COURSE GUIDE FOR The American Civil War I. This is a 1 semester ½ credit elective CPI course offering. This course will take a comprehensive look at the Civil War from the causes and politics of the war to the strategies, leaders, weapons, tactics and battles. Several outside readings will be assigned and a research project is required.
II. INSTRUCTOR: Mr. David B. Faller Contact info: dfaller@moeller.org (513) 791-1680 ext 1981 III. TEXTBOOKS: Watkins, Sam. Company Aytch; or a Sideshow of the Big Show. Plume; Penguin Putnam Inc. New York. (1886) 1999. Also several readings and articles will be assigned including Gone for a Soldier and Yankee Private’s Civil War. IV. GRADING: Quarter Grades will be based on the following; 1st quarter 2nd quarter Tests/Quizzes 55 % Tests/Quizzes 55% Homework 25 % Homework 25% Class Class Participation 5 % Participation 5% Reports 15 % Reports 15% 1) Test and Quiz scores: Tests will be a mix of essay and objective. They will require the student to analyze and explain the significance of events and topics. Quizzes will be more subjective in format. Both forms of testing will cover class work, homework, text assignments, lectures, audio-visuals, and supplemental readings. 2) Homework: A number of written home works will be assigned including reflections and readings. 3) Research Reports: There will be several Internet research reports, which will require you to research key people and events. Power Point presentations will be assigned. In addition you will be asked to write a research paper. 4) Class Participation: Class discussions are a critical part of the class curriculum; your participation in these is both necessary and expected. Your willingness to cooperate in group/team activities is also required. The level of participation will reflect both attitude and behavior. 5) DO YOUR OWN WORK! If you copy anything from another person, or you copy from the internet and do not cite it, this is cheating. Plagiarism will be punished! A score of “0” and an academic violation will be the first level of punishment.