Syllabus: Arkansas History
North Arkansas College
HIST 2233 History of Arkansas
3 credits
Robert Markle, Instructor
Wednesday, 6:00pm-8:50pm
Office:M184D
Phone: 870-391-3272
Email:rmarkle@northark.edu
8:00-5:00
Catalog Course Description:
HIST 2233 History of Arkansas (3) 3L
This course studies the political, economic, social, and cultural development of Arkansas from
Native American culture up to the present time. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of
Arkansas to its region and nation. Prerequisite: ACT Reading score of 19 or higher (82 or higher on
COMPASS) or CP 0913 with a “C” or better or co-requisite of CP 0912.
Course Rationale and Audience: The primary audience for this course are students planning to
become licensed teachers in the Arkansas public education system. The course also meets social
science elective/general elective requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of General
Studies degrees. In addition, the course is an excellent introduction for those interested in the
state’s history.
Northark General Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes of general education will be common to all students regardless of major.
When students have completed the general education component of their studies, they should be
able to:
1. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills across disciplines.
2. Apply life skills in areas such as teamwork, interpersonal relationships, ethics, and
study habits.
3. Communicate clearly in written or oral formats.
4. Use technology appropriate for learning.
5. Discuss issues of a diverse global society.
6. Demonstrate math and/or statistical skills.
General Course Goals
Introduce students to the origins and development of what is today the state of Arkansas, its
settlement, the course of and continuing themes of its history.
Course Outcomes and Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Outline Arkansas’ history from pre-European settlement to the present, focusing on major
historical events.
Describe the differences and historical development of the primary geographic regions of
Arkansas.
Describe the patterns of change in United States history and how, as a southern state,
Arkansas fits into and is impacted by such changes.
Identify the principal cultural, social and economic issues impacting Arkansas’
development throughout its history.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the above objectives through exams, quizzes, class
discussion and the viewing of media.
Resources Needed for Arkansas history
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Textbook- Arkansas: A Narrative History. Jeannie Whayne Et al. 2nd Edition.
University of Arkansas Press, 2013.
Northark Email Account- This is issued to you automatically when enrolling in classes.
To access your email account, go to www.northark.edu. On the left side of the screen,
click on Logins. Under “For Students”, click on Student Email and click on the link
provided. Your Username will be: 1st initial + Last Name + Last 3 digits of your ID#.
Your Password will be: Student ID# + Last 2 digits of your year of birth. Your email
address will be Username@mail.northark.edu.
Personal Computer- A pc is not required for the class but access to one allows you to
login to the Northark system. You may then view emails, grades and class assignments,
your class schedule and unofficial transcript etc.
Campus Resources
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Computers- Computers are available for student use in the JPH Business Building, rooms
B206, 207, 208, 209 and 302. Check the schedule on the wall outside of Mary Bausch’s
office on the 2nd floor. Computers are also available in the North and South Campus
libraries.
Libraries- There libraries on both the North and South Campuses with print and media
resources for student use.
Learning Commons M154- Resources in the Learning Commons include tutoring and a
writing lab.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at the discretion of the instructor. Each quiz will worth 10-15
points.
Attendance: Attendance will be worth 100 points of the course total and will be calculated
the Portal system. Students should contact the instructor before class (if
possible) about an excused absence. Loss of points from absences will impact
the student’s final grade. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
instructor within one week of an absence about any missed assignments, tests
etc. No make-up of quizzes will be allowed. Students must make
arrangements with the instructor to make up a test.
Tests: There will be four tests in this class, each worth 100 points.
Final Course Grade
4 Tests =
400 points
Attendance = 100 points
500 points possible (with the possible addition of quizzes)
The grading scale will be: 90%-100% = A
80%-89% = B
70%-79% = C
60%-69% = D
Below 60%=F
The policy for Academic Dishonesty is found below:
Integrity
North Arkansas College's commitment to academic achievement is supported by a strict but fair
policy to protect academic integrity. This policy regards academic fraud and dishonesty as
disciplinary offenses requiring disciplinary actions.
Academic fraud and dishonesty are defined as follows:
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study
aids in any academic exercise.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Test tampering: Intentionally gaining access to restricted test booklets, banks, questions, or
answers before a test is given; or tampering with questions or answers after a test is taken.
Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words and ideas of another as one's own
in any academic exercise.
Cases of cheating and plagiarism at Northark are considered to be serious offenses and are
subject to one or more of the following alternatives:
-up.
Northark.
Students may resolve disciplinary action by following this chain of command in the order given:
the instructor, Department Chair or Program Director, Dean, and the Vice President of Learning.
If academic dishonesty is suspected, the instructor will interview the student and other parties
such as other students, the department chair etc. as necessary. If the instructor concludes that
there was indeed academic dishonesty, he will act according to the alternatives listed above. If
the student disputes the charge, then he/she would follow the above chain of command for a
resolution of the issue.
Syllabus Changes
Should there be any changes to the syllabus the instructor will convey such changes in class.
Any students for that class will be notified of the changes by Northark email.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for the following:
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Read the syllabus and sign the syllabus acknowledgement form (provided in class).
Keep up in the textbook and attend class. Since the class only meets once a week,
attendance is very important and does impact the final grade.
Students are responsible for contacting the instructor about any absences and making up
any assignments or tests missed.
Keep up in the textbook and attend class. Since the class only meets once a week,
attendance is very important and does impact the final grade.
Participation in class discussions is encouraged but not required.
Disability Accommodations
North Arkansas College is committed to providing equal opportunity and equal access to college
facilities, programs and services for all students in compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments
Act of 2008, and with subsequent state and federal legislation pertaining to individuals with
disabilities and their rights. In order to receive accommodations a Northark, a student must selfidentify as an individual with a disability with the Northark disabilities coordinator. Students
meet with the disabilities coordinator to create a plan of reasonable accommodations tailored
to meet their individual needs.
All records concerning student disabilities are protected by the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). Student disability documentation and records of accommodations are kept
completely separate from academic records and under normal circumstances are not shared
with any persons outside Northark. (Exceptions usually involve danger to the student or another
person or compliance with court orders.) Disability records do not follow students when they
transfer to other colleges or universities and are not shared with employers.
To obtain further information on services and policies or to make an appointment, students
should contact Kim Brecklein, 391-3338 for TDD call 391-3111 or email
kbrecklein@northark.edu.