DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY. HIST 1493 United States, 1877-Present (CRN #25444) MWF 1:00-1:50 p.m. Room 226 SPRING 2017

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1 1 DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY HIST 1493 United States, 1877-Present (CRN #25444) MWF 1:00-1:50 p.m. Room 226 SPRING 2017 Instructor: Christina Naruszewicz Office Hours: MWF: 10:00-11:00pm LAR 202/Adjunct Teachers Room (405) Contact Info: Course Description This course is a survey of American history from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present. We will use a combination of lectures, discussions, readings, writings, and presentations to analyze and explore the changing definitions of American freedom, and how relationships, among the diverse populations, have evolved. By examining the social, cultural, and political history of the United States, we will examine the following questions: How did the nation define freedom and citizenship after the Civil War and how did it develop into present day understanding? What role did industrialization, technology, and consumer culture play in the development of the US? How did politics evolve and shape the country into its current global position? No prerequisites are necessary to take this course. Course Objectives By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the dynamics of change over time. 2. Distinguish between primary and secondary materialism, decide how to use them, and interpret each. 3. Generate a historical argument that is reasoned and based on historical evidence selected, arranged, and analyzed. 4. Understand that the ethics and practice of history means recognizing and building on other scholars work, peer review, and citation. 5. Apply historical knowledge and analysis to contribute to contemporary social dialogue. 6. To comprehend the role of the U.S. in a complex global world. 7. To think critically about the past, present, and future.

2 2 Course Materials Roark, James L., Michael P. Johnson, Patricia Cline Cohen, Sarah Stage, and Susan M. Hartmann. Understanding the American Promise Vol. II, From 1865, 2 nd ed. ( ). Students will be required to take notes for class, be ready with several writing utensils and a notebook or laptop. Assignments will be turned in online, via D2L, so access to an internet connection in a necessity. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES (SLOs) for HIST 1483 and 1493: Below are five SLOs taken from the AHA History Tuning Project. Instructors may add additional SLOs. 1. Understand the dynamics of change over time. 2. Distinguish between primary and secondary materials and decide how to use each. 3. Generate a historical argument that is reasoned and based on historical evidence selected, arranged, and analyzed. 4. Understand that the ethics and practice of history mean recognizing and building on other scholars work, peer review, and citation. 5. Apply historical knowledge and analysis to contribute to contemporary social dialogue. Grading Criteria Weekly -Primary Reading Summaries (10 points each 150 points total) There is an example of a reading summary outline on the back page of this syllabus. Each week, as we cover a new chapter you will read the chapter before our discussion. At the beginning of each new chapter, you will turn in a brief analysis of a primary source related to historical events from our chapter. Your Primary Reading homework is to be turned in, online via D2L. Your assignment is due the Sunday BEFORE we discuss the chapter in class together. Weekly-Online Quiz Review (10 points each 150 Points total)- After you have read the weeks chapter you will be required to take a short (10 question) quiz reviewing important elements of the chapter. These will be done online, via D2L. Your assignment is due the Sunday BEFORE we discuss the chapter in class together. Occasionally- Reviews/Class Activities (80 points Total)- There will be a maximum of four quizzes /review sessions in class. These activities may appear as a group discussion, an individual written response, a short review guide, quiz, or other activity that will be distributed, completed and returned within the class

3 3 period. These assignments cannot be completed at a later time and weigh heavily into your class participation points. Chapters Exam Midterm (125 points) We will have an in-class exam on Fri, March 10thThe exam will be a multiple choice exam with information pulled from our textbook as well as my power point presentations. You will have two essay questions in your midterm. A review will be given beforehand. Rough draft/paper Outline (25 points). You will turn in a brief,1 to 1 ½ page paper rough draft with an outline demonstrating your paper subject and arguments for your final paper. I will hand out an example and discuss details during the semester. Chapters Final Exam (125 points) We will have the final in-class exam on Friday, May 5th The exam will be a multiple choice exam with information pulled from our textbook as well as my PowerPoint presentations. You will have two essay questions in your final exam. A review will be given beforehand. Final Paper (50 points) Your essay question will be: The idea of freedom is central to many people s conceptualization of what the United States is about. Of course, this idea has been and continues to be debated, and looks different depending upon one s position and perspective. Between the post-civil War period up to the twenty-first century, discuss how different people have worked to expand freedom, and how other people or forces have worked to contract freedom. Please make sure your answer includes at least SIX (6) concrete examples. - Typed, 3-4 pages, double-spaced, 1 margins, Times New Roman 12-point font - Cover sheet may have student name; name should be omitted from rest of paper; student ID # in running header Attendance & Participation (50 points) Attending and engaging in class meetings is essential to success. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class period. You have two absences to use at your discretion. After the first two allowances, I will deduct 15 points from your raw, cumulative score for each class missed unless you provide a doctor s note, jury duty, court summons, etc. You are responsible for the lecture/discussion notes you missed. I will not post power points on D2L. We will have several group discussions and I look forward to hearing what each one of you has to share. We will occasionally have pop group and individual activities at the conclusion of our chapters, time permitting. On these days the activities will be picked up before the end of class and calculated as your participation grade for the day.

