DR. JENRETTE--HIST 262 History of US II
Off: Hendricks 142 Phone: 1225 email:
Off.hrs: Mondays (Wiley 100)4:45-5:45; TR 9:30-10:30; MW 1:30-2:30
and by appointment or walk-in!
Course Description: HIST 262 is a survey of the political, social, and economic development of the U.S. from Reconstruction to the present. Special attention will be given to the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, its relationship within the global community, and the impact of political, economic, and social movements in the 20th century, as well as major events in the 21st century.
Required Texts: Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty: An American History, Vol. I (4th edition)
Other readings to be announced (students will select and read a novel, autobiography, or biography) that fits in with the course content) and I may give other brief reading assignments.
Christina Baker Kline, Orphan Trains
Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried
Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, Picking Cotton
Karen Elizabeth Chaney, Lizzie Borden
Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
Fannie Flagg, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe
(you may select others but they must be approved by me by the 5th class period)
All written assignments will follow the style provided in Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers, 8th edition.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce you to the people, events, ideas, etc. that influenced the growth and development of modern U.S. history
2. To stimulate your thinking and encourage YOU to analyze historical experience. In other words, you should look at the facts and others’ interpretations of those facts and formulate your own opinions, and express those ideas in writing and in class discussions. Remember, that solid opinion must be supported with fact/evidence.
3. To acquaint you with the relationship of the U.S. within the global context
4. To increase your knowledge and interest in the past, present, and future
5. To examine the impact of race, ethnicity, and gender in American history
6. To demonstrate your knowledge of past events through oral and written assignments
7. To improve your oral and written communication skills.
8. To examine through tests, exams, quizzes, papers, internet exercises, portfolio development, reading assignments, discussions, etc., your comprehension of the material covered.
Course Outcomes:
Each student will have:
1. basic knowledge of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries of U.S. history
2. an understanding of the complexities surrounding race, ethnicity, class, and gender
3. an understanding of the role that colonialism/imperialism play in U.S. history
4. an understanding of the interrelationship of politics, economics, and social issue
5. an understanding of the complex nature of the U.S.’s relationship with its neighbors, enemies, and friends
6. Developed the ability to express ideas in writing and through oral communication
Methods of Assessment:
Course Requirements:
1. Regular and PROMPT class attendance is required. No more than 2 unexcused absences will be tolerated; after the 2nd absence your course grade will be lowered by 10 points per cut. Tardiness will not be tolerated. If you are late to class, leave early, or are absent, you are responsible for all material covered during your absence. I will NOT provide the lecture material for you.
2. Disposition/Classroom Behavior. (at end of the syllabus)
3. Effective reading of Foner (and a selected book which is described below under Quizzes) is expected according to the schedule. It is your responsibility to look at the schedule and keep up with reading assignments. If you have not read assignments, you will leave class during the discussion.
4. Exams: 2 hourly exams and a final comprehensive exam. Each exam will be comprehensive.
· No make-up exam will be given without a note from an authorized person.
· Excuses offered at the end of the semester for missed classes will not be considered.
· Exams will be in essay and objective form.
· Exam date is tentative and may be changed by the professor if necessary.
· Authorized persons do not include you!
5. Weekly Quizzes.
· You will have quizzes in class (and outside class) every week on the previous week's lectures, reading assignments, and Foner.
· Some of these quizzes may be given through D2L.
· Quizzes cannot, under any circumstance, be made up; however, I will drop the lowest quiz grade at the end of the semester.
· I may occasionally assign a take-home essay quiz; if so, they must be typed. Late papers will not be accepted.
· Novel/Biography/Autobiography. (You will write a 2 page critique of the novel explaining how it fits within the course content) and will count as two (2) quiz grades. These will be due by April 15 (regardless of topic) however you may turn them in prior to April 15.
· Weekly activities MAY (will likely) be incorporated into the course where you will be expected to engage in small group discussions, writing assignments etc.
6. Research Project/Poster Presentations/Activities
Students will be put in groups of 2-3 the first week of the semester. You will then discuss the development of a Poster on one of the topics included in the Foner textbook.
· Then you will engage in research individually and collectively to develop the poster
· By February 10 you will submit a one page, typed, abstract of your Poster topic.
· The posters will be due two times: March 5 (first draft) and March 26 (final version). These posters will be displayed and evaluated at various times throughout the remainder of the semester (and you are required to submit an abstract describing your poster to the Celebration of Scholarship Committee who will determine if it will be included in the April 1 event).
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=academic+posters+templateand
· Your grade will be based upon your teammates’ evaluation, your’s, and mine
· I will provide a rubric to help guide you in your work on this
8. Failure to complete ALL assignments will result in a F for the course.
GRADING PERCENTAGES: GRADING SCALE:
Quizzes =10% 0-59= F
Final Exam =20% 60--67=D 68-69=D+
Exams =40% 70--77=C 78-79=C+
Posters/Act =20% 80--87=B 88-89=B+
Participation/Att =10% 90-100=A
100%
Course Outline: Reading Assignments
Schedule Foner, Give Me Liberty
Week
1 Introduction Myths/realities in US history
What is Freedom?
