CLASS INFORMATION SHEET
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
Office of Instruction
Semester: Spring 2009
Instructor: Hawley, L.A.
Department & Number: History 27
Title of Course:
Women in History
Lecture Hours:
MWF 9-10 a.m.
11 a.m.-Noon
OfficeHours: MWF 10-11 a.m.
TTH 11-12 a.m.
Prerequisites:
Advisory:
Reading Level II
English 1A
Office: Shima 137, 954-5520
Email: lhawley@deltacollege.edu
Catalog Description: This course is a review of the history of women in America with emphasis on achievements
of women in traditional and non-traditional fields of work. The opportunities and limitations surrounding women's
roles in Unites States history are explored. (UC, CSU)
Textbook: DuBois, Ellen Carol. Through Women's Eyes (required) – 2nd edition
Obligation of the Student:
1.
This course "requires a minimum of 3 hours of work per week for each unit of credit, including
class time." (California State Education Code: Title V, Section 55002)
2.
Attend class sessions. (Take notes every class session.)
3.
Read assigned chapters from text and be ready for discussion in class.
4.
Write a paper (assignment guideline will be passed out separately)
5.
Take quizzes, section examinations and final examination.
TESTS
There will be two section exams and a final exam. Exam dates are listed in this syllabus. All exams are a
combination of multiple choice and essay questions. Makeups for these exams will be given only with the approval
of the instructor and only in the most extreme cases!
There will be one or two quizzes a week based on the reading assignments. There are no makeups for the quizzes
but there will be opportunities for bonus points to make up for any missed quizzes.
CLASS SCHEDULE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS
Jan 12-Feb 20
Introduction, America in the World to 1650
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 1
Colonial Worlds, 1650-1750
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 2
Mothers and Daughters of Revolution, 1750-1800
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 3
Pedestal, Loom and Auction Block, 1800-1860
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 4
First Section Exam, week of Feb. 16-20
Feb 23-Mar 27
Expansion, Reform and Civil War
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 5
Reconstructing Women’s Lives North and South, 1865-1900
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 6
Women in the Expanding Nation
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 7
Power and Politics: Progressive Women 1900-1920
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 8
Second Section Exam – week of Mar 23-27
Mar 30-May 15
Women in Prosperity, Depression and War, 1920-1945
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 9
Spring Break Apr. 6-10
May 15-21
Post-War America - Civil Rights and Feminism
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 10
Modern Feminism and American Society
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 11
U.S. Women in a Global Age, 1980-Present
Reading:
Dubois, Chapter 12
Finals Week
GRADING POLICY
Your grade in this class will be based on the following items:
First Section Exam
Second Section Exam
Final Exam
Quizzes
Paper
15 points possible
15 points possible
20 points possible
25 points possible
25 points possible
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
100
Your grade will be based on your performance on the assigned papers and exams. I do not grade on a curve.
SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
It is expected that students in all Social Science Division classes will:
Be attentive to, and participate in, all instructional activities
Be courteous to people with different perspectives and values
Be respectful of all persons
Be on time - instructor reserves the right to not allow you into class if you are late
Not leave early without instructor permission
Not disrupt class sessions by inappropriate behavior
Not cheat on assignments or examinations
Not engage in plagiarism
Not eat, drink or smoke in classrooms
Make use of instructor office hours during designated times
Turn off and put away all electronic devices.
COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS
My goal this semester is to email students on a weekly basis with updates about class assignments, due dates and
other important class information. I will send regular emails to your campus email address so I would advise you to
check your Delta email!
This also gives you an opportunity to ask questions of me. I am available before and after class, during my office
hours, by appointment and by email. If you are having difficulties with the class, it is in your best interest to let me
know as soon as possible.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is the student's responsibility to attend classes and to drop them if they no longer wish to be enrolled. I will drop
students who are absent at least half of the first month of classes (state regulations require it.)
It has been my experience that students who attend regularly receive the highest scores on exams and papers and
get the most from the class. It is in your best interest to attend as often as possible if you wish to do well in this
course.
You must attend, take notes in and take exams and quizzes in the section in which you are registered. No switching
back and forth between classes!
An attendance sheet will be passed around every class period. It is your responsibility to sign it!
You are responsible for all announcements and handouts that are distributed in class. I will pass back papers once if you are absent that day, you will need to come by my office to pick up your paper.
This class information sheet is subject to change.