History 277
Freedom:
The History of Scotland’s Independence and Recognition
Spring 2016
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Instructor
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Ryan Evans
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Office
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N/A
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Phone
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425-445-6101
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Email
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Rtevans@cougars.ccis.edu
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Course Description:
Trace the
roots of Scotland as it struggles against England for freedom and Independence
from England. Follow the paths of figures like Robert the Bruce, William
Wallace as they struggle against the English Crown. Explore Scotland’s role in
the English Civil War and its flourishing into the Enlightenment with Adam
Smith, Walter Scott, and James Boswell
Prerequisites: History 101 or 111
Textbooks:
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Maclean, Fitzroy. Scotland A
Concise History. Thames and Hudson, 1970.
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Mackay, James. William Wallace.
Mainstream Publishing: Edinburgh, 1995.
Recommended
Reading:
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Herman, Arthur. How The Scots
Invented the Modern World. Three Rivers Press: New York, 2001.
Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours
Course Objectives:
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To derive meaning of Scottish culture, linage, and background in
juxtaposition of the culture and lineage of the English
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To identify the significance and impact of key historical Scottish
individuals and how they effected the development of Scotland.
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To identify the key source of
tension and interaction between Scotland and England
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Develop a geographic familiarity with Scotland and apply the physical
knowledge to better understand its application to battles and trade
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Trace the linage of Scottish Nobility and the background of the clans
and how much they differ from the British Monarchy.
Measurable Learning
Outcomes:
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Demonstrate recollection of the significance and impact of key figures
in Scottish history
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Use key events to identify the progress of the establishment of an
Independent Scotland
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Identify the contributions of leaders to the Scottish cause as well as
other achievements
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Recognize the geography and other geopolitical areas where events took
place on the map
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Recognize key sites for battles, castle, and that will be seen and
explored on the trip
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Connect the historical events to the physical locations that will be
encountered on the trip
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Tie together the major themes and developments of Scottish history
together to project on the culture today.
Course
Outline:
Maclean,
Fitzroy. Scotland A Concise History. = (SCA)
Mackay,
James. William Wallace. = (WW)
Herman,
Arthur. How the Scots Invented the Modern World = (MW)*
*Optional
Recommended Reading
Unit 1:
Barbarians of the North: Early Scottish History
Roman
Incursions
Rise of the
Kingdom of Alba
Norman
influence
Davidian
Revolution
SCA 9-36
WW 13-42
MW 1-38*
The Scottish Historical Review, Vol. 66, No. 181, Part 1
(Apr., 1987), p. 63
Unit 2: The
Man the Legend: William Wallace
Tyranny of
King Edward I
William
Wallace the Man the Leader
Battle of
Sterling Bridge
Battle of
Falkirk
WW 43-185
Journal of British Studies, Vol. 46, No. 1 (January 2007),
pp. 145-146
Unit 3:
Robert the Bruce Rise to the Throne
Robert the
Bruce
John Comyn
Declaration
of Arbroath
WW 186-268
SCA 37-62
“The Sons Of King Robert the Bruce” The Scottish Antiquary,
or, Northern Notes and Queries, Vol. 14, No. 55 (Jan., 1900), pp. 147-148
Unit 4:
There is only One Highlander! The Highland Clans
Stewart
Kings
Scottish
Clans and Scottish culture
SCA 63-98
MW 101-160*
The Scottish Historical Review, Vol. 31, No. 112, Part 2
(Oct., 1952), pp. 193-195
Unit 5:
Reformation and Mary Queen of Scots
Protestant
Reformation
Mary Queen
of Scots
Religious
influences
SCA 100-132
MW161-188*
The Sixteenth Century Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1 (Spring, 2005),
pp. 55-75
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Unit 6:
Bishops War and Full on English Civil War
Charles 1
Bishops War
1638
National Covenant
Pacification
of Berwick
Battle of
Newburn
The Historical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 4 (Dec., 2000), pp.
