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American History II (HIST 1302_9J1_11793) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: TSI Complete for Reading 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 OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student 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. • Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills - creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. • Demonstrate Communication Skills - effective development, interpretation and expressions of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication. • Demonstrate Social Responsibility - intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. • Demonstrate Personal Responsibility - ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Sonya L H Moore Email: slmoore1@lit.edu; sonya.moore@jasperisd.net Office Phone: 409.382.1017 ext 6204 Office Location: Room 204 DETCCA campus, 450 Bulldog Ave., Jasper, TX 75951
Office Hours: M, W, F 12-1; or by appointment REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS A digital copy of the textbook will be provided to students on blackboard. Students will need the ability to watch a feature film for their final assignment. Three different films will be provided on blackboard if a student cannot locate a film. ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must follow the attendance policy of the Jasper ISD. Students also be aware that every absence from class endangers the final grade due to missed opportunities for information and tests. In addition, any absence beyond two unexcused absences will affect the student’s Daily Grade which is 20% of the total grade. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified date as listed in the College Calendar on the Student Success web page. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 1 Unit I Jan 20-25 Ch. 17 “The West” Read Ch. 17 & take notes Syllabus 1/21 Read Primary Sources Test 1/25, 12am (home) Lecture quiz 1/23 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 2 Unit I Jan 26-Feb 1 Ch. 18 “Life in Industrial America” Gilded Age Intro essay on historical movie Read Ch. 18 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 2/1, 12am (home) Lecture quiz 1/30 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Pick historical movie by Feb. 16 Week 3 Unit I Feb 2-8 Ch. 19 “American Empire” Imperialism Read Ch. 19 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 2/8, 12am (home) Lecture quiz 2/6 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Unit I review exam 2/6 Week 4 Unit II Feb 9-15 Ch. 20“Progressive Era” Muckrakers, Reform, Regulation, Bull Moose Read Ch. 20 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 2/15, 12am (home) Lecture quiz 2/13 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Check movie research
Week 5 Unit II Feb 16-22 Ch. 21 “World War I & Its Aftermath” Read Ch. 21 & take notes. Read Primary Sources Test 2/22, 12am (home) Lecture quiz 2/20 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 6 Unit II Feb 23-March 1 Ch. 22 “The New Era” Flappers, Roaring 20s, Jazz Age, Prosperity Decade Read Ch. 22 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 3/1 12am (home) Lecture quiz 2/27 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Movie questions due 2/27 Week 7 Unit II March 2-8 Ch. 23 “The Great Depression” Poverty, Mass Migration Read Ch. 23 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 3/8 12am (home) Discuss essay format Lecture quiz 3/6 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 8 Unit II March 16-22 Ch. 24 “World War II” The World on Fire Read Ch. 24 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 3/22 12am (home) Lecture quiz 3/20 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Rough draft essay due 3/20 Week 9 Unit II March 23-29 Ch. 25 “The Cold War” The World frozen in Fear Read Ch. 25 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 3/29 12am (home) Lecture quiz 3/27 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 10 Unit II March 30- April 5 Ch. 26 “The Affluent Society” Review for Unit II Exam Read Ch. 26 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 4/5 12am (home) Lecture quiz 4/2 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Unit II exam 4/8 Week 11 Unit III April 6-12 Ch. 27 “The Sixties” Hippies, Free Love, Protests, Vietnam Read Ch. 27 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 4/12 12am (home) Lecture quiz 4/10 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 12 Unit III April 13-19 Ch. 28 “The Unraveling” Vietnam, Nixon, Racial/Social Upheaval Read Ch. 28 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 4/19 12am (home) Lecture quiz 4/17(class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Final draft essay due 4/17 Week 13 Unit III April 20-26 Ch. 29 “Triumph of the Right” Conservatism, Culture Wars Read Ch. 29 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 4/26 12am (home) Lecture quiz 4/24 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test.
Week 14 Unit III April 27-May 3 Ch. 30“Recent Past” 9/11, Bushes, Pandemic, Obama, Jan 6 Read Ch. 30 & take notes Read Primary Sources Test 5/3 12am (home) Lecture quiz 5/1 (class) Can use handwritten notes on test. Week 15 Unit III 5/4-14 Unit III review Study week Review for Final Exam Unit III Exam 5/6 (class) Final Exam - TBA COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. Exams (Three) 40% of final grade 2. Rough Draft Assignment 10% of final grade 3. Final Cultural Artifact Assignment 20% of final grade 4. Weekly Assignments/Participation/Attendance 30% of final grade GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS For the latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc., review the Minimum Computer and Equipment Requirements on the LIT Online Experience page. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with
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