Syllabus Supplement

History 1310/1320 General Education Core Objectives/Learning Outcomes

American History Component Outcomes

• Students will relate/examine past events and ideas relative to the United States in a series of causal events leading to a major event in American history.
• Students will describe/examine interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role.

Core Objectives/Competencies Outcomes:

Critical Thinking Skills

• Students will demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

Communication Skills

• Students will effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.

Social Responsibility

• Students will demonstrate intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Personal Responsibility

• Students will relate choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.

Undergraduate History Majors (HIST 3000s/4000s)

1. Students who have completed the required hours in the major will understand the characteristics of historical analysis (e.g. organizational principles such topic and theme; overarching emphasis such as social, economic, political perspectives; chronological and thematic narrative approaches; adequate and appropriate use of primary sources).
2. Students who complete the required courses in the major will have mastered the basic skills and methods of the discipline of history (selecting an appropriate topic; formulating a workable thesis; organizing primary and secondary sources in support of the thesis; properly citing sources to support the thesis).

Undergraduate History Teacher Certification Majors (HIST 4300/4380)

Majors working toward teacher certification will be able to apply historical knowledge and methodologies within the classroom setting. Teachers are expected to instruct students on discerning important historical facts from both primary and secondary sources, understanding the process of causation, and constructing an effective historical narrative.

Graduate History Majors (HIST 5000s)

1. Students completing the history graduate program will have a critical understanding of historiographical trends in the student's major field.
2. Students completing the Master of Arts program will demonstrate the ability to undertake the writing of a major research paper combining primary and secondary sources.
3. Students in the Public History Program will demonstrate advanced ability to undertake the practice of history in the context of the general public.
4. Students in the Master of Arts program will demonstrate an advanced ability to undertake the explanation of historical subject matter in oral form.

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Student Absences and Absence Notification

Faculty have discretion in managing student absences, including those due to illness. Faculty members determine appropriate arrangements for students who miss class. Please refer to UPPS 02.06.03 and UPPS 02.06.01 for absences related to student participation in university-sponsored events and religious holy days. 

For faculty who ask students requesting excused absences to contact the Dean of Students Office, students should be directed to the information available on the Dean of Students’ Absence Notifications webpage. Students should only be referred to the Dean of Students Office if they are unable to complete the on-line request due to access limitations or emergencies/crises. For questions, contact the Dean of Students Office at (512) 245-2124. 

Class Instruction Modes and Substantive Interaction

Classes will be fully implemented in the instruction mode that appears on the fall 2023 Schedule of Classes in Catsweb. In all courses, faculty members provide regular and substantive interaction with students. This interaction is instructor-driven, content-oriented, frequent, and consistent throughout the semester.

Statement on Civility in the Classroom and Instructional Settings

Civility in instructional settings is fundamental to an effective educational process and is everyone’s responsibility. The university’s shared values, sense of community, and collective commitment to respect, civil dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas are the cornerstones of successful teaching and learning. If students have questions about appropriate behavior in a particular class, they should address them with their instructor first. Although rare, disciplinary procedures may be implemented for refusing to follow an instructor’s directive, disrupting classroom activities, posting offensive comments on class discussion boards, or disregarding university policies. For more information regarding conduct in the classroom, please review policies at AA/PPS 02.03.02, Section 03: Courteous and Civil Learning Environment, and Code of Student Conduct, number II, Responsibilities of Students, Section 2.02: Conduct Prohibited.  

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

1. Code of Student Conduct
2. The Honor Code

Instructor Absences

Faculty who are absent from class coordinate with their department chairs/school directors to ensure continuity of instruction. In some cases, a faculty member teaching face-to-face may transition to remote learning for a brief period by using Zoom, Teams, Canvas, or other tools. For extended absences, another faculty member may be asked to assume responsibility for the class. Deans and chairs/directors may contact the Office of the Provost for support or guidance.Provisions for faculty sick leave are found in UPPS 04.04.30, Section 03, Sick Leave Procedures. 

Emergency Management 

In the event of an emergency, students, faculty, and staff should monitor the Safety and Emergency Communications web page. This page will be updated with the latest information available to the university, in addition to providing links to information concerning safety resources and emergency procedures. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to sign up for the TXState Alert system.

Sexual Misconduct Reporting (SB 212)

Effective January 2, 2020, state law (SB 212) requires all university employees, acting in the course and scope of employment, who witness or receive information concerning an incident of sexual misconduct involving an enrolled student or employee to report all relevant information known about the incident to the university's Title IX office. According to SB 212, employees who knowingly fail to report or knowingly file a false report shall be terminated in accordance with university policy and The Texas State University System Rules and Regulations. Please access the webpage of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX for more information.