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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1History of the United States, 1865-Present (Hist 1493-030)1:30- 2:20 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Nielsen Hall 170, Fall 2015(This syllabus may be amended as necessary.)Professor Kathleen Brosnankbrosnan@ou.edu //Office Hours: TTH 3:00-4:30 p.m., or by appointment; Dale Hall Tower 820Discussion LeadersDr. Matthew Pearce: Matthew.A.Pearce-1@ou.edu – Office Hours: TTh 10-11:30 a.m. DHT 411Discussion 1493-034 – F10-30:11:20 a.m., CEC 0031Discussion 1493-035: F 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., MFPH 3065Discussion 1493-037: F 1:30-2:20 p.m., COH 246Discussion 1493-038: F 2:30-3:20 p.m., CEC 441Ms. Chelsea Frazier: cfrazier2@ou.edu – Office Hours: MW 12-1:30 p.m. DHT 306Discussion 1493-032: F 8:30-9:20 a.m., COH 218Discussion 1493-033: F 9:30-10:20 a.m., HH146Mr. John Buchkoski: buch4030@ou.edu – Office Hours: MTh 10-11:30 a.m. Library Coffee ShopDiscussion 1493-031: Th 4:30-5:20 p.m., PHSC 212Discussion 1493-036: F 12:30-1:20 p.m., MFPH 3065Course OverviewHistory 1493 introduces you to U.S. history from Reconstruction to the beginning of the 21st century. To understand the nation’s history, it is important for you to write some of it. You will delve into sources from the past, evaluate the work of contemporary historians, and defend your conclusions. As part of a college education, you have a right to acquire essential skills, such as the ability to locate important facts, analyze them, and offer informed conclusions. The nation’s unfinished experiment in self-government and your own job prospects depend on your comprehension and communication of complex realities.. Course ObjectivesIn this course, you will 1) develop greater knowledge of US history; 2) recognize the value of history in understanding civic duties; 3) learn to evaluate evidence and to integrate it into persuasive arguments; and 4) develop critical thinking skills by writing cohesive, coherent essays.Required Books(The books are bundled together at the bookstore or can be purchased directly from the publisher at a discounted price at HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" .)-Boyer, et al., The Enduring Vision, Vol. II (8th edition)-Wheeler/Becker, Discovering the American Past: A Look at the Evidence, Vol. II (7th edition)-Additional readings are found on D2L or Exploring U.S. History( HYPERLINK "" ). It is easier to access materials on these platforms using Firefox as your search engine.Required TechnologyStudents will use an I-clicker 2 available at the Bookstore. You must register your clicker by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31and have it in class on Tuesday, September 1. See instructions at end of syllabus.Reading QuestionsReadings assigned on any given day must be completed before class that day. Questions based on readings are integrated into every lecture. You answer questions with the clicker. Students may make up questions from missed lectures only if they have acceptable reasons for absences.ExamsThe midterm exam (October 22/23) and final exam (December 15) will include two essays questions. We will give you four or five questions in advance; two will be selected on the days of the exam. Writing AssignmentsYou will write two papers in this course. The first paper is a 1000-word paper based on primary sources and is due on September 24. The second paper is a 2000-word research paper and is due on November 19. You will find details on these assignments on . ParticipationYou will be graded on participation in discussions. Participation requires the timely completion of assignments. It requires that you listen to fellow students and build on their contributions.AttendanceYou are expected to attend all lectures and discussion sections. Failure to attend diminishes your ability to succeed. Extra Credit OptionsWhen appropriate campus events arise during the semester, we may offer you extra credit points for your attendance and your submission of brief essays. Such events will be announced in class.Grading ScalePaper One:100 points Paper Two:200 pointsMidterm Exam:250 pointsFinal Exam:250 pointsReading Questions:100 pointsDiscussion:100 pointsComputers and Cell PhonesYou may use a computer to take notes. If you use a computer for any other reason, all computers will be banned. Please turn off and remove from the desks all phones. If a student uses a phone in class, there will be one warning. Thereafter, the student will be expelled from the course and receive a failing grade. Food and DrinkOut of courtesy to others, do not eat in class. Be careful not to spill beverages. Clean up all litter.CheatingWe do not tolerate cheating. Cheating results in a failing grade for the assignment and may result in other penalties depending on the student’s record. We report students who cheat to the Office of Academic Integrity. Please review