HIST 104: Modern America

Fall 2008

Instructor: Michelle Wright  
Phone: 265-965-3931, x2217
Office Hours:
Online:		 Arranged.  I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
 
Course Prerequisites:   None
Textbook Required:   Faragher, John. Out of Many, Combined Volume.  TLC Fifth Edition.  Prentice Hall, NJ, 2006.

Recommended: 
Online Course Features and Requirements Number of tests:       3       of which   0  must be proctored.    

Required on campus sessions:   none

Special labs or practicum:  none

Number of assignments:  1 project, 30 weekly assignments

Estimated time per week:  6 hours per week

Group interaction required:  no

Scheduled activities or self paced:  scheduled

Requirements: 

Students must have access to the following:

  • Equipment:  You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
  • Software:  You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
  • Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.
Course Site: http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement: See course objectives
Description This course is a survey of the political, economic and social history of the United States from 1877 to the present.
Objectives Identify and categorize eras of multicultural expression and immigration in modern American history.
Identify and assess conflicts associated with emergence of new cultures in modern America.
Examine governmental, leadership and citizenship values through analysis of presidential administrations and political participation in eras of modern American history.
Apply the above to current political climate in America.
Assess the impact of geography on foreign policy in modern American history.
Compare opposing views on political issues affecting modern American history.
Identify evolution of the political process in modern American history.
Describe major eras and key events in modern American history in order to examine relationships and explain cause and effect.
Analyze narratives about major eras and key events in modern American history by identifying the people involved, describing the setting and sequencing events.
Reconstruct the past by comparing interpretations written by others from a variety of perspectives and creating narratives from evidence.
Evaluate key decisions made at critical turning points in modern American history by assessing their implications and long-term consequences.
Identify cultural, social and economic institutions in historical eras in modern America.
Evaluate impact of cultural and social values and economic conditions on evolution of historical areas in modern America.
Assess cultural social and economic trends as a catalyst of historical change in modern American society.
Synthesize elements of historical, geographical, political, cultural, social and economic perspectives relative to selected ethnic groups in the context of modern American history.
Grading Grades are based on a 600 point scale.  Points are earned for completing weekly exercises, unit assignments and exams and participating in weekly discussion board activities.
Grading Scale

             Grade                                                        points                                                   % of total

                   A                                                         600 - 558                                                  93 – 100

                   A-                                                        557 - 540                                                  90 – 92

                   B+                                                        539 - 522                                                  87 – 89

                   B                                                          521 - 498                                                  83 – 86

                   B-                                                         497 - 480                                                  80 – 82

                   C+                                                        479 - 462                                                  77 – 79

                   C                                                          461 - 438                                                  73 – 76

                   C-                                                         437 - 420                                                  70 – 72

                   D+                                                        419 - 402                                                  67 – 69

                   D                                                          401 - 378                                                  63 – 66

                   D-                                                         377 - 360                                                  60 – 62

                   F                                                           less than 360                                    less than  60%

 

 
Academic Policies  Dropping:  Students may withdraw from a course through the 13th week of the semester.  The deadline for dropping a class for the Fall 2008 semester is November 30, 2008.
"I" Grades:  Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by:  December 20, 2009
Attendance The college policy is that regular class attendance is considered an essential part of a student’s educational experience and a requirement for an adequate evaluation of student academic progress.  Failure to complete a first assignment, activity, or exam within the first two (2) weeks of the semester will result in your receiving a warning.  You must then contact the instructor or within 2 weeks you will be withdrawn from the course.  Since this is an online course, the organization of your study time is up to you as long as it coincides with the deadlines for the examinations, quizzes and assignments. 
Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).  

Disclaimer

 Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Make-up Policy

Unit deadline dates should be followed for completing assignments, quizzes and exams.  If a deadline cannot be met due to valid reasons, please contact me for guidance.  If a student has not completed any part of the course workload by the midpoint of the semester, he/she may risk being withdrawn from the class.
Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students.  If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center.  See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times. 
Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. 
ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability.  KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

 

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