AMH 2035: Course Preview Page - Fall 2015 session 3

Course Syllabus

Course Name: AMH 2035	Term and Session:I session 3
Course ID: United States History: 1945 to the Present	Reference Number: 530113

Table of Contents

Faculty Contact Information	Class Activities
Course Description	Class Schedule
General Course Outcomes	Grades
Prerequisites and Corequisites	Policies and Procedures
Methods of Instruction	Technical Resources
Textbook and Materials	Help Desk

Faculty Contact Information

Instructor Name:	Professor Simpson
BC Online Phone:	954-201-7900
Fax:	954-201-7937
Email:	Please use the D2L email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email: xxxxxxxx@broward.edu
Online Office Hours:	Day(s):Day(s): Mon-Friday          Cell: 954-240-9166 (call/text) Time: 10:00am-12noon
BC Safety Phone #:	954-201-HELP (4357)

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Course Description

This survey course of the United States since 1945 provides students with a general history of the political, economic, cultural, social, military, and diplomatic development of American society. Special emphasis is placed upon the end of World War II, the politics of the Cold War at home and abroad, the social movements of the postwar era, the changing U.S. economy since 1945, and the post-Cold War domestic and international challenges faced by the nation. Students will also study the introductory concepts of history reading, writing, and methods. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule.
This course meets Area 3A general education requirements for the A.A. degree. This course meets Area 3 or 5 general education requirements for the A.S. degree. View the course description for more details.
This course requires extensive reading and writing. This is a 13 week session, therefore, students will have 3-5 days to complete 1- 3 chapters of reading, which includes quizzes, discussions and writing assignments. Therefore, it is imperative that students keep track of the assignment due dates and Do NoT Procrastinate. The due dates for Quizzes and Discussions are usually on Sundays and written assignments are generally due on Saturdays. Check the course calendar daily as it contains the most updated and accurate assignment due dates. 

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General Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

1. Identify and employ the components of historical research and analysis.
2. Produce clearly organized, thoroughly developed writing assignments, including but not limited to short answer response assignments, short essays, research assignments, or research papers, which express defensible conclusions based on historical analysis.
3. Identify and evaluate the consequences of World War II on American society, politics, the economy, and America’s international status. 
4. Analyze the origins of the Cold War and interpret its consequences between 1945 and 1953. 
5. Interpret the economic, social, political, and cultural effects of the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. 
6. Analyze the major political, social, and diplomatic developments of the 1960s and early 1970s and their relationship to earlier decades. 
7. Assess the political, social, economic, and international events that shaped American life during this period, including the backlash to the politics of the 1960s and the end of the Cold War. 
8. Evaluate the social, political, cultural, economic, and international events that shaped national life in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century, including a shifting economy, growing political and cultural divisions, and a changing American role in the world. 

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Prerequisites and Corequisites

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:

• Prerequisites/Co-requisites: none

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Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour fully online course. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.

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Textbook and Materials

Required Text: Title: A History of the United States, Vol. 2 Author(s): David J. Trowbridge Publisher: Flat World This is a free, open textbook available to you as a BC Online student enrolled in this class. There is nothing for you to purchase; the textbook chapters will be provided to you in D2L. Use Firefox or Chrome to access the free Flatworld textbook. Internet Explorer will make available only the first three chapters of the book. If you wish to obtain a print version of the text, either click the textbook link from Content, or textbook information and scroll to bottom of page. Enter Professor, School or Course. You will be charged for the print version -- details are available after clicking the link. Students are required to have ready access to the Internet, as all course material will need to be accessed from this BC Online classroom.

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Class Activities

Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).
Instructions for Viewing the Lecture Files

Some browsers may block some of the content in this course.  If a page does not load or is missing content, check for a shield icon to the left or the right of the address bar. For screenshots, to help you find the shield, and for more details about blocked content, please read about Browser Security.

Instructions for Discussions

Participating in the course discussions is an important part of your final grade. There is at least one class discussion for every chapter in the course. In your discussions, you cannot simply reply to someone's posting with "ditto" or "I agree with you".   You must both answer the question asked and respond to at least TWO classmates’ postings. Your responses must also demonstrate that you have read and understood the topic addressed. Remember - we are all in this together and we can learn from each other.
If you need general information and support for the discussion tool visit the discussion tutorial page.

Instructions for Assignments

Assignments may be submitted only during the availability dates as specified in your syllabus. The submission of an assignment is the sole responsibility of the student. Students should not leave assignment preparation until the last minute and must plan their workloads so as to be able to meet the deadlines. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will only be accepted if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments should not be mailed, faxed or emailed directly to your instructor unless otherwise directed. You should keep an electronic copy of all assignments. Grades for assignments will be posted within five working days of the closing date of the assignment.
Essay Assignments: This course requires you to complete two short essay assignments, one during midterm exams week, and one during final exams week.   These assignments will require you to analyze, summarize and synthesize information given throughout the semester. With each assignment, you will be asked to answer any two (2) of the essay questions from a list provided. Each essay should be a maximum of two pages and a minimum of one page. You will be required to answer the questions completely using clear, concise language.  The information for every question provided will be found in your textbook and in the learning modules.  Those are the only sources you may use to complete these assignments.  You will be required to cite those sources correctly using both footnotes and bibliographies (see the citation guide found in the content browser for examples). The essays should be double-spaced in 10-12 point font only.  Your essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents and attached in the assignments section. If you need general information and support with assignments visit the assignment tutorial page.
Short Answer Response Assignments (SAR): Short answer response assignments are writing assignments that test your mastery of the information as well as serve as exercises in critical thinking within the context of history. For short answer response assignments, it is important that:

• Your answers are in complete sentences.
• You make sure to cite all of your sources.
• You make sure to proofread your entries.
• You must use the information provided (learning modules, textbook) only and submit your SAR assignments as a Microsoft Word attachment.  You will be penalized if you use any other source.

