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HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SINCE 1877

SIXTEEN-WEEK WEB COURSE: FALL 2019Course Description:

Exploration of aspects in American history from Reconstruction to the present. This survey encompasses the constitutional, political, social and economic development of the United States since 1877, with emphasis on the rise of the United States as an industrial and world power.

Course Number: HIST 2013.

Course Dates: August 25 through December 13.

Location: Online.

Instructor: Greg Kiser.

Biography:

https://www.nwacc.edu/web/social_sciences

I began teaching here at NWACC in 1990. I received my undergraduate degree from Missouri Southern State University and my graduate work from the University of Arkansas.

Email: [email protected]. Office: BH 2218; Phone: 479-619-4227. Office Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday by appointment, always by email.

TEXTBOOK (required):

Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty, Vol 2 (5th Edition). Click on the textbook photo to go to the publisher’s page to look at the eBook option for $50.00. Make sure it is the full version, 5th edition.

There is a copy of the textbook on Reserve in the NWACC Library.

My take on owning the textbook: The textbook is available through the NWACC Barnes and Noble Bookstore as well as the other college bookstores in the area. Many students prefer a hardcover book.

The publisher does offer it as an “eBook” and it has merit. It is much less expensive, you do not have to lug it around, it is always available through your electronic device, it allows you to write notes, highlight areas, and offers a quick way to reference terms. Again, make sure it is the full version (not the Brief edition) and make sure it is the fifth edition.

COURSE GOALS:

As America continues its unparalleled growth, our multicultural society appears ever more diverse. There is, however, a common thread uniting each of us - our

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collective past. United States history is the link to our uniqueness as a society. The United States History course is an overview of that commonality.

COURSE SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES & COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

To accomplish the following NWACC and course outcomes, students should read and complete all course assignments, make a sincere effort to be actively involved, and should work cooperatively with other students and the instructor.

Course Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Through an examination of post-Civil War Reconstruction, the student will identify the successes and failures of the Reconstruction period.

2. By observing the impact of industrialization on the American economy and society, the student will describe the impact of industrial growth on farmers, immigrant groups, urban life, and perceptions toward industrialists and unions.

3. Through an examination of the economic, social, and military effects of United States imperialism, the student will identify America’s views toward other nations and theirs to us.

College-Wide Learning Objectives

1. Students can read selections at the appropriate level of education and describe the main idea and supporting details. Students can evaluate written material objectively. Instructors will utilize the course textbook and possible outside readings for a better understanding of each topic.

WHAT DOES THE COURSE AND COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOME WE ARE FOCUSING ON THIS SEMESTER MEAN TO YOU?

ASSESSMENT:

The Department of Social Science is committed to ensuring our students have a good general understanding of the material. We have agreed on “Course Specific Learning Objectives” for the course as a list of basic goals we want to achieve. In

addition, college-wide objectives are assessed during the semester. This semester we are assessing HIST 2003.

REQUIREMENTS:

The semester will consist of the Opening Assignment worth 25 points, three major exams, each worth 200 points (600 total), fourteen end of Chapter Quizzes, each worth 40 points (560 total), fourteen weekly Discussions, each worth 20 points (280 total), and possible readings from the Internet &/or films, for a total of 1465 points.

OPENING ASSIGNMENT:

This should be the easiest 25 points you will ever earn. Read the short PowerPoint on Plagiarism in the “Modules” link and within the First Assignment, itself, and answer the five questions. You have the first week to do it although it should take you about 20 minutes. I suggest doing this assignment before you start on the chapter quiz. I urge you to read/re-read it from time to time as your grade will depend on following the citation and listing instructions.

THE EXAMS:

You will have three Major Exams. Each exam is worth 200 points. You will have several days to finish and submit each exam (which should only take a few hours), therefore:

No Make-up tests allowed. This is very important - no make-up exams allowed. You should rethink taking this class if you have a scheduling conflict (that means vacation plans, no access to the internet, whatever).

This also includes those who have accommodations for ADA . Why? I have built in much more time for each exam than should be necessary. The actual essay questions are in the “ Review Sheets ” link in Modules , under “ Handouts ” The computer randomly chooses from the list. Having the questions ahead of time, along with the extended time allowed for each test, there is no need for the usual “time and a half” or “two times” accommodation for each exam as it is built in.

