Kilgore College Distance Education       

Online Orientation

Spring 2009

HIST 1302

Course Name:  U. S. History II

Welcome to class!
 

Course Description:    

A study of the United States from Reconstruction to the present.

Texts: 

(1)  The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People Volume II: From 1865 (4^th edition)

(2)  Distance Learning Study Guide for the Unfinished Nation (from 1865) by Namorato & Palmer

Supplies: 

Videotapes/DVD's checked out from Randolph C. Watson Library on Kilgore campus.

Important Dates: 

Testing and Grading:

The course is divided into 3 units as shown below.  At the completion of a unit, students will take a test. 

Each test consists of 45 multiple-choice questions (90 points) and one (10 points) essay question for a total of 100 points.

Test Dates: 

There are no required tests dates, however, no examination may be taken after April 30, 2009.

Optional Extra Credit: 

1. Flames & Vengeance by Stroud.  The book is available in the KC bookstore.  The student is to read the book, then tear out the MC test at the back, take it and leave the test with the testing center. A score of 100=10 extra credit points, a 90=9, 80+8, and etc.

2. Summarize the study guide I send before each test. Each typed summary is worth five points, fifteen maximum.

Grade:

A         270 - 300

B         240 - 269

C         210 - 268

D         180  - 209

F          0 - 179

Course Procedure:

The videotapes are to be checked out at the front desk of the library.  You will check out the DVD for Unit One.  When you have completed the DVD and textbook lessons for the first unit (as described in the telecourse guide), you are ready to take your fist test. 

The next step is to contact the testing center at (903) 983-8215, or e-mail them at testing@kilgore.edu to set up your test appointment.  The center will be open for testing Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, (last appointment is at 7pm).  No testing available on Friday. Appointments for tests may be made Monday-Thursday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, and must be made 24 hours in advance through the testing center.  A photo ID is required to take the test. Write your name, History 1301, and test number in the provided spaces

Students must schedule their testing at least 24 hours in advance through the testing office, and bring photo ID. Indicate history 1302 in subject space, and test number in provided space.

Once you have completed the test you are to retune that unit’s DVD to the library and check out the next unit’s. 

Please e-mail me that you’ve completed the test and I will reply with your grade.

Study Tips from a Successful Telecourse Student:

Take the practice test (essay and multiple choice) BEFORE reading the assignment.  This will alert you to the importance of the people and events as you read the material. Then look at the LESSON OBJECTIVES and FOCUS POINTS to reinforce what the authors believe you should gain from the reading. Once you’ve finished the reading assignment, re-take the practice tests until you feel comfortable with the material.

To complete your orientation/"check-in/attend" this course:
Send an e-mail message to dstroud@kilgore.edu

Subject:  Orientation complete
Body:  My name is <your name> and I have completed the online orientation for HIST 1302.  Choose as appropriate:  <I understand the policies and procedures for completing this course> or <I have the following question regarding the policies and procedures for completing this course: (question)>

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