Instructions for Assessments

Assessments may be taken only during the availability dates as specified in the course schedule. The submission of an assessment is the sole responsibility of the student. Please allow ample time to complete assessments and be observant of the time limit. Make sure you have a solid internet connection. Most online quiz and exam grades will be available after finishing the quiz or exam. If you need general information and support with assessments visit the assessment tutorial page.
It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up exam. Make-up exams will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). Scheduling conflicting appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up exam.
Quizzes: Learning module quizzes will be in a multiple choice and/or true and false formats.  They will consist of 20 point questions that will test your mastery of the information found in the textbook chapters and the learning modules.  Please refer to the course schedule for when these quizzes are assigned and their due dates. Learning module quizzes are not timed but you will have only ONE attempt to take them.
Exams: There are two 2-part exams for this course. The first part is a TIMED multiple choice question exam. The questions will be based on information in your text, your previous assignments, and the readings in the course learning modules.  The second part is an essay assignment (see essay instructions).  These exams are non-cumulative, will be administered online and may be taken from any computer. The scheduled dates for these exams are provided on the course schedule. Look out for announcements to be posted just before your exams.

Plagiarism Policy: There will be no rewrites for cases of plagiarism. At a minimum, you will receive a "0" for any incidents of plagiarism and you will forfeit any extra credit points earned in the course. Plagiarism includes self-plagiarism which is the reuse of portions of written work produced for another course, regardless of whether that course was taken at Broward College or elsewhere.
                                                                          Important Dates
September 9th 2015 1st Day of Class                                           April 24th, 2015 Last Day of Class
September 15th  last day for 100% Refund                                  September 15th  last day to add/ drop class    
October 29th last day to withdraw with a W                                October 29th last day to change to an audit        
Nov 11th - Veterans Day                                                                 Nov 26-29th  Thanksgiving 

