101 FDAMF American Foundations - Past Assignments

Assignments
Due Dates

1. Get the telephone numbers and email addresses from at least 3 class members so that you can (1) get information if you are absent and (2) clarify what went on in class.

2. Become familiar with the Home Page and the pages hyperlinked on it: Course Information, the Syllabus (tentative schedule--PDF), and the Current Assignment Page.

3. Purchase an iClicker (unless you already have one).

4. Purchase Gary Marshall's Liberty: The Delights and the Responsibilities -- American Foundations 101 Notebook and Readings, 2010 edition. (Available in the University Store.)

5. Study the Introduction and Topic 1 "The Inspired Constitution: An Introduction" pages 1-7 of the text: Gary Marshall's Liberty: The Delights and the Responsibilities.

 Fri, Jan 8
Topic 1 (cont.) Optional readings: Ezra Taft Benson, "Our Divine Constitution" Conference Report, Oct. 1987.   Boyd K. Packer, "On the Shoulders of Giants" BYU J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Mon, Jan 11
Topic 2 "Preparing a Revolutionary Generation: America's English Heritage" pages 23-32 of the text Wed, Jan 13
Topic 3 "Preparing a Revolutionary Generation: Compelled to Rebel" pages 33-46 of the text Fri, Jan 15
Topic 4 "Preparing a Revolutionary Generation: Effects of Religion" pp. 47-64. Wed, Jan 20
Topic 5 "Logic of Liberty: True Liberty, Nature of Man, Republican Principles" pp. 65-78 Fri, Jan 22
Topic 6 "Logic of Liberty: Natural Law & Government by the People" pp. 79-94. Mon, Jan 25
Topic 7 "Logic of Liberty: Rule of Law & Good Government" pp 95-106. Wed, Jan 27
Topic 8 "The Doctrine of an Inspired Constitution: Just & Holy Principles" pp. 107-120. Fri, Jan 29
Exam #1 (Topics 1-8) -- Opens Friday, January 29 through and including Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in the Testing Center. Classes are held as normally scheduled.  
Topics 9 & 10 "The Contagion of Liberty: Breaking Ties with England" & "The Contagion of Liberty: Religion, Slavery, & Social Change" pp. 121-144. Mon, Feb 1
Topic #11 "Refining the Logic of Liberty: The States & the Confederation" Wed, Feb 3

Extra credit option for Exam #1. For those who earned an F or a D grade on Exam #1, you may receive additional points to move your grade between a D and a C grade by doing the following:

  • View "A More Perfect Union" in its entirety. The URL address is listed below under "Resources"
  • Type up a 2000-plus word summary explaining:
    1. The significant events that occurred;
    2. The main characters involved and what they did that was significant;
    3. The ideas and issues with which they struggled.
  • Due Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Hand it in to Br. Marrott at the beginning of the class.

This option will not be available on the subsequent Exams. Study diligently and effectively for the upcoming Exams.

Students who got A-s, Bs, and Cs can also have their grades raised by doing the "A More Perfect Union" paper, but the grade will only rise one "notch," e.g., from a B to a B+.

Posted

Thu, Feb 4
Topic 12 "Creating a National Republic: The 'Grand' Convention of 1787" Feb 5-17

Gary Marshall's Home Page for American Foundations: " http://emp.byui.edu/marshallg

A. The Practice Exam #2 is now available.

B. The questions for Exam #1 are available. Check this against your scores on the Testing Center web site.

C. PowerPoint presentations for Topics 9, 11, & 12 are now posted (for Exam #2).

Posted

Mon, Feb 8
Hand in write-up of "A More Perfect Union" (for those students who chose the option). Typed; over 2000 words. Wed, Feb 17
Exam #2 opens in the Testing Center on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, and closes on Friday evening, February 19, 2010. Exam #2 comprises Topics 9-12 (pp. 121-222). Be sure to study the excerpts from Madison's Notes in the "Supplemental Reading" as indicated in the "Basic Ideas & Principles." Late takes are open until Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 p.m.  
Topic 13 "Content of the Constitution: Auxiliary Precautions; Just Principles"

Fri, Feb 19

Mon, Feb 22
Topic 14 "Content of the Constitution: The Details of Power & Form"

Wed, Feb 24

Wed, Mar 3

Topic 15 "The Market Economy: Basic Characteristics & Strengths"

Standing for Something (Gordon B. Hinckley) Chapter 7 "Thrift and Industry: Getting Our House in Order."

Fri, Mar 5

Mon, Mar 8

1. Topic 16 "Market Economy Weaknesses: Cycles & Prices"

2. Standing for Something (Gordon B. Hinckley) Foreword & Introduction.

Wed, Mar 10

Fri, Mar 12

1. Topic 17 "Market Economy Weaknesses: Unequal Distribution of Wealth"

2. Standing for Something (Gordon B. Hinckley) Chapter 1 "Love: the Loadstar of Life" & Chapter 2 "Where There Is Honesty, Other Virtues Will Follow."

Mon, Mar 15

1. Topic 18 "Introduction to Political Parties and Ideologies"

2. Standing for Something (Gordon B. Hinckley) Chapter 6 "The Twin Virtues of Forgiveness and Mercy."

 Wed, Mar 17
Exam #4 opens in the Testing Center on Friday, March 19, 2010, and closes on Tuesday evening, March 23, 2010. Be sure to study the scriptures in the Assignments section of Topic #17 for the Exam. Fri, Mar 19
   
   
   
   
   
   
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