AMH 2010 American History Part II

AMH 2010 American History Part II -

Instructor Cynthia Fox Adjunct Faculty

Office Hours Based on student request. E-mail [email protected] Location LI270 Times Monday-Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:45 Start Date August 15, 2016 Blueprint for earning a good grade: 1. Communicate with the class professor and other students. This is the key to success! 2. Come to class. 3. When in class, make an effort to participate in discussions and conversations. Students making the effort to be an active member of class will almost always be successful. 4. Take notes in class - we will be discussing ideas in class that may not be emphasized in your text. 5. When considering discussions or outside work (book review, reaction paper) please think critically! 6. When prepping for exams, use Powerpoint presentations, text, and class notes. 7. When writing papers, I strongly suggest that you use the writing center to improve your work. Required Text Of the People, Volume II from 1865, James Oakes, Oxford University Press, Copyright 2010, ISBN #978-0-19- 537094-2 (v. 2). Course Description This class is a textbook based face-to-face class which strives to bring students to a better and deeper understanding of American History. It utilizes embedded videos and suggested websites to further clarify and illuminate the excitement of American History. We also are utilizing a new textbook which allows you as students to read the most up to date interpretations of American History.

Course Objectives:

A student will be able to:

1. Describe the reasons Reconstruction was an era of conflict and controversy.

2. Describe the major issues and results of the political elections of the Gilded Era (1876-

1900).

3. Describe the impact of the transcontinental railroads and industrialization on American

life in the Gilded Era.

4. Describe the major factors in the rapid westward expansion and closing of the Western

frontier in the last half of the 19~h century. 5. Explain the causes and goals for the Populist Movement and other farm groups.

6. Describe the causes and results of the Spanish-American War.

7. Describe the rise of labor unions and the influence of rapid immigration into the United States.

8. Describe the achievements of the Progressive Movement.

9. Explain the causes and results of World War I.

10. Describe the contrasts of political conservatism and social conflict in the 1920’s (Jazz

11. Describe the major programs of the New Dea! and their impact upon the American

people.

12. Describe the causes and results of World War I1.

13. Describe the changing role of the United States as a world leader in the Cold War Era.

14. Compare the achievements and goals of Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

15. Describe the Civil Rights Movement - its major laws and events.

16. Describe the impact of the Vietnam War on American society.

17. Describe the impact of the Watergate Crisis upon American politics.

18. Describe the end of the Cold War and the changing role of the United States in face of

terrorism.

19. Compare and contrast the Republican and Democratic Parties in the last thirty years. Describe the

Election of 2000.

Course Links: This is the course syllabus addendum which is updated by SPC each semester. http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/policies.htm http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/index.php Grading Policy: Grade Weighting: Reaction Papers 10%; Participation and Effort 25% ; Exams 40%; Book Review 20%; Quizzes 5% Grading Criteria and Instructor Expectations:  Complete all assignments on time  Attend and participate - Attendance based on completion of activities and exams.  Using good "netiquette" in all posts and emails and assignments  Provide adequate and supportive references for work when necessary - Please do not cut and paste responses, all work in your own words  Written work is free of errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling and format. Grading Scale: 90 -100% A 80 - 89% B 70 - 79% C 60 _ 69% D Below 60% F Attendance Policy: Attendance and class participation are a significant part of your grade. You will find it difficult to succeed in this class if you do not attend. Excessive and unexplained absences will have a significant impact on your grade as will in-class participation. Please contact me with any issues about this topic.

Exam Policy:

There are exams in this class, based on the textbook, lecture, and in-class discussions and Powerpoints.

Academic Integrity: All work is to be in your own words. Please respect the idea of Academic Integrity. If students cut and paste their work from other sources this is a form of plagiarism. In the first instance students will get a warning and a "0" on that assignment. If this happens again, students will be dropped from the class and their name will go before the Academic Integrity Committee. Students may quote work from other sources including their textbook but a reference and in text citation both in MLA or APA style must accompany those quotes. Disability Policy: See SPC Student Handbook

Electronic Devices: Laptop Computers are permitted in class by instructor approval. Cell phones are to be turned OFF, and no texting will be allowed. Violations of the computer, cell phone, and texting policy will result in the student being asked to leave the room and student will be considered absent.

IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP/ ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets prior to the second class meeting. Students CAN drop a course through Friday of the first week of classes and be eligible for a refund. Except by appeal to an associate provost, students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes. Online classes may be added through the standard drop/add period for that course.

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