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Class Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE
Orientation Module:  Dates Sept 9-13th	Activities
Learning Outcomes After completing the Orientation module, the students will be demonstrate that: He/she has read and understands the course requirements and policies He/she is proficient at using the D2L tools After completing the Introduction to History module, the students will: Examine a definition of history. Examine the importance of the connection between the past and the present. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and explain how each are used to make historical claims. Interpret multiple forms of evidence (visual, oral, statistical, and/or artifacts from material culture).	Read Welcome Syllabus All items within orientation Introduction to History presentation. Discussions Introduce yourself Assessments Syllabus Quiz Sept 13th Introduction to History Quiz Sept 13th
Module 1: America's War and Post War Years - Sep 13-20th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Discuss the development and expansion of the wartime economy of the United States. Analyze the social consequences of the U.S. wartime economy, with special attention to: the new roles and opportunities for women and minorities.	Read Learning Module 1: America's War and Post War Years Sections 8.1-8.3 in chapter 8 in the textbook   Discussions LM 1 Discussion: World War II Due by 9/20 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 1 Quiz Due by 9/20 @ 11:59pm
Module 2: The Origins of the Cold War - Sep 13-20th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Examine through course assignments and assessments the wartime origins of the Cold War. Analyze through course assessments the strategic positions of the Allies at the end of World War II regarding the creation of the United Nations and the division of Europe. Evaluate through course discussions, assessments, and assignments the American response to perceived Soviet expansionism in Europe and the consequences of the containment policy, including but not limited to the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the NSC-68 memorandum, and the “arms race.”	Read Learning Module 2: The Origins of the Cold War Sections 9.1, 9.3, and 9.4 in chapter 9 in the textbook   Discussions LM 2 Discussion: Cold War Films Due by 9/20 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 2 Quiz Due by 9/20 @ 11:59pm
Module 3: The Red Scare at Home and in Abroad - Sep 20-27th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Examine and interpret discuss the outbreak of the Cold War in Asia, with special attention to the communist success in China and its consequences for U.S. policy in Korea, Vietnam, and elsewhere in the region through course assessments. Analyze the origins, progression, and outcome of the Korean War, with special attention to the goals of U.S. policymakers during the war, the military strategies used during the war, and the truce settlement ending the war through course assessments. Analyze and evaluate domestic anticommunism policy including but not limited to Joseph McCarthy and the House of Un-American Activities Committee.	Read Learning Module 3: The Red Scare at Home and Abroad Sections 9.1, 9.3, 9.4 in chapter 9, and sections 10.2 in chapter 10 of the textbook   Assignments Short Answer Response Assignment I: LM 1-3 Due 9/26 @ 11:59pm Discussions Learning Module 3 Discussion: Ethel Rosenberg Due by 9/27 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 3 Quiz Due by 9/27 @ 11:59pm
Module 4: Affluence in Post War America - Sep 27-Oct 4	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Analyze the social consequences of the U.S. wartime economy, with special attention to: the shift in patterns of population and the postwar rise of suburbs, and the expectations for the postwar economy.	Read Learning Module 4: Affluence in Post War America Sections 9.2, 9.3 in chapter 9 and sections 10.2 in chapter 10 of the textbook   Discussions LM 4 Discussion: Montgomery Bus Boycott Due by 10/04 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 4 Quiz Due by 10/04 @ 11:59pm
Module 5: The Kennedy Years: We Are Not a Paper Tiger -                                              Oct 4-11th	Activities
Learning Outcomes Examine the events leading to John F. Kennedy’s victory in the 1960 presidential election. Evaluate the successes/failures of Kennedy’s presidency, with special attention to His plans for economic improvement and civil rights legislation and the Kennedy administration’s approach to Cold War foreign policy, including but not limited to the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy’s interactions with Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, and the Alliance for Progress.	Read Learning Module 5: The Kennedy Years Sections  10.3 in chapter 10 of the textbook   Discussions LM 5 Discussion: SNCC Due by 10/11 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 5 Quiz Due by 10/11@ 11:59pm
Module 6: The Johnson Years: Struggles in the Great Society                                                 Oct 11-18th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Assess the significance of 1968 to the future of the nation. Evaluate the successes/failures of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, with special attention to:  The Great Society economic programs, Civil rights legislation, his role in escalating U.S. involvement in Vietnam and his leadership thereafter. Analyze the origins, goals, strategies, outcomes, and consequences of the civil rights, feminist, and anti-Vietnam War movements.	Read Learning Module 6: The Johnson Years: Struggles in the Great Society Sections  11.1-11.4 in chapter 11 of the textbook   Discussions LM 6 Discussion: War on Poverty Due by 10/18 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 6 Quiz Due by 10/18 @ 11:59pm
Module 7: The Triumph of Conservatism - Oct 18-25th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Examine the events leading to Richard M. Nixon’s victory in the 1968 presidential election and how it represented a significant change in American politics. Analyze the Cold War politics of Nixon’s presidency, including but not limited to the final  outcome of U.S. efforts in Vietnam, détente, and U.S. relations with China. Assess the course of events which led to the Watergate scandal and the consequences it had for Nixon and the American people. Analyze the changing status of women.	Read Learning Module 7: The Triumph of Conservatism Sections 11.4 in chapter 11 and Sections 12.1, 12.3 in chapter 12 of the  textbook   Discussions LM 7 Discussion: Women's Liberation Movement Due by 10/24 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 7 Quiz Due by 10/24 @ 11:59pm Exams Midterm Exam: Learning Modules 1-7 Available 10/18 - 10/25 @ 11:59pm
Module 8: America's Malaise - Oct 25-Nov 1st	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Examine the events leading to Jimmy Carter’s victory in the 1976 presidential election. Evaluate the successes/failures of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, with special attention to the changing U.S. economy, the oil crisis and US-Middle East relations.	Read Learning Module 8: America's Malaise Sections 12.2 - 12.4 in chapter 12 and section 13.1 in chapter 13 of the textbook   Discussions LM 8 Discussion: 1970's Pop Culture Due by 11/01 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 8 Quiz Due by 11/01 @ 11:59pm
Module 9: The Reagan Revolution Begins - Oct 25-Nov 1st	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Examine the events leading to Ronald Reagan’s victory in the 1980 presidential election. Evaluate the successes/failures of Ronald Reagan’s first term as president, with special attention to his economic programs, the status of minorities and women in U.S. society during his terms in office, U.S.-Soviet relations.	Read Learning Module 9: The Reagan Revolution Begins Sections 13.1 - 13.3 in chapter 13 and sections 14.3 in chapter 14 of the  textbook   Discussions LM 9 Discussion: War on Drugs Due by 11/01 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 9 Quiz Due by 11/01 @ 11:59pm
Module 10: The Reagan Revolution Continues - Nov 1-8th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Evaluate the successes/failures of Ronald Reagan’s second term as president with special attention to his economic programs, the status of minorities including the gay and lesbian community, US Soviet relations and the, Iran-Contra scandal Examine the AIDS/HIV epidemic in America.	Read Learning Module 10: The Reagan Revolution Continues Sections 13.2 - 13.3 in chapter 13 of the textbook   Assignments Short Answer Response Assignment II: LM 8- 10 Due 11/07 @ 11:59pm Discussions LM 10 Discussion: AIDS in America Due by 11/08 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 10 Quiz Due by 11/08 @ 11:59pm
Module 11: A New World Order - Nov 8th-15th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Analyze the major domestic developments of George H.W. Bush’s presidency, including but not limited to economic issues and civil rights policies such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assess the role of the United States in the world with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War in 1991. Evaluate the causes and consequences of the Gulf War of 1990-91.	Read Learning Module 11: The New World Order: The Post Cold War Years Begin Sections 13.4 in  chapter 13 of the textbook   Discussions LM 11 Discussion: New World Order Due by 11/15 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 11 Quiz Due by 11/15 @ 11:59pm
Module 12: Clinton Revolution - Nov 8th-15th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Discuss the social, economic, and political issues which shaped the presidential election of 1992 and Bill Clinton’s victory. Evaluate the presidency of Bill Clinton, including domestic and foreign policy initiatives during his first term.	Read Learning Module 12: The Clinton Revolution Sections 13.4 in chapter 13 and section 14.1 in chapter 14 of the  textbook   Discussions LM 12 Discussion: Healthcare Reform Due by 11/15 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 12 Quiz Due by 11/15 @ 11:59pm
Module 13: Clinton Revolution Continues - Nov 15-Nov 22nd	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Evaluate the presidency of Bill Clinton, including domestic and foreign policy initiatives during his second term. Assess the structure and state of the American economy of the 1990s, with special attention to the role of information technology and globalization.	Read Learning Module 13: The Clinton Revolution Continues Sections 14.1 and 14.3 in chapter 14 of the textbook   Discussions LM 13 Discussion: Million Man March Due by 11/22 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 13 Quiz Due by 11/22 @ 11:59pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING- NO ASSIGNMENTS DUE Module 14: The Return of the Republican Party and the Bush Doctrine                                    Nov 22nd-Nov 30th	Nov 22nd-Nov 29th Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Analyze the deepening national political polarization of the 1990s and how it affected the presidential election of 2000. Evaluate the impact of the events of September 11, 2001, on American society, government, and foreign policy, with special attention to controversies over the policies of the George W. Bush administration. Evaluate the domestic politics of the George W. Bush administration, including but not limited to:  economic programs, education policy, and the election of 2004.	Read Learning Module 14: The Return of the Republican Party and the Bush Doctrine Sections 14.2 in chapter 14 of the textbook   Discussions LM 14 Discussion: 9/11 Attacks Due by 11/30 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 14 Quiz Due by 11/30 @ 11:59pm
Module 15: Into the Obama Age - Nov 22-Dec 6th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Assess the meaning of the 2008 presidential election in American history as regards to race, ethnicity, and gender in the twenty-first century U.S. (i.e. Barack Obama’s victory, Hillary Clinton’s candidacy, Sarah Palin’s run for the vice-presidency, and voter turnout). Analyze the political, social, and cultural role of technology in the twenty-first century (i.e. the role of online media outlets, blogs, and social networking sites). Evaluate the challenges of the early twenty-first century, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the role of the U.S. in a global society, the downturn in the U.S. economy, debates over immigration policy, and the continued political polarization of Americans.	Read Learning Module 15: Into the Obama Age Sections in chapter 14.4 in the textbook   Assignments Short Answer Response Assignment III: LM 13-15 Due 11/05 @ 11:59pm Discussions LM 15 Discussion: The Obama Age Due by 11/05 @ 11:59pm Assessments LM 15 Quiz Due by 11/05 @ 11:59pm Exam Final Exam: Learning Modules 8-15 Available 11/29-12/06 @ 11:59pm

