History 202-04618 Mr.

Jason Searcy ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Main Campus United States History II Syllabus MW Full Term 7:00 P.M.8:15 P.M. BLD TA 130 Fall 2013 Course Summary
This course is a continuation of HIS 201; it surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present. It will be delivered through a combination of lectures, handouts, and digital media. Upon completion of the course, the student should have a basic understanding of the political, economic, social, intellectual, religious and cultural trends of this era. Additionally, where applicable, student competencies to be developed through this course include the following: 1. Independent study skills and habits. 2. Composition and writing skills. 3. Critical thinking skills. 4. Note-taking and note-study skills. 5. Internet research skills. 6. Understand economic, political, social, and cultural perspectives of United States history. 7. A general knowledge base to supplement and complement knowledge acquired in other core curriculum courses. 8. General college-level competencies (skills) identified by ESCC to include the following: communication skills, mathematical skills, a sense of aesthetic response, proficiency in technology, thinking and problem solving skills, personal awareness, interpersonal skills, and a sense of community. I. Textbook and Materials D. Shi, G. Tindale, America: A Narrative History, 9th ed., v. 2, 2013. II. Grading Scale Scale A = 90-100 Basis for grades Test # 1 Test # 2 Test # 3 Test # 4 (modified comprehensive final exam) 3 Journal Article Reviews (50 points each) 100 pts. 100 pts. 100 pts. 100 pts. 150 pts. B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 0-59

The final earned point total will be divided by total points possible to determine your final course grade.

III. Tests Tests are based on 1) identification of terms and definitions, 2) lecture materials and handouts 3) textbook chapter reading assignments. Questions will be in matching, multiple choice, and T/F format. Each test will consist of 60 questions. IV. Journal Article Reviews Throughout the course students will be provided with a selection of journal articles and will write an article review. Article reviews will consist of a summary of the article and a critical analysis of the authors conclusions. V. Missed Tests You are strongly encouraged to take all tests. If you know you will be absent on a certain day, you may take a test early (or at a different time on the same test day) provided you receive permission from the instructor. If you miss a test, you will not be allowed to take a make-up. Instead, your fourth test (the modified comprehensive final exam) will count as a replacement for any missed tests. Because these policies are in place, there will be no need for students to take make-up tests. See the attached Make-up policy for more details. VI. Course Calendar Important dates for the term (such as test dates, holidays, withdrawal dates, etc.) are listed on the tentative course calendar. The instructor will adhere to the tentative course calendar schedule as much as possible but reserves the right to make changes if necessary. See the attached Tentative Course Calendar for more details. VII. Instructor Contact You may contact the instructor by telephone or by e-mail message. The telephone number is 334-8050834. The instructors e-mail is jsearcy@enterpriseschools.net. You are strongly encouraged to use these methods to ask questions or to voice concerns about your progress in the course.

VIII. Attendance Policy It is critical that you attend class and arrive on time to have a good learning experience. See the attached College Attendance policy, Social Sciences Attendance Policy, Social Sciences Excused Absence policy and Social Sciences Final Exam policy for more details.

IX. Withdrawal Policy The college withdrawal policy is in effect for this course. See the attached Withdrawal policy for more details. (1) All withdrawals (whether WP or WF) must be approved and signed by the instructor and processed in the Registrars office by the last day of classes (before the final exam period begins). (2) If a student withdraws from the course before the automatic WP date has passed, the student will receive a WP (withdrawal passing). (3) If a student withdraws from the course after the automatic WP date has passed, the students average, as determined by averaging the students current grades, will be used to determine whether the student receives a WP (withdrawal passing) or WF (withdrawal failing). (4) If a student is enrolled in the course and fails to take any tests, the student will receive a WF if they withdraw from the course after the automatic WP date has passed. (5) If a student is enrolled in the course and fails to take any tests and does not withdraw from the course by the end of the semester, they will receive an F in the course. X. Incomplete Grade Policy The college incomplete grade policy, as explained in the college catalog, is in effect for this course. See the attached Incomplete Grade policy for more details. XI. Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Issues Issues related to student conduct and academic issues will be governed by the procedures outlined in the college catalogue. XII. Grade Appeal Process Students who wish to challenge a final course grade must initiate the grade appeal process within 30 calendar days of the instructional term in which the grade was awarded. Issues related to the grade appeal process will be governed by the procedures outlined in the college catalogue. See the attached Grade Appeals Process policy for more details. XIII. Americans with Disabilities Act Policy If you require any special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Dr. Oretha Harper (334-347-2623 ext. 3640). She is the ESCC coordinator for the ADA.

History 202-04612 United States History II Fall 2013 MW Full Term 7:00 P.M.-8:15 P.M. Tentative Calendar
Mon., Aug. 19 Mon., Sep. 9 Mon., Sep. 16 Mon., Oct. 7 Wed., Oct. 16 Fri., Nov. 1 Wed., Nov. 6 Mon., Nov. 18 Mon., Dec. 9 Wed., Dec. 11 Orientation to Course Article Review #1 Due Test on Unit 1 (Chapters 18-21) Test on Unit 2 (Chapters 22-26) Article Review #2 Due Last Day for Withdrawal without Academic Penalty Test on Unit 3 (Chapter 27-30) Article Review #3 Due Last Class Day for this Class Test 4 (Comprehensive Final Exam)