Eastfield College Social Science Human Services and Business Division HIST 1301 History of the United States 3 Semester Spring 2012 HIST 1302 4010 HIST 1301 4011 HIST 1301 4012 T TR 11 00 12 20 T TR 12 30 1 50 T TR 2 00 3 20 ROOM TBA ROOM TBA ROOM TBA PROFESSOR Kat Reguero Cloer CONTACT INFORMATION Office G212 Phone 972 860 7678 Email address katherinecloer dcccd edu Hours Available TR 9 00 10 00 a m and and MWF 10 00 11 00am and by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION HIST 1302 History of the United States 3 This is a Texas Common Course Number Prerequisite One of the following must be met 1 Developmental Reading 0093 AND Developmental Writing 0093 2 English as a Second Language ESOL 0044 AND 0054 or 3 have met Texas Success Initiative TSI in Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement This course is an introduction to American History from 1877 to our modern era This study includes social economic and political aspects of American life Also we will explore the growth of America as a world super power TEXTBOOK TEXTBOOK The American Journey Vol 2 ISBN 978 013 515089 4 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to 1 Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the chronology of major events and trends in U S history to 1877 2 Demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate historical sources distinguishing between primary and secondary sources 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of various conflicts such as wars social movements political movements and economic conflicts and the effects of their outcomes during the course of U S history to 1877 4 Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and foundations of American democracy including the founding documents and the democratic values of freedom equality and justice 5 Demonstrate the importance of expansionism manifest destiny and western settlement during the course of U S history to 1877 6 Demonstrate writing skills by successfully producing a written exercise COURSE OBJECTIVES INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES Analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials books documents and articles at a college level Produce clear correct and coherent prose adapted to purpose occasion and audience at a college level Analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication and possess sufficient literacy skills of writing and reading at a college level Think and analyze at a critical level EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods social structures and cultures Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues Understand the evolution and current role of the U S in the world Differentiate and analyze historical evidence documentary and statistical and differing points of view Recognize and apply reasonable criteria for the acceptability of historical evidence and social research Identify and understand differences and commonalties within diverse cultures EVALUATION PROCEDURES GRADES Class Participation 100 points 5 in class projects worth 20 points each Exams 300 points 100 points each Total 400 points Grading Scale 90 A 80 89 B 70 79 C 60 69 D below 60 F OBTAINING FINAL COURSE GRADES AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER USING eCONNECT Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed Convenient access is available online at www econnect dcccd edu Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect an online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report which is available in the Admissions Office EASTFIELD COLLEGE EMAIL POLICY Faculty and students must have and use a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to http www dcccd edu netmail home html COURSE CALENDAR DATES Week 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11 WEEK 12 WEEK 13 WEEK 14 WEEK 15 WEEK 16 TOPIC The New South The Gilded Age Moving to 1 17 1 22 the West READING 1 23 1 29 Industrialization A Dream Deferred Labor s Struggle and the Populists IN 12 30 2 5 CLASS PROJECT 1 2 6 2 12 EXAM 1 World War I and the Progressives 2 13 2 19 1920s The Great Depression New Deal EXAM 1 COVERS CHAPTERS 17 21 2 20 2 26 World War II 2 27 3 4 The Cold War IN CLASS PROJECT 2 3 5 3 11 EXAM 2 50s Civil Rights 60s Civil Rights and 3 12 3 18 Vietnam Liberals and Conservatives IN CLASS 3 19 3 25 PROJECT 3 3 26 4 1 New Economy 4 2 4 8 A Different World ONLY MAKE UP DAY for EXAMS AND PROJECTS NO CLASS Thursday MARCH 1 or Friday March 2 EXAM 2 COVERS CHAPTERS 22 27 Thursday April 12 is Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of W 4 9 4 15 Globalizing America 4 16 4 22 A More Perfect Union IN CLASS PROJECT 4 History happening 4 23 4 29 today Review for Final 5 1 5 7 EXAM 3 FINAL EXAM Chapter 16 Reconstruction FINAL EXAM COVERS CHAPTERS 28 31 REQUIREMENTS AND ATTENDANCE POLICY You are expected to attend and participate in class complete the assigned reading before class take 3 exams and complete 5 in class group projects That being said after the first two weeks I will not take attendance however you CAN NOT expect to do well in this class without attending class doing the required reading and participating in discussions Class participation is crucial Lectures will supplement the reading material but will not serve as a substitution Exams will consist of material from the readings class projects and lectures IN CLASS ASSIGNMENTS You will have a total of five 5 in class assignments where you will break into groups We will discuss these on our first day of class and as the project dates approach These are mandatory and can only be made up in special circumstances with my approval These are worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points EXAMS You will have a total of three 3 exams The third exam is your final NONE of the exams are COMPREHENSIVE Exams are worth 100 points each EXTRA CREDIT I will offer one or two chances for extra credit These will be announced as we get closer to the dates FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester Students who fail to attend or participate