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HIS 222: U.S. History II OB01

University of Mount Olive

On-line Spring B 2019

Professor: John Goode

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (910) 590-6324 (This is my personal cell – I do not answer unknown numbers but will answer all messages, so please leave a voice mail including your name and number.)

Office: N/A

Office Hours: N/A

Dean: Dr. Burt Lewis [email protected]

Department Chair: Dr. Alan K. Lamm [email protected]

Course Description: (3 credit hours):

A survey of the history of the United States from 1865 to the present.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Area of Study	Student Learning Outcomes	Means of Assessment
	Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:	This outcome will be indicated by successful completion or demonstration:
1. Historical Knowledge	Recognize and discuss the who, what, when, where, why and how historical significance of major persons, events and issues in U.S. History from 1865 to the present.	Assessment of historical knowledge will be measured via weekly assessments and quizzes for historical document analysis.
2. Critical Review	Explain the cause and effect relationship of the major events and movements in U.S. History from 1865 to the present.	Assessment will be measured through reading and analysis of historical documents and successful completion of quizzes on those historical documents.
3. Historiography	Identify and consider a range of resources in order to: a) understand cultural differences b) demonstrate knowledge of global and historical issues.	Assessment will be measured via completion of a research paper addressing topic relevant to the content of the course.
4. Research	Draw on historical perspective to: a) evaluate contemporary problems/issues b) understand his or her own culture in a global context.	Assessment will be measured via completion of a research paper addressing a topic relevant to the content of the course.

Required Text:

Introduction to American History (Combined Version, 9th edition) by Farmer, Degler & DeSantis ISBN: 9781517807252

Course Outline & Requirements:

Week #1: Historical Knowledge – The Old West, Industrialism, & Progressivism (Chapters 16-19):

Due Date: All assignments must be completed by Saturday, February 23, no later than 11:59 p.m.

Instructions: Read Introduction to American History textbook Chapters 16-19.

• Read the five historical documents associated with these chapters. These documents are posted on Moodle. (You may disregard the “Questions for Reading & Discussion” that appear at the end of each document.)

• Complete the quiz associated with each historical document. These appear on your Moodle page as “DOC* Quiz.”

• Complete the weekly assessment, which covers the information contained in your text book.

Week #2: Historical Knowledge – America Becomes a World Power & Fights in The Great War (Chapters 20-23):

Due Date: All assignments must be completed by Saturday, March 2, no later than 11:59pm

Instructions: Read Introduction to American History textbook Chapters 20-23.

• Read the five historical documents associated with these chapters. These documents are posted on Moodle. (You may disregard the “Questions for Reading & Discussion” that appear at the end of each document.)

• Complete the quiz associated with each historical document. These appear on your Moodle page as “DOC* Quiz.”

• Complete the weekly assessment, which covers the information contained in your text book.

Week #3: Historical Knowledge – The Great Depression, World War II & The Cold War (Chapters 24-27):

Due Date: All assignments must be completed by Saturday, March 9, no later than 11:59pm

Instructions: Read Introduction to American History textbook Chapters 24-27.

• Read the five historical documents associated with these chapters. These documents are posted on Moodle. (You may disregard the “Questions for Reading & Discussion” that appear at the end of each document.)

• Complete the quiz associated with each historical document. These appear on your Moodle page as “DOC* Quiz.”

• Complete the weekly assessment, which covers the information contained in your text book.

Week #4: Historical Knowledge – The Price of Power, A Cultural Shift & America Enters the New Millenium (Chapters 28-32):

Due Date: All assignments must be completed by Saturday, March 16, no later than 11:59pm

Instructions: Read Introduction to American History textbook Chapters 28-32.

• Read the five historical documents associated with these chapters. These documents are posted on Moodle. (You may disregard the “Questions for Reading & Discussion” that appear at the end of each document.)

• Complete the quiz associated with each historical document. These appear on your Moodle page as “DOC* Quiz.”

• Complete the weekly assessment, which covers the information contained in your text book.

Week #5: Critical Review, Historiography & Research: Research Paper & Final Exam

Due Date: All assignments must be completed by Saturday, March 23, no later than 11:55pm . This includes the Final Exam and your research paper, posted to Turnitin.

