History 2112

U.S. History Since Reconstruction

Fall 2017

Section 93 (CRN 81553)

Online

Dr. Randall S. Gooden

Office Hours: Monday 2:00-5:00 p.m.,

Wednesday 2:00-5:00 p.m. (in office and online)

and by appointment

Office: Arts & Sciences G214-A

Phone: 678-466-4817

E-Mail: RandallGooden@clayton.edu

Web Address: http://faculty.clayton.edu/rgooden

A survey of United States history from the post-Civil War period to the present. The course focuses on the political, social, and cultural development of the modern United States with particular emphasis on the twentieth century. (3-0-3)

1. Readings: Kennedy, David and Lizabeth Cohen. The American Pageant. Vol. 2: Since 1877. 15th ed. Cengage Advantage Ed. Cengage, 2014 (ISBN: 978-1-285-05866-5).

Students are encouraged to use PriceLoch.com to comparison shop for textbooks.

A low-cost, electronic version of the book is available at https://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10057&categoryId=&productId=641400&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10151

2. Notebook Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the students academic program. For further information on CSUs Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

3. Software Requirements: Students will need Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and I-Tunes or Windows Media Player for class work.

4. Computer Skill Prerequisites: Students need a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, I-Tunes or Windows Media Player, and Desire2Learn in order to participate in the class.

5. Online Classroom (Desire2Learn): You can gain access to Desire2Learn, by signing on to the SWAN portal and selecting:D2L on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please email or call The HUB atTheHub@mail.clayton.eduor (678) 466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor's name.

6. Class Communications: The professor will communicate from his Clayton State Outlook account to your Clayton State Outlook account. This is accessible by accessing the SWAN and clicking on the E-mail icon and then clicking on Mail. Please use your official Clayton State Outlook account if you send e-mail. The professor will not respond to e-mails from other accounts or to e-mails sent through D2L. The professor will normally reply to e-mails within 24 hours on Monday through Friday. Please do not reply to all in responding to a message from the professor.

7. Discussions: Each week the professor will pose questions in the Discussion section of D2L based on the current reading assignments and lectures. This will generally take place during office hours on Monday, and students should respond to the questions. The professor will reply to your responses during office hours on Wednesday. These discussions will not be graded but are intended to guide students as they navigate through the readings and lectures and prepare for exams.

8. Exams: There will be three exams during the course as scheduled in the course calendar. The first will cover assigned lectures and readings from the beginning of the course to the date of the exam. The others will cover material since the last exam. The exam may consist of both objective and essay questions. Exams will be administered through the Quizzes section of D2L. Exams will be available from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the scheduled days, and students will have fifty minutes to complete each one once they start.

9. Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will take place in D2L on the last day of class. It may consist of both objective and essay questions and will cover all reading assignments and lecturesincluding those since the third exam. The final exam will be available from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on December 9. You will have two hours to complete the final exam once you begin.

10. Grading: In this course A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=0-59. Each exam will be worth 20 percent of the course grade. The final exam will be worth 40 percent of the grade.

Mid-term grades will be assigned based on scores on the first two exams and will reflect 40 percent of the course grade. A zero will be reflected in the mid-term grade for any missed work for which the student has not been excused. Students should be aware that mid-term grades are merely advisory. Mid-term grades will be posted by October 4.

11. Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades. [THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL MEETINGS OF THIS 100 PERCENT ONLINE CLASS]

12. No Show Policy: It is imperative that students have a successful start of each semester by attending class during the first week and no later than the second week of the semester. A registered student who does not attend at least one class session (in person or by electronic equivalent) by the posted deadline on the academic calendar is a no show. For students enrolled in an online course, the instructor will provide details on how online attendance will be verified. Registration will be cancelled for any student who is submitted to the Registrars Office as a no show. The no show student will not be charged tuition for the cancelled course. However, there may be serious financial aid consequences for students who are receiving financial aid, since this will reduce the number of enrolled credit hours.

In this course, students must read the syllabus and course orientation in the Content section of D2L by 5:00 p.m. on August 24, as indicated to the professor by the Content Progress record in D2L, or they will be deleted from the class.

If students believe their instructor reported them as a no show in error, they must contact the instructor immediately to resolve the issue.

Although a student will have the right to appeal the course cancellation, consideration will only be given if the student meets all of the following criteria.

The student is in good academic standing (has at least a 2.0 institutional grade point average)

The instructor of the course concurs with reinstatement

Students are eligible to attend class until the appeal outcome is determined. Appeals must be submitted by email to the dean or designee of the college/school no later than the last day of the third week of classes. The email must include reason for not attending during the first two weeks of class, recommendation from the instructor, and Laker ID. The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Academic Success has final authority for all appeal decisions.