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Grades

How your Grade will be Determined

Assessment	Graded Points
Quizzes 15 @ 20 pts. each	300
Discussions 15 @ 10 pts. each	150
Short Answer Response Assignments 3 @ 100 pts.	300
Exams: Multiple Choice 2 @ 100 pts. each	200
Exams: Essay 2 @ 100 pts. each	200
Total	1150

Grading Scale
Grades	Percentage
Grade = A	90-100+%
Grade = B	80-89.9%
Grade = C	70-79.9%
Grade = D	60-69.9%
Grade = F	59.9%-0.0%

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Policies and Procedures

You are responsible for being familiar with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.

Attendance and Participation

Attendance
During the first week of class, you must complete the Syllabus Quiz from the online orientation to verify attendance. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course who are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.
Participation
Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is an important component of this class and is essential to your success. Logging into the class does not count towards participation and attendance.  You must actively participate in class activities by completing discussions, assignments, and assessments.  It is recommended to check your email, the announcements, and class discussions regularly. Your day of last attendance is based on the last day you completed a documented class activity.
The following are academically related activities for the purpose of participation and attendance:

• Participation in a graded discussion board,
• Assessment attempt,
• Assignment submission, and
• Initiating contact with your instructor to ask a class-related question via D2L email

If you stop participating in any of the aforementioned activities you will be withdrawn from the class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F.  If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F.  Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your class success.

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Student Initiated Withdrawals

If you are concerned about your ability to succeed in this class, it is important to make an online appointment to speak with your instructor and an academic advisor as soon as possible. It is important for you to understand the financial and academic consequences that may result from class withdrawal.

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Academic Honesty

Upon gaining access to access to D2L you are expected to keep your user name and password confidential. Sharing access or passwords to D2L is considered a breach of the academic honesty policy and could result in you being removed from your class. When you log-in to D2L, you do so with the understanding and agreement that you will produce your own work, complete class assignments and discussions yourself, and to take class exams, tests or quizzes without the assistance of others.
Your academic work must be the result of your own thought, research, or self-expression. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following: cheating, plagiarism, unacceptable collaboration, falsification of data, aiding and abetting dishonesty, unauthorized or malicious interference, hacking computer property or software, and online disturbances. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct Policy and the Student Code of Conduct section located in the Student Handbook for more information.
All required class activities are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.
Types of Academic Dishonesty:

• Cheating: Is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work by dishonest or deceptive means.
• Plagiarism: The use of words or ideas of the original creator without attribution as if they were your own. Plagiarism ranges from copying someone else’s work verbatim and elaborating on or altering someone else’s work.
• Self-Plagiarism: Submitting or reusing parts of a previous paper without referencing source it was first submitted.  This includes retaking a course and turning in previously submitted papers and data.
• Unacceptable Collaboration: Using answers, solutions, or ideas that are the results of collaboration without citing the fact of the collaboration is improper.
• Falsification of Data: Making up or falsifying information and data. Examples include making up or altering data for an experiment or citing reference to sources you did not actually use.
• Pay Services: Employing an assignment writing service or having another write the paper for you.
• Enabling: Aiding and abetting another student in an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include giving someone a paper to copy and allowing someone access to your account.
• Unauthorized or malicious interferences: If one person deliberately interferes with the work or activities of another person on purpose to cause the other harm or irreparable damages.

Academic honesty violations are considered a breach of policy and may result in academic penalties (zero points on the assignment/test in question, and/or a failing grade for the class), disciplinary action, and/or referral to the Dean of Student Affairs.
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Student Grievance

Procedures for student grievances are found in the student handbook.  In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is your obligation to make an effort to resolve the matter with your instructor.  If the matter is not resolved with your instructor, then you may contact academic affairs associate dean.

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Communication and Faculty Response

Communication

Use the D2L email tool only for private, personal, one-to-one communication with a specific individual, or groups of individuals. Do not send class related emails to the instructor's BC email address.  In the event that the class communication tools are unavailable for more than 24 hours, the instructor will communicate with students (if necessary) via their BC email address.

Faculty Response

Class emails will be answered within 24 hours. It is recommended that you post class-related questions in the discussion area. Other students may have the same questions as you or may even be able to answer your questions. If you need information related to a test or assignment, plan ahead and submit your questions in advance of the due date.

