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HIST 102 History of the United States Since 1865 Section 4823, Summer 2019

Instructor Thad White

Email: [email protected]

Course Description This course covers the major themes and developments in American history from the era of Reconstruction to the present—a period remarkable for the country’s rapid transformation from a peripheral, agrarian based nation to a dominant economic, political, and military superpower. Discussions will explore the broad range of events and issues that worked to shape that transformation, as well as the ways Americans responded to those changes.

Course Format HIST 102-4823 IS A FULLY ONLINE COURSE. We will not meet in a live setting. If you are taking this class, you should feel comfortable answering yes to the following: •

proficient computer skills: typing, software applications, etc

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a reliable computer and internet connection

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self-directed learner

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Effective time-management skills

If you answered no to any of the above, your ability to do well in this class will be greatly hindered.

Course Materials The course materials required for this course are listed below. Course textbook can be purchased at the bookstore.

Give Me Liberty! An American History Seagull 6E, Vol. 2

Additional readings as assigned

Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: •

Demonstrate factual knowledge of key political, economic, social and cultural events and issues in the history of the United States since 1865.

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Evaluate, analyze and interpret primary and secondary historical sources and make historical arguments based on these sources.

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Apply critical thinking (including causal analysis and skeptical inquiry) to historical concepts and developments in the history of the United States from 1865 to the present.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Learning Module Learning modules contain course content. This includes: reading and discussion board assignments, lecture outlines, chapter questions, and quizzes. Assigned modules will be released on each Sunday @ 10am.

INSIDE THE MODULE Reading Assignments Weekly reading assignments are posted in each learning module. Students are responsible for all readings including material taken from; all required texts, articles, and the Internet. The importance of completing the reading assignments cannot be overstated. This is particularly true of online courses designed around reading material rather than lecture. It will be extremely difficult for you to succeed in this class, if you do not complete these assignments.

Lecture Notes Each week, I will provide an outline and lecture notes to go along with your readings. These overviews are intended to guide your reading and offer additional information on the topics covered. Note: Outlines and lecture notes are meant as further study aids for quizzes and exams not as substitutes for assigned readings.

Lecture Resources Along with weekly reading assignments, I will include a set of essential questions and key terms. Questions and terms will correspond to that week’s course material. These supplements are meant to direct your attention to key themes and issues within each unit. Essential questions will not be graded. However, they are intended to prepare you for quizzes and exams, since I will draw upon these questions and key terms when composing your tests.

Module Weekly Quiz Each learning module will contain a short quiz covering the week’s reading assignments and lecture materials. Quizzes will be available to students the same day a module is released. You will have until the following Monday to complete each quiz. Quizzes will consist of a combination of multiple-choice, matching, True/False, & Fillin-the-Blank questions. Do not make the mistake of attempting to flip through your text to find the correct answer. These are timed quizzes. If you fail to complete the quiz in the given time, you will receive a zero (0). Do the reading in advance and, you should have little problem doing well on each quiz.

Discussions In addition to regular weekly assignments, students will also contribute to the class via online discussions. Discussion assignments will cover a specific historical event, topic, or issue and are designed to get students to think carefully and critically about the past. Discussion assignments are due on Saturdays. You will be asked to offer a response to the question(s) asked. In addition, students are expected to post a comment on at least two (2) classmate’s posts. Comments should be constructive and add to the discussion in a meaningful way. Over the course of the class, I will grade ten (10) Discussion assignments. Students with partially completed posts or non-existent posts on graded assignments will receive lower grades. A rubric will be provided to give you a clear idea of what is expected in your posts.

Exams Students will take a total of three exams. Each exam will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions and one essay question. The information and questions found on each exam will be comprised from readings, study questions and key terms, and lecture notes and outlines. Students will have 90 minutes to complete each test. To help prepare for exams, I will provide a study guide one week before the scheduled exam date. This will include study questions along with sample multiple-choice and essay questions. Further information regarding the release and closing date for each exam will be provided as we near the first exam. You may direct exam questions to me. However, I encourage students to use the discussion boards as a virtual review session

Grading Your grade in this course is based on completed assignments and total points earned. See grids below:

EXAMS 3 X 200

600

QUIZZES 15 x 20

300

DISCUSSIONS 10 X 40

400

Grade

Total Points Earned

A

1300-1170pts

B

1169-1040

C

1039-910

D

909-780

F

0-779

Netiquette MJC students represent a broad range of perspectives. However, insensitive or inappropriate comments will not be tolerated. Any student post deemed unacceptable will result in an “F” for the assignment and may lead to further disciplinary action. If you disagree with another student’s viewpoint, please do so in a civil and respectful tone.

Make-up Policy Make-up’s on all coursework will only be given to those with documented medical or family emergencies. It is the student’s responsibility to contact me regarding any and all make-ups. If you have scheduling conflict that prohibits you from completing an assignment, you must contact me in to explain your situation.

Plagiarism/Cheating Policy Please make yourself aware of college policies, as they pertain to this class. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and will be dealt with accordingly.

Technical Issues Please do not contact me regarding technical issues. All questions regarding technical difficulties should be directed to the Online Help Desk: MJC daytime Canvas support: 209-575-7900 MJC evenings and weekends Canvas Support: (844) 303-8280 Mon-Fri 5pm-8am & Weekends It is your responsibility to correct any user errors. Exceptions will be made when there is a system-wide failure. In that case, I will modify the course and course assignments appropriately.

Course Calendar The calendar below is an overview of the topics we’ll be covering. Specific assignments, due dates, and instructions are found within each module. WEEK 1

MODULE OPENS: June 8

Module Topic: MODULE 1: Course Introduction MODULE 2: Reconstruction, 1865-1877

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June 14

MODULE 3: America’s Gilded Age, 1870-1890 MODULE 4: Freedom’s Boundaries, At Home and Abroad

3

June 21

EXAM 1: June 24-27

4

June 28

MODULE 5: The Progressive Era, 1900-1916 MODULE 6: The United States and World War I

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July 5

MODULE 7: From Business Culture to the Great Depression MODULE 8: The New Deal: 1932-1940

6

July 12

MODULE 9: WW2: Fighting for the Four Freedoms MODULE 10: Exam 2: July 17-20

7

July 19

MODULE 10: The United States and the Cold War MODULE 11: An Affluent Society

8

July 26

MODULE 12: The Sixties, 1960-68 MODULE 13: The Conservatism Turn, 1969-1988

9

Aug 2

MODULE 14: From Triumph to Tragedy, 1889-2001 MODULE 15: A New Century and New Crises

10

Aug 9

Exam 3: Aug 12-15...