email gabriellj1@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6337
Office Madison Monroe Building - Room: 228
Office Hours Madison-Monroe
Rm. 228
Office Hours: Fridays upon request
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

American History: A Survey.14th Edition. (provided by school)
McGraw-Hill 
Additional Materials/Resources     Students may take notes in whatever way works best for them (typed, notebook, or binder). However, students are required to take notes in this course. 
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • ENGL-0302 College Reading Skills
  • ENGL-0327 Integrated Reading and Writing
Learning Outcomes
  • Relate the events that led to the exploration and colonization of early America  
  • Summarize reasons for colonial discontent and actions that led to revolution and independence  
  • Demonstrate an understanding of our documents of democracy  
  • Describe our foreign policy as it developed in the 19th century  
  • Analyze stages of economic development as the United States became an industrialized nation  
  • Realize the causes of sectionalism as they moved us toward civil war  
  • Discuss the major features of Reconstruction and their political impact 
  • Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
  • Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
  • Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history43
Core Objectives  

Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. 

Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. 

Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.

Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. 

Lecture Topics Outline
Lecture Title Subject
Befoe We Do Antythang Else Humanities Paradigm
Leaving The Nest Pre-colonization Europe
Not Quite Dr. Schweitzer’s Clinic Establishment of English colonies
Growing Pains Development of Colonial Economy
Towards High Noon Causes of American Revolution
Royal Rumble American Revolution
Cool Change Adoption of Constitution
1800 Rhapsody Jeffersonian Administration
The First Clap of Thunder Sectionalism
Under Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Administration
Growing Pains-Book 2 Mid-19th Century Infrastructure
Isn’t It Romantic Romanticism
Johnny’s Packing Mid 1830’s-1840’s
Johnny’s Leaving 1850’s
Will Johnny Come Back? War Between the States
Pick Up the Pieces Reconstruction

Major Assignments Schedule
Lecture Title Subject Homework Assignment
Befoe We Do Antythang Else Humanities Paradigm  
Leaving The Nest Pre-colonization Europe  
Not Quite Dr. Schweitzer’s Clinic Establishment of English colonies Captain John Smith Describes the Founding of Jamestown
Growing Pains Development of Colonial Economy  Pennsylvania Dissent to Ratification of the Constitution
Towards High Noon Causes of American Revolution Marbury v. Madison
Royal Rumble American Revolution  Dolley Madison on British Invasion of Washington
Cool Change Adoption of Constitution Promoting the Erie Canal
1800 Rhapsody Jeffersonian Administration "Declaration of Sentiments" Seneca Fall Convention
The First Clap of Thunder Sectionalism  Texas and California Annexation
Under Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Administration  Plantation Labor Force
Growing Pains-Book 2 Mid-19th Century Infrastructure  Southern Review of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Isn’t It Romantic Romanticism A War to Preserve the Union
Johnny’s Packing Mid 1830’s-1840’s  
Johnny’s Leaving 1850’s  
Will Johnny Come Back? War Between the States  
Pick Up the Pieces Reconstruction  

Final Exam Date December 8, 2022 - 12:00 PM   Through  December 8, 2022 - 3:00 PM
Grading Scale

 A              400-500 pts

 B              300-399 pts.

 C              200-299 pts.

 D              100-199 pts.                
                                                                                                     
 F               Below 199

                                 
Determination of
Final Grade

This is a total points class. The final grade will be calculated as follows:

Exams                                1                       100 pts.                                                         
                                         
                                           2                       100 pts.                 

                                          3                        100 pts.                 

                                          4                        100 pts.                                                                                                                                                                   Homework Assignments (10 x 10 pts.)       100 pts                                   

TOTAL                                                         500 PTS.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Any information about a student's grades will be kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Consultation about grades and class performance can be granted upon request.
Attendance Policy There will be a physical roll sheet to be signed before each class meeting. Each student is required to sign it. No student is allowed to sign for anyone other than himself/herself. Be prepared with whatever materials are needed to take good notes. Unless documented proof is given or some event that affects the entire class occurs, no late writing assignments will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Additional Information Lecture PowerPoints for class notes and study guides for exams will be provided by the instructor. 
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Inmate Instruction
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
Email:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341