Current Announcements:

Check back here for important information and announcements, as well as items of interest.

Click here to see examples of exam answers written by me, with commentary.

The first exam is online. Click here to see it.

I mentioned this in class; I think it's pretty soild.

Click here to see some German propaganda from World War II.

Many Americans don't understand the difference between 'suffrage' and 'suffering'. Click here for proof.

Click here for some suggestions on how to write a good essay. This applies to both the short essays and the final essay.

Important Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 2: Exam #1 due

Monday, November 9: Short Paper #2 due

Wednesday, November 11: No class. Veterans' Day Holiday.

Monday, November 23: Extended Office Hours. I will be in my office from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, November 23: Final Paper topic due

Monday, November 25: No class. Start your Thanksgiving early.

Monday, November 30: Extended Office Hours. I will be in my office from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2: Extended Office Hours. I will be in my office from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8: (OPTIONAL) Deadline to submit final paper drafts via email if you would like me to review and comment upon them.

Thursday, December 10, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline to submit your final paper (submissions via email only). Make sure you have an acknowledgement from me that I received it.

Course Information:

Professor: Christopher Bates

Lectures Meet: Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in 24C-1228 (Section 6), Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in 24C-1228 (Section 7)

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., and by appointment

Office: Building 94, Room 369

E-Mail: cgbates@csupomona.edu

Syllabus: As a PDF  • As a Word Document