HISTORY 2010-050
Dr. Schmitt - Summer 2007
I. Textbook
A. The textbook for this course is:
Roark, et. al., The American Promise
B. You are expected to know the material in the text.
C. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
are also required reading.
II. Attendance
A. Attendance will be taken and recorded.
B. Good attendance is encouraged because it tends to improve
one's performance on tests.
C. You are responsible for all information discussed in class.
D. Students are expected to be on time and to conduct
themselves with decorum and courtesy in the classroom.
III. Advisement:
A. Office: 204 Rogers-Stout
B. Office Hours: M-F 8:00-9:30, and by appointment, 439-6698
e-mail: Schmittd@mail.etsu.edu
IV. Tests
A. There will be four tests during the summer. Each
will count approximately 25% of the final grade.
Tests will be combinations of essay, multiple choice, and
identifications.
B. The schedule of test dates and assigned reading will be
announced in class.
C. All make-ups will be given on the last day of the semester.
D. Unannounced quizzes may be given at any time. The scores
from these tests will be figured in as bonus points.
V. Grading Scale
A : 92.0-100 B-:80.0-81.9 D+: 68.0-69.9
A-: 90.0-91.9 C+:78.0-79.9 D : 60.0-67.0
B+: 88.0-89.9 C :72.0-77.9 F : -59.9
B : 82.0-87.9 C-: 70.0-71.9
VI. If there is any student in this class who has need for
test-taking or notetaking accommodation, please feel free
to come and discuss this with me.
VII. Schedule of Exams:
Monday, July 16 - Test over Chapters 1-5
Wednesday, July 25 - Test over Chapters 6-9
Wednesday, August 1 - Test over Chapters 10-13
Thursday, August 9 - Test over Chapters 14-16
Friday, August 10 - Make-Ups