Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: HIST-1302- Section: 01
United States History II 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Christina Wilbur
E-mailwilburca@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6394
Office
Location:Student Center - Room: 409
Hours:MWF: 10:00-11:00 MW 12:00-1:15 TTH: 10:45-12:30
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

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.
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
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Student Outcomes: At the end of the course students will be expected to:
1. Relate the effects of the closing of the frontier
2. Identify how the United States emerged as an industrial power and its impact on business owners, farmers, workers, and immigrants.
3. Analyze the development of US foreign policy through the age of imperialism and WWI.
4. Trace the causes of the Great Depression and the measures enacted to aid the economy.
5. Describe the role of the US in WWII and the Cold War.
6. Chronicle the stages of American cultural movements and politics after the world wars.
7. Understand how the US came to realize the limits of being a political, economic and military superpower.
8. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
9. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
10. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.

PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills ? Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion.

PSLO 2: Communication Skills ? Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.
Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task.

PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one?s own culture in relation to others.

PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills ? Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making.
Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Textbooks Required Materials:
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation. Vol. 2. McGraw-Hill. Any edition.
Larson, Erik. Isaac?s Storm
Moody, Anne. Coming of Age in Mississippi
4 scantrons - 886 E - with the essay component. Other scantrons will not be accepted for exams.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Class Assignment and Reading Schedule

UN: Readings from the textbook: The Unfinished Nation, Vol. 2. Article: Additional readings in Blackboard under the Articles tab.
All assignments are turned in on Blackboard unless otherwise indicated in class.

Module I: Chapters 15-18

Week 1
1/21-1/24
UN: Chapter 15: Reconstruction
Article: Why Reconstruction Matters

Week 2
1/27-1/31
UN: Chapter 16: The Conquest of the Far West
Quiz #1: TTH class - Thursday, January 30th
Quiz #1: MWF class - Friday, January 31st

Week 3
2/3-2/7
UN: Chapter 17: Industrial Supremacy
Article: Sawdust City

Week 4
2/10-2/14
UN: Chapter 18: The Age of the City
Exam I: TTH class - Thursday, February 13th
Exam I: MWF class - Friday, February 14th

Module II: Chapters 19-21

Week 5:
2/17-2/21
UN: Chapter 19: From Crisis to Empire
Article: Theodore Roosevelt
Quiz #2: TTH class - Thursday, February 20th
Quiz #2: MWF class - Friday, Friday, February 21st

Week 6
2/24-2/28
UN: Chapter 20: The Progressives
Writing Assignment #1 due: Isaac?s Storm. Submit in Blackboard by 8:00 pm Sunday, March 1st.

Week 7
3/2-3/6
UN: Chapter 21: America and the Great War
Article: Animals and Technology During the War
Quiz #3: TTH class - Thursday, March 5th
Quiz #3: MWF class - Friday, March 6th

Week 8
3/9-3/13
Spring Break
The Exam for Module II will be taken when we return from Spring Break on Monday, March 16th & Tuesday, March 17th

Module III: Chapters 23-26

Week 9
3/16-3/20
Exam II: MWF class - Monday, March 16th
Exam II: TTH class - Tuesday, March 17th
UN: Chapter 22: The New Era
Article: The Ku Klux Klan

Week 10
3/23-3/27
UN: Chapters 23: The Great Depression
UN: Chapter 24: The New Deal
Quiz #4: MWF class - Wednesday, March 25th
Quiz #4: TTH class - Thursday, March 26th
No class on Friday, March 27th

Week 11
3/30-4/3
UN: Chapter 25: The Global Crisis

Week 12
4/6-4/10
UN: Chapter 26: America in a World at War
Article: A Day of Infamy
Exam III: TTH class - Thursday, April 9th
Exam III: MWF class - Friday, April 10th

Module IV: Chapters 27-30

Week 13
4/13-4/17
UN: Chapter 27: The Cold War
Article: Containment - Long Telegram
Quiz #5: TTH class - Thursday, April 16th
Quiz #5 MWF class Friday, April 17th