Each major exam has questions worth 20 to 80 points each chosen at random by the computer and come from the Review Sheets found in the “Modules” area of

Canvas, for each exam. Read the “ My Thoughts” link (also in “Modules”) to see what I look for in your answers.

Because you have a good deal of time to take the exam, it is set up so you can come and go during the testing period. Do not hit the “submit” button until you are ready for me to receive it. Do hit the “save” button often and certainly at the end of each time you work on the quiz. I only see it when you submit it to me.

(This really is the biggest problem I have had. Hit the save button often and especially the last thing before you submit it to me. If you worked on it for two days and hit “save” then came back the next day and wrote your best material and hit “submit” without first hitting “save” then “submit,” I will only see what you did for those prior two days and nothing from the last time you logged on.) I also urge you to write your essay answers in “Word” and then “copy/paste” to the test. I would write my answers in “Word” and save them, then “copy/paste” to the exam.

The resources you are to use are the textbook, obviously, those sources listed at the end of each chapter, under Suggested Reading, and any offered in the weekly Discussions work.

You are to cite the sources (even if only the textbook) following the modified MLA format and list them at the end of the essay (see the PowerPoint on Plagiarism link). You must do both – cite within and list below.

See the example below, in Chapter Quizzes.

This means, of course, if I am reading your answer and come across something that sounds familiar but not cited, you will receive a zero for that essay.

You are to only use the textbook, what is offered in Suggested Reading, and any offered in the weekly Discussions work. Nothing else. Do not forget to both cite and list them at the end (even if only the textbook).

This is very important, to receive any points for the essay, no matter how great an answer, you must cite the source(s) within the answer and list them at the bottom - a two part deal. If you only do one, or none, you will receive a zero.

Another way of saying it:

The actual essay questions are in the Review Sheet link in Modules. In fact, the exam should only take a few hours but I am giving days. Because of that extra time, I am not allowing make up exams.

Citing sources and plagiarism: Some students copy/paste from other sites and do nothing to create and think through the essay’s answer. Of course, that is lazy at the very least, but more importantly, it is cheating. It results in a zero on the essay, and if it is so over the top, can be a zero on the entire exam. The NWACC library site has some very good information about plagiarism. You should read it.

As for the actual nuts and bolts of citations, the PowerPoint on Plagiarism should be your go-to source.

If you are using another source or sources along with the textbook (which can only come from the Suggested Reading list after each chapter, and any offered in the weekly Discussions work, then you need to list the author’s last name for the textbook, like this (Foner, 744) along with the author and page of the other book, like this (Hulen, 554). Then list both at the bottom.

What I have laid out in the PowerPoint on Plagiarism is what I want. The biggest problem is not doing both. You must cite within the essay AND list it (them) at the end. Sources: Use only the textbook, the chapter “Suggested Reading,” and any offered in the weekly Discussions work. Nothing else. Using something else will result in a zero on the essay. Do not cut corners. Do not write too little. Read My Thoughts about the essays.

THE END OF CHAPTER QUIZZES:

There is a chapter quiz each week. They are located in “Modules.” and are due no later than the date posted (see Important Dates at the end of this syllabus).

There are fourteen chapter quizzes for the fourteen chapters in the textbook. While some may be actual essay questions, others will be identification terms. You are to approach these as an essay, with no less than 100 words (I am keeping count). The thing that trips some students up is not answering completely. The instructions state you are to identify AND give the significance of the term; it is a two-part answer. If it says “compare and contrast”, it also requires a two-part answer. Each quiz is worth up to 40 points. There are fourteen quizzes so the total points for this is 560. They are a

crucial part of the total points for the class and are time sensitive. You have an entire "week" to do each one.

Again, because you have several days to work on and turn in each quiz, keep track of the due date for each quiz. If you miss the quiz deadline, for any reason, you will receive a “0” for that quiz.

As with the major exams, and Discussions, the quiz requirement is set up so that you can come and go throughout the session. D o not hit the “submit” button until you are ready for me to receive it. Also, hit the “save” button often and certainly at the end of each time you work on the quiz. I only see it when you submit it to me.

These chapter quizzes have the same citation/listing requirements as essays on each major exam.