13. Make-Up Work: A student may make up one exam (not the final exam) without question if he or she contacts the professor by e-mail within three calendar days after the exam date or due date. Otherwise, a student may make up the exam or the final exam by submitting to the professor a written excuse or official documentation that verifies that the absence or late work was *unavoidable or due to participation in an official Clayton State University activity. Late or missed work will not be accepted except as provided above. A zero will be given for any missing or unaccepted work. All work must be made up by December 9, unless an Incomplete is arranged.

*Absences that the professor has considered unavoidable include health issues (including pregnancy or mental health issues) or injuries involving the student or a dependent, death in the students immediate family or of a grandparent, disaster, participation in disaster or emergency services or the armed forces, religious observances, participation in a wedding party that was scheduled before the start of the semester, power failure or Internet disruption at home at the time of an exam, and unexpected work assignments. The following are among the excuses that the professor has NOT considered unavoidable: Weather (unless the university is closed), arrest or incarceration unless the student is judged not guilty, commitments to other classes, regularly scheduled work assignments, extracurricular activities other than University events, and travel/vacations

14. Disabilities: Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center, Room 255 Student Center, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@clayton.edu

15. Academic Dishonesty: Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Community Standards. Judicial procedures are described in the Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions.

16. Disruption of the Learning Environment:Behavior which disrupts the teachinglearning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

More detailed descriptions of examples of disruptive behavior are provided in the Clayton State University Academic Catalog and Student Handbook .

17. Weapons on Campus: Clayton State University is committed to providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Information on laws and policies regulating weapons on campus is available at http://www.clayton.edu/public-safety/Safety-Security/Weapons .

18. General Policy: Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. The student handbook is part of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.

19. Calendar:*

Aug 14Class Begins

Aug 24No Show Deadline

Sept 4Labor DayNo Office Hours

Sept 9Exam 1

Sept 30Exam 2

Oct 6Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a W

Oct 9-10Fall BreakNo Office Hours/No Discussions

Oct 28Exam 3

Dec 4Last Day of Discussions and Office Hours

Dec 9Final Exam/Make-Up Work Due

Lectures and Related Reading Assignments:

Podcasts of class lectures are found in the Content section of D2L. You should read the assigned chapters in preparation for listening to the lectures, which are the main focus for learning. In cases where the same chapters are assigned for more than one week, you do not need to read the chapters again, but you are encouraged to review them. This class allows for flexibility in listening to the online lectures and completing the readings according to students personal schedules. You are cautioned not to procrastinate and fall behind in reading and listening to the lectures. In order to be prepared for the exams and the Final Exam, you will need to complete the lectures and readings according to the following schedule. Normally, the assignments run from Monday to Monday. The exception is the week of September 25. During that week, you will be expected to complete the lectures and readings in time for the mid-term exam, which takes place on Saturday of that week. Note that at the end of the semester, you have two weeks to complete the lectures and readings rather than one. That will give you more time to prepare for the end of the semester:

Aug 14-21: Lectures 1-2; Chap. 23-24, 26

Aug 21-28: Lectures 3-4; Chap. 23-24, 26-27

Aug 28-Sept 4: Lectures 5-6; Chap. 23-24, 26-27

Sept 4-9: Lectures 7-8; Chap. 25, 27-29

Sept 11-18: Lectures 9-10; Chap. 29-31

Sept 18-25: Lectures 11-12; Chap. 31-32

Sept 25-Sept 30: Lectures 13-14; Chap. 32-34

Sept 30-Oct 9: Lectures 15-16; Chap. 33-35

Oct 9-16: Lectures 17-18; Chap. 36-37

Oct 16-23: Lectures 19-20; Chap. 37

Oct 23-28: Lectures 21-22; Chap. 38

Oct 30-Nov 6: Lectures 23-24; Chap. 39

Nov 6-13: Lectures 25-26; Chap. 39-40

Nov 13-20: Lectures 27-28; Chap. 40-41

Nov 20-Dec 4: Lectures 29-30; Chap 41

Learning Outcomes:

General Education Outcomes:

The Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes (see Area E) are located in the Graduation Requirements section of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.

History Major Outcomes:

History 2112 will assist students in achieving the following learning outcomes for history majors at Clayton State University through examinations:

Identify and describe basic chronologies of U.S. and world history

Identify and evaluate conflicting historical interpretations of events and personalities

Write in a clear, analytical, and organized manner, demonstrating appropriate professional

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*Subject to change through written notice delivered via e-mail to the students Clayton State e-mail addresses.