HIST 3375-01
Spring 2008
Instructor:
Dr. Robert F. Pace
Office:
Office Hours: MWF: 11:00-12:00; T: 1:00-3:00;
OR BY APPOINTMENT
Phone: 793-3865
email: rpace@mcm.edu
Course Description:
The history of
Course Objectives:
Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
·
demonstrate
knowledge of the general course and scope of Mexican history, including major
political, economic, social, and intellectual developments that shaped that
nation.
·
demonstrate
the ability to successfully analyze and describe the ideas of major historians
of Mexican history through projects related to the assigned readings.
·
demonstrate
the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
throughout the course.
Required Books:
·
Meyer,
·
Schwartz,
ed., Victors and Vanquished: Spanish and
Nahua Views of the Conquest of
·
Bannon, The Spanish Borderlands Frontier, 1513-1821
(NOTED AS BANNON IN YOUR CLOURSE SCHEDULE)
·
Beezley,
Judas at the Jockey Club and Other Episodes
of Porfirian
Course Schedule:
Week 1 (January
14-18): Indian Civilizations of
Assignment: Meyer, Part I, Chapters 1-5; Begin reading Schwartz book
Week 2 (January
21-25): The Spanish Conquest
Assignment: Meyer, Part II,
Chapters 6-7
Week 3 (January
28-February 1): Political Organization
Assignment: Meyer, Part III,
Chapter 8
Week 4 (February
4-8): Economy of
Assignment: Meyer, Part III,
Chapter 9
Week 5 (February
11-15) The Catholic Church; Spanish Indian Policy
Assignment: Meyer, Part III,
Chapters 10-13
Week 6 (February 18-22):
Assignment: Meyer, Part IV,
Ch. 13-14; Begin reading Bannon book
MONDAY (2/18): EXAM I; Book Dissection of Schwartz book due
Week 7 (February
25-29): Mexican
Assignment: Meyer, Part IV,
Chapters 15-16
Week 8 (March
3-7): The Age of Santa Anna
Assignment: Meyer, Part V,
Chapters 17-19
Week 9 (March
10-14): La Reforma, Intervention, and the Restored Republic
Assignment: Meyer, Part VI,
Chapters 20-22
SPRING
BREAK (MARCH 17-23)
Week 10 (March
24-28): Second Exam and Guest Speaker
Assignment: Begin reading
Beezley book
MONDAY (3/24): No Class—Easter Monday
WEDNESAY (3/26):
EXAM II; Bannon Book Dissection Due
FRIDAY (3/28): Guest
Speaker: Dr. Dietz from the
Week 11 (March
31- April 4): The Era of Porfirio Díaz
Assignment: Meyer, Part VII,
Chapters 23-25
Week 12 (April
7-11): Madero Presidency and Counterrevolution under Huerta; Revolution in the
Era of Carranza
Assignment: Meyer, Part
VIII, Chapters 26-30
Week 13 (April
14-17): Social Revolution under Obregón and Calles
Assignment: Meyer, Part IX,
Chapters 31-32
Week 14 (April
21-25): Revolutionary Development under Cárdenas
Assignment: Meyer, Part IX,
Chapters 32-33
Week 15 (April
28- May 2): The Institutional Revolution and Modern
Assignment: Meyer, Part X,
Chapters 35-39
FRIDAY (5/2):
Beezley Book Dissection Due
Exams:
There will be two
in-class exams and one final exam in this class. These exams will consist,
primarily, of identification of people, events, and movements identified in
class lectures and from the reading. In addition, they will include general
essay questions related to major movements, events, and ideas as identified in
the lectures and the readings.
Book Dissections:
In addition to the
main textbook for this class (Meyer) students will be required to read three
additional books. For each of these books, students will complete a book
dissection exercise. Details of this exercise will be handed out separately in
class.
Grading:
Your final grade in
the course will be determined as follows:
Exam I (200 points)
Schwartz Book
Dissection (100 points)
Exam II (200 points)
Bannon Book
Dissection (100 points)
Final Exam (200 points)
Beezley Book
Dissection (100 points)
Attendance/Participation (100 points)
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS=1000
The following grading scale will be observed: A=925-1000; A-=895-924;
B+=875-894; B=825-874; B-=795-824; C+=775-794; C=725-774; C-=695-724;
D+=675-694; D=625-674; D-=595-624; F=less than 595.
Attendance:
Attendance in the
class is REQUIRED. Because much of the information in this class comes from
lectures, absences will place the student significantly behind, therefore,
attendance records will be kept. If a student arrives after roll is taken, it
is the student's responsibility to make sure his or her presence has been
recorded AT THE END OF THAT DAY'S CLASS. Only official University absences are
recognized as excused. Unexcused students missing tests can not take a make-up.
If a student has more than three (3) unexcused absences, he or she will receive
a "0" on the attendance/participation grade. IT IS THE STUDENT'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP TRACK OF ALL DOCUMENTATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCES AND TO BE
ABLE TO PRODUCE THEM FOR THE INSTRUCTOR UPON REQUEST.
Academic Honesty:
All work for this
class is to be the student's own work. Plagiarism (representing another
person’s words or ideas as one’s own) will not be accepted, and cheating will
not be tolerated. Evidence of plagiarism or cheating on any assignment will
result in failure of the class. Additionally, cheating on exams, through use of
crib notes or any other means, will result in failure of the class.
Note on Disabilities:
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
and their Linkage to
Program and University Goals and Outcomes.
Course Number and Title
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Desired Student Learning
Outcomes for this course |
Linked to which
departmental program goal(s) |
Linked to which
institutional goal(s)? |
Types of evidence that
might be used to demonstrate student achievement of objectives & goals |
|
To demonstrate
knowledge of the general course and scope of Mexican history, including major
political, economic, social, and intellectual developments that shaped that
nation. |
Possess
general knowledge of American and World History, with emphasis on skills for
historical research and interpretation. Possess requisite knowledge and
skills to teach history at the elementary and secondary levels, or possess
requisite knowledge and skills to begin work in post-secondary levels
education or related fields. |
2, 3, 6 |
Students
will demonstrate this knowledge through three major examinations, three
writing assignments, and in-class discussion participation. |
|
To demonstrate the
ability to successfully analyze and describe the ideas of major historians of
Mexican history through projects related to the assigned readings. |
Possess
general knowledge of American and World History, with emphasis on skills for
historical research and interpretation. Possess
requisite knowledge and skills to teach history at the elementary and
secondary levels, or possess requisite knowledge and skills to begin work in
post-secondary levels education or related fields. |
2, 3, 6 |
In three written
exercises, the students will discuss both historical interpretations of
books, as well as analysis of research and writing. |
|
To demonstrate the
ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats throughout
the course. |
Possess
general knowledge of American and World History, with emphasis on skills for
historical research and interpretation. Possess requisite knowledge and
skills to teach history at the elementary and secondary levels, or possess
requisite knowledge and skills to begin work in post-secondary levels
education or related fields. |
2, 3, 6 |
This
objective will be measured through three written examinations, three written
assignments, and with participation in in-class discussions. |
Education (aligned with Core Values 1 & 3)
2. Students are equipped for successful
careers and post-graduate education.
3. Students acquire an enthusiasm for lifelong learning
through expanded intellectual and cultural experiences.
Development (aligned with Core Values 1, 2, 3, &
5)
6. In a community where spiritual, emotional, moral,
intellectual, and physical qualities are nurtured, students will grow as whole
persons.