HIS 223: The History of Michigan Syllabus for Web Section 41099 Fall 2011 I. Contact Information

Instructor: Custer C. Carland (Coury) Phone: (989) 621-4832 Office: Pickard 217 (Adjunct Faculty Office) Office Hours: MW Noon-3:00 PM Faculty Secretary: Norma Owens (989) 386-6622 ext 667 Email: ccarland@midmich.edu **Please include your name and the section number in the subject heading.**

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Course Description:

This course examines the History of Michigan spanning from the first Human inhabitants (approximately 10,000 12,000 years ago) to the present day. Close attention will be given to the geography, people, places, and events that have shaped the State of Michigan. We will emphasize the native peoples who inhabited (and continue to) Michigan prior to European contact, their subsequent interactions, and the emergence of Michigan, first as a territory then as the 26th state in 1837. The name Michigan is actually derived from the Ojibwe word Mishigama, which means large water. We will also examine the cyclical nature of Michigans economy. Furs, logging, shipping, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism have all been key to the economic development of Michigan. This boom-and-bust trend leads many to wonder what the future may hold for the Great Lakes State.

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Textbook:

Rubenstein, Bruce A., and Lawrence Ziewacz. Michigan: A History of the Great Lakes State 4th ed. Harlan Davidson, 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0-88295-257-4 About the Text: Informed by the latest research and taking the long and fascinating history of Michigan right up to the present, this fourth edition of the leading survey of the Great Lakes State

features a thoughtful redesign of its maps, new photographs, and expanded coverage, including the social and economic impact of tribal operated casino gaming on the states American Indian population; environmental issues; agriculture; education; the latest developments in the Jimmy Hoffa mystery; literary and media contributions; Michigans return to prominence in the realm of collegiate and professional sports, politics in the twenty-first century, the revitalization of Detroit, and the deepening economic decline since 2003. Publisher

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Course Objectives:Demonstrate knowledge of the events and periods that have led to the development of modern Michigan. Recognize the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped Michigans history. Understand how Michigan has interacted with the United States government and the world at large. View History as a discipline that is as much about the present and future as it is about the past.

Upon completion of the course, students should:

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Methods of Instruction:

This is an online course, and therefore all materials will be obtained online. Almost all of the course content will be obtained through Moodle. Chapter outlines, links, chats, announcements, quizzes, exams, discussion questions, and grades will be found on Moodle. Students are responsible for materials that are not found on Moodle. They will be provided with direct links to required outside content unless otherwise specified. The online format of instruction requires students to be self-starting and personally initiated. The instructor will provide students with links to resources that supplement the assigned topics for a given week. It is incumbent upon the student to review those resources. Communication can be a bit frustrating with online education. The instructor will communicate with students through multiple modes of communication. Weekly announcements will be posted on the announcement board. These will serve as the first line of communication. They will provide a brief overview of the weeks topics, any links to related outside content, and weekly assignment reminders. Email will also be used to communicate. The instructor will try to respond to respond to student emails within 24-48 hours. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR LAST NAME AND THE COURSE # IN THE SUBJECT HEADING OF YOUR EMAIL. Feel free to email the instructor with questions, concerns, or comments. However, be sure to consult this syllabus before sending an email. Often times many of the questions that are received could be answered by a brief review. Periodically, the Instructor will also host chat rooms. These will allow students to interact with the Instructor in real-time, an opportunity to ask questions and get prompt responses. They will also allow students to share experiences and personal histories that

relate to the material. Discussion forums will be posted during the assigned week. Student responses to these questions will be graded. They will also serve as another mode of instructorstudent communication. Students are encouraged to respond to each others posts as many times as they would like, understanding that more involvement will positively affect their grade. See below for more details about discussion questions and responses.

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Instructor Expectations:

Due to the nature of the course, the instructor expects that the student is a proficient computer user. The instructor assumes that the student owns a reliable computer with a solid, home Internet connection. It is also assumed that the student has proficient skills in typing, word processing, emailing, uploading and downloading files, web browsing, and instant messaging. Students without these skills will be an immediate disadvantage. This is not to say that they will be unable to succeed. But it does mean that things will be more difficult. The instructor is willing to assist when it appears that a sincere effort is being made to become more computer literate. It is also expected that the student participate on a regular basis. The instructor reserves the right to remove students who are inactive in the course. For technical questions about Moodle or computer hardware, please contact Distance Education. (helpdesk@midmich.edu or 989.317.4630 extension 411)

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Course RequirementsA. B. C. D. E. F. Welcome Quiz Introductory Forum 10 Discussion Forums 25 points each: 10 Quizzes 25 points each: 3 Exams 100 points each: 2 Short Papers (@ 100 pts each) 25 pts 25 pts 250 pts 250 pts 300 pts 200 pts Total: 1050 pts

Your grade will be based on the following point distribution:

Grading Scale95%-100% = A 90%-94% = A87%-89% = B+ 84%-86% = B 80%-83% = B77%-79% = C+ 74%-76% = C 70%-73% = C67%-69% = D+ 64%-66% = D 60%-63% = D59% or below = Failing

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Welcome Quiz (25 points): This quiz is based on your understanding of the syllabus. The questions are derived from the syllabus and are meant to highlight the key points. You are allowed to take the quiz as many times as you like. PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF THIS SYLLABUS FOR YOUR RECORDS.

