African American Studies s2

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Janet Woodell Lumberton High School, 671-6050 [email protected]

Course Description: African Americans have made significant contributions to the economic, political, social, and cultural development of the United States. Through this course, students discover how African Americans have always been an integral part of the American experience. However, African Americans have also been a viable force unto themselves with their own experiences, culture, and aspirations. African American history cannot be understood except in the broader context of the United States' history.

Course Textbook: There is no textbook for this course. All course readings will be copies of documents provided by the teacher or books checked out by the student from the media center. This course involves a great deal of reading, so it is essential that students keep up with all required readings.

Required Materials: Pencils and Pens Coloring Pencils Three Ring binder 1 Subject notebook Coloring Pencils LHS Internet Access Materials for projects to be announced as the semester progresses

Course Grading Criteria: Projects 30% Classwork 20% HW 10% Tests 20% Portfolios 20% Total 100%

Tests, Projects, & Quizzes: Students are required to maintain a 3-ring binder, which is to contain notes from class discussions and handouts and will provide a basic source for reviewing. These notebooks are to contain only assignments relevant to African American Studies. Notebooks are not to be left in the classroom and are to be brought to class every day. There will be several individual and group projects in this course. Occasionally students will be given quizzes. Quizzes will always be announced and a review will take place. You can also expect a notebook check.

Starters: The required spiral notebook will contain starters, which will be completed every day upon entering the class. The notebooks will be used for starter quiz.

Daily Work, Homework, Participation: Students are expected to complete all in-class assignments. Due dates for homework assignments, tests, and projects will be posted on the board daily. Participation in class discussions is important for me to assess student learning.

Final Exam: The final exam for this course will be created by the teacher and approved by the LHS administration.

Classroom Behavior: The Lumberton High School Assertive Discipline Plan will be followed in this course and can be found in the Student Handbook. Students are expected to run errands, use the restroom, sharpen pencils, etc. between classes. My classroom rules are posted in the classroom and are as follows: • Follow directions the first time they are given. • Be courteous and respect the rights of others. • Be alert, attentive, and actively involved in all classroom activities. • Raise your hand, gain recognition, and get permission before speaking or leaving assigned seat. • When the bell rings, be in your seat and working. If a student chooses to break one of these rules or a school rule, the following steps will be taken: 1st time: Warning 2nd time: Stay 15 minute detention, parent contact 3rd time: Stay 30 minute detention, parent contact 4th time: Referral to LHS administration Severe disruption: Referral to LHS administration

Class Attendance, Tardies, and Leaving Class: • Students are expected to attend class every day. One day missed from this course can leave a student significantly behind. • Students must be in their assigned seats and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. • Students will not be allowed to leave class except for emergencies. • Students must see the school nurse before being allowed to call home sick.

Missed Work: All work missed due to absence must be made up within five (5) days of the student’s return to class. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange a time in which they can complete the missed work. All class notes, homework, class assignments, study guides, and project assignments can be accessed using my school website http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/lshs.

Course Units Unit 1: Course Introduction Unit 6: The Harlem Renaissance Unit 2: Becoming African American Unit 7: The Great Depression & WWII Unit 3: Slavery & Abolition Unit 8: Civil Rights Movement Unit 4: Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction Unit 9: Contemporary African American Issues Unit 5: Jim Crow America Unit 10: African American Cultural Heritage

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals Goal 1: The learner will assess the influence of geography on the economic, political, and social development of slavery in the United States. Goal 2: The learner will develop an understanding of the justifications and ramifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860. Goal 3: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of African American life and cultural contributions through 1860. Goal 4: The learner will analyze the roles of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Goal 5: The learner will examine the rise of Jim Crow and its effects on the life experiences of African Americans in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Goal 6: The learner will analyze the cultural contributions made by African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. Goal 7: The learner will assess the plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and World War II. Goal 8: The learner will analyze the successes and failures of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Goal 9: The learner will acquire an understanding of the issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the continuing struggle for equality. By signing below, I confirm that I have read this syllabus, understanding the classroom rules and course expectations. I am aware of the requirements for successful completion of this course.

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