There will be 5 opportunities for discussion participation on topics provided in Blackboard. Student participation is required and will be graded. The student must use proper netiquette in discussion; quality as well as quantity counts. The student will present his or her own informed opinion on the assigned topic in a 400–600-word thread (with citations to support assertions for full credit). Then, the student will submit 2 replies to at least 2 other students’ threads (the student must not let the minimum be his or her maximum—minimal participation means a minimally passing grade). Each reply must be 200–300 words and must bring in new ideas and analysis. The student must cite course-specific and non-course-specific material in the thread and the replies. Each post must be in current Turabian format.
D. Essays (2)
The student will write a 3–4-page essay with 8-10 sources discussing various issues pertaining to the idea of American exceptionalism. The first essay requires the student to discuss America’s religious history and current religious/political landscape. The second essay requires the student to discuss the history and contours of the “original intent” vs. “judicial activism” debate in American jurisprudence. Each essay must be in current Turabian format.
E. Portfolio
In each module/week of the course, the student will be required to summarize key ideas and solutions to challenges facing America and American exceptionalism. The Portfolio must be written in memo/bullet-point format, include citations from 15–20 sources, and be in current Turabian format.
VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A. Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (5 at 100 pts ea)
10
500
Essays (2 at 150 pts ea)
300
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Portfolio
200
Total
1010
B. Scale
A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599
C. Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:
1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the class will not be accepted.
4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D. Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Amos, Gary T. Defending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence. Charlottesville: Providence Foundation, 1989. ISBN: 9781887456050.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
GOVT 329
Textbooks: Barton (Producer), Four Centuries of American Education [DVD] (2004).
Gingrich, A Nation Like No Other (2011).
Wiker, 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read (2010).
MODULE/WEEK
READING &STUDY
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
1
Gingrich: chs. 1–3
Wiker: chs. 1–4
2 presentations
2 articles
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
DB Forum 1
10
0
100
2
Wiker: chs. 5–8
3 presentations
DB Forum 2
100
3
Gingrich: chs. 4–6
2 presentations
Essay 1
150
4
1 article
7 websites
DB Forum 3
100
5
Barton DVD
3 presentations
3 articles
DB Forum 4
100
6
Gingrich: ch. 7
1 presentation
5 articles
Essay 2
150
7
Gingrich: ch. 8
Wiker: chs. 9–10
1 presentation
10 articles
DB Forum 5
100
8
Gingrich: chs. 9–10
3 presentations
Portfolio
200
TOTAL
1010
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
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