United States History II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

HIST-1302-DC002 United States History II

Prerequisites

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

Course Description

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fraser, James W. By the People: A History of the United States. AP Edition. Pearson, Boston, 2015

Bruno Leon, editor: Opposing Viewpoints in American History Volume II: from Reconstruction to the Present.Green Haven Press, San Diego CA, 1996.

Supplies

Binder, paper, pens, #2 pencils and access to a computer with internet connection.

Student Performance

Upon successful completion of this couse, students will:

1.  Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.

2.  analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

3.  analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period in United States history.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

To the mature young adults which are members of this class I apologize for the insult imposed upon you by this section of the syllabus. 
Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. sleeping, head on desk

3. interrupting lecture by any unsuitable means

4. cheating in any form

5. disruptive talking/visiting between students

6. throwing paper wads or any other objects

7. disrespect for fellow students

9. any other disruptive behavior

10. doing homework related to this class or any other (will be taken up until the end of the day)

11. wearing headphones (will be taken up until the end of class)

12. disrespectful comments

13. knitting, needlepoint or other arts and crafts.

16. Cell Phones Off—No Texting. (Will be taken up until the end of class)

The instructor reserves the right to assign seating if necessary to preserve order. Contrary to what you are probably now thinking, it is not my intention to design a class which is a prison camp for college level students. I am in favor of having fun in class perhaps as much as anyone; however, it must not be at the expense of an environment conducive to learning.

Grading Criteria

Course requirements/grading:

Exams: here will be a minimum of 5 major examinations during the semester and a comprehensive final exam.  Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions and cover both the readings and the lectures and will count 100 points. .

Essays. There will be a minimum of 3 major essays that will be timed and written in class (either a long essay or  Document Based), for 100 points each. Also as an essay grade, you will write a paper that covers a historical ethical dilemma that will use two or more areas of your study at Tascosa High School to make connections and clarify the ethical dilemma, recognize connections to your personal values and rules, articulate the sources of your insights, and incorporate personal values in a reasoned response. 

There will be no extra credit. 

Makeup Exams: There are no makeup exams without prearrangement with the instructor. If a student misses an exam, they have 2 class days to make it up. On the third day, the most a student can receive is 50%. After three class days, the student will receive a zero for the assignment. 

Synopsis of Grading:

The 5 exams and 3 essays will all count for 100 points each and will be averaged together to comprise 100% of the semester grade.

 

 Total = 100%

Academic dishonesty:
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Some collaboration with other students on projects is acceptable; however, students must do their own work. Papers which bear a striking resemblance to the work of other students will not be accepted. If the instructor determines that a student is not responsible for his/her work, no credit will be given for the assignment. If a student is copying another's work for a different class, that assignment will be taken up by the instructor and given to the respective instructor.
 

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

Attendance

Amarillo College Attendance Policy:   Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

Instructor Attendance Policy. Attendance is considered heavily in calculating class participation grade. Habitual absenteeism may cause students to lose the full ten percent for class participation. Over 10 minutes tardy counts as an absence (even with a pass).  Leaving class early without prior arrangement with the instructor counts as an absence.  Leaving class 10 minutes or more early counts as an absence.  

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