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B. Introductory Forum (25 points): Introduce yourself to the class. Mention why you are attending MMCC. What is your major? Do you have any interesting hobbies? And maybe mention an interesting fact about yourself. This will help us get to know each other. C. Discussion Forums Online (250 points): There will be a series of discussion forums posted during assigned weeks, which will be based on class lecture notes, textbook material, or the occasional online video. Points will be awarded for each successful post. A successful post is defined as at least three posts to each forum your response to the question and your response to at least two other students perspective. Remember: Post your response to the question at least one or two days before the due date to allow for your classmates to have sufficient time to respond to your posting.You must post responses to all discussion forums. The timeframes allowed for posting on each will be indicated. In general, you will have a week in which to participate in each question. Any posts submitted outside of the given timeframe will not be counted. Your answers should be thoughtful, but concise, getting to the heart of the matter. Participate in the forums as you would in class: respectful of your fellow classmates and their viewpoints. Im looking for insightful analysis, probing comments, and constructive suggestions to each other. Keep thinking from the perspective how can I add something useful? It may be an experience youve had or a quote from an article you readbe creative! I will be the observer/facilitator of this process and will be assessing your contributions to the topic-related discussions. I will award points to students who successfully post to any discussion questions following the directions listed above. I will interject questions and respond with occasional brief comments to keep your momentum on track but for the most part, the discussions will be left to you.

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Quizzes (250 points): 10 quizzes will be assigned during the course of the semester. The quizzes will be comprised of multiple-choice and true/false questions. The questions will be derived from the textbook, chapter summaries, and web resources related to the designated week. Refer to the course schedule below for more information. E. Exams (300 points): There are 3 exams that are similar in format to the quizzes except that they are longer. The questions are derived from the quizzes with the possibility of a few new questions. The exams are meant to be an additional exposure to the material covered during the designated period. True comprehension can only be achieved through repeated exposure to information. Check the course outline for more information about dates and chapters. F. Short Papers (100 points each): Short paper assignments will be assigned during weeks 5 and 9. You will be presented with a topic or a list topics related to the

history of Michigan. You will be required to write a short paper (3 to 4 pages) elaborating on a topic of your choosing. Stay tuned for more details.

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Course Policies

Cheating and Plagiarism: Each student is expected to be honest in his/her work. Dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic work is considered an extremely serious offense and will subject the student to disciplinary action. Any student caught in the act of cheating on an examination, quiz, or any other assignment will fail that assignment and be removed from the course. Readmission will be granted only at the request of the dean. Plagiarizing someone elses Discussion Board posting or short paper will result in failure of the course. Late assignments will not be accepted unless a compelling reason is given. I forgot is not an acceptable reason.

VIII. Course ScheduleReading Assignments Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Ojibwe Creation Story Seven Fires Prophecy Ch 2 & 3 Ch 4 & 5 Ch 6 & 7 Assignments Introductory Forum CHATROOM: August 28th, (8 midnight) Discussion Forum 2 Discussion Forum 3 Discussion Forum 4 Short Paper #1 Assigned CHATROOM: September 25th, (8 midnight) Discussion Forum 5 Discussion Forum 6 Discussion Forum 7 Short Paper #1 Due CHATROOM: October 23rd, (8 midnight) Short Paper #2 Assigned Discussion Forum 8 Discussion Forum 9 Discussion Forum 10 Short Paper #2 Due CHATROOM: December 7th, (8 midnight) Quizzes & Exams Welcome Quiz Quiz #1 Quiz #2 Quiz #3 Exam #1 Ch 1-7 Quiz #4 Quiz #5 Quiz #6 Quiz #7 Exam #2 Ch 8 -14 Quiz # 8 Quiz #9 Quiz #10 Exam #3 Ch 15-21

Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16

Ch 8 & 9 Chap 10 Chap 11 & 12 Chap 13 & 14 Chap 15 & 16 Chap 17 & 18 Chap 19 Chap 20 Chap 21

*This is a tentative course schedule. Due dates and topics may change. The instructor will notify the students in advance of any changes.

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