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Netiquette

In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow rules of online "netiquette". Netiquette is a set of rules for polite online behavior that all members of this class are expected to follow.  Review some of the general netiquette rules.
Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors such as flaming (posting disrespectful or hostile comments), posting inappropriate comments, or shouting (posting messages using all capitals) may have their class access privileges revoked and/or they may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online behavior even after being warned, may be permanently denied access to the class and/or may receive an F for the class.
Please don't use email short hand like ROTFLO (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) or BTW (by the way) - not everyone knows what these abbreviations mean. If you want to use emoticons (smileys) to convey feelings, please stick with the basics happy :-) sad :-( or wink ;-). Others are less well known and are subject to different interpretations. The idea is to be clear in your communications.

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Privacy Notice

Broward College is committed to the privacy of all students. In accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Broward College protects the privacy of student education records. The college does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student. However, privacy and public records obligations of the college are governed by applicable Florida statutes and U.S. federal laws.
Course access records, quiz scores grades, email postings, discussion postings, file submissions, and chat room conversations are stored. This is a good reason to make sure that your communications adhere to proper netiquette. Please refer to the student handbook for more information.

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Critical Event Procedures

The health, safety and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students are of utmost importance, and we want to ensure that students are aware of the steps Broward College takes in preparing for an emergency event or severe weather. The BC Alert system uses a layered approach to communication, reaching out to the College community with emails, text messages, phone calls and postings to the web. In addition to the information that will be available through BC Alert, there are several hotlines that will be updated with College status information in the event of a storm or other emergency:
Emergency Hotline:  954-201-4900
In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the instructor will post an announcement and/or send an email indicating what changes, if any, the event will have on the course schedule and due dates.

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Changes to the Syllabus

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the class syllabus. The syllabus is a guide and every attempt is made to provide an accurate overview of the class. However, circumstances and events may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester which may depend on the progress, needs, and experiences of the students. Changes to the syllabus will be made with advance notice. In the event that changes become necessary, students will be notified through class email, the discussion board, and/or the announcements tool.

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Disability Services

If you need academic accommodations and/or disability services support, you must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). It is your responsibility to contact the ODS to document disability prior to receiving services. You must notify the instructor that you have registered with the ODS and provide the instructor a copy of the ODS letter. Your documentation and any related communication with your instructor remain strictly confidential.

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Technical Resources

When taking any online course, you should know how to use an internet browser, a word processing program, send and receive e-mail, and download and upload files.  Some online courses use additional software. Refer to the Class Schedule and Assignments section below for additional details.  Although the help desk strives to assist our students in the best way possible they cannot be held responsible for class hardware and/or software purchases that are found to be unsatisfactory, insufficient, defective, misused, or incompatible with current system setups.
Visit the technical requirements page for a complete list of system and software requirements.

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• Technical Problems
• If you need help using D2L, you can review the step-by-step tutorials

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Help Desk

For year-round, 24 hour technical assistance, please visit the 24/7 Help Desk page.

AMH 2020: Course Preview Page Fall 2015 Session 3

Course Syllabus

Course Name: American History Since 1865	Term/Session: I session 3
Course Number: AMH 2020	Reference Number: 530018

Table of Contents

Faculty Contact Information	Class Activities
Course Description	Class Schedule
General Course Outcomes	Grades
Prerequisites and Corequisites	Policies and Procedures
Methods of Instruction	Technical Resources
Textbook and Materials	Help Desk

Faculty Contact Information

Instructor Name:	Professor Simpson
BC Online Phone:	954-201-7900
Fax:	954-201-7937
Email:	Please use the D2L email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email: xxxxxxxx@broward.edu
Online Office Hours:	Day(s): Mon-Friday          Cell: 954-240-9166 (call/text) Time: 10:00am-12noon
BC Safety Phone #:	954-201-HELP (4357)

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Course Description

This is a course in US history covering major historical periods from the Reconstruction era to the present. The course is a general survey of the basic forces shaping American life including: The development of modern industrialism; the organization of laborers and farmers; immigration; the Progressive Era; World War I; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression and New Deal; the origins and impact of the Second World War; the advent of the Cold War; post war domestic tensions; the complacent 1950's; social/political unrest of the 1960's; disillusionment and search for new directions since 1970.

This course meets Area 3A general education requirements for the A.A. degree. This course meets Area 3 or 5 general education requirements for the A.S. degree.

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General Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and employ the components of historical research and analysis.
2. Produce clearly organized, thoroughly developed writing assignments, including but not limited to short answer response assignments, short essays, research assignments, or research papers, which express defensible conclusions based on historical analysis.
3. Identify and evaluate the motivations, characteristics,and consequences of U.S. westward, industrial, urban, and imperial expansion in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Chapter 1
4. Assess the major figures, organizations, goals, and outcomes associated with progressivism. The students shall analyze the origins, progression, and outcomes of World War I. Chapters 4 and 5
5. Analyze the origins, progression, and outcome of World War II. The students shall assess the development and characteristics of the Cold War in its first decades, including its impact on U.S. foreign and domestic policy and practices. Chapters 5-8
6. Analyze the causes and consequences of the major social movements of the 1960s and identify and evaluate the political, social,  economic, and diplomatic developments between the 1970s and early 1990s and their relationship to earlier decades. Chapters 10 and 11
7. Assess the political, social, economic,and international events that shaped American life in the early 1990s and beyond. Chapters 13 and 14

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Prerequisites & Corequisites

There are no prerequisites or corequisties for this course.

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Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour fully online course without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.

