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This course is being offered using Blackboard Vista.as the Learning Management System.  The login for your CCA Blackboard Vista course is at http://online.ccaurora.edu.You will not be able to access your course until the start date, June 1^st.  

For technical assistance:

A support desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with setting up your computer and solving problems. http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/helpdesk/

Women in World History

HIS 205-176 (Online)

3 Credit Hours

(June 1 to August 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course surveys the roles, experiences, and contributions of women in world history and explores ways in which women’s history modifies the traditional interpretations of historical events.

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Cheryl Waite, M.A.

Phone

(303) 361-7408

E-mail

cheryl.waite@ccaurora.edu

Fax

(303) 361-7432

Mailbox Location

CTC 210 – CentreTech Campus

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·         Send/receive mail

·         Download files to your computer and then open them

·         Basic word processing skills 

·         Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or reference the help page with Information on Blackboard Vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Exploration in World History: Envisioning Women in World History 1500-Present, Volume 2 by Pamela McVay

The History Handbook by Carol Berkin & Betty S. Anderson

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

None

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·         Supported Web-browser

·         Supported version of Java

·         To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

·         You can find detailed information on hardware/software support and information on the Technical issues page.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1. When you first log in do a browser check to make sure your hardware/software combination is totally compatible with BBVista. 

2.  Click on the folder that says “syllabus” to look over required assignments and become familiar with due dates, etc.

3.  Take the time to look over the web links, required assignments, mail, and become familiar with the course before assignments are due. 

4.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

None

OTHER INFORMATION:

Assignments for this course include the following: weekly threaded discussions based on weekly reading assignments.  There are also two movie analyses and a short essay assignment that will be required during the semester.    Assignments are due every Sunday by midnight.