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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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0842
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Semester/Year:
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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
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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7:45-8:15
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7:45-8:15
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7:45-8:15
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3:35-4:30
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3:35-4:30
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3:35-4:30
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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
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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10
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Assignments
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15%
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10
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Quizzes
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20%
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2
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Research Paper/Family History Project
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25%
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1
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Midterm
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20%
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1
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Final
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20%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Grading Scale: 100-90=A 89-80=B 79-70=C 69-60=D 59 and below=F
**Assignments MUST be turned in on time. Late assignments are not accepted, only under special circumstances**
**If you score below a 70% on a quiz, you have the option to retake the quiz for up to a 70%** **No retakes on Midterm or Final** *If you have have a planned absence on the day of a midterm or final, you MUST take your Midterm or Final early**
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Week 1: Origins of Democracy/Reconstruction
Tocqueville and Democracy in America page 205
Chapter 15: Reconstruction and the New South p352
1st Quiz: Origins of Democracy/Reconstruction Quiz (200 points)
Week 2: Gilded Age/Progressive Era
Chapter 16: Conquest of the Far East (parts of chapter)
Chapter 15: Industrial Supremacy (parts of chapter)
Chapter 18: The Age of the City (parts of chapter)
Chapter 20: The Progressives
Quiz: Gilded Age/Progressives
Week 3: Expansionism, World War I, Roaring Twenties
Chapter 19: From Crisis to Empire
Chapter 21: America and the Great War
Chapter 22: The New Era
Quiz: Imperialism/Expansionism
Quiz: Roaring 1920s
Quiz: WWI
Week 4/5: Great Depression/New Deal/World War II
Chapter 22: The Great Depression
Chapter 23: The New Deal Era
Chapter 24: America in a World at War
New Deal Children's Book (200 points Partner Quiz Grade)
Quiz: World War II
Midterm: November 18
Week 6: Cold War American Foreign and Domestic Policy
Chapter 26: The Cold War
Chapter 27: The Affluent Society (parts of it)
Chapter 28: The Turbulent Sixties
Chapter 29: The Crisis of Authority (parts of it)
Chapter 30: From "The Age of Limits" to the Age of Reagan
Quiz: Civil Rights Movement
Quiz: Early Cold War until McCarthyism
Quiz: American Foreign Policy 1945--1991
Final Research Paper Due December 3
Family History Project Due: December 3
Week 7: Modern America/Final Exam
Chapter 31: The Age of Globalization
Quiz: Modern Era
STAAR December 8
Final Exam December 9
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____November 18___________.
If your grade is a 75% or below, you may be required to attend tutoring.
Classroom Guidelines and Procedures:
- Be respectful by understanding the viewpoints of others and that the classroom is a learning environment and there should be no disruptions (rude or inappropriate comments, foul language, or racial slurs) between the teacher’s ability to teach and the students’ ability to learn. Students should talk only when appropriate and should stay seated unless instruction states otherwise.
- Be responsible by being on time, ready to learn with the materials that are necessary to be successful, and being productive with the time in class.
Tips on having a successful semester from former students:
- Have good time management
- Ask questions when in doubt
- Attend tutoring before exams and/or during research paper
- Be ready to learn and tune out distractions especially cell phone
What type of learning strategies will take place to support all types of learners?
U.S. History 1302 will be a partnership between the professor and students. Having a sense of community, rewarding curiosity/meaningfulness, while honoring student autonomy will be a constant in this course. There can be no significant learning without making connections in a safe, inclusive, learning environment. Understanding that there are many different learning styles, we will be doing more than taking notes to get ready for quizzes and tests. You will be using what you learn by doing a multitude of student-centered learning techniques such as one-pagers, simulations, virtual reality, socratic seminars, philosophical chairs, guest speakers, creative student projects, political cartoons, etc. I love teaching U.S. History because it helps you build a better understanding of how we (United States) came to be. I give multiple perspectives of all events and time eras in American History. I use storytelling to relate the past to the present. It is vital that you explore our past and are able to understand the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural and global forces on each time period.
Academic Dishonesty Policy/Student Code of Conduct:
The class will be conducted under an honor code. All students will be expected to do their own work. If a student breaks this code by cheating—obtaining information for homework assignments, tests, or other class activities in a dishonest way (copying, cheat notes, plagiarism, cell phone use during testing, etc) the consequence will be a zero on the assignment. If another student assisted them, that student will also receive a zero.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Violations of the Student Code of Conduct shall include aiding, abetting, conspiring, soliciting, inciting of, or attempting to commit the following:
1. Academic Dishonesty:
a. Cheating:
(1) Copying from or reviewing another student’s examination prior to or during the examination.
(2) Copying from another student’s paper, laboratory report, presentation, computer program, or other assignment.
(3) Using or possessing unauthorized notes, books, test materials, electronic devices, or other aids in any academic exercise or activity.
(4) Submitting the same paper, report, or other assignment for more than one course without the expressed permission of the faculty member.
(5) Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
(6) Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of a paper, another assignment, or test, whether it has been administered or not.