1113-1128
The American Historical Review, Vol. 80, No. 1 (Feb., 1975),
pp. 107-108
Unit 7:
Oliver Cromwell
The
Tyrannical Rule of Oliver Cromwell
James Grahm
Restoration
James VII
Glorious
Revolution in Scotland
SCA 133-180
The English Historical Review, Vol. 109, No. 430 (Feb.,
1994), p. 184
The North-American Review and Miscellaneous Journal, Vol. 1,
No. 2 (Jul., 1815), p. 182
Unit 8: The
Enlightenment
Adam Smith
Robert
Burns
1707 Union
James
Macpherson
SCA 181-231
MW 189-385*
The American Political Science Review, Vol. 78, No. 3 (Sep.,
1984), pp. 764-774
Evaluation
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Assignment
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Points
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Discussion
Post
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100
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Exam 1
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100
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Exam 2
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100
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Final
Exam
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200
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Research
Paper Outline and Bibliography
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100
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Research
Paper
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200
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Article
Questions
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100
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Reflection
Paper
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100
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Total
Points
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1000
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Instructional
Methods: This course
will be set up as independent study.
Students will be expected to read and understand the required material
from the texts. Discussions, quizzes,
and a mini-research paper will be completed before the trip. Students will have the opportunity to discuss
this material with their classmates, their professor, and with knowledgeable
people participating in the tour. A final paper will be turned in as a
reflection on the trip in conjunction with the course.
Discussion
Posts:
Students
must respond to a minimum of ten post for the course. Each post is measured
based on content and accuracy worth a total of ten points. All ten posts can
add up to a maximum of 100 points. Posts that interact with others to
facilitate discussion are encouraged. This activity counts for
participation. (100)
Exams:
Exam 1 and
2 will consist of short answers covering the lectures and course material read
though the respective weeks along with identification and some multiple choice
finishing up with the choice of two different essay questions. (Exams 200
points)
Articles:
Throughout
some weeks specific articles will be assigned. Analysis and response to these
specific articles will appear as questions of response on the exams. The
articles can all be found online on JSTOR through the Columbia College Stafford
Library. For your convenience these
articles will be posted on the site for the appropriate week. There will be a few Article Questions for
each article in which their combined value amounts to 100 points. (100 Points)
Bibliography and
Outline
A research paper
topic must be chosen that pertains to a topic covered in the course. An outline
of the topics covered and the sources used must be turned in a week four to be
approved by the instructor. Topics not approved must be resubmitted with appropriate
topic.
Papers
are required to have 5 books and 5 articles from scholarly journals as
resources as a minimum. These sources must be documented in the bibliography
and an outline of the topics and arguments to be addressed on the chosen
research paper topic must be displayed. (100 points)
Research
Paper
In this
class the students will write an 8-10 page paper on any topic that is covered
in the class. The topic must be approved by the instructor which will be
determined when the outline and bibliography is turned in. Papers are to be
done in 12” Times New Roman double spaced you will use works cited page for any
and all quotations in the paper. Consult the handout regarding the paper
guidelines. Papers are required to have 5 books and 5 articles from scholarly
journals as resources as a minimum. (200 points)
Reflection Paper:
A 5 page
reflection paper will be written and turned in after the completion of the
trip. It will discuss new knowledge and insight gained from the trip in
connection with the material from the online course. Papers are to be done in
12” Times New Roman double spaced. No work cited or bibliography needed since
it is a personal reflection on what was learned and what resonated from the
trip. (100 Points)
Course Grades: Letter grades for the course will be assigned using the following
grading scale:
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Letter
Grade
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Percent Range
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A
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90 – 100%
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B
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80 – 89 %
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C
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70 – 79%
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D
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60 – 69%
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F
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59% or below
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Academic Honesty: Students found cheating on quizzes will be
dealt with as outlined in the Columbia College Undergraduate Catalog. The
minimum penalty for cheating will be a score of zero on that assignment.
Students who provide false information to the instructor with regards to
absences, could receive severe penalties, and could even receive a failing
grade for the course.
E-Mail: E-mail is an excellent way to
contact me. When contacting me by e-mail, please include your full name and
your course number or name. If anything in your message is urgent, please put
“URGENT” in the subject line. If you need to discuss some aspect of the course
with me in detail or appeal some ruling I have made, please call me.
ADA Statement: Students with
documented physical disabilities who may need academic adjustments or auxiliary
aids or services are required to register with the ADA Coordinator in AHSC 213,
(573) 875-7626.
Prepared By:
Professor Ryan Evans
Date: 7/11/2015
