Kohler Web PageUS History Since Reconstruction

HIST 2112 (3 semester hours)

Dr. John H. Kohler

Webpage: http://a-s.clayton.edu/socsci/kohler.htm

Course Description:

A survey of United States history from the post-Civil War period to the present. The course focuses on the political, social, and cultural development of the modern United States with particular emphasis on the early decades of the twentieth century

Required Course Materials:

Ayers, Edward L., et al, American Passages, A History of the United States, 2nd edition. Belmont, California: Thomson Wadsworth, 2005.

The text is new for this academic year and is available--new and used-- in the CCSU bookstore.

Student Learning Outcomes for the History Major

The History degree program is composed of courses on specific aspects of history drawn from a range of time periods, cultures, and geographic areas to provide the context in which students are able to demonstrate learning outcomes. Thus, graduates of the history program at CCSU will be able to do the following:

1. Identify and describe basic chronologies of U.S. and world history.

2. Identify and critically evaluate primary and secondary historical sources.

3. Identify and evaluate conflicting historical interpretations of events and personalities.

4. Perform historical research using primary and secondary sources in libraries, archives, and other repositories of historical records.

5. Write in a clear, analytical and organized manner, demonstrating appropriate professional documentation methods.

6. Discuss historical findings in clear and coherent oral presentations.

Outcomes 1,and 5 are addressed and/or assessed in HIST 2112

Outcome 1will be addressed and assessed in course examinations.
Outcome 5 will be addressed and assessed in course writing assignment.

Course Projects and Assignments

1. Course examinations

2. Book Review

Course grade

Points

1. Course Examinations (2 @ 100pts each) 200

2. Book Review 100

3. Final Exam 100

Total Points 400

Grading – Grading is based on a 0 – 100 scale (90-100 A; 80-89 B; 70-79 C; 60-69 D;

59 or less F). There will be a total of 400 points.

Book Review Project. A list of books and format directions will be provided for the book review project. *CCSU writing criteria will be used in evaluations of book reviews.

Class meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays

Midterm (Last day to drop) March 3, 2006

Final Exam May 8, 2006

Make-Up Policy

Students will not be allowed to make-up exams or other required assignments in HIST 2112, unless there is a legitimate and verifiable reason–i.e. absence due to circumstances beyond your control. If you think you have a legitimate excuse (medical emergency, death in the immediate family, or approved university event), contact me as soon as possible. Make-ups will be given and allowances will be made only if you supply documentation supporting your reasons for absence. Be warned that I am very reluctant to allow make-ups, in fairness to others who do their work and complete it in on time, despite their adversities.

Special Need Students

It is the policy of CCSU to afford equal opportunity in education to all qualified students. Therefore, individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations, or obtain this document in an alternative format, should contact the Disability Services Coordinator (disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu), Student Center 214, 678-466-5445

Class Responsibilities and Attendance Requirements

1. Students must abide by all policies stipulated in the College Student Handbook. http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/Student%20Handbook/handbk.htm

2. PLAGIARISM. Failure to do your own work or to pass off as your own work the work of another (plagiarism) will result in a grade of zero for assignments where plagiarism occurs. NOTE: Copying material from the Internet without appropriate quotation marks and references is the same as copying material from a text or other written source. If you are at all confused about plagiarism please see me.

3. All written assignments are expected to be presented in proper written format and will be evaluated according to college writing criteria.

4. Students are expected to attend all class meetings and are responsible for any information or work missed as a result of absence from class.

5. Students are responsible for all subject matter content assigned during the progress of the course. Class preparation and participation is expected and graded.

6. Students are expected to be in class on time. If you must leave early, please inform the instructor prior to class.

7. I know there are emergency situations, but, as a general rule, it is not appropriate to bring children to class. If you have an emergency, notify me before class.

8. Turn off phones and Beepers. It is also not appropriate to bring beepers or other electronic devices which may disrupt class activities. Tape recorders may be used to record classroom lectures and activities for the sole purpose of test and class preparation.

The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/ professional education associations. Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site:

http://a-s.clayton.edu/teachered/Standards%20and%20Outcomes.htm