HIST 222
US
History 1865 - Present
Spring 2008
Instructor: Barbara
Shepard
Office Hours: MW – 7:30
-8:00 & M 11:00 – 12:00 or by appointment
Office:
Phone:
395-2994
Course Description:
This course examines the “second half” of American history from the end
of the Civil War to the modern era.
Included will be the political, social, and cultural aspects of United States
History.
Required Books:
Alan Brinkley, The Unfinished Nation,
Vol.ume 2, 5th edition.
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Course Objectives:
1. You will develop an understanding and working
knowledge of events and ideas that shaped American history following the Civil
War.
2. You should further develop your abilities to
think, discuss, and demonstrate good analytical skills.
Week 1 (January
14-18) Reconstruction
Read Chapter
15
Week 2 (January
21-25) The West
Read Chapter
16
Week 3 (January
28-February 1) Industrialization
Read Chapter
17
Week 4 (February
4-8) Urbanization
Read Chapter 18
Week 5 (February
11-15) Clashes
- First Exam on
Friday
Read
Chapter19
Week 6 (February
18-22)
Imperialism
Read Chapter
20
Week 7 (February
25-29) Progressive Movement
Read Chapter
21
Week 8 (March
3-7)
Reform Movements
Read Chapter
22
!!!!SPRING BREAK!!!! March 10-14
Week 9 (March
17-21)
American Becomes
a Major
Player Read Chapter 23
Week 10 (March
26-30) Changing Times
- Second Exam on
Friday
Read Chapter
24
Week 11 (April 2-6)
Great Depression Read Chapter
25
Week 12 (April
9-13) US
Struggles to Recover
Read Chapter
26
Week 13 (April
16-20)
From WWI to WWII
Read Chapter
27
Week 14 (April
23-27)
Read Chapter
28
Week 15 (April 30
–May 4) Cold
War
Chapter
29
Handout will be given for readings Annual
Editions.
Final Exam – Consult University exam schedule
Requirements: There will be three examinations and numerous daily quizzes. Exams must be taken as scheduled. If a student is aware of an unavoidable absence on exam dates, the instructor must be notified prior to the date. Make up exams will be given only under extreme circumstances and at the instructor’s discretion. Pop quizzes cannot be made up. If you miss a quiz and the absence is unexcused, then you will receive a zero for the quiz.
Academic Honesty: All students are expected to observe the Honor Code. You must pledge all of your work. Cheating of any type will not be tolerated. I will vigilantly monitor all work in this course to insure that all students are adhering to the highest standards of academic honesty.
Class Rules: Absolutely no eating or drinking in classroom. Yes, this includes water. Tape-recording of lectures is not permitted, and students may not use personal stereos during class or examinations. You may not sleep or carry on personal conversations, to do so will incur the wrath of your instructor and result in your being asked to leave and counted absent. Turn off cell phones before entering class. If you text during class you will be asked to leave.
Attendance: It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled classes. Much of the material on which you are tested comes directly from lecture and quizzes cannot be made up. Roll will be taken at the beginning of every class and total absences of 25% will result in failure of the class. Promptness is strongly recommended and quizzes are given at the beginning of class and must be taken at during the allotted time. If you do arrive late, enter the room and take your seat in a way to avoid interrupting the class. After class make certain that you have been marked present. You are responsible for any material presented during class; therefore, if you miss a class you must obtain notes from a classmate. Do not even consider asking the instructor for her notes.
Grading: Standard 10-point scale is used
1st exam 20%
2nd exam 30%
Final exam 30%
Quizzes 20% (average of all quiz grades)