Week 14
4/20-4/24
UN: Chapter 28: The Affluent Society
Writing Assignment #2 due: Coming of Age in Mississippi. Submit in Blackboard by 8:00 pm Sunday, April 26th

Week 15
4/27-5/1
UN: Chapter 29: Civil Rights, Vietnam and the Ordeal of Liberalism
Article: Port Arthur School Desegregation

Week 16
5/4-5/6
Quiz #6 MWF class - Monday, May 4th
Quiz #6: TTH class - Tuesday, May 5th
Review for Final Exam
Tuesday, May 5th: Last TTH class day
Wednesday, May 6th: Last MWF class day.
See the LSCPA website for the Final Exam schedule.



Major Assignments
Schedule		 None
Final Exam Date May 12, 2020 - 11:00 AM   Through  May 12, 2020 - 1:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Grading:
Four exams: 60%    
Writing Assignments: 15%
Quizzes/in-class assignments: 25% (6 quizzes offered - lowest or missed quiz dropped)
Please keep up with your grades. Students should keep all copies of graded work until course grades have been submitted at the end of the semester. Your grade will be based solely on your performance on the above-listed grades. Additionally, all grades will be posted in Blackboard in a timely manner and your current average is always available under the ?Current Class Average? tab in Blackboard. Please make sure to read the comments included with your assignment. It is your responsibility to read comments and assessment notes and to make the suggested changes on future assignments/exams.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Required Readings:
In addition to the required textbook readings, additional weekly readings will be noted in the assignment sheet, posted in Blackboard, and should be completed before class. This material will be included on exams. These readings are not optional. You may read them on the computer or print them out.

What to bring to class every day:
A pen, pencil, something to write on, and your textbook.

Textbook Use: Please bring your textbook to class. Students are responsible for the material in the textbook. Class lectures will focus on individual topics chosen from the textbook.

Extra Credit:
No extra credit is offered.

Late Work Policy:
No late work is accepted.

Exams/Quizzes:
Exams and/or quizzes may consist entirely of essay, short answer, or multiple choice questions or a combination of these elements. Please bring both a pen and pencil to your exam. Any written section on exams or quizzes must be written in ink. Students who will be absent for an exam due to school approved absences: student government, athletics, or other approved activities will take their exam before the absence. All other make-up exams will be given at my discretion and will be essay examinations. Do not miss an examination under the assumption that you will automatically be able to take a make-up examination. I will not contact you to find out why you missed an exam. If you fail to take an exam, you will be assigned a 0 until the make-up exam is taken. There are no make-ups for in-class quizzes or in-class assignments if you are absent.

Exam Reviews:
Exam reviews are provided before each exam but they should only be considered as an aid in studying for the exam. They are not, and are not meant to be, a substitute for thorough class notes, studying the textbook, and/or missed classes. Exam reviews are not a comprehensive review of all material that may, or may not, be included on exams. You are responsible for all material discussed in class, additional readings and textbook material.

Classroom Behavior:
It is expected that students will maintain appropriate behavior for the college classroom. Should there be behavior that repeatedly disrupts the learning environment, students will be asked to leave the classroom and counted as absent for the day.

Writing Assignment/ classroom assignments:
Requirements for these assignments will be discussed in class and included in Blackboard.

Cell Phones / Laptops:
Cell phones will be put away during class. A penalty of 5 points off the final grade will be imposed for each offence if cell phones are not put away. Should you be unable to abide by the cell phone rule, I reserve the right to ask you to leave class for the day. You may use a laptop if you choose to but do be aware that with any quizzes in class - that may or may not be open note - laptops will not be allowed. I strongly recommend taking notes by hand in a spiral notebook but you are welcome to choose the method you prefer.

Email:
I recommend speaking to me in person either before or after class or in my office as many issues can be clarified and questions answered much more quickly in person rather than by email. But if it is necessary to email me, please put LSCPA 1302.(and section number) in the subject line of any email. If the class and section number are not listed you will not receive a prompt response as I will not make it a priority to log into each class and search out who you are and what class you are in. It is important that students are aware of the tone and structure of their correspondence. All emails should include a greeting, a clear statement of the question or inquiry, your name and include proper spelling and grammar. All email must come from the student's assigned Lamarpa.edu email address. Do not email me from google, yahoo, etc. as it is very likely the campus email will send your email to the Clutter folder and I will not receive it. I strive to reply within 24 hours. I do not check email after 5:00 pm or on the weekends.

