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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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M / W 9:30 – 10:50 am FLM Room #205
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Course Title: United States History II
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1302
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Section Number: 500
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Semester: FALL 2019
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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, the 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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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
*Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 9th edition. 2019. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1264031924
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through your Canvas course.
In addition, there are 2 films you will be expected to watch outside the classroom: Top Hat (Mark Sandrich, 1935) and Easy Rider (Dennis Hopper, 1969). These can be viewed online at Amazon Instant Video, Youtube, or other (unspecified) places. Public libraries might also carry them. Notebook paper and pencil/pens. These are standard tools of students and should always be carried into class for unannounced and otherwise spontaneously produced assignments. You will also need 1 BLUE BOOK for your 2 exams.
*The Primary-Source Handouts found in CANVAS are required on designated days (see calendar). HARD COPIES ONLY. No computers/phones will be allowed once class starts.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Mark Thompson
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Campus/Office Location:
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Room #107 (Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. 11:00 – 12 pm OR by appointment); ONLINE office hours: Tues. and Thur. 9:30 – 10:30 am
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Telephone Number:
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--------------------- (use email)
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E-mail Address:
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mthompson@nctc.edu or CANVAS
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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daily
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Attendance / In-Class Assignments
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10 % (100 pts)
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2
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Exams
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60 % (600 pts)
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2
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Movie Essays
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15% (150 pts)
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4
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Quizzes
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15% (150 pts)
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The discipline of history cannot relate how things “actually happened,” to paraphrase Leopold Von Ranke (above left; German pioneer historian; 1795-1886). However, students are expected to strive for objectivity in the humanistic sense of historical interpretation and realize that some historical narratives are more compelling than others. This means that we recognize our objective conditions —a physical body interacting with other physical bodies— but also our subjective aspirations which are both universal and particular (local). That is, there are common goals that human beings desire; however, these manifest in a variety of forms. The discipline of history is an ART, in that it attempts to discover and interpret through (sometimes sympathetic) identification with humans of centuries past. What ideas, forces, and aspirations did they believe and why? However, history has sometimes aspired to SCIENTIFIC objectivity by creating “facts” that support one’s interpretation. The line between the two is not always crystal-clear; for these reasons, history has traditionally been seen as part of the “humanities” rather than as a “science.” For example, 19th-century thinker Karl Marx (above center) contended that “scientific” laws governed human history; classes inevitably developed that fought over material wealth and who was to rule whom. At the turn of the century, sociologist W. E. B. Du Bois (above right) argued that the narrative/story of the United States was incomplete and nonsensical without including the labor and aspirations of African slaves. In this sense, Du Bois’s desire was to increase the objective accuracy of American history. It is because of history’s ambiguous status that competing groups vow to “get history right.” Is history, however, an entity that can ever reflect what “actually happened,” like time travelling? If not, what use is history to people of the 21st century?
CALENDAR
Instructor reserves the right to alter syllabus schedule at ANY time.
AUG.
Ì = Bring hard copy of handout to class (or 1 pt. deducted for attendance)
UNIT 1: THE SEARCH FOR ORDER, 1865 - 1918
M (26th) INTRODUCTION; DISCUSS SYLLABUS
W (28th) Ì Discuss HAND OUT* (have read before class): “On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life” by Friedrich Nietzsche
SEPT.
M (2nd) LABOR DAY: NO CLASS
W (4th) LECTURE: “RECONSTRUCTION”
M (9th) “ “ “ “
W (11th) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Tues 9/10); Have read: Ch. 17, “Industrial Supremacy,” pgs. 405-425; LECTURE: “INDUSTRIALIZATION”
M (16th) “ “ “ “
W (18th) Ì Discuss PRIMARY SOURCE #1 (have read before class): “The Absurd Effort to Make the World Over,” by William Graham Sumner
M (23rd) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Sun 9/22); Have read: Ch. 20, “The Progressives,” pgs. 486-514; LECTURE: “PROGRESSION”
W (25th) “ “ “ “
M (30th) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Sun 9/29); Have read: Ch. 21, “America and the Great War,” pgs. 516-539
OCT.
W (2nd) “ “ “ “
M (7th) EXAM 1 (Bring BLUE BOOK and PENCIL OR PEN). HANDWRITTEN NOTES ARE ALLOWED; MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL NOTES (no photocopies or friend’s borrowed notes)
UNIT 2: AN ORDERED WORLD: 1919 - 1992
W (9th) LECTURE: “MODERNISM”
M (14th) Ì Discuss PRIMARY SOURCE #2 (have read before class): “A Preface to Morals,” by Walter Lippmann
W (16th) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Tues 10/15); Have read: Ch. 22, “The New Era,” pgs. 541-560
(Be sure to watch Top Hat and have Movie Essay #1 completed by Monday, 10/21) MOVIE ESSAY DUE : MONDAY at 9:30 am (Either bring hard copy to class OR Upload to “Turnitin.com” through CANVAS link under “Assignments”)
M (21st) REMINDER: MOVIE ESSAY #1 DUE (hard copy brought to class OR uploaded into CANVAS link (under “assignments”)
M (21st) LECTURE: “DEPRESSION”
W (23rd) “ “ “ “
M (28th) LECTURE: “WAR”
W (30th) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Tues 10/29); Have read: Ch. 25, “America in a World at War,” pgs. 612-640
NOV.
