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

HIST-1302-034 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

Hybrid

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Textbooks

 Visions of America: Since 1865 (Volume 2) by Jennifer Keene, Saul Cornell and Edward O’Donnell.

Supplies

Computer and Internet access for completion of assignments and exams. 

Student Performance

By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the course examinations and assignments.

1. Trace the development of a stable, democratic political system flexible enough to address the wholesale changes that occurred since the founding of the nation.
2. Explain how this nation has been peopled from the first inhabitants to the many groups that arrived in slavery or servitude during the colonial period down to the voluntary immigrants of the Civil War era.
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 religion in our nation since 1877.
5. Recount how the recurring reform movements in U.S. history dealt with economic, political, and social problems in attempting to make their ideals congruent 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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NO ONLINE EXAMS CAN BE RE-TAKEN, if missed. Since online exams are available over a 3-day period, students have ample time to take the online exam. Therefore, no online exams may be re-taken, if missed. Extra Credit may be given, if a student’s missed exam warrants the option, as determined by the instructor.

 Classroom Rules:

1. Cell phones, pagers, or any electronic devices must be turned off during the class hours.

Grading Criteria

Digital History                                                             300 Points

Exams                                                                         300 Points

Exam 1            - 100 Points

Exam 2 - 100 Points

Exam 3 (Final) - 100 Points

Online Discussions                                                     100 Points

Online Discussion 1 - 50 Points

Online Discussion 2 - 50 Points

Weekly Chapter Quizzes                                           250 Points

            10 Individual Exams – 25 Points each

Attendance                                                                100 Points     

Total Points Available                                               1,050 Points

Attendance

Attendance is required during the semester. Each student will be required to sign in at the beginning of each class.  Attendance and active engagement in class discussion is required to receive the full attendance points.

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