This course requires extensive reading and writing. This is a 13 week session, therefore, students will have 3-5 days to complete 1- 3 chapters of reading, which includes quizzes, discussions and writing assignments. Therefore, it is imperative that students keep track of the assignment due dates and Do NoT Procrastinate. The due dates for Quizzes and Discussions are usually on Sundays and written assignments are generally due on Saturdays. Check the course calendar daily as it contains the most updated and accurate assignment due dates. 

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Textbook & Materials

Text:Title: History of the United States, Vol. 2 Author(s):David J. Trowbridge Flatword Online Publishing   This is a free, open textbook available to you as a BC Online student enrolled in this class. There is nothing for you to purchase; the textbook chapters will be provided to you in D2L. If you wish to obtain a print version of the text, either click the textbook link from Content, or textbook information and scroll to bottom of page. Enter Professor, School or Course. You will be charged for the print version -- details are available after clicking the link. Use Firefox or Chrome to access the Flatworld textbook. Internet Explorer will show only the first three chapters. Students are required to have ready access to the Internet, as all course material will need to be accessed from this BC Online classroom.

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Class Activities

Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).

Instructions for Viewing the Lecture Files

Some browsers may block some of the content in this course.  If a page does not load or is missing content, check for a shield icon to the left or the right of the address bar. For screenshots, to help you find the shield, and for more details about blocked content, please read about Browser Security.

Instructions for Discussions

Participating in the course discussions is an important part of your final grade. There are 8 class discussions students must complete this semester.  In your discussions, you cannot simply reply to someone's posting with "ditto" or "I agree with you".   You must both answer the question asked and respond to at least TWO classmates’ postings. Your responses must also demonstrate that you have read and understood the topic addressed. Remember - we are all in this together and we can learn from each other.
If you need general information and support for the discussion tool visit the discussion tutorial page.

Instructions for Assignments

Essay Assignments: This course requires you to complete two short essay assignments, one during midterm exams week, and one during final exams week.   These assignments will require you to analyze, summarize and synthesize information given throughout the semester. With each assignment, you will be asked to answer any two (2) of the essay questions from a list provided. Each essay should be a maximum of two pages and a minimum of one page. You will be required to answer the questions completely using clear, concise language.  The information for every question provided will be found in your textbook and in the learning modules.  Those are the only sources you may use to complete these assignments.  You will be required to cite those sources correctly using both footnotes and bibliographies (see the citation guide found in the content browser for examples). The essays should be double-spaced in 10-12 point font only.  Your essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents and attached in the assignments section. If you need general information and support with assignments visit the assignment tutorial page.
 History PSA (Public Service Announcements).  This semester, students are required to create a public service announcement regarding historical topics covered in this course usingprezi  Public Service Announcements are messages designed to inform and educate the public with the goal of changing public opinion and/or raise awareness.  So,  your goal is to create a presentation that will raise awareness or change public opinion on a historical topic covered in the course.   Students are encouraged to be creative in their approach to this assignment. The PSA will be self-evaluated and professor evaluated.    The topics are pre-chosen;  you must inform the professor by the third week of the semester; see the course schedule and assignments chart for details.  If you need general information and support with prezi presentations visit the following website prezi.com.
Critical Thinking Worksheets.  Students are required to complete two critical thinking worksheets related to video clips and/or primary sources loaded into the course regarding historical topic covered in the class.  Critical thinking is defined as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it” (Paul and Elder, 2).  These short assignments will allow the students to delve deeper into historical events and figures with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of the subject areas and applying it to their presenting experiences.  The assignments are pre-chosen and can be found in the course schedule and assignments chart.

Instructions for Assessments

It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up exam. Make-up exams will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). Scheduling conflicting appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up exam.
Quizzes: Learning module quizzes will be in a multiple choice and/or true and false formats.  They will consist of 20 point questions that will test your mastery of the information found in the textbook chapters and the learning modules.  Please refer to the course schedule for when these quizzes are assigned and their due dates. Learning module quizzes are TIMED.  You will have one hour and TWO  attempts to successfully complete these quizzes.
Exams: There are two 2-part exams for this course. The first part is a TIMED multiple choice question exam. The questions will be based on information in your text, your previous assignments, and the readings in the course learning modules.  The second part is an essay assignment (see essay instructions).  These exams are non-cumulative, will be administered online and may be taken from any computer. The scheduled dates for these exams are provided on the course schedule. Look out for announcements to be posted just before your exams.

Plagiarism Policy: There will be no rewrites for cases of plagiarism. At a minimum, you will receive a "0" for any incidents of plagiarism and you will forfeit any extra credit points earned in the course. Plagiarism includes self-plagiarism which is the reuse of portions of written work produced for another course, regardless of whether that course was taken at Broward College or elsewhere.

                                                                             Important Dates

September 9th 2015 1st Day of Class                                           April 24th, 2015 Last Day of Class

September 15th  last day for 100% Refund                                  September 15th  last day to add/ drop class    

October 29th last day to withdraw with a W                                October 29th last day to change to an audit        

Nov 11th - Veterans Day                                                                 Nov 26-29th  Thanksgiving   

