Dr. Kenneth Wilburn
Office Hours (Brewster A-318): Mondays - Thursdays, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm & by Appointment
Office Telephone: 252-328-1029
E-Mail: wilburnk@ecu.edu
Academic Home Page: http://core.ecu.edu/hist/wilburnk/
Assignments (70%):
(1) Your summary/reaction journal is worth 70% of your course grade. Your journal is due on 27 May (Tuesday), 9 June (Monday), and 20 June (Friday).
(2) Several extra credit assignments will include two class projects, "Native Americans" and "Slavery." Volunteers will read an assigned article and craft a 7-minute speech to present to the class.
Final Exam (30%):
If you are satisfied with your course grade, you may choose not to take the final exam. If you take the final exam, it is worth 30% of your total grade. The final exam will have 3 sections, each having 2 essay questions. You will choose 1 question from each section. Your final exam will be administered during class, Wednesday, 25 June.
Texts:
J.R. Benjamin, A Student's Guide to History
James A. Henretta et al, America's History, Volume 1
Reading Assignments:
Table of Contents: http://core.ecu.edu/hist/wilburnk/USto1877ss/j-tocUSto1877ss.htm
Text Assignments: http://core.ecu.edu/hist/wilburnk/USto1877ss/j-USto1877ss.htm
Attendance Policy:
Three or more absences cause failure.
ECU seeks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Students requesting accommodations must first go to Disability Support Services, Brewster A-117; call 328-6799.
Return to the Academic Home Page, http://core.ecu.edu/hist/wilburnk/.
First Online Edition: 18 May 2008
Last Revised: 18 May 2008