Fall 2024 Course Syllabus Course: HIST-1302 (Section: 2C, CRN: 92981) United States History II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Christina Wilbur
Email	wilburca@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6394
Office	Student Center - Room: 414
Office Hours	By appointment
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
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 suburbaniza
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past, Vol. 2.
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	TSIA Complete in Reading
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Create an argument using historical evidence. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history
Core Objectives	Core Objectives: Critical Thinking Skills: Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and/or visual communication. Social Responsibility Skills: Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Personal Responsibility Skills: Integrates choices, actions, and consequences in ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline	The Conquest of the Far West Industrial Supremacy The Age of the City From Crisis to Empire The Progressive Era America and the Great War The New Era The Great Depression The New Deal America in a World at War The Global Crisis The Cold War The Affluent Society Civil Rights, Vietnam, and the Ordeal of Liberalism The Crisis of Authority
Major Assignments Schedule	Class Assignment and Reading Schedule     8/26-9/1       Read Chapter 16: The Conquest of the Far West Read: Why Study History Read: The Turner Thesis Read: Women on the Western Frontier   Complete The American West assignment   Complete Journal entry 1 9/2-9/8   Read Chapter 17: Industrial Supremacy Read Chapter 18: The Age of the City Read: Atlanta Compromise Read: Of Mr. Booker T. Washington Read: Booker T. Washinton and W.E.B. DuBois: The Problem of Negro Leadership   Complete Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. DuBois assignment 9/9-9/15   Read Chapter 19: From Crisis to Empire Read: Theodore Roosevelt, President Read: American Imperialism reference sheet   Complete Imperialism Assignment 9/16-9/22 Read Chapter 20: The Progressive Era   Complete Journal entry 2   9/23-9/29   Read Chapter 21: America and the Great War Read: The U.S. Rise to Power and Wilson’s Decision for Entry into World War I   Complete Journal entry 3     9/30-10/6   Read Chapter 22: The New Era   Complete Exam 1   10/7-10/13 Read: Chapter 23: The Great Depression   Complete Journal entry 4 10/14-10/23   Read Chapter 24: The New Deal Read: What the New Deal Did Read: New Deal reference sheet   Complete The Progressives to the New Dealers Assignment   10/21-10/27   Read Chapter 25: The Global Crisis   Complete Journal entry 5 10/28-11/3   Read Chapter 26: America in a World at War Read: World War II outline notes   Complete World War II Assignment 11/4-11/10   Read Chapter 27: The Cold War Read: Containment Read: Cold Conflict Read: The Cold War at Home   Complete The Cold War assignment 11/11-11/17 Read Chapter 28: The Affluent Society Complete Journal entry 6 11/18-11/24   All coursework must be completed and ready for return on November 22nd. Read: Chapter 29: Civil Rights, Vietnam, and the Ordeal of Liberalism Read: Letters from a Birmingham Jail Read Chapter 30: The Crisis of Authority Complete MLK and Letters from a Birmingham Jail   Complete Exam 2
Final Exam Date	November 18, 2024 - 12:0 AM   Through  November 21, 2024 - 12:0 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Grading:  Journal: 10% Exam 1: 15% Exam 2: 15% Assignments: 60%  The West: 10% or Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. DuBois: 10%          (You can choose which one of the two assignments listed above to complete. Choose the one that interests you          the most.          American Empire: 10% The Progressives to the New Dealers: 10% World War II: 10% The Cold War: 10% MLK Jr. and Letters from a Birmingham Jail: 10%    Your grade will be based solely on your performance on the above-listed grades. Late assignments are not accepted.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Exams: You will complete two (2) exams for this course. Exams will be essay.   Assignments:  Students should read the instructions included with each assignment. Any additional materials that are needed are noted on the assignment instructions.   Suggestions for the course:  This class moves very quickly, and we have quite a lot of material to cover. There is little time to catch up if you get behind. Make it a priority to read daily and study. Refer to your syllabus so that you can stay up to date with readings and assignments.    Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is essential to learning and is taken very seriously at LSCPA. Students are to submit their own work – not the work of others. If you submit others’work as your own, not only are you jeopardizing your academic future. Additionally, all student submissions are checked for plagiarism and students will receive a 0 for the submission if academic dishonesty is discovered. The student may automatically receive an F in the class if the offense is flagrant. This is at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance Policy	Students are expected to attend class and be actively engaged in their learning journay.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Steven Zani Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6431