HIST-1302-71 - US Hist II
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Summer II 2018 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Summer II 2018 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Wilbur, Christina Annette | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6394 | ||||||||||||
wilburca@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Number | 70173 | ||||||||||||
Course 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 suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Required Materials: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past, Volume II Connect Access 1 semester. The Connect Access is required for the course. You may purchase the access code from the LSCPA bookstore or through the publisher. You do not need a hard copy of the textbook but you may purchase one if you care to. A less expensive version of the hard copy is: Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation, Vol. 1. You could find a copy on Amazon if you wanted a cheap version of the text. Connect Access: To register for our section just click on the first LearnSmart reading assignment. It will take you to the Connect page to log-in and register. You may purchase access then and/or you may submit your access code if you have already purchased it. It is imperative that you register for the correct section! Students are allowed 2 weeks of free access - after that period you will be locked out until you upgrade to full required access. |
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Attendance Policy |
Class Attendance: Students are required to log-on to Blackboard in order to stay current regarding class announcements, assignment due dates and exam dates. If a student fails to log in on a regular basis, I will assume you are no longer participating in the class and may administratively drop you from the class. Additionally, failure to log in will affect attendance requirements for financial aid, if applicable. |
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Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Grading: Two (2) Major Written Exams: (40%) Five (5) Quizzes: (25%) LearnSmart Readings: (10%) Article/Video Responses: (25%) Please keep up with your grades. Students should keep all copies of graded and ungraded work until course grades have been submitted at the end of the semester. A current running average is always available to you in the ‘Current Class Average’ of Blackboard. 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. Please make sure to read the comments sections included with your grade and, additionally, read the comments on your submitted assignments as I make comments in both places. It is your responsibility to read comments and assessment notes and to make the suggested changes on future assignments/exams. |
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Final Exam Date | August 7, 2018 - 8:00 AM Through August 13, 2018 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
Class Assignment and Reading Schedule All assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Saturday (except for Week 1) Articles are listed under the Articles tab Video links are clickable through this assignment sheet or, if noted, are posted under the Videos Folder tab. Week 1 7/10-7/15 Please note: All assignments are due - this week only - on Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm due to the Tuesday start. All other assignments after this week will be due on Saturday night. Post ‘Getting to Know You in Blackboard’ / Complete course policy agreement. Getting to know you post Due: Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm Course Policy Agreement Due: Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm. LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 16: The Conquest of the Far West Chapter 17: Industrial Supremacy Chapter 18 The Age of the City Article(s) for Discussion Board The Reservation and Destruction of Indian Culture Sawdust City Mass Culture at the Turn of the City Video(s) for Discussion Board: Geronimo and the Apache Resistance Spindletop (No discussion post needed for this video but I would like for you to view it. It is quite short) The Seeds of Change Making a Way out of No Way Quiz 1: Chapters 16-18 Week 2 7/16-7/21 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 19: From Crisis to Empire Chapter 20: The Progressives Chapter 21: America and the Great War Article(s) for Discussion Board Theodore Roosevelt Jacob Riis Animals and Technology in WWI Video(s) for Discussion Board: Theodore Roosevelt: From Roughrider to Rushmore Shell Shock Paris 1919: Inside the Peace Talks that Changed the World Quiz 2: Chapters 19-21 Exam I: Posted at 8:00 am Monday, July 16th. Due by 11:59 pm Saturday, July 21st. Friday, July 20th: Last day to drop without academic penalty Week 3 7/23-7/28 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 22: The New Era Chapter 23: The Great Depression Chapter 24: The New Deal Article(s) for Discussion Board The Ku Klux Klan Margaret Sanger Work Relief in