HIST 1010 - American History I

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

History

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This American Studies course is an introductory survey course covering the development of American politics, law, religion, philosophy, art and literature from 1600 to 1877. The goal of the course is to help students understand the cultural development of the United States especially in relation to its religion, art, philosophy, law, and political system. (TAG# OHS043 or if combined with HIST1030 OHS010. This course also meets the requirements for the OTM Arts and Humanities - TMAH) UG OHS010OHS043

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Understand and articulate diverse historical interpretations	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply historical concepts, methodologies and approaches	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
3. Explain the impact of European exploration on America.	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
4. Explain the influence of English culture on the colonies.	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
5. Explain the influence of religion and philosophy on the colonies.	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
6. Explain the philosophical foundation of the Revolution and the Republic	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
7. Explain the essential elements of the U.S. Constitution	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
8. Explain the development of American art, literature, and religion in the 19th century	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
9. Explain the influence of Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine on American growth	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
10. Explain the impact of Unitarianism, transcendentalism, and abolitionism on the Civil War	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
11. Outline the events of the Civil War	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
12. Explain the cultural and political influence of the Civil War on American life	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
13. Apply critical thinking to analyze primary and secondary sources	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
14. Explain the cause, effect, and relevance of specific historical events and/or periods within the broader historical, cultural, literary, and philosophical context	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
15. Articulate historical arguments in a variety of communication methods	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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