If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
HIST-1302-017 United States History II
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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
America: The Essential Learning Edition by David Shi volume 2
The book is recommended but not required.
No supplies available
Students will follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures, particularly those relating to academic integrity and personal conduct. Especially remember to:
Students will be responsible for taking the proper steps to solve technical problems.
Email provides the best way to communicate with the teacher. Mr. Bryant will be checking his email at least once per day usually after 4:30. Responses may take up to 24 hours. In case you need to notify me for aquicker response email me at tlbryant822@gmail.com
Assignments: There will be an online quiz for each chapter. Quizzes for chapters will be due before the Tuesday class of the next week. Quizzes submitted after the due date will have 20 points deducted.
Most chapters will have a homework assignment that will include reading and writing on documents.
The course has a required paper. This paper will be assigned following Chapter 19. It will be completed and turned in by stages. Assignments will be made to help you write the paper in stages to make sure you are on the right track.
Students will earn 10% of their grade through attendance and classroom participation in activities and discussions.
Students will 20% of their grade from the paper that will be assigned. Details will be announced in class.
The homework average will combine for 35% of the final grade.
The chapter quizzes will count for 35% with the lowest grade being dropped.
All work will be graded on the following scale: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 =C, 60-69 = D, less than 60 = F
Extra Credit Assignments will not be made.
Attendance will be taken and counts toward your grade. One absence will be excused. Success in the course requires attendance. Responsibility to drop the course resides with the student if you decide to stop attending. At the end of each week attendance will be recorded as a 100 if both classes were attended, a 50 for attending once, a 0 for not attending a class.
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Aug 26 & 24 |
Ch 16 and 17 |
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Week 2 |
Aug 31, Sept 2 |
Ch 18/19 & 20 |
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Week 3 |
Sept 7 & 9 |
Ch 21 & 22 |
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Week 4 |
Sept 14 & 16 |
Ch 22 & 23 |
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Week 5 |
Sept 21 & 23 Ch 24 & 25 |
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Sept 28 & 30 |
Ch 26 & 27 |
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Week 7 |
Oct 5 & 7 |
Ch 28 & 29 |
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Week 8 |
Oct 12 & 14 |
Ch 30 |
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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".
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