Emancipation and Reconstruction ch. 15 (by the second class)
2 Exploiting An Empire ch. 16
Native American/Euro Conflict
3 Immigration and Industrialization ch. 17
Political Realignments in the 1890s
Populism and Depression
4 Building an Imperial Nation ch.18
The Progressive Era
5 World War I ch. 19
Harlem Renaissance, Red Scare and
Shantytowns
EXAM #1 (date will be announced 1 week prior to exam)
6 A New Deal for America chs. 20-21
A Global War in Europe
7 The US in World War II ch. 22
8 From Allies to Adversaries chs. 23
US vs USSR
9 An Aflluent and Discriminatory Society chs. 24
Emmett Till, superhighways, Elvis,
Chuck Berry, Richie Valens,
and the “unhappy” homemaker
EXAM #2 (date will be announced 1 week prior to exam)
10-11 The Turbulent Sixties ch. 25
The Civil Rights Movement: Kennedy,
Johnson, King, Malcolm X
Branches of the Civil Rights Movement
AIM, Women’s Liberation, Chicano/Latino
12 The Vietnam Conflict/War/Korea ch. 25
Anti-war Movement
13 Triumph of Conservatism ch. 26
Nixon, Vietnam, and Watergate
14 Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton chs. 27-28
New Troubles, Uneasy Allies and a New
Threat to U.S. Dominance
Redefining Global Relationships
15 Final Exam Week
Final Exam for HIST 262 is scheduled as follows:
Monday-Wednesday Class: Wednesday, May 6, 2:45-4:45
Tuesday-Thursday Class: Tuesday, May 5, 10:15-12:15
I reserve the right to make ANY CHANGES I deem necessary to the syllabus.
YOU, AND ONLY YOU, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WORK COVERED ON DAYS THAT YOU CHOOSE TO MISS CLASS. I WILL NOT GO OVER MATERIAL A SECOND TIME.
YES, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION DO COUNT AND YOUR PAPERS WILL BE GRADED ACCORDINGLY!! SPELL-CHECK AND PROOFREAD!
Only work graded by the Professor, Dr. Jenrette, will be counted in the course grade.
Disposition: Basic Ground Rules for Classroom Behavior:
1. Respect the right of others to have opinions that may differ from yours. Even if you disagree with someone, you should respect the individual's right to have that opinion.
2. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in this class. Disruptive behavior includes TEXTING, tardiness, leaving class early, talking, clicking pens, shuffling papers, book, etc., ringing phones, alarming watches, gathering belongings before class is dismissed, turning work in late. If you do not adhere to these basic rules of respect for others, you will leave the class and DROP THIS COURSE!! I WILL NOT TOLERATE THE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF ANY STUDENT WHO ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM LEARNING. I will give you only one warning!!! It will be a verbal warning in the presence of your classmates. On the second violation, you will be dismissed from class until you can behave like a mature adult who treats others with respect. If you dare to violate these rules a third time, I will deduct 30 points from your final grade, which will make it practically impossible for you to pass this class. TEXTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THIS CLASS! CONSEQUENTLY, IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THESE BASIC GUIDELINES, DROP THIS CLASS!!!
3. Tardiness is unacceptable and disruptive. Do not come to class late! Regular and prompt class attendance is a requirement. Tardiness will result in the lowering of your course grade by 10 points per incident; therefore, if you cannot make it to class on time, DROP THIS CLASS! Leaving class early also fits into this category.
4. Two unexcused absences will be "tolerated" during this summer session. After the second cut, I will deduct 10 points from your final grade for each absence. As future teachers you should NEVER miss class except under the most extraordinary circumstances!
5. Do not socialize, talk in class (unless you are participating in class discussion), or sleep. If you cannot stay awake in this class, YOU WILL NOT PASS.
6. Plagiarism/Cheating: The penalty for plagiarism or cheating on any assignment will be an F for the entire semester and you will be referred to the judiciary process for further action.
7. Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action: Edinboro University welcomes students, faculty, and staff from all racial, religious, national, and socio-economic backgrounds. Edinboro University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, organizational affiliation, affectional or sexual preference, and marital status. The policy extends to all educational, service, and employment programs of the University.
8. If you are not here to learn, drop this class.
9. ABIDE BY THE RULES OR DROP THIS CLASS. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN YOUR DISMISSAL FOR THIS COURSE. YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHEAT OTHERS OUT OF THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN!
11. To be counted present in this class, all of you, including your BRAIN, must be attentive at all times. NOTE: Putting your body in a desk DOES NOT CONSTITUTE your presence in the course. Becoming actively engaged suggests presence. BE ATTENTIVE.
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