United States History II
Course Number: HIST 1302
Course Title: United States History II
Contact Information
Instructor’s Name: Jaimie Orozco
Office Number: 4303
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30-8:30 and 3:30-4:00 and by appointment only
Phone Number: 214-544-2658 ext. 4303
Email: jorozco@collin.edu
Class Information:
Section Number: 1302 MC1
Meeting Times: MTW 2:20-3:15
Meeting Location: 4303
Minimum Technology Requirement: power point and word processor
Minimum Student Skills: college level presentations and composition skills
Course Description: 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
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Placement Assessments: Placement in ENGL 1301; College-Level Reading
Course Resources: The following textbook is required: Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty!
An American History (New York: W.W. Norton, 2006) Vol. II- available at Collin College
Bookstore
And Digital History: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
Supplies: Students need 3 scantron and mini essay book Form No. 886-E
Student Learning Outcomes:
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State-mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course,
students will:
1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence (Critical
Thinking; Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social
Responsibility).
2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources (Critical Thinking;
Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility).
3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and
global forces on this period of United States history (Critical Thinking;
Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility).
Additional Student Learning Outcomes: N/A
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class regularly, to notify the
instructor if they will be absent, and to make arrangements to complete any work
missed. Over three (3) absences from class are considered excessive and may impact
your grade. Students may miss exams only in the case of a documented emergency.
Students are urged to discuss extenuating circumstances with their instructor and
exceptions will be considered if documentation is provided for emergencies.
Students are responsible for officially withdrawing themselves from the course; failure to
do so will result in a performance grade of "F".
See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Late Work Policy: Students are expected to plan their time wisely to meet deadlines
ON or BEFORE the due date. Technical difficulties are not an adequate excuse and can
be prevented by submitting work early. Late work, missed presentations and classroom
activities may not be made up or accepted however a one-day grace period is granted
for the research paper.
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all
applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect
to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational
opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCCD140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate
accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional
information.
Academic Ethics (Scholastic Dishonesty): Every member of the Collin College
community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin
College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or
omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the
submission as one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty
may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating,
plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s editions, use of information
about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic
records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and
scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through
electronic or computerized means:
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own
without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to
acknowledge a direct quotation. Students may not submit work completed in
other classes for any assignment in this course.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized
manner during an examination; collaborating with another student during an
examination without authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or
otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination questions in
advance; copying computer or Internet files; using someone else’s work for
assignments as if it were one’s own; or any other dishonest means of attempting
to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in
an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure
academic work; providing a paper or project to another student; providing an
inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate about
an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests or answer
sheets from a test site; and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
In cases where an incident report has been filed for alleged violation of scholastic
dishonesty, faculty are requested to delay posting a grade, for the academic work in
question, until the Dean of Student’s Office renders an administrative decision of the
case. Students found responsible for scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an
authorized disciplinary penalty from the Dean of Students Office. The student may also
receive an academic penalty in the course where the scholastic dishonesty took
place. The professor will determine the appropriate academic penalty.
Students will receive a grade of zero for any assignment that they are found to be in
violation of the Scholastic Dishonesty policy. Stricter penalties, up to and including
expulsion or withdrawal from class may be sought against the student for major
violation.
Method of Evaluation:
Participation (Debates, discussions, activities) 5%
2 Presentations (Worth 5% each)
10%
Research Paper
10%
3 Exams (Worth 25% each)
75%
Total
100%
The student’s final course grade will reflect the total amount of points as calculated
above with the following corresponding letter grades:
A= 90.00 and higher
B= 80.00-89.99
C= 70-79.99
D= 60-69.99
F= 0-59.99
Participation: Students are expected to engage in classroom activities, discussions
and debates to facilitate an enhanced learning environment. Worth 5 points.
Critical Thinking Presentations: Students will participate in two critical thinking
presentations that will require a PPT or movie documentary and the second a
presentation of student choice. Exact details for each assignment will be provided in
class. Each presentation is worth 5 points for a total of 10 points.
Research Paper: students will complete one comprehensive and argumentative
research paper covering a specified topic in history amounting to a 9 page paper. The
paper is worth 10 points.
2 Midterms and One Final: The course material will be divided into three sections with
an exam following the end of each section. Exams may consist of a combination of
multiple choice, short identification and an essay. Students will need 3 of the scantron
and mini essay test form 886-E. Each exam is worth 25 points.
Extra Credit: Students who attend a RAPS session, visit the Writing Center, attend a
Writing Center Workshop or a Tutoring session can earn up to 1% extra credit for each
of these options. The max extra credit points that can be earned is five.
Tentative Course Calendar:
Note: The professor reserves the right to make changes or modifications, if necessary, to this
syllabus. Any changes or modifications will be provided to the students.
Major submission deadlines are indicated in the schedule below.
Week One: Jan. 19- Eric Foner Chapter 16, 17
Introduction
Gilded Age- Industrialization, Westward Expansion
Gilded Age Presentation Activity
Week Two: Jan. 25th - Eric Foner Chapter 17 & 18
Reform Movements: Populism and Progressivism
America Imperialism & Imperialism Debate
Enroll to Turnitin by Jan. 29th
Week Three: Feb. 1st Eric Foner Chapter 17 & 18
Reform Movements: Populism and Progressivism
America Imperialism & Imperialism Debate
World War I- at Home and Abroad
Week Four: Feb 8th- CH. 20
The Roaring Twenties- Business, Government, Fundamentalism and Consumer Culture
Week Five: Feb. 15th - Eric Foner CH. 21
Great Depression society, New Deal government and politics
MIDTERM 1 EXAM- Feb. 22nd and 23rd
Week Six: Feb. 22nd- Eric Foner CH. 19
Week Seven: Feb. 29th- Eric Foner CH. 22
World War II- Abroad and at Home
Atomic Bomb Debate
Week Eight: March 7th-10th - SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES
Week Nine: March 14th- Eric Foner CH. 22, 23
World War II- Abroad and at Home
The Cold War- origins, Cold War policies and practices
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW 3/18
Week Ten: March 21st- Eric Foner CH. 24
The Cold War- Cold War policies and practices cont.
Week Eleven: March 28th- Eric Foner CH. 24
The Cold War- Cold War policies and practices cont.
MIDTERM II EXAM- March 23rd and 24th
Week Twelve: April 4th-Eric Foner CH. 24, 25
The Fifties- Post War Boom, Civil Rights
Week Thirteen: April 11th- Eric Foner CH. 25
The Sixties- Civil Rights, Social Movements, Vietnam
Week Fourteen: April 18th - Eric Foner CH. 25
The Sixties- Civil Rights, Social Movements, Vietnam
Vietnam Debate
Week Fifteen: May 2nd : Eric Foner CH. 25, 26
The Rise of Conservatism- Watergate, Republican Revolution
Week Sixteen: May 2nd : Eric Foner CH. 26 & 27
Reagan and Clinton Administration
Post Cold War- Globalization, Global terrorism
RESEARCH PAPER DUE- May 2nd
Week Seventeen: FINAL EXAM- May 12th
Turnitin.com: students will submit presentation material and research paper to the course
website at www.turnitin.com. This site allows your paper to be checked for plagiarism and
submits your work electronically. Follow these steps to enroll:
1) go to the website www.turnitin.com
2) select new user or enter cougar e-mail address and add a new class
3) use class ID11524377 and password Spring2016 to enroll in your specific class. You
MUST use your Collin Cougar e-mail account.
IMPORTANT: All electronic communication to the instructor MUST BE from your
cougar e-mail account
Important Dates to Remember:
Classes begin 1/19
Last day to withdraw 3/18