4 4 Total points available = 755 A: % B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 59% 449 Note: Make-up exams will not be given and I do not accept late work. All work not completed by the expected dates will receive a 0 grade. Class Policies 1. Be respectful of your classmates, your instructor, and yourself. Arrive to class on time and do not leave early. Turn cellphones off. Do not text, Facebook, Tweet, etc. during class time. You may use a laptop to take notes in class with instructor s approval; however, refrain from surfing, watching YouTube or following friends on Facebook, etc. You will be asked to leave if you are caught and will not be permitted to make up that meeting s assignments. Please also refrain from eating in class. 2. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating will not be tolerated. Do your own work. All written assignments may be subject to submission for textual similarity review via Turnitin.com. If you have any questions or concerns about what constitutes plagiarism or academic dishonesty, ASK. 3. For information on University policies, please consult UCO Academic Affairs Student Information Sheet: Transformative Learning University of Central Oklahoma is a learning-centered organization committed to transformative education through active engagement. This course is engaged in the six learning objectives: Discipline Knowledge o Establish a foundation of US history from 1863 to present through political, intellectual, economic, and cultural foundations Problem Solving o Thinking critically and analyzing sources

5 5 Leadership o Working as a team in group discussions Global & Cultural Competencies o Developing a deeper understanding of the multiple cultures and their influence on the formation of the country o Appreciate and recognize the complex relationships throughout the world by appreciating the history that formed them Learning and Civic Engagement o Connecting the past to the present allows students to become effective problem solvers for issues affecting the world today Health and Wellness o Observing past reactions to disease, medical treatments, and diet provides a deeper understanding of the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle today Disability Accommodation The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405) The DSS Office is located in the Night University Center, Room 309. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class.

6 6 Must be TYPED 10 Points Total Name: Chapter Reading Summary Chapter Briefly, explain how the primary document reading fits into the chapter reading. Use at least 150 words. Answer the following question: How do you feel the primary source reading material relates to the idea of freedom in America? Does the primary reading document and its connecting events represent an expansion or a limitation of freedom for groups of Americans. Conclude by adding your own personal opinions or discuss how you feel the events in this chapter impact us today. (10 points)

7 School Holidays & Notes New Year's Day MLK-No Class Presidents Day March No Class Finals Week Good Friday Easter Memorial Day Additional Notes: Jan 1, 2017 Jan 16, 2017 Feb 20, 2017 Spring Break May 1-5 Apr 14, 2017 Apr 16, 2017 May 29, Remember that you have TWO small assignments due weekly by Sunday at 11:59 PM, online. You can submit these assignments any time BEFORE the due date, but the submission box closes at midnight. WK 1: January 8- No Online Assignments Due WK 2: January 15- Weekly Home Due - Ch 17. Wk 3: Jan 22- Weekly Homework Due - Ch 18. WK 4: Jan 29- Weekly Homework Due Ch 19. Wk 5: Feb 5- Weekly Homework Due Ch 20. WK6: Feb 12-Weekly Homework Due- Ch21. WK 7:Feb 19- Weekly Homework Due- Ch 22. WK 8: Feb 26- Weekly Homework Due- Ch 23. WK 9: Mar 5- Weekly Homework Due Ch 24. In Class Midterm WK 10: Mar 12- No Online Assignments Due- Spring Brk WK 11: Mar 19- Weekly Homework Due Ch 25. Paper Rough Draft Due WK 12: Mar 26- Weekly Homework Due 26&27 Wk 13: Apr 2- Weekly Homework Due Ch. 28 WK 14: Apr 9- Weekly Homework Due Ch.29 WK 15: Apr 16-Weekly Homework Due Ch. 30 Final Paper Submission Due WK 16: Apr 23- Weekly Homework Due Ch. 31 WK 17: May 1-5 NO HOMEWORK- FINALS WEEK S M T W T F S Jan School Holidays & Feb Mar Apr May

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