Instructor Information
Prof. Nicholas Wolf
nmwolf@vcu.edu
(804) 828–8577
History Dept, room 206 (813 Cathedral Pl.)
Office Hours: Mondays 1-2 pm
nmwolf@vcu.edu
(804) 828–8577
History Dept, room 206 (813 Cathedral Pl.)
Office Hours: Mondays 1-2 pm
Course Objectives
Students will obtain key skills in quantitative and qualitative primary-source research, hone online and in-library search techniques, and improve their ability to analyze, collate, and and organize historical data. This will be accomplished in the course of exploring the key political, economic, and cultural features of England and the British Isles between 1400 and 1660.
Assignments
1. First Take-Home Essay Exam: 20%
2. Second Take-Home Essay Exam: 20%
3. Third Take-Home Essay Exam: 25%
4. Participation: 15%
5. Online Museum Project: 20%
Note that the instructor will exercise discretion in assigning a grade for participation. It will not be enough to have strong attendance to receive an excellent or above average grade. Full and active participation during the in-class discussions will be required.
2. Second Take-Home Essay Exam: 20%
3. Third Take-Home Essay Exam: 25%
4. Participation: 15%
5. Online Museum Project: 20%
Note that the instructor will exercise discretion in assigning a grade for participation. It will not be enough to have strong attendance to receive an excellent or above average grade. Full and active participation during the in-class discussions will be required.
Grading Scale
The following grading scale will be used to determine final grades:
A (90%+)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
D (60-69%)
F (Below 60%)
A (90%+)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
D (60-69%)
F (Below 60%)
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to attend all class meetings unless prevented from doing so by illness. Two absences are allotted to students over the course of the semester for illness. You do not need to contact me to alert me when this occurs. Anything more than two days (i.e. an extended illness or travel for college-related activities) will require a doctor’s note or some form of documentation.
While in class, students are requested to turn off cell phones.
Late work will be assessed a penalty of one letter grade for each day it is late. No assignment will be accepted later than seven days after its original due date.
While in class, students are requested to turn off cell phones.
Late work will be assessed a penalty of one letter grade for each day it is late. No assignment will be accepted later than seven days after its original due date.
Texts
The following textbooks are available at the campus bookstore, with many online suppliers, and on library reserve. If you purchase these books from a source other than the bookstore, please take care to purchase the edition listed below, since this will save a lot of headaches in matching page numbers with the standard text. The best way to do this is to order using the ISBN number listed below:
- Lacey Smith, This Realm of England, Volume 2, Eighth Edition (ISBN 9780618001026)
- Christopher Hill, The World Turned Upside Down (ISBN 9780140137323, ppbk)
- Robert Bartlett, The Hanged Man (ISBN 9780691126043, ppbk)
University Policies on Students, Safety, and Academic Integrity
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VCU Honor System: Students are reminded of the terms of academic honesty set out by the Virginia university system Honor Code which apply to all academic work submitted for grades. Plagiarism and cheating in matters related to academic work violate this code. Recall that any use of another author’s ideas or writings, in full or in part, without assigning proper credit to that source, constitutes plagiarism. All work submitted for this course must be original work. Cite all sources used for written essays carefully. If in doubt, contact me for further guidance. Know the VCU Honor System policy statement and its purpose.
Students with Disabilities: If you are a student with disabilities or special academic needs, please speak with me and contact VCU Disability Support Services (907 Floyd Ave.) at (804) 828-2253 to make arrangements.
VCU Honor System: Students are reminded of the terms of academic honesty set out by the Virginia university system Honor Code which apply to all academic work submitted for grades. Plagiarism and cheating in matters related to academic work violate this code. Recall that any use of another author’s ideas or writings, in full or in part, without assigning proper credit to that source, constitutes plagiarism. All work submitted for this course must be original work. Cite all sources used for written essays carefully. If in doubt, contact me for further guidance. Know the VCU Honor System policy statement and its purpose.
Students with Disabilities: If you are a student with disabilities or special academic needs, please speak with me and contact VCU Disability Support Services (907 Floyd Ave.) at (804) 828-2253 to make arrangements.
