COURSE: History 1B - United States History from 1877 to the Present

EL CAMINO COMPTON CENTER Syllabus: Fall 2009

COURSE: History 1B - United States History from 1877 to the present INSTRUCTOR: Saul Panski SECTION NUMBER: #9239 OFFICE PHONE: (310) 900-1600 Ext. 2560 OFFICE HOURS: M/W/TH 11:00-12:00 noon or at a time agreed upon by prior arrangement. Office is in M-1 Modular Building near Allied Health Building. EMAIL: [email protected]

Mission Statement El Camino College offers quality, comprehensive educational programs and service to ensure the educational success of students from our diverse community

I. REQUIRED TEXT:

Making America 5th Edition, Volume 2: since 1865. Carol Berkin et. al ISBN 10 - 0-618-99460-2-

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a chronological survey of American historical development from 1877 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of American social, intellectual, political, economic, and diplomatic institutions. Special topical consideration will be given to the nation’s culture and diversity. The emergence of the United States as a superpower is analyzed against the background of world history.

III. COURSE PREREQUISITE: Recommended: Eligibility for English 1A Student need NOT have taken History1A

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe and assess the process by which the United States was economically transformed and modernized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries 2. Analyze the role of industrialists and inventors during the era of the American Industrial Revolution. 3. Evaluate major American political, religious, and cultural values for the 1877 to 1914 period. 4. Compare and contrast the changing demography of America in the 1877 to 1914 and 1945 to present periods. 5. Determine the processes of assimilation and acculturation expected of immigrants to the United States from 1900 to the present. 6. Discuss and evaluate the interaction of majority and minority groups during the 20th century. 7. Identify and analyze various American political reform movements such as Populism, Progressivism, the New Deal, the Fair Deal, Civil Rights, and the Great Society in terms of causation, sequence of events, concepts and development. 8. Conceptualize and discuss the meaning of conservatism, liberalism, and radicalism in American history from the post World War II era to the present. 9. Summarize and analyze the development of American foreign policy since 1945 including the rise of the United States as a world power and leader among a large community of nations. 10. Trace and evaluate United States diplomacy and armed conflict through isolationism, imperialism, and collective security policies of the 20th century. 11. Compare and contrast the core political and philosophical ideas and modes of expression in American culture in the 20th century.

V. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Given primary and/or secondary source(s) pertaining to a significant aspect of economic, political, social, or cultural patterns in United States history since 1877, students will develop and persuasively argue an historical thesis in a written or oral assignment that effectively uses the sources as evidence. 2. Given a primary or secondary source relating to United States history since 1877, students will accurately identify the source and then apply appropriate historical methods to explain what the source reveals about its historical context.

VI. ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES:

Students will be evaluated and assessed to demonstrate understanding of subject matter through the following activities:

A. Essay questions requiring critical thinking skills and knowledge of subject content. B. Multiple choice written examinations

VII. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

History 1B is a Credit/Degree applicable course and the grade is based on points earned from written essays and performance on multiple choice exams. It is anticipated that there will be a minimum of four written essay assignments and four multiple choice exams Each exam and assignment will receive a letter grade with points as follows: A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points D=1 point F=no points NO late assignments will be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made

VIII. GRADING:

Grades will be based on accumulated points. Students will earn a grade based on the earned percentage of possible cumulative points from exams and assignments

85% A 75% B 65% C 55% D Below 55% =F

IX. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: (refer to College catalog for detailed policy)

If you miss more than 3 class meetings, you may be dropped from the class. A student who is tardy three times will be considered to have one absence. Please notify me by phone or email before any missed classes. Excused absences will still count towards this total.

IMPORTANT DATES: Last day to drop with refund September 11, 2009 Last day to drop without notation on record September 25, 2009 Last day to drop with "W" November 20, 2009 --. All students enrolled after this date must receive a letter grade.

Holiday: No Class Monday, September 7, 2009

X. STATEMENT OF STUDENT CONDUCT: BOARD POLICY 5138 ( refer to College catalog for detailed policy)

IN- CLASS STUDENT CONDUCT:

1. Turn off and remove all phones, Ipods, Bluetooth components and other communication/electronic devices while in class. Do not leave the classroom to accept any calls. You may not use text messaging devices while in class. 2. Please be in class on time so that the class can start on schedule. 3. Please do not bring children or visitors to class with you, as this will effect the learning environment. 4. Food or drinks are not allowed in the classroom.

XI. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Any student who has a disability and has special needs is to alert me of this by the second week of the semester so that special accommodations can be provided. XII. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: Students will be notified ahead of time if and when any changes are made to the course requirements, schedule, or policies.

XIII: SEMESTER SCHEDULE:

WEEKS 1-3 Chapter 16 An Industrial Order Emerges, 1865- 1880 Chapter 17 Becoming an Urban Industrial Society, 1880-1890 Chapter 18 Conflict and Change in the West, 1865-1902 Examination #1

WEEKS 4-6 Chapter 19 Economic Crash and Political Upheaval, 1890-1900 Chapter 20 The Progressive Era, 1900-1917 Examination #2

WEEKS 7-8 Chapter 21 The United States in a World at War 1913-1920 Chapter 22 Prosperity Decade, 1920-1928 Examination #3

WEEKS 9 Chapter 23 The Great Depression and the New Deal, 1929-1939 Examination #4

WEEK 10 Chapter 24 America’s Rise to World Leadership, 1929-1945 Examination #5

WEEKS 11-12 Chapter 25 Truman and Cold War America, 1945-1952 Chapter 26 Quest for Consensus, 1952-1960 Examination #6

WEEKS 13-14 Chapter 27 Great Promises, Bitter Disappointments, 1960-1968 Chapter 28 America Under Stress, 1967-1976 Examination #7

WEEKS 15-16 Chapter 29 Facing Limits, 1976-1992 Chapter 30 Entering a New Century, 1992-2007 FINAL EXAMINATION