Fall 2010 Syllabus
SS123
U.S. History II
3 Credit Hours
Liberty, Equality, Power. A History of the American People. 5th Edition. Houghton Mifflin
Company; Murrin, Johnson, McPherson, Gerstle, Rosenberg, Rosenberg.
Portrait of America. Volume II: 9th Edition; Houghton Mifflin Company; Oates, Errico.
Division of Social Sciences
Instructor: Mr. Chad Eshbaugh
U.S. History II
FALL 2010
Course Number: SS123
Time & Day: M/W/F 10:00 to 10:55 a.m.
Location:
Room 205
Instructor:
Mr. Chad Eshbaugh
Office:
Men’s Locker Room
Phone:
(785) 243-1435 ext. 314
Email:
ceshbaugh@cloud.edu
Required
Materials:
textbook, supplemental readings, paper, writing utensil
Office Hours:
By appointment
Advisement Center: (If applicable)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Is a survey of American History from the conclusion of the Civil War until the
present. The political, economic, military, and social growth of our country is emphasized.
PREREQUISITE:
None
SEQUENCING:
None
METHOD OF EVALUATION/GRADING: Evaluations of written examinations, quizzes, research papers,
class participation and effort, and attendance will all be factored in to the overall points in the class. The
grading system on the following numerical scale: A=100-90;B=89-80;C=79-70;D=69-60;f=59 and below.
TEACHING METHODS: The instructor will use lecture, lecture-discussion, audio visual aids and other
teaching methods in this course.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY: No Late Papers will be accepted! Papers must be typewritten with proper
documentation in MLA format.
COURSE POLICIES
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in
class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
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Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking
someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or
help on a quiz/exam.
Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation,
giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does
the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or
help during an exam.
2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books
to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are
taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been
corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of
University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a
book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not
your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and
supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording,
appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a
paper as your own that you did not write.
PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS: To be determined by instructor
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Two absences are permitted, but not encouraged. any unexcused absence beyond
two will cost you 5% when determining your final grad. Any student who enters the
room after attendance has been taken is responsible for letting the instructor know,
otherwise you will receive an absence for the class.
CONDUCT: Students will be allowed to bring drinks to class, no food! students may tape lectures, but must
also take notes at the same time. Laptops are allowed. Any conduct which hinders
another student’s right to learn is inappropriate and may lead to removal from the course.
EXAMINATION POLICY: Approximately four exams will be given through the semester. Exams will
contain multiple choice, true/false, identification, short answer, and essays potentially.
students are responsible for taking the exam ahead of time or making an appointment
with me if they are scheduled to be absent during the test. Make up exams will be taken
in the Learning skills center. any exam missed without prior notification to the instructor,
will be entirely essay in format.
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE: Students are encouraged to seek assistance at anytime during the course of
the semester. Due to my unique office surroundings you will need to make an
appointment with me.
TUTOR ASSISTANCE:
Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more information.
INCOMPLETE POLICY:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described
in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and
must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the
Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic
complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: This course is a General Education “A” course. Students enrolled in
Social Science General Education “A” courses will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of cultural
experiences and expressions by exhibiting knowledge of the variability of human behavior. Successful students
will be able to
-Identify different cultural responses to environmental demands.
-Demonstrate understanding of cultural factors that contribute to varying responses to environment.
-Analyze and evaluate a variety of ways in which cultures respond to environmental demands.
DEPARTMENT GOALS: Students who complete a history course at cloud County community college
should be able to:
1. Demonstrate historical literacy
2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically about historical topics.
3. Describe elements of political social, economic, diplomatic, geographical, intellectual, and cultural
historical perspectives.
COURSE GOALS (Student Learning Outcomes): The purpose of this course is to examine the foundation
and early development of the United States of America. The study of America’s infant stages should lead to a
better understanding of its present status as a nation today. In today’s society the trend is to constantly be
pressing forward looking to the future rather than to examine the past and the guidance that it offers. By more
closely examining the past we will discover that prior generations faced similar life scenarios to our own, and
by studying their actions and decisions we will have the opportunity to use hindsight to aid in our own decision
making. The stories that history provides us are the ideas for novels and the scripts for motion pictures. The
entertaining elements of our nation’s past make America one of the most fascinating places to study on earth.
Some of the objectives that will be covered include:
1. Identification of people, places, and events
2. Understand and evaluate the benefits and weaknesses of nationalism, democracy, and capitalism.
3. Understand the balance between personal freedom and social order
4. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of our political development and its affect on our societal
development
5. Analyze and synthesize the effects of cultural influences on the development of our nation
6. Evaluate our nations foreign policy decisions and how these decisions affect our position in the
world
7. Identify the cause and effect of the westward expansion of our nation
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS: Will occur through exams, papers, and discussions.
PROGRAM EXIT GOALS: (If applicable)
ASSESSMENT of PROGRAM SUCCESS: (If applicable)
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an
appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement
Center.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be
notified:
KNCK
1390 AM
Concordia
KCLY
101 FM
Clay Center
KREP
92.1 FM
Belleville
KHCD
89.5 FM
Hutchinson
KVSV
1190 AM
Beloit
KSAL
1150 AM
Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13
Topeka
KWCH (TV) Chan. 12
Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10
Lincoln, NE
You may also go to www.cancellations.com
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to
hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.