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Class Schedule

COURSE SCHEDULE
Stare Here / Orientation Module: Dates Sept 9-13th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of the orientation students will: understand the course requirements and policies be proficient at using the D2L learning tools	Read Welcome Syllabus All items within orientation Discussions Introduce yourself Assessments Syllabus Quiz
UNIT ONE: MODULES 1-7
Module 1: The Success and Failure of Reconstruction                                                      Dates: Sep 13-20th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Evaluate the social, economic, and political developments of Reconstruction. Analyze the successes and failures of Reconstruction.	Read Chapter 1 in its entirety Assessments Quiz #LM 1 Due 9/20 @ 11:59pm
Module 2: Taming the West - Dates Sep 13-20th	Activities
Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: Discuss the efforts of the U.S. government to encourage westward settlement and development Analyze the significance of the frontier to American history, with special attention to: The consequences of settlement for Native Americans in the west, the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of the west, and the conditions and problems faced by American miners, ranchers, and farmers.	Read Sections 2.1 and 2.2 in Chapter 2 Discussions DQ #LM 2 Due 9/20 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #LM 2 Due 9/20 @ 11:59pm
Module 3: America's Second Industrial Revolution - Dates: Sep 20-27th	Activities
1. Assess the consequences of mass industrialization during this time period. 2. Evaluate the causes of the sensational growth of business and industry during this time period, including the philosophies and practices of the major industrialists and the role of the US government	Read Sections 2.3 and 2.4 of Chapter 2 Assignments Email chosen topic for history PSA to professor; Due 9/26 @ 11:59pm Asssessments Quiz #3 Due 9/27 @ 11:59pm
Module 4: Gilded Age Urban Living - Dates Sep 20-27th	Activities
1. Assess the factors that led to the growth of cities in the nation in the late 19th century. 2. Evaluate the consequences of the growth of urban life socially, culturally, and politically 3. Analyze the relationship between industrialization, urbanization and the rise of modern reform movements in the late 19th century.	Read Section 2.3 in Chapter 2; Sections 3.1 and 3.3  in Chapter 3, 4.3 in Chapter 4 Discussions DQ #4 Due 9/27 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #4 Due 9/27 @ 11:59pm
Module 5: Politics in the Gilded Age -Dates Sep 27-Oct 4	Activities
1. Analyze the two-party system in American politics during the late 19th century 2. Evaluate the rise of the Farmers' Alliances in America 3. Assess the origins and importance of the Populist Party 4. Evaluate the importance of the presidential election of 1896	Read Section 2.4  in Chapter 2; Section 3.2 in Chapter 3 Assessments Quiz #5 Due 10/04 @ 11:59pm
Module 6: American Imperialism - Dates Oct 4-11th	Activities
1. Interpret  the development of US Imperialism during this period, with special attention to: the arguments for US imperial expansion at the turn of the  20th century, the causes and consequences of the Spanish-American War, including US territorial gains and the Philippine-American War, the arguments against US imperialism during this time	Read Section 3.4 in Chapter 3 Discussions DQ #6 Due 10/11 @ 11:59pm Assignment: Critical Thinking Worksheet: American Imperialism Due 10/10 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #6 Due 10/11 @ 11:59pm
Module 7: Progressivism in America -Dates:  Oct 11-18th	Activities
1. Analyze  the specific goals and outcomes of the early progressive era including attempts made by progressives to solve the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, political corruption, and social disorder. 2. Analyze the causes and factors contributing to the progressive movement 3. Describe and define and characteristics of progressives 4. Analyze the specific goals and outcomes of progressives in attempting to solve the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, political corruption, and social disorder, the politics and practices of progressive presidents including Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson	Read Section 3.3 in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Assessments Midterm Examination LM 1-7  Due 10/18 @ 11:59pm
UNIT TWO: MODULES 8-16
Module 8: World War I- Dates  Oct 18-25th	Activities
1. Compare and contrast the diplomacy of presidents Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson before 1914. 2. Assess the Role of the US in the Great War from 1914-1918, with special attention to: the origins of the Great War in Europe and American responses to it, the US government's mobilization of the war effort at home, the role of the US military in the war, President Wilson's plan for peace, including his 14 points, the content of and debates over the Treaty of Versailles.	Read Chapter 5 Discussions DQ # LM 8 Due 10/25 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #LM 8 Due 10/25 @ 11:59pm
Module 9: The Roaring Twenties - Dates  Oct 18-25th	Activities
1. Analyze America's response to the Great War, including the isolationist and conservative politics of the 1920's and 1930's2. Evaluate the prevailing social, cultural, political, and economic developments of the 1920's including but not limited to the 28th amendment and Prohibition, the 19th Amendment and woman suffrage, the Harlem Renaissance, the consumer revolution, and the rise of nativism. 3. Compare and contrast the leadership of Presidents Harding, Coolidge and Hoover during the 1920's	Read 6.1-6.3 in Chapter 6 Assessments Quiz #LM 9 Due 10/25 @ 11:59pm
Module 10: The Great Depression and the New Deal - Dates Oct 25-Nov 1st	Activities
1.  Analyze  the causes and effects of the Great Depression, with special attention to: the characteristics of the post-World War II US economy, the role of  the US in the international economy, President Herbert Hoover's strategy for combating the depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's  New Deal plan for relief, recover, and reform, the impact of the depression on -American citizens and on American thought and culture.	Read Section 6.4 in Chapter 6 and Sections 7.1-7.3 in Chapter 7 Discussions DQ #LM 10 Due 11/01 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #LM 10 Due 11/01 @ 11:59pm
Module 11: America and World War II -Dates Nov 1-8th	Activities
1. Analyze  the role of the US in World War II from 1939-1945, with special attention to: the events leading to the outbreak of World War II and American responses to it, the economic, political, and social mobilization for the war effort, the military strategies use during the war, including the liberation of Europe, the fighting in the Pacific, and the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, the wartime alliance between the Us, Great Britain, and Russia, including the Yalta Conference in 1945.	Read Section 7.4 in Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 in its entirety Assessments Quiz #LM 11 Due 11/8 @ 11:59pm
Module 12: The Onset of the Cold War -Dates Nov 8th-15th	Activities
1. Assess the origins of the Cold War 2. Evaluate the development of postwar containment policy 3. Analyze the origins, progression, and outcome of the Korean War 4. Interpret the effect of the Cold War on American society, politics, and culture 5. Compare and contrast the Cold War foreign policy of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower 6. Compare and contrast the Cold War domestic economic policy of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower	Read Chapter 9 in its entirety and Section 10.1 and 10.2 in Chapter 10 Discussions DQ #LM 12 Due 11/15 @ 11:59pm Assignments Critical Thinking Worksheet II: The Cold War (Nov 14th) Assessments Quiz #LM 12 Due 11/15 @ 11:59pm
Module 13:  Anxiety and Affluence in Cold War America-Dates:  Nov 15-Nov 22nd	Activities
1. Analyze the development of the civil rights movement of this era, with special attention to: the origins of the modern civil rights movement, the major figures, goals, and strategies of the movement 2. Identify the reasons for the rise of post war suburbia and ba by boom. 3. Trace the origins of the legal fight against segregation in education leading to the Brown v. Board of Education decision. 4. Describe the origins and impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and evaluate the decision to use nonviolent civil disobedience as the major tactic in the fight against Jim crow segregation and disenfranchisement in the American South. 5. Evaluate the massive resistance tactics employed by Southern Whites in the face of the civil rights struggle.	Read Section 9.2 in Chapter 9 and 10.2 in Chapter 10 Assessments Quiz #LM 13 Due 11/22 @ 11:59pm
Module 14: The Turbulent Sixties - Dates Nov 15-Nov 22nd	Activities
1. Analyze the evolution of the civil rights movement from the 1960's to the 1970's 2. Analyze the evolution of the feminist movement from the early 1960's to the 1970's 3. Analyze the intended and unintended consequences of the second wave feminist movement, including successes, failures, and backlash 4. Evaluate the origins and goals of the environmental movement 5. Assess the evolution of America's involvement in Vietnam with special attention to: the origins of US military personnel in Vietnam in the 1950s and 1960's, the escalation of America's involvement in Vietnam after 1964, the origins, figures, goals, strategies and outcomes of the anti-Vietnam war movement, the responses of the Johnson and Nixon administrations to the Anti-Vietnam war movement, the Vietnamization policy and the end of US military involvement in Vietnam in the early 1970's	Read Section 10.3 in Chapter 10,  Chapter 11 in its entirety and Section 12.3 in Chapter 12 Discussions DQ #LM 14 Due 11/22 @ 11:59pm Assessments Quiz #LM 14 Due 11/22 @ 11:59pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING- NO ASSIGNMENTS DUE Module 15: A New Conservative Era -Dates Nov 22-Dec 6th	Nov 22nd-Nov 29th Activities
1. Evaluate the domestic and foreign policies of the Nixon Administration 2. Analyze the origins of the Watergate scandal and its impact on national political affairs and the national mood 3. Analyze the efforts of the Ford and Carter administrations to response to major national problems, including but not limited to the oil crisis, the rise in inflation, and the declining industrial base 4. Interpret the factors behind the conservative resurgence of the 1970s and 1980's 5. Evaluate the domestic policies of the of the Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush administrations and their consequences for the American people 6. Evaluate the foreign policies of the Ronald Reagan and George Hw Bush administrations, their consequences, including the end of the Cold War	Read Chapters 12 and 13 in their entirety Assignments History PSA Dec 1st Assessments Quiz #LM 15 Due 12/05 @ 11:59pm
Module 16: America in Our Time - Clinton Through Obama - Dates Nov 29th-Dec 6th	Activities
1. Evaluate the domestic policies of the  Bill Clinton and George W. Bush Administrations and their consequences for the American people. 2. Assess the challenges to and responses of minorities and women to the changing social and   economic conditions from the 1980's through to the 21st century. 3. Evaluate the foreign policies of the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations and their consequences.	Read Chapter 14 in its entirety Discussions DQ #16 Due 12/05 @ 11:59pm Assessments Final Examination LM 8-16 Due 12/06 @ 11:59 pm