the Great Depression Video(s) for Discussion Board: Surviving the Dust Bowl The Crash of 1929 The Jazz Age Quiz 3: Chapters 22-24 Week 4 7/30-8/4 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 25: The Global Crisis Chapter 26: America in a World at War Chapter 27: The Cold War Article(s) for Discussion Board A Day of Infamy Harry Truman The Homefront During WWII Containment - Long Telegram Video(s) for Discussion Board: How the Nazi’s Came to Power 1941-1945: The Homefront Beaumont Race Riots: You do not need to comment on the Beaumont Race riot video-but I would like you to watch it. Cold War Roadshow Quiz 4: Chapters 25-27 Week 5 8/6-8/11 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 28: The Affluent Society Chapter 29: Civil Rights, Vietnam, and the Ordeal of Liberalism Chapter 30: The Crisis of Authority Article(s) for Discussion Board Port Arthur School Desegregation Letters from a Birmingham Jail TBA - To Be Announced Video(s) for Discussion Board: Happy Daze The Children’s March Approaching the Apocalypse Quiz 5: Chapter 28-30 Friday, August 3rd: Last day to drop without academic penalty Final Exam: Posted at 8:00 am Tuesday, August 7th. Week 6 8/13-8/14 Final Exam: Due by 11:59 pm Monday, August 13th |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
Class Assignment and Reading Schedule All assignments are due by 11:59 pm on Saturday (except for Week 1) Articles are listed under the Articles tab Video links are clickable through this assignment sheet or, if noted, are posted under the Videos Folder tab. Week 1 7/10-7/15 Please note: All assignments are due - this week only - on Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm due to the Tuesday start. All other assignments after this week will be due on Saturday night. Post ‘Getting to Know You in Blackboard’ / Complete course policy agreement. Getting to know you post Due: Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm Course Policy Agreement Due: Sunday, 7/15 by 11:59 pm. LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 16: The Conquest of the Far West Chapter 17: Industrial Supremacy Chapter 18 The Age of the City Article(s) for Discussion Board The Reservation and Destruction of Indian Culture Sawdust City Mass Culture at the Turn of the City Video(s) for Discussion Board: Geronimo and the Apache Resistance Spindletop (No discussion post needed for this video but I would like for you to view it. It is quite short) The Seeds of Change Making a Way out of No Way Quiz 1: Chapters 16-18 Week 2 7/16-7/21 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 19: From Crisis to Empire Chapter 20: The Progressives Chapter 21: America and the Great War Article(s) for Discussion Board Theodore Roosevelt Jacob Riis Animals and Technology in WWI Video(s) for Discussion Board: Theodore Roosevelt: From Roughrider to Rushmore Shell Shock Paris 1919: Inside the Peace Talks that Changed the World Quiz 2: Chapters 19-21 Exam I: Posted at 8:00 am Monday, July 16th. Due by 11:59 pm Saturday, July 21st. Friday, July 20th: Last day to drop without academic penalty Week 3 7/23-7/28 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 22: The New Era Chapter 23: The Great Depression Chapter 24: The New Deal Article(s) for Discussion Board The Ku Klux Klan Margaret Sanger Work Relief in the Great Depression Video(s) for Discussion Board: Surviving the Dust Bowl The Crash of 1929 The Jazz Age Quiz 3: Chapters 22-24 Week 4 7/30-8/4 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 25: The Global Crisis Chapter 26: America in a World at War Chapter 27: The Cold War Article(s) for Discussion Board A Day of Infamy Harry Truman The Homefront During WWII Containment - Long Telegram Video(s) for Discussion Board: How the Nazi’s Came to Power 1941-1945: The Homefront Beaumont Race Riots: You do not need to comment on the Beaumont Race riot video-but I would like you to watch it. Cold War Roadshow Quiz 4: Chapters 25-27 Week 5 8/6-8/11 LearnSmart readings: Brinkley: American History Chapter 28: The Affluent Society Chapter 29: Civil Rights, Vietnam, and the Ordeal of Liberalism Chapter 30: The Crisis of Authority Article(s) for Discussion Board Port Arthur School Desegregation Letters from a Birmingham Jail TBA - To Be Announced Video(s) for Discussion Board: Happy Daze The Children’s March Approaching the Apocalypse Quiz 5: Chapter 28-30 Friday, August 3rd: Last day to drop without academic penalty Final Exam: Posted at 8:00 am Tuesday, August 7th. Week 6 8/13-8/14 Final Exam: Due by 11:59 pm Monday, August 13th |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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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. |