It is your responsibility to check your student email on a daily basis for both campus and class announcements and emails.

Dual Credit/Wilson Early College students: All class requirements, due dates and attendance policies apply to dual-credit students/Wilson Early College students. If you will be absent due to school activities/testing/etc, it is your responsibility to let me know ahead of time to make arrangements for testing and to get with other classmates to get class notes, etc. You are also responsible for your mylamarpa and Blackboard access.

Suggestions to succeed in this class:
Attend class! Students who miss class earn grades that reflect their absences.
Participate in class in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
Take thorough notes. If I am talking, you should be writing. An excellent source on taking effective notes is: http://www.llcc.edu/student-services/cas/helpful-handouts/note-taking-problem-checklist/
Complete required readings before class.
Study your notes each day.
Ask questions when needed.
Begin studying for exams early.
If you miss class, get the class notes from a classmate.

Academic Integrity:
Academic integrity is essential to learning and I take it very seriously. Academic dishonesty will not be accepted in this class. Students are to submit their own work ? not the work of others. If you submit other?s work as your own or use resources not allowed during examinations or writing assignments, not only are you jeopardizing your academic future but you are paying for an education you are not receiving and, moreover, you are wasting your own time and energy in an effort not to learn. Additionally, all student submissions are checked for plagiarism through Blackboard and use of any materials not authorized for use is prohibited. Students will receive a 0 for an assignment or exam if academic dishonesty is discovered. The student will receive an F in the class if the offense is flagrant. This is at the discretion of the instructor.

Disability Accommodations:
It is the policy of Lamar State College-Port Arthur to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to state and federal law and the College?s commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation, for example, in seating placement or arrangement for examinations, notes, etc., should inform the instructor with a copy of the letter from the Office of Student Disability at the beginning of the course.

Lamar State College ? Port Arthur Academic Dishonesty Policy:
Lamar State College-Port Arthur considers academic dishonesty, including collusion, cheating, and plagiarism as defined in the Student Handbook, to be a serious academic offence. Students guilty of such behavior will be subject to the following penalties:
First offence: Student will receive a failing grade on the exam or assignment with no possibility for a make-up. If the offence is flagrant, the student may receive an ?F? in the course. The student's name and documented offence will be forwarded to the proper college officials.
Second offence: Student will receive an ?F? in the course with no possibility for make-up. The student's name and documented offence will be forwarded to the proper university officials. All accused students will be given a written notice of the offence, the penalty assessed, and the right of appeal to the department chair/advisory committee.

Technology Responsibility:
It is assumed that students are proficient with the technological/computer requirements and the Blackboard system. It is your responsibility to understand how to navigate Blackboard, upload files, view video, etc. I will gladly direct you to resources that can assist you with the technology requirements.

Blackboard System:
Students are responsible for their Blackboard access. The instructor cannot troubleshoot Blackboard issues for individual students.
For Technical Support please contact:
Mr. Kenneth Lisby
Office: Gates Memorial Library Open Computer Lab
Email: helpdesk@lamarpa.edu
Office: (409) 984-6150 https://help.blackboard.com/en-us/Learn/9.1_SP_12_and_SP_13/Student
Attendance Policy Class Attendance:
Class attendance is required. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and tardiness is not acceptable. Students who arrive late or leave class early will be counted absent. You were aware of the class meeting time when you registered for the class and it is expected that you will arrive on time. A tardy is counted as an absence. Excessive absences will be detrimental to your grade and I reserve the right to drop you from the class and/or deduct 5 points from your final course grade for more than 5 unexcused absences. If you are absent, please contact a classmate to get the necessary information. Medical appointments and vacations are not excused absences.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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.
MyLamarPA Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.