the OU policy on academic integrity, including but not limited to the provisions on plagiarism at . Religious ObservancesIt is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required work. Reasonable Accommodation PolicyThe University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations must speak with Prof. Brosnan as soon as possible. Said students must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Disability Resource Center is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166, phone 405/325-3852 or HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" drc@ou.edu. Do not ask for accommodation after the fact. Before we can accommodate you, we must have proper forms from the Disability Resource Center.Lecture/Discussion/Readings ScheduleWeek 1Tue. 08/251. IntroductionThu. 08/272. ReconstructionBoyer: Chapter 16Discussion:Wheeler/Becker (W/B): Chapter 1Week 2Tue. 09/013. Myth and Reality in the American WestBoyer: pages 502-514Thu. 09/034. The New South Under Paper Two and the category of Reconstruction on , read DuBois’s “Niagara Address” and Washington’s “Atlanta Exposition Address” -Also Review “A Student’s Guide to Academic Integrity at the University of Oklahoma,” with special attention to the sections on plagiarism, at . YOU WILL BE QUIZZED ON THIS MATERIAL AS WELL AS THE READINGSDiscussion:Read five sources for Paper One on Week 3Tue. 09/085. Industrialization and Labor Boyer: Chapter 18Thu. 09/106. Regional EconomiesBoyer: pages 514-533Discussion:Under Paper Two and the category of the Gilded Age on , read “An Interview with William Powell,” and under the category of Populism, read Turner’s “The Significance of the Frontier in American History”Week 4Tue. 09/157. Urbanization and ImmigrationBoyer: Chapter 19Thu. 09/178. Politics and Government at the Turn of the CenturyBoyer: 601-617Discussion:W/B: Chapter 3Week 5Tue. 09/229. An Imperial NationBoyer: 618-620, 664-670Thu. 09/2410. Progressivism, Part IBoyer: 630-652ESSAY ONE DUE ON D2L NO LATER THAN NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Discussion:W/B: Chapter 4Week 6Tue. 09/2911. Progressivism, Part IIBoyer: 653-663Thu. 10/0112. World War IBoyer: 670-697Discussion:W/B: Chapter 5 Week 7Tue. 10/0613. The Roaring TwentiesBoyer: Chapter 23 Thu. 10/0814. The Great DepressionBoyer: 730-737NO DISCUSSION SECTIONS IN WEEK 7 Week 8Tue. 10/1315. The New DealBoyer: 737-765Thu. 10/1516. Preparing for World WarBoyer: Chapter 25Discussion:W/B: Chapter 7ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE IN DISCUSSION SECTIONWeek 9Tue. 10/2017. World War IIW/B: Chapter 8Thu. 10/22Midterm ExamDiscussion:Midterm ExamWeek 10 Tue. 10/2718. The Cold WarBoyer: 803-813 Thur. 10/2919. Prosperity and Conformity in Postwar AmericaBoyer: 814-827Discussion:Under Paper Two and the category of The Cold War on , read the primary and secondary sources under Cold War Censorship in OklahomaWeek 11 Tue. 11/0320. Civil Rights, Part IBoyer: Chapter 27Thur. 11/0521. Civil Rights, Part IIBoyer: 863-872Discussion:W/B: Chapter 9THESIS PARAGRAPH AND PAPER OUTLINE DUE IN DISCUSSION SECTIONWeek 12 Tue. 11/1022. The Road to VietnamBoyer: 856-863; 872-887Thur. 11/1223. Questioning AuthorityBoyer: 888-903Discussion:W/B: Chapter 10Week 13Tue. 11/1724. Nixonian PoliticsBoyer: 903-917Thur. 11/1925. Watergate and its AftermathESSAY TWO DUE ON D2L NO LATER THAN NOON ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19Discussion:Under Paper Two and the category of The 1970s on , read the primary and secondary sources under Environmental JusticeWeek 14Tue. 11/2426. Conservative ResurgenceBoyer: Chapter 30Thur. 11/26Thanksgiving HolidayWeek 15Tue 12/0127. End of the Cold WarThur. 12/0328. The New ImmigrantsDiscussion:New Immigration Reading on D2LWeek 16Tue. 12/08 29. GlobalizationBoyer: Chapter 31Thu. 12/1030. A New Millennium/ConclusionDiscussion:W/B: Chapter 11Final ExamThur. 12/15Final Exam1:30-3:30 pmI-ClickerWe will be using the i>clicker student response system in class this term. You will use the i>clicker to answer questions on the assigned readings for lecture days. You can earn a total of 100 points/1000 points with the clickers. OU uses the i>clicker 2 remote. This is the model you should purchase. The mobile application, i>clicker GO, will not be allowed in this course.Register Your ClickerTo receive credit for the responses you submit with i>clicker, you must register by 11:59 p.m. on August 31. We will begin using the clickers in class on September 1. Students who register after this time will not receive credit. You must register your clicker within D2L. Do not register your clicker on : if you do, I will not be able to match your responses with your name and you will not receive credit.CheatingAs noted above, we do not tolerate any form of cheating, including the inappropriate use of clickers on your own behalf or on behalf of a fellow student. ................
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