Here is an example of an answer to one item on the quiz from last semester. It meets all the qualifications. I have copy/pasted it from the actual quiz:

Philippine War (as described in this Chapter)Your Answer:Many Cubans, Filipinos, and Puerto Ricans believed that American participation in the destruction of Spanish rule would lead to social reform and political self-government; they looked forward to the American presence (Foner, 669). The Filipinos were in constant battle with Spain and came to a victory at Manila Bay with their leader, Emilio Aguinaldo who established a provisional government with a constitution that modeled that of the United States (Foner, 670). Unfortunately, once McKinley decided to retain possession of the island, the Filipino movement turned against the United States, resulting in the Philippine War (Foner, 670). During this war, the U.S Army not only burned villages, moved thousands into camps where many were killed just from diseases, but they also invented a simulated drowning, the “water cure,” that is was even used in wars of the 21st Century (Foner, 671, 672).

Works CitedFoner, Eric. Give Me Liberty, 5th Edition, Vol. 2.

DISCUSSIONS:

You are required to make use of the "Discussions" area found in “Modules” by submitting at least two separate discussion postings - submissions - each session. Notice it says “at least” two submissions. You can do more, certainly, but at least two. How you choose to submit those two (minimum) separate posts each week is up to you. It could be two in answer to other students, two on a topic from the chapter, a post on a topic and a response, would work. The Discussions are by chapters and follow the “Chapter Quizzes” time-line. Again:

Each student is required to submit at least two separate posts: comments, inquiries, responses, statements – mix and match – your choice, for fellow students. I am not providing the Discussion Topics. That week’s chapter is the general source. You must posts twice each session. No partial credit is given.

Keep in mind that to receive the points, your posting must be relevant to the course (chapter) material. A simple “hello,” or “hope you all do well on the test,” or “I agree,” will not count. Use the “Main” area for those types of postings not the Chapter Quizzes area. There is not a minimum word count for the discussions but one or two sentences will not be enough to make your point. Remember, you are writing a post about things in the chapter, and/or you are responding to someone else’s post. You will receive twenty (20) points for doing so and those 280 points (fourteen weeks) are included in your total grade. Failure to post at least two during that particular session will be a zero and will hurt, if not ruin, your final grade.

I am not posting a general topic for you each week. Each chapter’s content is the topic of the discussions.

Keep track of the discussions timetable. If you miss posting during any discussion time-period, or submit only one posting, you will receive a “0” for that topic.

Sometimes what seems clear to me is not to students. I do not want confusion over what I am looking for to be a hurdle. See if this helps.

Topics: The syllabus says, “That period's chapter is the general topic.” I have found offering a specific topic sometimes causes students to work on that topic from the

chapter and they do not go on with the reading. Certainly not most, but some. Because I am not lecturing, you really need to read the whole chapter(s). That is why I offer everything in the chapter as the overall topic. You can make comments about something you have read. You can question the author’s point, or motive, in the chapter. You can simply reply to other students’ posts. You can mix it up. You can offer as many posts as you would like. Just make sure there is more than just a sentence. Shoot for the 100-word minimum I want for the quizzes in each post.

Points: You must post twice each week. No partial credit is given. I get some nasty emails demanding to know why that person got a zero when they wrote two separate posts and submitted them together as one. You cannot do that. You can submit as many as you want, just make sure you have a minimum of two “separate” submissions. It is an all or nothing thing, so be careful.

I get some nasty emails demanding to know why that person got a zero when they wrote two separate posts and submitted them together as one for each chapter. You cannot do that. You can submit as many as you want, just make sure you have a minimum of two “separate” submissions per chapter. It is an all or nothing thing, so be careful.

Citations for the Discussions: As with the exams and quizzes, cite the sources you use and list them at the end, even if only the textbook.

If you are using another source to make your point about something in the chapter, it must come from the “Suggested Reading” list at the end of the chapter and any I might offer. You need to list the author’s last name for our textbook, like this (Foner, 744) along with the author and page of the other book, like this (Hulen, 554). Then list both at the bottom so I know which is which. If you are merely commenting on something someone else said, and it is your opinion or original thought, you do not have to cite anything.

This can be tricky because paraphrasing requires the citation and listing.

