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History of Latin America and the CaribbeanHIS 62-51, 2013
Mrs. Susanna Waters Cell: (781) 248-6235Classroom L30
[email protected]
Description:
This course explores the conquest, colonization and development
of Latin America and
the Caribbean. From initial encounters between Iberians and
indigenous peoples, throughthe destruction of European colonial
bonds, to the cultural legacy left behind, this class
will examine how this region of the world has defined its
independence. Art, music,
literature and film will be discussed in an effort to
familiarize students with a rich and
diverse cultural heritage.
Website:
We have a class blog! This site will serve to keep us up to date
on assignments, as a forum
for survey and discussion, and as a launching pad to the rest of
the web which will help aid
our research as historians. You can access the blog at
http://lac2013.blogspot.com/. I willteach you in class how to
follow it and other pertinent details. Check it nightly!
Supplies:
Pen/pencil, highlighter, notebook paper, three ring binder with
dividers for history. If you
have a laptop, bring it to classwe will use it often. You must
be prompted by me to openyour computer, otherwise, it should remain
in your bag. Technology use in our classroom is a
privilege and I reserve the right to revoke that privilege if I
feel it is being abused.
Forms of Evaluation:
Class Participation/Attendance
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Quests/Tests/ExamsProjects/Essays
Class Participation & Attendance:
Students are expected to participate in class discussions and
activities, both through active
listening and thoughtful contribution. Full credit will be
awarded to those students whodemonstrate their involvement by
asking questions, offering valuable insight, and showing
respect for classroom policies and procedures.
Attendance is an essential component of class participation. In
the case of an excusedabsence, the student may consult his or her
assignment sheet and submit the work by the next
class meeting. Any exceptions must be arranged ahead of time and
receive approval.
However, if the absence is unexcused, then the work due for the
class missed will receive a
zero (this also includes any tests etc. that were administered
during class time). Students whoattend class, but submit late work
will face a grade deduction of one letter grade (e.g. an A
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paper becomes a B if turned in late). In accordance with Brooks
School policy, no late workwill be accepted past three days
following the due date.
Homework Assignments:
Assignments will be approximately 45 minutes per night. All
written work, or work to be
submitted electronically, is due by the beginning of the class
period. Do not bother to emailassignments or show up to class late
because you were printing, as the assignment will
be counted as late anyway. Also, if you have a reading assigned
by PDF, it is essential youeither have a printed copy with you for
next class, or have your computer with the document
readily accessible- no excuses. Failure to produce the reading
will result in one point off ofyour average. Notebook checks may
possibly be given, with warning, at various points in the
semester. Make sure to keep all course materials and work neatly
organized so that you mayreceive full credit at these
opportunities.
Formal Assessment:
Fair warning and review will be given for all quests and tests
that students will enjoy thissemester. The class will usually
receive notice of a quiz, though once in a while you may
encounter a pleasant surprise. The final assessment for this
course will be a historiographical
paper that will count towards 20% of the semester grade.
Projects/Essays:
Much attention will be devoted to writing throughout the
semester, so instruction informatting and citation will further
illuminate expectations (MLA 7th edition). However,
please know now that all papers must be 12-point default font,
double spaced with 1margins, and stapled properly before
submission. All homework must be typed or in pen,
though in-class work can be in pencil. Accurate and consistent
notation is compulsory, andany instance of plagiarism will receive
a zero and be referred to the Deans office for
disciplinary action.
Grades:
Averages are calculated by a point system. The students total
points will be divided by thetotal points possible in the
quarter/semester. Please see Mrs. Waters AT ANY TIME about
any concerns you might have regarding your grade (or anything
else!). I am, and hope youare too, looking forward to a great
spring!
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