Instructor: Dr. Tina M. Kibbe

Email: kibbetm@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6238

Office Hours: Virtual Office Hours via Class Collaborate on Blackboard: Mondays/Wednesdays 11:30-1:00

Additional Contact Information:

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. This course examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.

The American Yawp, vol. 2

This is a free, online textbook.

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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.

Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.

Critical Thinking Skills– Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

Communication Skills– Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.

Social Responsibility Skills- Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.

Personal Responsibility Skills– Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision making.

•  Westward Expansion
• Capital & Labor
•  Industrialization, Immigration, and the Rise of the City
• American Empire
•  Progressive Reform
• World War One (The Great War)
• Toward a Modern America & Conservative Backlash
•  The Great Depression
• FDR and the New Deal
•  World War II
• The Cold War
• The Paradoxical 1950s
•  The Civil Rights Movement
• The Turbulent Sixties
• Women's Activism
• The 1970s

Module One

• Week 1: Read over the syllabus
• Familiarize yourself with our Blackboard course site
• Syllabus Quiz due by Sunday @ 10:00pm
•  Week 2: Video Quiz #1 due by Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 3: Video Quiz #2 due by Friday @ 10:00pm

Module Two

• Week 4: Module One Exam by Tuesday @ 10:00pm
•  Week 5Video Quiz #3 due by Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 6: Video Quiz #4 due by Friday @ 10:00pm

Module Three

• Week 7: Module Two Exam by Tuesday @ 10:00pm
• Video Quiz #5 due by Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 8 :Video Quiz #6 due by Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 9: Nothing Due

 Module Four

• Week 10: Module Three Exam by Tuesday @ 10:00pm
•  Week 11: Nothing Due
• Week 12: Nothing Due

Module Five

• Week 13: Module Four Exam by Tuesday @ 10:00pm
• Writing Assignment due by Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 14: Bonus Quiz closes Friday @ 10:00pm
• Week 15: Final Exam due by Monday @ 10:00pm

Wednesday, 12/2-Monday, 12/7 @ 10:00pm

A 358+ 89.5-100%

B 318-357 79.5-89.4%

C 278-317 69.5-79.4%

D 238-277 59.5-69.4%

F 0-237 0-59.4%

Syllabus Quiz 50 (13%)

Writing Assignment 100 (26%)

5 Video Quizzes (10 pts. each) 50 (13%)

4 Module Exams (50 pts. each) 200 (48%)

Course Assignments:

I. Syllabus Quiz: The first assignment is a required Syllabus Quiz. This is to ensure that you understand some of the key requirements of the course. The Syllabus Quiz is due by Sunday, 8/30 @ 10:00pm.

II. Core Writing Assignment: Students are required to submit a written assignment that assess the core objectives for this course. This assignment consists of two short-answer questions and there is an instruction sheet in the “Writing Assignment Information” folder on our Blackboard course site. Writing assignments must be attached as a WORD document—not typed in the textbox or with a link to SharePoint or Google. You will receive a zero for the assignment if it is not attached. If any portion of the writing assignment is plagiarized or if AI is used, you will receive a zero for the assignment.

III. Video Quizzes: There are 6 short video quizzes throughout the semester. You are required to submit 5 of them. If you submit all 6, your lowest score will be dropped.

IV. Module Exams: This course is divided into five 3-week modules and there will be an exam after each module covering the material from that module. These exams are designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the course material. As such, it’s not just about memorizing the definitions of terms, you should be able to demonstrate that you understand the historical context.

1. Each exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions (plus bonus questions) and you will have 25 minutes to complete it. This is plenty of time if you have read and studied the assigned material.

2. Each exam attempt must be completed in one session—you cannot pause and restart it; once you begin an exam the timer will continue to run until the time limit is reached and then it will be automatically submitted.

3. Each module exam will open on Saturday @ 6:00am after that module ends. Students may take an exam at any time while it is open. It will remain open only until the following Tuesday @ 10:00pm—except for the final exam.

4. Your highest four scores out of the five exams will count toward your final grade. So, if one exam is missed, that score will be dropped at the end of the semester. However, if you take all five exams, your highest four scores will count. See the Late Assignment Policies.

Late Assignment Policies:

           Meeting deadlines is very important. Submitting assignments on time will allow for timely grading and feedback. In addition, it provides all students with the same time to complete classwork. Since the syllabus provides considerable flexibility, I will follow these policies in all cases to ensure that all students are treated fairly.

           A) Syllabus Quiz: You can submit the syllabus quiz up to 5 days late (Friday, 9/4 @ 10:00pm), with a 10-point deduction for each late day—beginning Sunday, 8/30 @ 10:01pm.

B) Writing Assignment: The assignment link is open from the beginning of the course and can be submitted at any time before it is due. There is a 2-day late window (Sunday, 11/22 @ 10:00pm) and it will be penalized 20 points for each late day—beginning @ 10:01pm after the due date/time.

Since this assignment is open from the beginning of the course, no late writing assignments will be accepted after the links close. I do not accept emailed writing assignments.

C) Video Quizzes: No late video quizzes are accepted. The quizzes are open from the beginning of the semester and may be submitted at any time before they are due. Only 5 of the 6 assigned video quizzes will count toward your final point total. However, if you complete all 6, the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the semester.

D) Module Exams: No late or make-up exams are accepted. The dates for these exams are set from the beginning of the course, and they are each open for at least 4 days, so plan your time accordingly. (see the syllabus schedule)

The syllabus provides flexibility for missed exams so that if a student misses one, there is no penalty since the score will be dropped. So, if you miss an exam, that zero will be dropped. However, if you complete all 5 exams, your highest four scores will count toward your final point total.

If Blackboard malfunctions or you have a problem with your internet while taking an exam or quiz, you must contact me immediately. You need to include your full name and course and section number. I will not reset an exam or quiz after the due date/time under any circumstances.

**Note that not only students, but faculty have deadlines as well. Any student submitting late work may not have that work graded immediately. This means that any progress reports including those for athletics, university activities, and financial aid, may not reflect those grades.

You must log in to the class regularly. If you fail to log in and submit assignments, I must conclude that you are no longer participating in the class.

Time Requirements for this Course:

The time needed for this class is substantial. Deadlines are firm. Make it a priority to read daily and to stay on schedule with the readings, videos, and assignments. This takes time. I recommend that students print out the assignment schedule, refer to it daily, and plan their schedules accordingly.

All student submissions are checked for plagiarism and use of any materials not authorized for use for an assignment is prohibited. Should this be an issue with any assignment you submit, you will receive a 0 on the assignment and, possibly an F in the class. The use of article rewriting tools, ChatGPT or other AI technology is not allowed (unless specifically inlcuded in the assignment instructions), and will result in a 0 for the assignment. If there are indications of academic dishonesty, students may be asked to take a written, or verbal assessment in my presence. 

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.