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HIST-1302-DC005 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)
Dual Credit Course
Required text: David Emory Shi. America: The Essential Learning Edition, Volume Two, Third Edition. Ebook, InQuizitive, History Skills Tutorials, and Student Site. Copyright 2022; ISBN: 978-0-393-54296-7.
A paper copy of this text is available at the Amarillo College Bookstore, though you may choose to purchase an electronic copy with the bundle included. If you purchase a hard copy it must be a new copy, not a used copy.
Required supplies: Access to a reliable computer (Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones are not reliable for taking exams, accessing all needed materials, etc.) and a reliable internet connection. Standard note-taking supplies as well; you should be taking notes as you study.
Required internet browser: Mozilla Firefox (available as a free download online).
Required software: Microsoft Word. A free version is available online at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web
Course Overview
This is an online, 16-week survey course in American History covering the time from Reconstruction to present. We will cover a variety of content beginning with the years of Reconstruction through more recent times: Westward expansion, imperialism, the economic, social, and political challenges of becoming an industrial and political power globally; domestic challenges and changes such as civil rights movements, economic struggles, and changing expectations for government, and military challenges and developments. As part of learning about these topics, you will also learn how to think critically about historical events. This will include acquiring historical skills and literacy, critical thinking, document analysis, and writing.
You must be prepared to complete coursework online and be a self-starter in order to be successful in this class. This means that you must be committed to completing readings and other assignments in a timely manner. Ultimately, you alone are responsible for your performance in class. This means you are responsible for knowing due dates, completing coursework, and turning in your work properly.
Course Objectives
Throughout this course, students will:
Course Work
There are a variety of activities, assignments, and assessments that you will complete during this course. You are responsible for completing these in a timely manner. 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 at least a couple of days before your assignment is due.
You will use Blackboard (accessed through AC Connect) for the following functions:
This is an online 16-week course and will likely be challenging for many of you. To be successful, you must have full access to a working laptop or desktop 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 accessed through your smartphone, Chromebook, or tablet. Use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, since many of the functions you will need in Blackboard and on your textbook website to successfully complete this course will not work using other browsers.
Readings and InQuizitive
Weekly readings will include material from America: The Essential Learning Edition, Volume Two, Third Edition and, occasionally, other sources including film, primary source materials, etc. Together with each chapter you will complete InQuizitive assignments. There are videos and other materials that will help you understand and master the material. You will complete one to two chapters per week. Your total score in this category is the total percentage you earn throughout the semester, and I will drop your lowest chapter score before calculating your final percentage at the end of the term. If you have any difficulty acquiring or accessing the book, let me know immediately.
Assignments
In addition to readings and InQuizitive exercises, you will also complete History Skills Tutorials, Thinking Like an Historian, and Discussion assignments. You will have one formal writing assignment in this class: it will focus on historical events through the documents of the time. You will analyze these documents and prepare your term paper using the documents provided. I will post the instructions for this assignment when appropriate. Note the points possible in the grading section below.
Exams and Quizzes
You will have four major exams in this class. Exams 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. Each of these exams is worth 100 points. Your total points for this measure are 400 points.
You will have several quizzes throughout the semester. These are opportunities to test your understanding and skills before you take major exams, but will not cover everything you will see on a major exam. Total points for this measure are 100 points.
Extra Credit
You may need an extra boost to your grade. I will make extra credit opportunities available at midterm and will accept your work until Wednesday during the last week of class. No more than 25 points of extra credit may be earned during the semester.
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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".
Classroom Conduct
Come to your virtual classroom prepared to learn. Complete assignments and exams on time. Bring all required materials and your enthusiasm for learning to class every day!
Acceptable student behavior is noted in the Student Handbook, and is listed under the heading: “Student Conduct & Responsibilities.” 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. Beyond these requirements, always show consideration for every individual in the classroom. Be mindful and thoughtful of one another.
Academic Honesty
Copying another person’s work is dishonorable and unwise. 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, using AI resources to create your essay, 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 own ideas and thoughts about history. If you have any questions about this policy, please ask.
Grading
Categories
InQuizitive Assignments and Reading: 150 points
History Skills Tutorials and Exercises: 100 points
Thinking Like an Historian Exercises: 100 points
Common Assessment (Term Paper): 150 points
Quizzes: 100 points
Major Exams: 400 points
Breakdown of Course Grades:
1000 total points possible
900-1000 points= A
800-899 points-= B
700-799 points= C
600-699 points= D
0-599 points= F
Attendance Policy
Your diligence is vital to your success in this class but there are times when absences cannot be avoided due to illness, emergencies, or travel for educational purposes. If this occurs and will interfere with a scheduled exam or assignment, contact me immediately. If you must miss class due to school activities or business must have your coach, director, or sponsor provide notice of the absence in advance of the activity.
The schedule for assignments, exams, and other course requirements is available inside the Blackboard course.
Unique Circumstances and ADA Policy
If you require accommodation due to special needs, you must let me know immediately so that I can work with you. If you wait, for example, until the midterm exam before you disclose these needs, it will not be possible for you to retake exams or rewrite essays. You must also contact Student Services at https://www.actx.edu/arc/student-resources .
College expectations, personal and work pressures, and unexpected events in life are sometimes difficult to deal with. There is help available for anyone dealing with depression, grief, loss, anxiety, addiction, etc. The Amarillo College Social Services provides a variety of assistance options.
Emergencies
If you are on campus and an emergency arises in which you are asked to evacuate the building, do so immediately. Be prepared for emergencies by learning the locations of exits, fire extinguishers, and other information. You will find this information posted throughout the building. You should also have Amarillo College emergency contact phone numbers entered in your cell phone if you spend a significant amount of time on campus.
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