M (4th) LECTURE: “AFFLUENCE: THE 1950s”
W (6th) Ì Discuss PRIMARY SOURCE #3 (have read before class): “The Feminine Mystique,” by Betty Friedan
M (11th) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Sun 11/10); Have read: Ch. 27, “The Affluent Society” pgs. 668-696
W (13th) LECTURE: “REBELLION: THE 1960s”
M (18th) “ “ “ “
W (20th) “ “ “ “
(Be sure to watch Easy Rider and have Movie Essay #2 completed by Monday, 11/25) MOVIE ESSAY DUE : MONDAY at 9:30 am (Either bring hard copy to class OR Upload to “Turnitin.com” through CANVAS link under “Assignments”)
M (25th) REMINDER: MOVIE ESSAY #2 DUE (hard copy brought to class OR uploaded into CANVAS link (under “assignments”)
M (25th) LECTURE: “THE 1970s”
W (27th) THANKSGIVING BREAK: NO CLASS
DEC.
M (2nd) ONLINE QUIZ DUE (MIDNIGHT, Sun 12/1); Have read: Ch. 30, “The Age of Reagan” pgs. 761-783; LECTURE: “CONSERVATIVISM AND THE 1980S”
W (4th) “ “ “ “
FINAL EXAM WILL BE EXAM #2 (Date/Time to be Announced Later)
You can earn a maximum of 1,000 pts. in this course:
Attendance and In-Class Assignments 10 % 100 pts.
First Exam 30 % 300 pts.
Second Exam (final) 30 % 300 pts.
1st Movie Essay 7.5 % 75 pts.
2nd Movie Essay 7.5 % 75 pts.
Quizzes 15% 150 pts.
NOTE ON COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR PROFESSOR: You must use your NCTC-based email (either CANVAS or your @nctc.edu email account) to communicate with me. If you miss class, you do not need to email me. Any excused absences will need documentation.
If you miss class, it is a good idea to check the syllabus/calendar to see what you missed. Finding a small group can relieve stress throughout the semester. You can communicate with your group to locate any missed notes, and set up a bi-weekly/monthly study session. As mentioned before, any in-class assignments cannot be made up.
During the week (Monday – Thursday), my policy is to respond to emails within 24 hours. During the weekend (Friday – Sunday) and on holidays, I generally do not check work email, so an email sent to me on those days/times might require a few days before getting a response. IF ONE IS NEEDING A QUICK RESPONSE, TRY THE ONLINE HOURS (Tues. and Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am via email).
NOTE ON ATTENDANCE: Students who arrive 20 or more minutes after the start of class will be considered absent for that day, as will students who attend without a hard copy of the required handout. Similarly, any student who leaves early will be penalized 1 pt. These habitual behaviors are avoidable and are distracting to your fellow classmates.
NOTE ON TECHNOLOGY: The use of electronic devices—phones, laptops, e-readers, etc.—are prohibited. Such devices should be put away during class time. AT NO TIME may you take, record or broadcast audio, video, or photographs during the class, nor may you "live-tweet" or "live-blog" or "snapchat" class discussions, nor may you offer real-time commentary on the class or on your classmates' participation on any online or social media platform, public or private. No Snapchat, no Twitter, no Insta, no photographs of the Powerpoint slides or the professor, and absolutely no recording of the course for rebroadcast in any form (UNLESS PERMISSION IS GIVEN). Let this classroom be one place where you and your classmates can feel free to explore ideas without being subject to broad public scrutiny and/or the backlash critique that comes from making oneself or others "internet famous."
Students must bring materials (paper and pen) with which to take notes and work on any in-class assignments. After the first few weeks, students who fail to abide by these policies will be given a warning. Each instance after the 2-week grace period will result in the student being counted as absent. Students who persist may be subject to disciplinary actions (SEE HANDBOOK BELOW)
Campus Behavior (Academic Catalog: “Student Responsibilities”)
North Central Texas College reserves the right to take disciplinary measures appropriate to any violation and in keeping with its own best interests and the interests of other students. Such disciplinary action may result in a student being placed on probation or suspension from the College. In the latter case, a student will be given the opportunity to show his or her innocence or mitigating circumstances in a hearing before a Student Services Committee. This committee may uphold previous decisions or refer the case to the Chancellor of the College for final review. See handbook: https://www.nctc.edu/_documents/academics/student-handbook.pdf, specifically “Responsibilities” 2. d.
ABSENCES/MAKEUPS:
There are no makeups for in-class assignments. EXAMS ARE TAKEN IN CLASS ON THE ASSIGNED DAYS (SEE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE). If student is absent they need to bring medical/legal/funeral documentation for why they were not able to make it to class. Student should contact professor via email ASAP. If makeup exam is approved by professor, it will need to be taken within 1 week or a zero will be recorded.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Friday, November 1st
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
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College.
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core___________