North Arkansas College
HIST 2013 Section 50
U.S. History II
Humanities Division
Spring 2015 Course Syllabus
Instructor: Kathy Gilmore
E-mail: kgilmore@northark.edu or kathygilmore@cox.net
Weekly Course Schedule: Online for three credit hours
Office Hours: Because I am a part-time instructor, I do not have an office, but you may reach
me by email at any time. I will respond as soon as possible, but please allow a 24 hour response
time.
Texts
America: Concise History, Volume 2: Since 1865; 5th edition; Henretta, Dumenil, Brody
Catalog Course Description
This course studies the origins and development of the problems confronting a great
industrialized world power. Both World Wars and the issues arising from them are topics of
special emphasis.
Prerequisites for the Course
None.
Rationale for the Course:
The United States faces serious challenges to its economic, military, and political systems and to
its social cohesiveness. The will of the American people to meet these challenges must be
predicated, in great part, on an understanding of the principles and philosophical ideals upon
which this nation was founded. This course will provide a venue in which students can learn
these principles and ideals and explore their relevancy to the challenges our nation faces today.
Audience for the Course
The course can be used to satisfy the Social Science requirements necessary for graduation. The
course may be required for those majoring in history or in elementary or secondary education. It
is also for anyone who has an interest in learning about U.S. history.
Course Outcomes/Objectives
Upon completion of HIST 2013, students will be able to
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Chronologically sequence events in the development of the United States from post Civil
War Reconstruction to the present time and name primary participants (addresses General
Learning Outcome #1 : Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills)
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Since the Reconstruction era, identify cultural, economic, and constitutional issues
involved in major events in U.S. history (addresses General Learning Outcome #1:
Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills)
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Interpret appropriate and course-specific primary and secondary sources (addresses
General Learning Outcome #1 : Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills)
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Discuss the economic, social, and political transformation of the US from the post Civil
War era to the present, focusing on the expansion of freedom (addresses General
Learning Outcome # 3: Communicate clearly in written and oral formats)
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Describe changing patterns of society, including greater educational and economic
opportunities, and the changing roles of individuals by gender and ethnicity during the
past century (addresses General Learning Outcome # 3: Communicate clearly in written
and oral formats)
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Discuss contemporary domestic and global issues/topics (global warming, terrorism, war,
art, etc.) within an historical context and from the western and non-western viewpoints.
(addresses General Learning Outcome # 5: Discuss issues of a diverse global society)
Students will be asked to demonstrate proficiency in the above outcomes through formats
such as essays, participation in class discussions, reviews of media, presentations, and tests.
Resources Necessary for the Course
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Text: America: A Concise History, Volume 2 Fifth Edition, by Henretta, Edwards, and
Self.
Personal Computer – The student is expected to have access of a computer with these
system requirements. If you have any problems with your computer, ie, computer
crashes, internet goes down, or etc., it is your responsibility to have a backup plan.
Email Account – A Northark email account was issued to you automatically when you
enrolled in your classes. To access your email, navigate to Northark’s Web site at
www.northark.edu. On the Students tab, you should see a link Student Email. You may
also access your email from web.mail.northark.edu. Your email address will be your
username@mail.northark.edu.
Available on campus resources:
1. Computers
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JPH Business Building – Computers are available in rooms B206, 207, 208,
209, and 302 (see schedule on the wall beside Mary Bausch’s office on the 2nd
floor).
Libraries – There are computers available for all Northark students on the
north and south campuses.
North Campus: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
South Campus: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Writing Lab – South Campus room Resources on the north and south campus including
the library, computer labs, and the Learning Assistance Center (math and science tutors,
writing lab, testing center).
If you are having any issues in this class the first person you should contact is your
instructor by email. If you need technical assistance for logon issues, contact Brenda
Freitas (Northark IT Department) at bfreitas@northark.edu or 870-391-3275.
Instructional Methods
This course is a web-based course and will be delivered via the internet. Weekly
participation in online discussion forums, online quizzes, and weekly homework
homework assignments is required. You may also be required to make use of outside
resources, such as the library for research and preparation, and the Testing Center for
your final exam.
Course evaluation (grading) procedures:
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Discussion – Your will be required to participate in weekly discussion forums. You must
respond to the forum discussion topic with no less than 200 words and respond to another
student’s Forum post with no less than 50 words. Each Forum discussion assignment is
worth worth 10 points (that includes the response to the topic and the response to another
student’s post). Points will be deducted for not meeting the minimum word number
requirement.
Homework – There will be homework assignments for each chapter which you will
submit to me via file exchange. The assignments for chapters that have three sections are
worth 12 points each, and the assignments for chapters that have four sections are worth
16 points each.
Quizzes – There will a quiz for each chapter. These quizzes will be online. Quizzes are
worth 10 points each.
Essay – There is one researched essay for the course. You may choose the topic over any
of the time periods we have studied, but I must approve of your choice. Essays are due
Dec. 10. No late essays will be accepted, but you may submit your essay early if you like.