Instructions: Select a research paper topic from those provided on the list at the top of your Moodle page. Write a Research Paper making sure you include the following:

1. A strong introduction which establishes your theme or thesis.

2. An identification of the historical figure or topic by giving appropriate background and biographical information.

3. Utilization of proper spelling and grammar. Use the past tense unless your subject is still alive.

4. A strong conclusion that sums up the major points. Be sure to discuss your critical evaluations of the sources weighing their strengths and weaknesses. Make sure you also include your own observations, opinions, findings, and critical analysis.

5. The paper must be 7-10 typed pages, double-spaced with one-inch margins. (Papers can be longer than 10 pages but not shorter than 7). Handwritten papers will not be accepted. Long quotes, footnotes (or endnotes) should be single spaced.

6. Number your pages. Page numbers may appear either at the top or bottom of each page.

7. Make an extra copy for yourself.

8. Late papers will not be accepted. No exceptions. No excuses. No sad stories accepted.

9. The font size for your paper should be 12 point. (Example: This document is typed in 12 point).

10. Print style should be Times New Roman or Courier New.

11. Use the Chicago Manual of Style which include proper footnoting or end-noting. That means click “Reference” and then “Insert Endnote” or “Insert Footnote” and then follow the example given on Moodle Do NOT use the MLA or APA style.

12. You MUST footnote the end of each and every paragraph (at a MINIMUM) unless the information in that paragraph is 100% original to you and you alone---otherwise, it is plagiarism.

13. The paper must include a bibliography at the very end listing a minimum of five scholarly book sources and one Internet source, and then you may use reference works, textbooks, encyclopedias, additional Internet sources, etc. Do not use Wikipedia. It is not a reliable source.

Evaluation/Grading Scale

All work counts the same and will be graded and returned no later than one week from the day received.

All grades count. No grades will be dropped.

Grades will not be rounded up.

There is no Extra Credit.

Final grades are as follows:

Number Letter GPA

93-100 A 4.0

90-92 A- 3.7

87-89 B+ 3.3

83-86 B 3.0

80-82 B- 2.7

77-79 C+ 2.3

70-76 C 2.0

60-69 D 1.0

59-below F 0.0

A = 100-93; A- = 90-92: Excellent (exceptionally impressive): well above minimum requirements, outstanding work and subject mastery (In papers, little to no grammatical, spelling or formatting errors). Work contains clear evidence of superior levels of scholarly analysis, synthesis, and relevant application. Covers areas of the Who, What, and Why. Perfect answers also cover Where & How.

B+ = 89-87; B= 86-83; B- = 82-80: Above Average (impressive): above minimum requirements, excellent work and subject mastery (In papers, little to no grammatical, spelling or formatting errors). Work contains evidence of excellent levels of scholarly analysis, synthesis, and relevant application.

C+ = 79-77; C = 76-70: Average (good work): minimum requirements completed, satisfactory understanding of subject (In papers, some grammatical, spelling or formatting errors). Work contains little to no evidence of scholarly analysis, synthesis and relevant application. Majority of work consists of recalling facts, making general summary statements and the mere restating the thoughts of others.

D= 69-60: Poor (weak attention to detail) minimum requirements not fully met, poor work and understanding of subject (In papers, unsatisfactory amount of grammatical, spelling and formatting errors). No evidence of scholarly analysis, synthesis and relevant application.

F = 59-below (does not grasp content; did not follow directions) minimum requirements not met failing work and understanding of subject. (In papers, below poor amount of grammatical, spelling and formatting errors. No evidence of scholarly analysis, synthesis, and relevant application).

Assignment Weights

Historical Document Analysis (DOC Quizzes) 15%

Weekly Chapter Assessments 15%

Mid-Term Exam 20%

Final Exam 20%

Research Paper 30% TOTAL 100%

Attendance Policy:

Each student must attend 80% of classes for the semester. Attendance is counted by you turning in the weekly assignments. Therefore, if you do not turn in your work you get counted as “Absent” for that week.

 Students must abide by the University of Mount Olive academic policies. Links to these policies and available academic resources are available on Moodle.

Academic Concerns and Questions

All academic issues must be first brought to your professor. Your professor’s contact information is at the top of this syllabus.

In the event that you and your professor cannot resolve an issue, the next step is to contact the Dean. The Dean’s contact information is also at the top of this syllabus.

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