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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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United States History II
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HIST1302
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Section Number:
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/21
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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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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Required Course Materials:
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 9th edition.
McGraw-Hill. 2019 ISBN 978-1264031924
The Web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through Canvas, to the McGraw-Hill publishing Connect website.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cassandra Ragsdale
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Campus/Office Location:
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Lewisville High School, Room E218
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Telephone Number:
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(469) 713 – 5190 ext. 3215
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E-mail Address:
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cragsdale@nctc.edu or ragsdalec@lisd.net
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30 – 9:30 AM
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4:00 – 5:00 PM
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3:00 – 4:00 PM
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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 the United States History.
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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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7
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Primary Source Activities
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20%
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14
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Discussions
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10%
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4
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Exams (2 Tests, 1 Midterm, 1 Final)
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30%
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1
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Paper
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20%
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1
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Peer Review
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10%
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17
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Quizzes
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10%
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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’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved school 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. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. 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. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
**Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5.
Required Work
Chapter Quizzes: You will have 17 chapter quizzes through the eBook. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes and quizzes must be completed on time to receive credit. These quizzes are all available on Canvas through McGraw Hill Connect. All quizzes are due by 11:59pm on the date specified. Students should read the corresponding eBook chapter BEFORE attempting the quiz.
Primary Source Activities: Students will complete analyses of primary sources throughout the semester. These assignments will help students learn how to read artifacts as historians would through critical analysis.
Essay: Students will complete one critical analysis essay assignment. Students will be expected to utilize skills acquired throughout the course such as evidence analysis and historical contextualization. Students MUST provide citations for ALL materials, whether paraphrased or quoted. An explanation of methods and the preferred citation format will be made available on Canvas and discussed in class before the essay is due.
Exams: There will be 4 exams, that will consist of multiple choice, identifications, and short essays. Reviews will be posted on Canvas and discussed in class; see the course calendar below. Students are expected to complete reviews BEFORE they take exams in order to be successful.
Discussion Posts: The Discussion Boards allow for you to interact with your peers and instructor. You need to post at least three times on the discussion board every week. The initial post needs to be made before Wednesday at midnight. The final posts need to be made before the Sunday deadline at midnight. The discussion deadlines can be seen below. The initial post should contain at least three paragraphs. Remember that a paragraph contains at least three sentences. Your responses to your peers and instructor should contain historically substantial materials. A response of “I don’t know,” “good job,” or “you make a good point” will not be counted for your total posts. All of the discussion board assignments require that you post at least three times. The Discussions can be found in the Canvas link: "Discussions"
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
The course calendar is subject to change according to the needs of the class and any such changes will be announced in class, by email, or Canvas announcement. Students are responsible for these and any other course related announcements whether or not they are in attendance.
Week 1
January 19: Introduction and Syllabus
January 20: Reconstruction and the New South
Primary Source Activity: Due to Canvas by January 24, 11:59pm
Chapter 15 Quiz; Discussion #1
Week 2
January 25: The Conquest of the Far West
January 27: Primary Source Activity: Due to Canvas by January 31, 11:59pm
Chapter 16 Quiz; Discussion #2
Week 3
February 1: Industrial Supremacy
Chapter 17 Quiz
February 3: The Age of the City
Chapter 18 Quiz; Discussion #3
Week 4
February 8: From Crisis to Empire
Chapter 19 Quiz; Discussion #4
February 10: Test (Chapter 15 – 19)
Test available February 11– 12, 11:59pm
Week 5
February 16: The Progressives
February 17: Primary Source Activity: Due to Canvas by February 21, 11:59pm
Chapter 20 Quiz; Discussion #5
Week 6
February 22: America and the Great War
Chapter 21 Quiz
February 24: The New Era
Chapter 22 Quiz; Discussion #6
Week 7
March 1: MIDTERM – Available March 1 – 2, 11:59pm
March 3: The Great Depression
Chapter 23 Quiz; Discussion #7
Week 8
March 8: The New Deal Era
March 10: Primary Source Activity: Due to Canvas by March 21, 11:59pm
Chapter 24 Quiz; Discussion #8
March 15 – 19: SPRING BREAK NO CLASS
Week 9
March 22: America in a World at War
March 24: Primary Source Activity: Due to Canvas by March 28, 11:59pm
Chapter 25 Quiz; Discussion #9
Week 10
March 29: The Cold War
March 31: Essay Peer Review
Upload draft to Canvas by 11:59pm on April 1! Reviews to be completed by April 7, 11:59pm
Chapter 26 Quiz; Discussion #10
**Last day to drop class with a “W” – April 5
Week 11
April 6: The Affluent Society
Chapter 27 Quiz; Discussion #11
April 7: Test (Chapter 24 – 27)
Test available April 8 – 9, 11:59pm
Week 12
April 12: The Turbulent Sixties
April 14: Primary Source Activity: Due by April 18, 11:59pm
Chapter 28 Quiz; Discussion #12
ESSAY DUE to Canvas by April 14, 11:59pm!
Week 13
April 19: The Crisis of Authority
April 21: Primary Source Activity: Due by April 25, 11:59pm
Chapter 29 Quiz; Discussion #13
Week 14
April 27: From “The Age of Limits” to The Age of Reagan
Chapter 30 Quiz
April 28: The Age of Globalization
Chapter 31 Quiz; Discussion #14
Week 15
May 3: Review for EOC
May 5: Final Review
Week 16
May 10: Final Exam TBD
May 11: Final Exam TBD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Objectional Materials Warning:
Some of the reading materials, lecture topics, and films contain scenes of explicit violence, ethnic and gender stereotypes, profanity, otherwise offensive language, or adult themes. In the instructor’s opinion, all of these materials are essential for understanding American history
Classroom Behavior:
Be respectful of your fellow classmates and opinions that differ from your own. While we will be discussing a variety of topics, especially with group work, students are expected to do so in a respectful manner. No demeaning, derogatory, racist, or sexist remarks will be tolerated.
Emails:
Students are encouraged to email the instructor with any questions. It might take up to 24 to 48 hours to receive a response during the week. If you do not receive a reply to emails after this time, then feel free to resend the email. Specific grades cannot be discussed via email due to FERPA regulations; please make an appointment to see me if you have any questions concerning your grades.
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.
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