(7) The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of a test, whether it has been administered or not.
(8) Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
(9) Bribing another person to obtain a test or information about a test, whether it has been administered or not.
b. Plagiarism:
(1) Appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it into one’s own written work.
(2) Copying or using the ideas, writings, paraphrases, data, reports, graphic designs, or computer codes of published or unpublished work of another person without appropriate citation or acknowledgments.
(3) Reproducing or using the ideas, materials, works, paraphrases, data, reports, graphic designs, or computer codes prepared by another person or agency without authorization, permission or acknowledgment.
c. Collusion: Unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements including a presentation, laboratory report, quiz, homework, take-home examination, project, or other work expected to be completed as an individual or independently.
d. Academic Falsification:
(1) Providing false, altered, or fabricated information or documentation in the context of an academic assignment, examination, or obligation, such as creating a false source for an assignment or citing a source one did not use.
(2) Altering grades on an assignment, examination, laboratory report, quiz, or other academic work and submitting such to a faculty member or College District employee.
(3) Using false or altered information, data, or identification in the context of an academic obligation.
e. Intellectual Property Dishonesty:
(1) Altering, removing, or defacing College District library or educational materials.
(2) Selling, electronically posting, publishing, or distributing course lecture notes, handouts, recordings, or other materials or information from the faculty member of the course without the expressed permission of the faculty member.
(3) Removing or intentionally damaging the academic property of a faculty member or another student, including projects, books, papers, notes, laboratory assignments, clinical forms, or electronic hardware or software.
(4) Obtaining or using the password of a faculty member or another student to access course hardware or software.
(5) Taking credit on a group assignment when one did not contribute toward completion of the assignment.
(6) Violating the ethical standards of practices in professional programs (i.e., health sciences, nursing, emergency medical assistance, and the like).
f. Academic Dishonesty Facilitation: Assisting any person in the commission of academic misconduct, including but not limited to:
(1) Aiding, abetting, or attempting to commit an academic misconduct violation.
(2) Allowing another student to copy or use one’s answers during an examination or in the completion of an assignment.
(3) Taking, completing, or attempting to take an examination or complete assignment for another student.
(4) Listing another student on a group assignment when the student did not contribute in any manner toward completion of the assignment.
***Research Essays MUST be submitted through turnitin.com before grading can occur.***
Electronic Policy
Students are responsible for having access to proper technology, including electronics, internet, software and any other resources needed for successful completion of this college online course. A computer or laptop crashing, the internet going down or any other issue is not an adequate reason for failing to complete assignments fully, accurately and by the due date. This electronics policy is non-negotiable. Students are required to manage their time effectively.
FERPA
You are responsible for tracking your progress in your class and if there are any concerns you will be the direct contact as this is a college course. Parents will not be informed of your progress due to FERPA. Your academic progress such as your grade can not be discussed with your parents due to FERPA. You have to give express permission if you wish to have your grade disclosed with your parents. If your grade dips is a 75 or below, I will let your counselor know. The counselor can then inform your parents. If you would like to waive FERPA, you may do so in writing which will allow your parents to know your academic progress.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular 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. 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 _November 18.
SYLLABUS LAW
Any event or issue that arises during the semester that is not defined in this syllabus is left up to the discretion of the instructor and this is non-negotiable.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)/504s/IEPS
If you have a 504 or an IEP (Individual Education Plan) you MUST have it filed with NCTC so that your accommodations can be used during this college course. The student must request accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at NCTC. This is true even if the class is on a high school campus.This means that the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) must approve all accommodations and the Dual Credit Student must present a letter from OSD (you can e-mail this to Professor Sultanov). If a student is getting college credit, they do not get course modifications like they do in High School. Modifications are for secondary schools, not post-secondary schools, as different Federal Laws apply. Modifications may include reduced tests, additional time on exams, less homework, extended due dates on out of class assignments, etc. Again, if a dual-credit student has requested accommodations and/or “modifications,” they must have authority for any accommodations (not modifications) through the Office for students with Disabilities at NCTC.
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.
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021:
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to
Online/Remote Format:
North Central Texas College students should be aware that in
the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite
classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to
ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet),
webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format.
Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition
from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation.
Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will
continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises.
These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to
change as conditions change.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings:
Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021
and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings:
In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course
meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or
need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide
formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-
19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in
accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through
Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19
or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors,
monitor, and assist the campus community.
Notify instructors in advance of the absence. Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion. Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments. Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor. Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements
pertaining to the course. During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website. Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core___________
□ Communication
□ Mathematics
□ Life and Physical Science
□ Language, Philosophy & Culture
□ Creative Arts
□ Government/Political Science
□ Social and Behavioral Sciences
□ Component Area Option
✠ History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
✠ Critical Thinking
✠ Communication
□ Empirical and Quantitative
□ Teamwork
✠ Personal Responsibility
✠ Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
✠ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
□ WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Crystal Wright
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Office Location:
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FSB Exchange, Denton campus, room 204
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Telephone Number:
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940-380-2504
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E-mail Address:
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crmwright@nctc.edu
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