Course Syllabus

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Mr. Lucier’s History 101 (online) Syllabus

History 101 Section 77 (Ref# 4688) United States History: 1865 to Present

San Bernardino Valley College | Fall 2020

Social Sciences, Human Development & Physical Education Division

North Hall Room 345 | (909) 384-4413

Instructor: Bradley Lucier

Email: Blucier@sbccd.cc.ca.us

Room: Online

Time: 6.75 hours each week

Preferred contact: Inbox in canvas

Start date: 10/19/20

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers a general survey of United States history with an emphasis on social, political, cultural, and economic developments from the Reconstruction period to present times.

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Identify and explain the historical significance of key terms, events or movements in United States history from 1877 to present

2. Critically evaluate and interpret key themes in social, cultural, political, and/or economic movements in United States history from 1877-present

3. Applying the specific knowledge of key events and themes in United States history from 1877-present, students will demonstrate their understanding of the course material using evidence based writing (using 2 or more sources).

COURSE CORE COMPENTECIES:

• Read and retain information
• Write clearly
• Locate and interpret information
• Evaluate authority and bias of information
• Locate, evaluate and select evidence to support/discredit an argument
• Construct a persuasive argument
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, other cultures
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, one’s own culture

 

Required LMS:

Canvas

 

Required Texts:

Textbook is 100% free and online at: https://openstax.org/details/books/us-history

Corbett, Scott P., et. al. U.S. History by Openstax (XanEdu Publishing Inc; 1st edition December 30, 2014) ISBN: 978-1506698151

*Additional required readings will be made available online through Canvas

Course Requirements:

                                                                                    Grade breakdown:

Weekly Chapter Assignments                                    340 points (points vary per week)

Four Section Exams                                                   360 points (90 points each)

Two Historical Biographical Discussions:                 180 points (90 points each)

Four Primary Source Discussions:                             120 points (30 points each)

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Total points:                                                               1000 points                                                                                                                            

Weekly Chapter Assignments:  

(340 points total, points vary per week) Each week students will be required to complete readings, watch videos, and take notes on the chapters covered for that week. Chapter assignments will mostly include short quizzes and creating multiple choice questions on content covered but may also include other types of assignments. Due dates for chapter assignments are each week by Sunday night @ 11:59 PM (week 1 due dates are extended to the end of week 2 due to late adds to the class). Late submissions are only accepted up to one week past the due date, after that they will not be accepted and are scored as 0. Any late submissions will have scores reduced by 50%.

 

Section Exams:  

(360 points, 90 points each) Students will be required to complete four section exams.  Exams will test your knowledge on the chapters covered in the textbook. Exams will consist of 15 questions (multiple answer, matching, dropdown) that you will be required to answer in 25 minutes.  Questions are chosen from a pool and shuffled, meaning each exam attempt will generate a different exam.  There are two attempts to account for any technical glitches or internet issues during your initial attempt.  Even if you experience no technical issues on the first attempt, feel free to take advantage of both attempts. No late section Exams will be accepted.

                     

Historical Biography Assignment:

(180 points, 90 points each) During the semester students will complete 2 biographical assignments. Each assignment will require each student to participate in two separate discussions. The first; everyone will choose a different person for which they will write a discussion post detailing that individuals’ biography. Participating in the first discussion will avoid two or more students choosing the same person. Duplicate posts receive no credit.

 

The second; there will be a series of questions for which you will answer.  Research will be based from online sources as these assignments will require a deeper understanding than the textbook or videos can provide.  Biographical posts must be put into your own words to avoid plagiarized work. Any work copied and pasted and/or not put into your own words will be considered plagiarism and will be graded as a 0.  Each student must also reply to at least 2 other students posts comparing biographical figures through a series of follow up questions that will be posted.  The specific format for these assignments will be made available on Canvas. Late assignments are only accepted within 1 week of their original due date and will be reduced by 50%.

 

Plagiarism and cheating policy:

There is a zero tolerance plagiarism and cheating policy.  Plagiarizing and/or cheating will earn you a zero on the assignment and will be reported to the Office of Instruction. Do not cheat.

 

Primary Source Discussions:

(120 points total, 30 points each) Four primary sources discussions will be made available on canvas.  Primary source discussions will require the reading of selected primary sources posted on to canvas.  You will be given a series of questions which you must answer in your discussion.  It is important to include in your initial reply: 1) the primary source read and 2) the question you are answering. Source discussions will be graded on the initial post and the two required peer replies. Late assignments will only be accepted within one week of the original due date.  Late assignments are reduced by 50%.

 

What is a primary source?  A source is anything that informs us about the past.  A primary source is a source that comes directly from the time period/place of historical inquiry. 

 

Drop Policy:

Students are responsible for dropping classes by the posted deadlines. I will not drop you from the class. Drop date:10/26/19. Withdraw date: 11/16/19.

 

Online Active Participation Policy:  

Students are required to log-in and complete assignments on a regular basis.  Students who do not log in at least twice per week and fail to complete assignments in a timely manner are at risk for being dropped from the class. If you do not log in and complete assignments in the first 7 days you will be dropped from the class.

 

Resources - ADA Accommodations:

If you require a disability-related accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can assist you in a timely manner. You must also register with the college’s Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). You will be required to provide DSPS with professional verification of your disabling condition(s). The phone number for DSPS is (909) 384-4443.

 

Course Calendar:

All assignments are due on Sunday by 11:59 PM.  Late assignments are only accepted within one week of their due date and will be reduced by 50%.  No late assignments accepted for Section Exam Assignments. No late assignments accepted after 12/13/20.

 

Week 1 (October 19^th  – October 25^th)

• Reading: Chapter 16-17
• Complete Syllabus Quiz + Introduction Assignments

 

Week 2 (October 26^th – November 1^st)

• Reading: Chapter 18-20
• Chapter 16-20 Assignments
• Complete Primary Source Discussion – Gilded Age
• Complete Section Exam 1

 

Week 3 (November 2^nd  – November 8^th)

• Reading: Chapter 21 – 22
• Chapter 21-22 Assignments
• Complete Historical Biographical Discussion 1

 

Week 4 (November 9^th – November 15^th)

• Reading: Chapter 23 - 24
• Chapter 23 - 24 Assignments
• Complete Primary Source Discussion – America Overseas
• Complete Section Exam 2

 

Week 5 (November 16^th – November 22^nd)

• Reading: Chapter 25 – 26
• Chapter 25-27 Assignments

 

Week 6 (November 23^rd – November 29^th)

• Reading: Chapter 27-28
• Chapter 27-28 Assignments
• Complete Primary Source Discussion – World War II
• Complete Section Exam 3

 

Week 7 (November 30^th – December 6^th)

• Reading: Chapter 29-30
• Chapter 29-30 Assignments
• Complete Primary Source Discussion – Civil Rights/Vietnam

 

Week 8 (December 7^th – December 13^th)

• Reading: Chapter 31-32
• Chapter 31-32 Assignments
• Complete Historical Biographical Discussion 2
• Complete Section Exam 4
• Complete semester survey

 

No assignments will be accepted after December 13^th