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HIST-1302-015 United States History II
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>
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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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
REVEL for Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume II. 2016. Faragher, et al. ISBN-13 9780134100135.
Pencil, pen, notebook, access to a reliable computer and reliable internet connection. Mozilla Firefox web browser (free download online).
Course Objectives
Throughout this course, students will:
Specific course work and expectations for student performance are listed below.
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Come to class prepared to learn. Complete any assigned material on time. Bring a notebook, pencil or pen, and your enthusiasm for learning!
Acceptable student behavior is noted in the Student Handbook, and is listed under the heading: “Student Conduct & Responsibilities” beginning on page 16 and continuing through page 17. Consequences for violations of the Code immediately follow the explanation of expectations section. It is your responsibility to know and abide by this code of conduct while a student at Amarillo College.
Show respect for every individual in the classroom. Be mindful and thoughtful of one another.
Cell phone use including texting during class is rude and will harm your participation grade. If you have an emergency situation and need to take a call during class, let me know before class starts. There will be class activities during which you will be free to use your own technology such as smart phones. Otherwise, turn your cell phones off when you are in class. Please remove headphones as soon as you enter the classroom. It is rude and disruptive to the learning environment to wear them during class.
Academic Honesty
Copying another person’s work is unwise and dishonorable. Do not do it. Cheating of any kind is unacceptable; if you cheat, you will be dealt with as outlined in the Student Handbook. In other words, if you cheat, you will not get credit for the assignment or exam, and may also face more serious consequences. This includes copying other students’ work on exams, quizzes, and assignments, as well as copying essays written by others, or turning in as original work assignments you have completed for other classes. If you use someone else’s ideas, you must give them proper credit. Integrity is vital to your success, and I look forward to hearing your original ideas and thoughts about history.
If you have any questions about this policy, please ask.
Course Work
There are a variety of activities, assignments, and assessments that you will complete during this course. If you have questions about the requirements or are unsure about how to complete the work, consult the syllabus and the assignment instructions. If you are still in need of help, contact me and I will be glad to assist you. If you do need to contact me, please do so well before your assignment is due.
Blackboard will be used for the following functions:
This is a hybrid 8-week course, and will likely be challenging for many of you. In order to be successful, you must have full access to a working computer and to the internet. You will not be able to complete coursework through use of a smartphone, since the Blackboard functions you will be using cannot be reliably completed through smartphone or tablet technology. Use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser.
Readings
Weekly readings will include material from Out of Many: A History of the American People, vol. II and, occasionally, other sources including film, primary source materials, etc. Each week, you will log on to REVEL and complete the assignments listed there. Within each reading section you will find and complete specific mini-quizzes and other checks of your knowledge. There are videos, interactive maps, and other materials that will help you understand and master the material. You will complete approximately two chapters per week. If you have any difficulty acquiring the book, let me know immediately. You will earn 50 points per week for a total of 400 points.
Assignments
You will have one formal writing assignment in this class: it will focus on an historical ethical dilemma from the time period covered in class. I will post the instructions for this assignment when appropriate. This assignment is worth 100 points.
Exams
You will have two major exams in this class. Exams will be given online and in class and will include a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. I will provide you with a review sheet for each exam. Questions will be taken from the book, assigned source materials, class activities, and lectures. Final Exam date TBA.
Each of these exams is worth 100 points. Your total points for this measure is 200 points.
Participation
Attendance is directly connected to your success; each day that you are present and participating, you will earn participation points. You will be divided into teams for discussions, activities, and study. Full participation in these groups is necessary for you to be successful in the class. Participation is worth 100 points.
Extra Credit
Students who are in need of an extra boost to their grade may complete extra credit work. No more than 25 points of extra credit may be earned during the semester. Extra credit opportunities will be announced in class and on AC Connect (in Blackboard). Due dates will be noted and instructions given for each opportunity.
Grading
Participation: 100 points
Reading/REVEL Assignments: 400 points
Writing Assignment: 100 points
Exams: 200 points
Breakdown of Course Grades:
1000 total points available
720-800 points= A
640-719 points-= B
560-639 points= C
480-559 points= D
0-479 points= F
Participation
Attendance is directly connected to your success; each day that you are present and participating, you will earn participation points. You will be divided into teams for discussions, activities, and study. Full participation in these groups is necessary for you to be successful in the class. Participation is worth 100 points.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is vital to your success in this class. There are times when absences cannot be avoided due to a variety of reasons including illness, emergencies, or travel for educational purposes. If this occurs, contact me immediately. If you must miss class due to college activities or business must have your coach, director, or sponsor provide notice of the absence in advance of the activity.
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Assignment |
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Exams |
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Week 1
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Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 17 and 18 |
Reconstruction and Westward Expansion |
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Week 2 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 19 and 20 Research Assignment Opens |
The Gilded Age, Democracy, and Empire |
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Week 3 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapter 21 Research Assignment Sources Due |
Urban America, Progressivism, World War |
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Week 4 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 22, 23 |
Global Power and the Roaring Twenties |
Midterm Exam |
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Week 5 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 24, 25 |
The Great Depression, The New Deal, and War |
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Week 6 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 26, 27
Research Assignment Due |
Post-War life in America and the Cold War |
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Week 7 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapters 28, 29 |
The Civil Rights Movement, Wars Abroad |
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Week 8 |
Reading/REVEL: Out of Many, Chapter 30 |
Rise of Conservatism |
Final Exam |
Instructor’s note on course schedule and syllabus: schedule may be adjusted during the term to accommodate reasonable variance in class discussions during the term. We may, for example, cover some material more quickly than planned, while other lectures and discussions may lengthen the time we spend on a particular subject. Due dates for readings, quizzes, exams, and other course work will remain the same.
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