PLAGIARISM:

Because you have a good deal of time to take the exams and have the possibility to use not only your textbook but other sources listed in the textbook, as well, I urge you to read and re-read the statement on PLAGIARISM in the Student Handbook and in the PowerPoint on Plagiarism found in the left hand navigation menu. Let me stress the importance. If you are guilty of plagiarism, whether through carelessness or deliberate, whether from a source on the web or another students work you will not only receive a zero for your assignment, but also, in all likelihood, receive a zero for the course.

It is always fascinating and a bit disheartening when a student lectures me about what plagiarism is and is not. If it is not your original thoughts and ideas, you must cite where you got it. Maybe your other teachers do not care, but they are not grading your exam. Use the modified MLA citation method within the answer and list the sources at the end. Look at the example I provided in the Chapter Quizzes section above.

Other than submitting a bad answer, the thing that will lead to a zero - is not to cite your sources (even the textbook) AND list them at the end. You must do both.

GRADING:

The semester will consist of the Opening Assignment worth 25 points, three major exams, each worth 200 points (600 total), fourteen end of Chapter Quizzes, each worth 40 points (560 total), fourteen weekly Discussions, each worth 20 points (280 total), and possible readings from the Internet &/or films, for a total of 1465 points

1465 - 1318= A

1317 - 1172 = B

1171 - 1025 = C

1024 - 879 = D

BELOW 879 = F

COURSE POLICIES:

ASSIGNMENTS/CHAPTER QUIZZES:

Any assignment (such as a chapter quiz) given will be due, without exception, within the time allotted. Failure to meet the deadline of each assignment will result in a zero "0" for that assignment. Make-up work is not allowed for assignments missed. Each is intended to keep you on pace in the course, to allow you to open up a dialogue

with other students in class, and to generate some much needed points for your total grade. Not submitting them, however, could be the difference between passing and failing this course. Again, because you have an entire week to do each one, I will not accept late work.

NO MAKE-UP EXAMS:

Make-up exams are not allowed for those missing the regularly scheduled exam. You have three days to do the tests and get them to me. However, you must be very careful to make sure you turn in your exam within the given window. Otherwise, you will receive a zero "0" on that exam. No exceptions. Be sure to include the due dates in your personal calendar. As you can see, the Important Dates will become your friend.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

As quoted in the Student Handbook: Definition: Ensuring students understand the core value of academic honesty is an overarching goal of all faculty and staff at NWACC. Academic honesty means students do their own work and do not represent others’ work as their own.

(For more detail, refer to the PowerPoint slides found in “Modules”.)

CLASS PARTICIPATION:

Students must complete at least 50% or more of assignments by the reporting dates in order to avoid being dropped for non-participation.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, DEVICE RECOMMENDATION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, OFFICIAL ADA STATEMENT, GRADE OF “FP”, AND CLASS CONTINUATION PLAN are on the left hand navigation menu under “Syllabus Policies.”

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:

The Social Science Department follows our NWACC Student Handbook regarding proper steps to take should a grievance occur between fellow students, or the student and instructor. The first step in any grievance is to bring the complaint to the attention of the instructor. If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved, the student (and/or

instructor) then contacts the instructor's Chairman, Dr. Gene Vinzant, [email protected].

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:

Check the Bonus Opportunities link frequently.

IMPORTANT DATES:

The table below lists each week’s expectations and the exam dates. Note nearly all weeks begin on Sunday and end on Saturday (some instructors do it differently).

Time Period Assignments

ALL BONUS OPPORTUNITIES DUE 12/10.

ALL BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 11:55PM ON 12/10. NO LATE WORK ALLOWED.

First Testing Period: Chapters 15 through 19.08/25 – 09/28

First AssignmentChapter 15: “WHAT IS FREEDO?”: RECONSTRUCTION, 1865 - 1877Chapter 16: AMERICA’S GILDED AGE, 1870 - 1890Chapter 17: FREEDOM’S BOUNDARIES, AT HOME AND ABROAD, 1890 - 1900Chapter 18: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA, 1900 - 1916Chapter 19: SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY: THE UNITED STATES AND WORLD WAR I, 1916 - 1920

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Session 1: 08/25 – 08/31

Three things due this session: Opening Assignment, Chapter Quiz, Discussions.

