NCTC Syllabus HIST1302 326 SUMMER 2017.docx
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: U.S. History from 1865
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1302
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SectionNumber:1302-326
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Term Code: SU 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
X- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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DENNIS E. SPILLMAN
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound Campus
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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dspillman@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 8th edition. McGraw-Hill. 2014. ISBN #978-1229371448
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly from McGraw-Hill publishing.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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Grading Criteria:
1. EXAMS: 2 Exams, mid-term and final. 55%.
2. CLASS EXERCISES: 38%
3. CLASS PARTICIPATION: 7%.
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500 - 550 points = A 450 - 499 points = B
350 - 449 points = C 30 - 349 points = D
0 - 299 points = F
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1. Exams - There will be two major exams. Exams follow each a unit of study The second exam (final) will cover the second unit of study. Exams are not comprehensive. Each exam is worth 150 points, 300 total or 55%, towards the total grade. Exam items will consist of multiple choice, and essay questions. Exam questions come from the chapter readings, class discussion, and class assignments. You will need a scan-tron and blue book for each exam.
2. Daily Activities –A combination of 7 chapter quizzes, research assignments, daily discussions (10 points), and essay assignments will be valued at 10 and 30 points each for a total of 210 points (38%).
3. Discussion - The final 40 points (7%) of the class grade will be comprised of student participation in class discussions. Discussion questions related to the content presented in the text will provide a forum for class discussion.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
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Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
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Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
X American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
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Last day to Withdraw
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The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is August 2, 2017
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Textbook Chapters
All students are required to read the following chapters in the assigned textbook:[1]
Alan Brinkley, The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People 8th ed., (New York, NY: McGraw Hill Publishing, 2016).
Schedule Summer II. 2017
History 1302
NCTC Online Spillman
Reconstruction Chapter 15 July 11, 2017 Module 1
The American West Chapter 16 July 13, 2017 Module 2
Industry (Turner Thesis Essay) Chapter 17 July 15, 2017 Module 3
Age of the City Chapter 18 July 17, 2017 Module 4
Quiz #1 July 18, 2017
Crisis to Empire Chapter 19 July 19, 2017 Module 5
Progressives Chapter 20 July 21, 2017 Module 6
The Great War Chapter 21 July 24, 2017 Module 7
MID-TERM Cpts. 15-21 July 24, 2017
New Era Chapter 22 July 26, 2017 Module 8
Great Depression Chapter 23 July 28, 2017 Module 9
(Caroline Essay) July 29, 2017
New Deal Chapter 24 July 31, 2017 Module 10
Quiz #2 August 1,2017
Global Crisis Chapter 25 August 2, 2017 Module 11
Last day to drop August 2, 2017
World War Again Chapter 26 August 4, 2017 Module 12
Cold War Chapter 27 August 6, 2017 Module 13
60s to Reagan Cpts. 28-32 August 8, 2017 Modules 14-15
FINAL EXAM Cpts. 22-32 August 9, 2017
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
[1] Alan Brinkley, The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People (New York, NY: McGraw Hill Publishing, 2014).