Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: HIST-1302 (Section: 02, CRN: 10008)
United States History II 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Christina Wilbur
Email wilburca@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6394
Office Student Center - Room: 414
Office Hours Office Hours: MW 1:15-3:15    TTH 8:30-9:30 / 10:45-12:00
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.

This class is using a free, online textbook - The American Yawp, Vol. 2. You can access it online through Blackboard. 
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • ENGL-0302 College Reading Skills
  • ENGL-0327 Integrated Reading and Writing
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to:
  • Create an argument through the use of 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
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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.
 

Lecture Topics Outline
Capital and Labor
Conquering the West
American Empire
The Progressive Era
World War I and its Aftermath
The New Era
The Great Depression
World War II
The Cold War
The Affluent Society
The Sixties
The Tumultous 70's
The Rise of the Conservative Right

Major Assignments Schedule

Class Schedule

*Quizzes are on Tuesday  *Lectures are on Tuesday   *Class discussions/films are on Thursday

MODULE ONE		    
1/16 - 1/21
 		 Welcome  
1/22 - 1/28
 		 Read Chapter 16: Capital and Labor
 
 		 Quiz 1: Tuesday (1/23)
 
 
1/29 - 2/4
 		 Read Chapters 17: Conquering the West Quiz 2: Tuesday (1/30)
 
 
2/5 - 2/11
 		 Read Chapter 19: American Empire
 		 Quiz 3: Tuesday (2/6)
 
2/12 - 2/18
 		 Continue: American Empire
 
 		 Quiz 4: Tuesday (2/13)
 
Exam I: Thursday (2/15)
 MODULE TWO    
2/19-2/25
 		 Read Chapter 20: The Progressive Era
 		 Quiz 5: Tuesday (2/20)
2/26 - 3/3
 		 Read Chapter 21: World War I and its Aftermath Quiz 6: Tuesday (2/27)
3/4 - 3/10
 		 Continue: World War I Quiz 7: Tuesday (3/5)
 
Exam II: Thursday (3/7)
3/11-3/17 (Spring Break)
 		 No class  
 MODULE THREE    
3/18 - 3/24
 
 		 Read Chapters 22: The New Era & 23: The Great Depression
 		 Quiz 8: Tuesday (3/19)
3/25 - 3/31
 		 Read Chapter 24: World War II Quiz 9: Tuesday (3/26)
 
4/1 - 4/7
 		 Continue World War II Quiz 10: Tuesday (4/2)
 
 
4/8 - 4/14
 		 Read Chapter 25: The Cold War Quiz 11: Tuesday (4/9)
 
Exam III: Thursday (4/11)
 MODULE FOUR    
4/15 - 4/21
 
 		 Read Chapter 26: The Affluent Society Quiz 12: Tuesday (4/16)
 
Writing Assignment due Friday (4/19) by 11:59 pm.
4/22 - 4/28
 		 Read Chapter 27: The Sixties Quiz 13: Tuesday (4/23)
4/29 - 5/5
 		 Read Chapter 28: The Unravelling Quiz 14: Tuesday (4/30)
5/6   Final Exam: Tuesday (5/7)

Final Exam Date May 7, 2024 - 9:30 PM   Through  May 7, 2024 - 10:45 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Grading: 
  • 4 exams: 40%            
  • Quizzes: 25% (lowest quiz is dropped).  
  • Writing assignment: 10%
  • Participation: 25%
Your grade will be based solely on your performance on the above-listed grades.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Exams:  
You will take four (4) major exams in this course.  Exams will be a combination of short answers and essay questions. Makeup exams will only be provided in exceptional circumstances such as serious hospitalization or death in the family. Documentation may be required to take a missed exam.

Quizzes:
Students will take a weekly quiz. Students may practice for these quizzes with the provided quizzes in Blackboard.  One quiz will be dropped. Make-up quizzes are not allowed and if you arrive to class late after a quiz has started, you do not get extra time to complete the quiz. If you arrive after all quizzes have been turned in, you cannot take the quiz.

Assignment Due Dates:
All assignments are to be turned in on time, but a two (2) day grace period is allowed. No assignments will be accepted after the grace period ends, which is 48 hours past the posted deadline. You do not need to email me to take advantage of the grace period. Due dates are clearly noted on the syllabus. All assignment submission links will allow you to submit multiple times up until the due date if you find that you need to update an assignment before the submission link closes.

