Course Number:HIST 1302 SPRING 2017 COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATESII
Course Description:History of the United States from 1877 to the present. Focus on the development
of American society in the 20th century, response to the urban-industrial environment, the United States
as a world power, and post-World War II society. Students must take 6 credit hours of HIST 1301,
HIST 1302, or HIST 2301 to fulfill the Texas legislative requirement for history.
Course Credit Hours:3
Lecture Hours: 3
Placement Assessments: Placement in ENGL 1301; College-Level Reading
State-mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
2.Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
3.Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this
period of United States history.
Withdrawal policy:Withdrawal from a course is a formal procedure that is the responsibility
of the student to initiate. The last day to drop with a "W" is March 17.
Beginning Fall 2016, Texas residents attempting a course more than twice at Collin College are subject to regular tuition plus an additional $50 per semester credit hour. Please see the “Repeating Courses” section of the Fall 2016 Registration Guide for more information.
Collin College Academic Policies:See the current Collin Student Handbook, especially
regarding academic ethics.Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain
the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings
against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited
to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree,
and/or the submission of one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may
involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of
annotated texts or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic
medium, and/or falsifying academic records.Students in violation of this policy will receive a "0"
for the assignment or exam and will be reported to the Dean of Students Office.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to
afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current
Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor's Name:Joan Jenkins, Ph.D.
Office Number:L 211, Spring Creek Campus
Office Hours:MW 11:45-1:00, TR9:45-11:30 and by appointment
Phone Number:972.881.5829
Email:
Web page:
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Class information:
Section Number:.S27
Meeting Times: TR 11:30-12:45
Meeting Location: Room I 229
Course Resources:
Tindall, George Brown and Shi, David E. America: A Narrative History, vol. 2, 10th ed.
New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2016.
ISBN: 978-0-393-26595-8
Unit study sheets, outlines (accessible through the course web page)
EReserve readings for Writing Assignments (accessible through the course web page)
Supplies:
- pen and notebook for class note-taking
- pencil, scantron sheets (6) for exams and quizzes (to be handed into me before first quiz)
Attendance policy:Attendance in this course is the responsibility of the student. You are
expected to attend the classes in which you are enrolled. You are responsible for the material,
discussion, etc., that is covered in every class. Please do not call or email me for information or
assignments, if you are absent (unless, of course, it is an exceptional case). I recommend that you
make a class contact in the event of unforeseen/emergency circumstances resulting in your absence.
Missing class means missing important information and guidance for the exams and assignments,
including possible amendments to this syllabus and schedule. Absences (as well as poor class
preparation) inhibit discussion and diminish the value of the course for all of us.
Any alterations to this syllabus will be communicated in a timely manner.
Method of Evaluation:
Exams: 300 points
There are three (3) in-class examinationsworth 100 points each. They will be comprised of 50 multiple choice questions.If you miss an exam, excluding the final, you must arrange with me to take a make-up, due within one week of the scheduled class exam.Make-up exams will be entirely essay.
Writing/research assignments: 100 points
There are three (3) assignments, one per unit, totaling 100 points (33/33/34). See the instruction
page below. If you miss an assignment, you must contact me for a make-up assignment (2-3 page
analysis of an outside reading available through the Ereserves link on the course web page) due before
the respective unit exam as scheduled on the calendar. Make-ups for the final writing assignment are
due at or before the last lecture-class meeting (May 4).
***All written assignments must be completed in pen.***
Quizzes: 30 points
There are three (3) bonus quizzes, one for each unit, each worth 10 points. Quizzes will be
completed in class and may not be made up.
Final grades are based on the following point scale.There is no extra credit. Students are responsible for keeping all their work.
Grading scale:A = 360- 430 pts.
B = 320- 359 pts.
C = 280- 319 pts.
D = 240- 279 pts.
F = 239 and below
Advisement:The following advisement is offered in the interest of fostering your success in this course.
1) Study time for college courses is commonly figured at 2-3 hours for every hour of class time.
Some students may need more. A student carrying 12-15 credit hours is a full-time student. If you work
full-time and are a full-time student, it is unlikely you will have sufficient time for study. Be aware of
your work, school, and personal time demands so as to manage realistically your efforts towards success.