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Course Student 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 (PSLO 1,5, 6, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 2. Identify how the United States emerged as an industrial power and its impact on business owners, farmers, workers, and immigrants. (PSLO 1,2, 5, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions or short essay, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 3. Analyze the development of US foreign policy through the age of imperialism and WWI.(PSLO 1,5, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 4. Trace the causes of the Great Depression and the measures enacted to aid the economy. (PSLO 1,5, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 5. Describe the role of the US in WWII and the Cold War. (PSLO 1,2,5,6, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions or short essay, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 6. Chronicle the stages of American cultural movements and politics after the world wars.(PSLO 1,5, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 7. Understand how the US came to realize the limits of being a political, economic and military superpower. (PSLO 1,5, Alpha) Measured by: embedded test questions, group discussion; pre-test/post-test 8. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.(PSLO 1, 2, 5, 6) Measured by embedded short essay test questions;or essay project 9. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.(PSLO 1, 2) Measured by embedded test question, group discussions; or researched essay project 10. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. (PSLO 1, 5, 6) Measured by embedded test questions; researched essay project; group discussion |
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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 LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information |
Technology Responsibility: It is assumed that students registered for an online class 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 files, view video, etc. Additionally, students should be aware that the majority of the responsibility in mastering the material falls to the student. Should you believe that these aspects of the course will be problematic, then it is suggested that you register for an in-class section of the course. Exams: Exams consist of lengthy discussion/essay questions and, possibly, multiple choice/short answer questions. Students are allowed four (4) or more days to complete the exam. Exams will cover material from your textbook, Founding Brothers, articles and video presentations/lectures. I will not contact you to find out why you missed an exam and late submissions are not accepted. If you try to take an examination having neither read the material/taken notes on the video lectures nor studied the material thoroughly – you will not be successful. Additionally, please plan accordingly when allowing time to complete your exams. Generally, exams consist of three (3) to five (5) 1 ½ - 2 page essay questions per exam. This means - you are given anywhere from three to five essay questions to complete and each one will require from 1 ½ to 2 pages for a total submission of between 8-10 pages. You cannot complete the exams in an hour or two. Students are expected to follow the directions given for the exam regarding submission, formatting, length, etc. Quizzes: Students will complete five (5) quizzes. Each quiz will cover two chapters and contain 50 questions. There is a 60 minute time limit to complete the quiz. Quizzes will be completed in Blackboard using the Connect system. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. All quizzes are due by 11:59 pm on Saturdays. Late submissions are not accepted. I do not like to re-open or re-set quizzes. Make sure you have a stable internet connection before you begin. The McGrawHill Connect system is a very stable system. Should you have problems you need to contact them and they will research the matter and let me know if a reset is required. This should be a very rare occurrence. LearnSmart Readings: Each week a chapter in the LearnSmart e-textbook is assigned for you to read. You will complete the reading and answer the questions as you go along. You can continue to answer the questions until you score the grade you’d like. All Learnsmart Readings are due by 11:59 pm on Saturdays. Assignments: All assignments are listed in the Readings and Assignment tab in Blackboard. Late assignments are not accepted. No extra credit is offered - do not ask. Time Requirements for this Course: *****For Summer School - this class moves very fast in summer school - you have NO time to get behind! An online class is not an ‘easier’ class. The time requirements for an online class are similar to a face-to-face class. The standard expectation for a college level class is approximately 10-12 hours a week. A class that is a 3-hour credit class will require 3 hours outside study time for each hour in class. Our class is considered a 3-hour credit class and therefore the additional study/working on assignments time is applicable. Please make sure to adjust your schedule accordingly. |
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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 Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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