Uploading Assignments:
All assignments must be uploaded in the required format. All assignments – unless instructed otherwise – i.e. a video or PowerPoint submission – must be submitted as a Word document. Do not submit Google docs, pages, or PDF’s.  It is your responsibility to make sure that you have submitted your assignment as directed in the instructions. If I cannot open your assignment, I will not grade it. 
Additionally, if you have difficulty uploading your assignment due to Blackboard or other technical issues, you should email me a copy of the assignment immediately – not the next day.  It will be considered late if I do not have an email copy of the assignment by the due date.  You should then contact Blackboard technical support to address the problem and work to get the assignment uploaded into Blackboard.
When you submit an assignment, Blackboard sends you a confirmation email with an individual submission number. Please make sure that you receive, and save, this confirmation.  If there are issues regarding the submission of your assignment, I may ask to see the submission confirmation.

Technology Responsibility:
It is assumed that students are proficient with the technological/computer requirements and the Blackboard system.  A lack of computer proficiency is not an excuse for the failure to submit assignments, etc. It is your responsibility to understand how to navigate Blackboard, upload and download files.

Assignments from a previous course or repeating the class:
You may not submit assignments that were created for another class. You also may not resubmit assignments from a previous attempt in the class. Assignments that are found to have been reused will receive a 0. All work must be your original work. You are not to use AI or other similar programs. If plagiarism or use of AI is suspected, students will be asked to discuss this matter with the instructor.

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. 

Email:
I do not use Blackboard email.  Please use your lamarpa email.You must put the class and section number in the subject line of the email.  It is important that I know what class you are in so that I can answer your question. I do try to respond in a timely manner within 24 to 48 hours during the week. I am available during normal business hours – Monday-Friday 9-5.  Emails received in the evening will not get a response until the next day.  Email received during the weekend will not get a response until Monday. 
Please use your lamarpa email to communicate with me as email from Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, etc. may end up in a clutter folder and I will not see it, and therefore, not respond. Most questions can be answered by reading the class syllabus, assignment sheet or other directions available to you in Blackboard. Class updates are sent out through Blackboard email, so it is good practice to check your email daily. 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
Include proper spelling and grammar.  'Texting' abbreviations, lack of punctuation and 'i' are not acceptable.
 
Civility in the Classroom:
Student incivility, rudeness, or attacks of a personal nature or statements will not be tolerated, whether directed at the instructor or another student. Any student engaging in disruptive or disrespectful activities on campus or in online classes will be required to cease such behavior. If the behavior continues after the first warning, the student will no longer continue as a student of the course.

Technology in the Classroom: Students may use laptops in class, but it is expected that students will use their laptops for classroom activities related to this class.  Cell phones are to be put away. If your cell phone usage is disruptive to me or other classmates, I will ask you to leave.

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 submit assignmentsusing resources not allowed, 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. It is expected that students are submitting their own original work.
All student submissions are checked for plagiarism and use of any materials not authorized for use for an assignment is prohibited. Should this be an issue with any assignment you submit, you will receive a 0 on the assignment and, possibly an F in the class. The use of article rewriting tools, or other AI technology is unacceptable and will result in a 0 for the assignment. If there are indications of academic dishonesty, students may be asked to take a written, or verbal assessment in my presence. 
If an issue arises with your work, I do reserve the right to go back and reassess/regrade previously submitted work to see if academic dishonesty has occurred with previous submissions. Assigning an F for the course for plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty is at my discretion if the offenseis flagrant or repeated.  Please note that I decide if an offenseis flagrant or repeated – not the student.

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 offense.  Students guilty of such behavior will be subject to the following penalties:
  • First offense:  Studentswill receive a failing grade on the exam or assignment with no possibility for a make-up.  If the offense is flagrant, the student may receive an ‘F’ in the course.  The student's name and documented offensewill be forwarded to the proper college officials.
  • Second offense:  Studentswill receive an ‘F’ in the course with no possibility for make-up.  The student's name and documented offensewill be forwarded to the proper university officials.  All accused students will be given a written notice of the offense, the penalty assessed, and the right of appeal to the department chair/advisory committee. 
Syllabus Change Policy
I reserve the right to adjust this syllabus, assignments, and due dates as needed.  Any changes will be announced in class and sent as an announcement through the Blackboard system. You should check your email daily for any announcements about the course.
Attendance Policy Class Attendance:
Attendance is expected.  Excessive absences or tardiness will have a detrimental effect on your overall performance in the class. Since 25% of your grade is based on class participation, absences will have a significant impact on your overall grade. Students are expected to arrive to class on time. 
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
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.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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:Steven Zani
Email:zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6431