2) Consistent attendance and good note-taking in class are invaluable to your successful
completion of this course. Do not rely on your memory for assignments, deadlines, or class information.
Write it down. If you need further clarification or guidance, seek help immediately. Do not wait until too
late in the semester.
Classroom Etiquette:In the interests of maintaining a scholarly atmosphere in the classroom, phones
and computers are not allowed. Do not bring computers to class. Be sure your phone is turned off and
put away. Please arrive on time and refrain from leaving class before dismissal. Students coming and
going while the group is trying to work is distracting and discourteous. I appreciate your cooperation.
Students are expected to conform to the code of student conduct stated in the Collin Student
Handbook. Students who have a cell phone out during an exam will receive a "0" for that exam
and will be reported to the Dean of Students.
Course objectives:A valid assessment of who we are as well as any valuable judgment of where we
wish to go is properly dependent on an understanding of where we’ve been. Therefore, our most basic
objective is a survey knowledge of this period of US history. More important, however, is the analysis
of this information, especially as it relates to contemporary American society and politics. Therefore, a
further objective is the exercise of critical thinking. Since history generally eludes definitive
conclusions, students must, in the end, form their own opinions. Our achievement will be informed
independent opinions, as well as the ability to communicate them substantively and to re-evaluate them
in light of new information or changed circumstances.
PROPOSED COURSE CALENDAR, Tindall 10th edition
UNIT I
Jan 17Introduction
Jan19 Rise of Industry- Ch. 17 to "The Working Class" (p779), pp. 859-61, Ch. 18
Jan 24Labor Movement - Ch. 17
Jan 26 Urbanization, Social Changes - Ch. 19 to “Gilded Age Politics” (p864)
Jan 31 Gilded Age Politics - Ch. 19
Feb2American Empire - Ch. 20 to "Consequences of Victory" (p913)
Feb 7 " - Ch. 20
Feb 9Writing Assignment #1: see instructions below
Feb 14 Progressivism - Ch. 21 to "Progressivism Under Roosevelt and Taft"(p956)
Feb 16 Quiz I; " -Ch. 21
Feb 21EXAM I
UNIT II
Feb 23 World War I - Ch. 22 to "The AmericanRole in the War" (p1005)
Feb 28 " - Ch. 22
Mar2 The Twenties - Ch. 23
Mar 6-10 Spring Break
Mar14Quiz II; Ch. 24
Mar 16Great Depression & New Deal America - Ch. 25 to "The New Deal Under Fire" (p1126)
Mar 21 " -Ch. 25
Mar23Writing Assignment #2: see instructions below
Mar 28 World War II –pp 1080-83, Ch. 26 to "The War at Home"(p1175)
Mar 30"-Ch. 26
Apr4EXAM II
UNIT III
Apr6Cold War & Fair Deal- Ch. 27 to “The Cold War Heats Up” (p1241)
Apr 11 “ - Ch. 27
Apr 13Cold War & Civil Rights – Ch. 28
Apr 18New Frontier & Great Society – Ch. 29 to “The Tragedy of Vietnam” (p1349)
Apr 20Writing Assignment #3: see instructions below
Apr 25New Left, Counterculture - Ch. 30 to “Nixon & Revival of Conservatism” (p1385)
Apr 27 Vietnam - Ch. 29 pp 1349-59, Ch. 30 to “Watergate”
May 2 Quiz III
Nixon Era - Ch. 30
May4 Conservative Realignment - Ch. 31
May11 EXAM III
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
In-class assignments must be written legibly in ink, using full sentences. If I cannot read your paper, I will return it to you to type and resubmit to me with you original paper. Five points will be deducted from your
score.
#1 In-class writing assignment over textbook reading and class notes(33 points)
Due date: February 9
#2COAT assessment writing assignment over excerpt from Mein Kampf(43 points)
Print out a copy of the excerpt "War Propaganda" & "Nation and Race" available through the
Ereserveslink on the course web page. See instruction sheet to be handed out in class.
Due date: March 23
#3In-class assignment over “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (34 points)
Print out a copy of the letter available through the Ereserveslink on the course web page.
Read and study it. Bring it with you to class.
Due date: April 20