History 30.4: History of Childhood

Prof. Margaret  L. King

Fall 2007 - TF 9:25-10:40 AM

Requirements and policies

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Two analytical essays based on primary sources	30%
Two quizzes based on primary readings and class lectures	20%
Oral presentations	10%
Participation	10%
Final Exam	30%

For due dates, see Schedule of classes and assignments.  Visit links given for more information about expectations and grading for each kind of assignment.

Cumulative grades will be calculated according to stated weights per item.  After all raw scores are calculated, the instructor will assign final course grades according to a curve such that (ideally) all A grades do not exceed 30% of total enrolled, and A and B grades together do not exceed 65% of total enrolled.  Course grades will only be raised, not lowered, by this application of a curve.

 

Students with at least an A- average at class session 13 may propose and complete a research paper, annotated bibliography, comparative analytical book report, or historiographical essay  (8-12 pages) in lieu of the final exam.  They may, in addition, submit the paper as an honors project, which will result in a notation of "Honors" on their transcript if the grade in both the course and the project are at least B+.

 

Go to the CUNY PORTAL to sign up for Blackboard. Portal FAQ'S are here; Blackboard instructions here.  Weekly reading and contextual information will be posted in Course Documents, and essay topics in Assignments.  All papers will be submitted by the Digital Drop Box accessed in Blackboard. Regular announcements to the class will be posted in the Blackboard Announcements module, and grades and comments will be posted to the Messages module.

 

... are on the Web (link from the Schedule page) or in Blackboard (or both).  You may read them on the screen, blocking quotes or sessions to insert in your notes, or print them out and mark them up. Most are primary sources.  Readings average 50-80 pages per week.

 

Includes attendance, attentiveness, and participation in class discussion. More than two unexcused absences will impact participation grade negatively. Three latenesses equal one absence.  Absences are unexcused except in these rare cases, of which documentation may be required:

1. life-threatening medical emergency (self, spouse, child)
2. death of close family relative (spouse, child, sibling, parent)
3. recognized religious obligation (see BC bulletin p274)

 

All students are expected to comply with guidelines for academic honesty.  The text of the college's policy follows:

The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and for avoiding both.  The complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and the Brooklyn College procedure for implementing that policy can be found at this site:  http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies.  If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that  violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member MUST  report the violation

All students should read carefully and thoroughly the 2003-2006 Brooklyn College Bulletin, especially pp. 24-38, pp. 64-68, and pp. 273-279, for a complete listing of academic regulations of the College.

Important college deadlines:  [to be supplied]