History of the United States II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

HIST-1302-027 History of the United States II

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

A general survey of United States history from the European background to the present. The study includes political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in this country and follows the development of the United States as a world power.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN HISTORY VOLUME 2- SINCE 1865, 10th EDITION, Carl N. Degler, Vincent P. De Santis, Glenna Matthews, Brian Farmer, and James Powell

Supplies

\ Adequate paper and writing instruments for all exams.

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to:

\ 1. Trace the development of a stable, democratic political system flexible enough to address the wholesale changes that occurred since Reconstruction.
\ 2. Explain how this nation has been peopled and how these waves of newcomers contributed to the cultural mosaic of the present United States.
\ 3. Evaluate economic and technological changes as they have affected daily life, work, family organization, leisure, the division of wealth, and community relations.
\ 4. Delineate the role of our nation in the world since 1877.
\ 5. Recount how the recurring reform movements in our history dealt with economic, political, and social problems in attempting to square our ideals with reality.
\ 6. Define the changes in our beliefs and values over time and describe how they have varied among different groups: women and men; non-whites and whites; and people of different regions, religions and classes.
\ 7. Describe the role of geographical factors in the history of the U.S.
\ 8. Practice critical thinking and information retrieval skills.
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Grading Criteria

Grading: There will be two (2) examinations and a final examination given. Course grade will be determined by the average of these grades. The instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade of the student relative to class attendance, student participation in class, and student attitude while involved in the class. No other grades will be given for this class. All examinations will be short answer essay. The student is required to bring adequate paper and writing instruments to complete the exam. In case of emergency one exam may be made up. This examination must be made up within one week of the scheduled exam date unless special permission is arranged with the instructor in advance. The final cannot be made up. If the student is unable to take the final at the scheduled time they must file with the college for an incomplete and file the appropriate paperwork before the date of the scheduled final.

Whenever possible video tapes will be used to supplement the lectures.

Assignments: All reading assignments will be made in class after each examination.

Withdrawal Policy: If you are unable to complete the course, you should officially drop the course at the Registrar’s Office on campus. Withdrawal from the class for nonattendance must be initiated by the student. Failure to do so will result in a grade of “F”. The last day to drop the class with a “W” is April 19, 2012.
 

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

Attendance

The student is expected to attend all classes unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments and tests are as listed in the enclosed syllabus unless changed one week in advance by the instructor. All reading assignments should be completed prior to assigned examination dates. It is recommended, but not required, that the student record lectures in order to facilitate their preparation for examinations. The student is responsible for all information covered. If the student misses a class it is their responsibility to make arrangements to acquire the missed information. It is important for all students to be in class on time and prepared to take notes. The classroom door will be closed ten (10) minutes after the start of class. 

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\ By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum grade of 60% competency level based on the course examinations. The course is designed to meet the needs of both history majors and non-history majors. The history major should acquire a good general background on which to build later studies of history. The non-history major should have some knowledge of an appreciation for our nation, its history, people, culture, society, economics, and politics.