The Research Essay is worth 50 points
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Final Exam – Your final exam will be a physical pencil and paper exam and you will be
required to take this exam on campus. I will administer the test on the South Northark
campus at a location to be determined at the end of the semester or at the Northark
Testing Center located on the South Campus. The Final Exam is worth 50 points
Points received for all coursework will be added together and course grades will be assigned
based on the following scale:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Physical Attendance
Students in online courses must take a proctored final/major exam. If you are unable to be
Northark’s campus for the proctored final/major exam, then it is your responsibility to find
your own test proctor and complete the Proctor Nomination form which can be obtained
from your instructor. Arrangements must be approved by your instructor at least 2 weeks
before the exam.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic fraud and dishonesty are defined as follows:
 Cheating
Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or
study aids in any academic exercise.
 Facilitating academic dishonesty
Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another commit an act of academic
dishonesty.
 Plagiarism
Intentionally or knowingly representing the words and ideas of another as one’s own in any
academic exercise.
 Test Tampering
Intentionally gaining access to restricted test materials including booklets, test banks,
questions or answers before a test is given; or tampering with question or answers after a
test is completed.
Academic dishonesty will not be permitted. It shall be at the instructors discretion to fail the
student for that assignment, remove the student from the class, reduce the student’s grade, or
petition to have the student suspended from the college.
Statement or Provision for Changing the Syllabus
Should any modification be necessary, all students will be promptly notified of any changes and
the effective date.
ADA Statement
North Arkansas College complies with Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special
accommodations should make their requests in the following way: (1) talk to the instructor after
class or during office hours about their disability or special need related to classroom work,
and/or (2) contact Student Support Services in Room M149 and ask to speak to Kim Brecklein.
Course Outline/Schedule
Week One – Jan. 12-18
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Syllabus Acknowledgment Forms Due
Do Personal Introductions in Forum.
Read Chapter 15, “Reconstruction.”
Listen to Chapter 15 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 15 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page
Take the Chapter 15 Quiz.
Week Two – Jan. 19-25
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Read Chapter 16, “Conquering a Continent, 1865-1877.”
Listen to Chapter 16 Lectures located under “Course Materials”
Do all Chapter 16 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 16 Quiz.
Week Three – Jan. 26-Feb. 1
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Read Chapter 17, “The Busy Hive: Industrial America at Work, 1877-1911.”
Listen to Chapter 17 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 17 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 17 Quiz.
Week Four – Feb. 2-8
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Read Chapter 18, “Victorians Meet the Modern, 1880-1917.”
Listen to Chapter 18 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 18 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 18 Quiz.
Week Five – Feb. 9-15
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Read Chapter 19, “’Civilization’s Inferno’”: The Rise and Reform of Industrial Cities,
1880-1917.”
Listen to Chapter 19 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 19 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 19 Quiz.
Week Six – Feb 16-22
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Read Chapter 20, “Whose Government? Politics, Populists, and Progressives, 18801917.”
Listen to Chapter 20 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 20 assignments listed under “Assignments” tab on the left of our course
Home Page.
Take the Chapter 20 Quiz.
Week Seven – Feb. 23-Mar. 1
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Read Chapter 21, “An Emerging World Power, 1877-1918.”
Listen to Chapter 21 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 21 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 21 Quiz.
Week Eight – Mar. 2-8
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Read Chapter 22, “Wrestling with Modernity, 1918-1929.”
Listen to Chapter 22 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 22 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 22 Quiz.
Week Nine – Mar. 9-15
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Read Chapter 23, “The Great Depression and the New Deal, 1929-1939.”
Listen to Chapter 23 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 23 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 23 Quiz.
Week Ten – Mar. 16-22
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Read Chapter 24, “The World at War, 1937-1945.”
Listen to Chapter 24 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 24 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 24 Quiz.
Week Eleven – Mar. 23-29
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Read Chapter 25, “Cold War America, 1945-1963.”
Listen to Chapter 25 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 25 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 25 Quiz.
Week Mar. 30-Apr. 5
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Read Chapter 26, “Triumph of the Middle Class, 1945-1963.”
Listen to Chapter 26 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 26 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 26 Quiz.
Week Thirteen – Apr. 6-12
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Read Chapter 27, “Walking into Freedom Land: The Civil Rights Movement, 19411973.”
Listen to Chapter 27 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 27 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 27 Quiz.
Week Fourteen – Apr. 13-19
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Read Chapter 28, “Uncivil Wars: Liberal Crisis and Conservative Rebirth, 1964-1972.”
Listen to Chapter 28 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
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Do all Chapter 28 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 28 Quiz.
Week Fifteen – Apr. 20-26
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Read Chapter 29, “The Search for Order in an Era of Limits, 1973-1980.”
Listen to Chapter 29 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 29 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 29 Quiz.
Week Sixteen – Apr. 27-May 3
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Read Chapter 30, “Conservative America Ascendant, 1973-1991.”
Listen to Chapter 30 Lectures located under “Course Materials.”
Do all Chapter 30 assignments listed under the “Assignments” tab on the left of our
course Home Page.
Take the Chapter 30 Quiz.
Research Essay due by May 6. No late essays accepted.
Take Comprehensive Final Exam in the Northark Testing Center on South Campus. Please be
aware of testing center hours. Exam will be available May 4-6 only. I will post the times when I
will be there to administer the exam.