Tulsa Community College

North East Campus

American History 1493- Sec 209 20122

Spring 2013

I Tulsa Community College,

Tuesday Thursday

5:30-8:20

March 12th-May 9th

Room 2150

II Instructor Victor G. Hardy MA

Last day to withdraw with is 3/14.

TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

I.Office:North East Campus Evening Programs

II.Phone: 595-7473

E-mail: / TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Division Name: Liberal Arts
Division Associate Dean: Ernie Evans
Office Number: 595-7089

TEXTRoark, L. James; Johnson, P. Michael,; Cohen, Patricia Cline; Stage, Sarah; Lawson Alan;. Hartmann, Susan M The American Promise A History of The United States. Vol. II. Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s 2010 fourth edition

COURSE GOALS:

  1. For the student to demonstrate an understanding of the domestic, economic, social, and political developments in American History since the Civil War that shaped American History.
  1. For the student to demonstrate an understanding of the international Geo-political pressures, risks and political/military conflicts that emerged in American foreign policy which served to shape American History.
  1. For the Student to demonstrate an understanding of the growth and formation of the American Government and its bureaucratic administrative apparatus.
  1. For the Student to demonstrate an understanding of the forces of emigration, industrial development, urbanization, small farms, giant-agra-business, and railroads in the expansion of the Western United States.
  1. For the Student to understand the regional interests and issues which drove the political campaigns and presidential elections since the Civil War.
  1. To identify existing socio-economic conditions, demographic trends, and current events that can be traced back to historical actions, federal legislation and Supreme Court decisions.

II LEARNING DISABILITIES

  • Students with learning disabilities or those with an Individual Educational Plan may receive aid from the counseling department.

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III TEACHING METHODS

The course combines textbook readings, lectures, films, class handouts, overhead projector presentations, lecture, class discussion, written assignments, and student presentations.Lectures will include material outside of the text.

IV. EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

  1. There will be three exams (from lectu re-discussion, video, handouts, readings, overhead projector transparencies, power points, text readings,and materials on reserve).
  2. Exams may include multiple choice, true or false, short-answer, fill in the blank, or essay questions.
  3. Class participation, video summaries answering questions, substantive contributions Student Teachings, and attendance

V. GRADE

Exams and Participation will be weighted as outlined below in calculating the

overall percentage to be used in the calculation of grades;

  • 1st exam 25%
  • Final exam 25%
  • Paper 25%
  • Class participationand attendance 25%
  • Extra credit projects for each exam available.

VI CLASS PARTICPATION

Class participation will consist of attendance, class discussion, answering questions, video summaries, primary source critiques, written assignments,substantive student contribution, and lecture summaries.

VII CLASS RULES

  • All students are required to treat other students and the instructor with respect in social interaction and conversation. No disrespectful verbal or non-verbal behavior will be tolerated.
  • Intellectual discussion, inquiry and argument are a necessity for the learning process. Professional inquiry and academic discussion based on evidence in a historical-textual document,will be rewarded with higher class participation grade. Student disruption of the learning process in a willful and inappropriate manner may result in disciplinary action. Students are responsible for the student code of Conduct
  • Disciplines That Contribute To Good Grades

Take notes in class; study power points in class and between class,read the textbook between classes, be on time, and do not leave early, take advantage of extra credit projects, study test reviews, and study for exams, participate in class. Be responsible for theTCC student code of conduct.

Unacceptable Behaviors

Using the cell phone or texting during the lecture, Students talking to other students while the instructor is speaking. Students critiquing the lecture and districting other students.

Exams

During exams all cell phones will be turned off and placed on the desk upside, down. No test may be made up unless the instructor pre-approves the test prior to the missed test date. Make up exams will be scheduled at the convenience of the, instructor. Excessive absences may disqualify students from extra credit or curved grades.

VIIITENATIVE DISCUSSION- LECTURE SCHEDULE

March 12 Introduction and Class organizationChapter 16, Reconstruction, 1863-1877Chapter 17.

March 14th

Chapter 17The contested West 1870-1900

March 19thSpring Break

March 21st Spring Break

March 26th Chapter 18, Business and Politics in the Gilded Age, 1870-1895.

March 28thChapter 19. The City and Its Workers, 1870-1890

April 2nd, Chapter 20.Dissent, Depression, and War, 1890-1890

April 4th, Chapter 21, World War 19th Chapter 21Progressivism from the Grass Roots to the White House, 1890-1916

April 9thThe Chapter 22 The Progressive Crusade at Home and Abroad 1919-1920 First Exam

April 11thApril 16thChapter 23, From New Era to Great Depression 1920-1932

April 18thChapter 24, The New Deal Experiment 1932-1939

April 23rd Chapter 25, The United States and The Second World War 1939-1945

April 25thChapter 26, Cold War Politics in the Truman Years, 1952-1960

April 30thChapter 27,.The Politics and Culture of Abundance, 1952-1960

May 2nd Chapter 28, Reform, Rebellion , and Reaction 1960-1974

May 7thChapter 27, Vietnam and the limits of power 1961-1975

May 9th Chapter 28 , America Moves to the Right 1969-1989July

Review Finaland Paper Due

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DISABILITY RESOURCES:It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

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