Perspectives on History, Spring, 2009/ 509:299:01
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8-9:20, Robeson 203
Professor Woll
awoll@camden or 225-6671
Assigned books or digital sources:
Benjamin, A Student’s Guide to History
Cohen and Rosenzweig, Digital History
Crafton, Donald, The Talkies
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Sept 2-7 |
(2) Introduction Begin reading The Talkies (This book should be completed by October 5) (7) Studying Primary Sources: Go here, and do the student lesson Do items 1-5 at the bottom of the page--You do not have to do the "Mindwalk" Activity unless you wish to (9) No class |
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Sept 14-16 |
(14) Read Digital History,
(16) We’ll discuss the introduction to The Talkies in considerable detail. and review the Talkie Revolution. |
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Sept. 21-23 |
(21-23) "Getting Prepared: How to Write a Research Paper"-- begin reading Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History, Chs. 1-3 |
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Sept. 28-30 |
(28) Library Session – I
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October 5-7 |
(5) Proposal Due
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Octiober 12-14 |
(12) Doing
Film History |
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October 19-21 |
(19) Bibliography Due
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October 26-28 |
(26) TEST I (in-class today, and take-home question on The Talkies passed out for delivery on the 28th) (28) Take Home portion due |
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November 2-4 |
(2-4) Class Presentations (Five minute discussions of your paper) |
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November 9-11 |
(9) Planning for the rest of the semester Outlines due: Please email or hand-in
(11) Student Appointments If you would like me to evaluate a first draft of your work, hand it in on the morning of November 23. I will provide general suggestions which you can incorporate in your final version due on December 7.
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November 16-18 |
(16-18) Individual Appointments with students
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November 23 |
(23) Work on Your Papers & Individual Appointments with students (25) THANKSGIVING |
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November 30-Dec 2 |
(30-Dec 2)) Work on Your Papers & Individual Appointments with students
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December 7-9 |
(7) Papers due in class at Penalties will be given for late papers [see below] |
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GRADES
1. One test: October 26-28-- 200 points
2. Class Participation (Quality) 100 Points
3. Final Paper (December 7) 200 Points
Includes:
a. Bibliography (October 19) (25 points) [See below for instructions]
b. Outline (November 9) (25 points)
c. Class presentation of your paper’s theme and progress (Nov 2-4) (25 points)
d. Footnote Format on Final Paper (25 points)
Each item (a-d) must be successfully completed to receive a grade on the paper (and, consequently, a grade in the course). If an item is not completed successfully, a 'R' grade (rewrite) will be given until the task is completed.
5. Attendance and Preparation* 100 Points
* For
every three absences -10
* For every three late arrivals - 5
* Lack of preparation for class discussion - 10
* Work handed in late -10 (for each
24 hours)
Please note:
There will be NO use of laptops or personal internet (phone) during
class. This inhibits class discussion
and your class participation. Each
violation will result in 10 points deducted from your Attendance and
Preparation Grade.
PERSPECTIVES ON HISTORY
THE WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY
A working bibliography is due in class on October 19. This is designed to allow me to make suggestions on the progress of your work.
The working bibliography should be divided into four parts:
I. Books or scholarly articles that explore the context of the issue you are discussing. These secondary sources should have been published after 1990 and have been written by professional historians (at least 10)
II. New York Times articles that consider the topic you are discussing from your assigned year. (10)
IV. Relevant web sites (10)
Do not panic because of the numbers above! This exercise is designed to help you begin your research. You may not necessarily read --or even use--all the works cited. Yet, consulting them will help you begin your research process.
For information on proper bibliographic form, consult Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History