OPENING ASSIGNMENT;

Chapter 15: “WHAT IS FREEDO?”: RECONSTRUCTION, 1865 - 1877

Chapter 15 Quiz Discussion Board Posts

Session 2: 09/01 – 09/07SEPTEMBER 2 IS LABOR DAY

Chapter 16: AMERICA’S GILDED AGE, 1870 - 1890


Session 3: 09/08 – 09/14NON-PARTICIPATION GRADE DUE 09/11

Chapter 17: FREEDOM’S BOUNDARIES, AT HOME AND ABROAD, 1890 - 1900


Session 4: 09/15 – 09/21

Chapter 18: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA, 1900 - 1916



Session 5: 09/22 – 09/28

Chapter 19: SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY: THE UNITED STATES AND WORLD WAR I, 1916 - 1920


FIRST MAJOR EXAM: 09/29 – 10/01 FIRST MAJOR EXAM COVERS CHAPTERS15 THROUGH 19. 12:00AM, 9/29 THROUGH 11:59PM, 9/24.

SECOND TESTING PERIOD:

CHAPTERS 20 THROUGH 23

09/29 – 10/26

Chapter 20: FROM BUSINESS CULTURE TO GREAT DEPRESSION: THE TWENTIES, 1920 - 1932

Chapter 21: THE NEW DEAL, 1932 - 1940

Chapter 22: FIGHTING FOR THE FOUR FREEDOMS: WORLD WAR II, 1941 - 1945

Chapter 23: THE UNITED STATES AND THE COLD WAR, 1945 - 1953

Session 6: 09/29 – 10/05

Chapter 20: FROM BUSINESS


MIDTERM GRADE DUE 10/04 CULTURE TO GREAT DEPRESSION: THE TWENTIES, 1920 - 1932


Session 7: 10/06 – 10/12

Chapter 21: THE NEW DEAL, 1932 - 1940


Session 8: 10/13 – 10/19

Chapter 22: FIGHTING FOR THE FOUR FREEDOMS: WORLD WAR II, 1941 - 1945


Session 9: 10/20 – 10/26FALL BREAK IS 10/21 – 10/22

Chapter 23: THE UNITED STATES AND THE COLD WAR, 1945 - 1953


SECOND MAJOR EXAM: 10/27 – 10/29 SECOND MAJOR EXAM. CHAPTERS 20 THROUGH 23. 12:00AM, 10/27 THROUGH 11:59PM, 10/29.


THIRD TESTING PERIOD:

CHAPTERS 24 THROUGH 28

10/27 – 12/07

Chapter 24: AN AFFLUENT SOCIETY, 1953 - 1960

Chapter 25: THE SIXTIES, 1960 - 1968

Chapter 26: THE TRIUMPH OF CONSERVATISM, 1969 - 1988

Chapter 27: GLOBALIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS, 1989 - 2000

Chapter 28: A NEW CENTURY AND NEW CRISES

Session 10: 10/27 – 11/02

Chapter 24: AN AFFLUENT SOCIETY, 1953 - 1960


Session 11: 11/03 – 11/09

Chapter 25: THE SIXTIES, 1960 - 1968

Chapter 25 Quiz 2 Discussion Board Posts

Session 12: 11/10 – 11/16

Chapter 26: THE TRIUMPH OF CONSERVATISM, 1969 - 1988


Chapter 26 Quiz 2 Discussion Board Posts

Session 13: 11/17 – 11/23

Chapter 27: GLOBALIZATION AND ITS DISCONTENTS, 1989 - 2000

Chapter 27 Quiz 2 Discussion Posts

11/27 – 11/30

THANKSGIVING BREAK

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Session 14: 12/01 – 12/07

Chapter 28: A NEW CENTURY AND NEW CRISES


11/24 – 11/30 THANKSGIVING BREAK

BONUS DUEDECEMBER 10

ALL BONUS OPPORTUNITIES ARE DUE BY 11:55PM ON 12/10. NO LATE WORK ALLOWED.


FINAL EXAM: 12/11 – 12/13 FINAL EXAM COVERS CHAPTERS 24 THROUGH 28. 12:00AM, 12/11 THROUGH 11:59, 12/13.

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