History of North Carolina

Course Description

History of North Carolina from its colonial origins to the twentieth century, including the evolution of its political system, economy, social structure, and culture.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the social structures, economic forces, political ideologies, and belief systems present in the development of the state of North Carolina
  • Use a historical approach to analyze and contextualize primary and secondary sources to interpret and write about the North Carolina past coherently

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Discussion Boards 25%
Quizzes 20%
Two Exams 30%
Primary Sources Analyses 25%

Grading Scale:

Percentage Letter Grade
94-100%A
90-93%A-
87-89%B+
83-86%B
80-82%B-
77-79%C+
73-76%C
70-72%C-
67-69%D+
63-66%D
60-62%D-
59% and belowF

Attendance/Participation:

As a fully online course, attendance is not taken, but weekly course activity is required to complete course assignments and submit by deadlines.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.