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Grading & Exam Policies

How your Grade will be Determined

Assessment	Graded Points
Quizzes 14 @ 20 pts. each	280
Discussions 8 @ 10 pts. each	80
History PSA 1 @ 200 pts.	200
Critical Thinking Worksheets 2 @ 100 pts. each	200
Midterm  multiple choice 1 @ 100 pts. Midterm writing 1 @ 100 pts.	200
Final multiple choice 1 @ 100 pts. Final writing 1@ 100 pts	200
Total	1160

Grading Scale
Grades	Percentage	Points
Grade = A	90-100+%	1160-1044
Grade = B	80-89.9%	1043-928
Grade = C	70-79.9%	927-812
Grade = D	60-69.9%	811-696
Grade = F	59.9%-0.0%	695-0

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Policies and Procedures

You are responsible for being familiar with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.

Attendance & Participation Policies

Attendance

During the first week of class, you must complete the designated activity in the course to verify attendance. Typically the Syllabus Quiz from the online orientation is the designated activity. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course who are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.

Participation

Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is an important component of this class and is essential to your success. Logging into the class does not count towards participation and attendance.  You must actively participate in class activities by completing discussions, assignments, and assessments.  It is recommended to check your email, the announcements, and class discussions regularly. Your day of last attendance is based on the last day you completed a documented class activity.
The following are academically related activities for the purpose of participation and attendance:

• Participation in a graded discussion board,
• Assessment attempt,
• Assignment submission, and
• Initiating contact with your instructor to ask a class-related question via D2L email

If you stop participating in any of the aforementioned activities you will be withdrawn from the class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your class success.

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Student Initiated Withdrawals

If you are concerned about your ability to succeed in this class, it is important to make an online appointment to speak with your instructor and an academic advisor as soon as possible. It is important for you to understand the financial and academic consequences that may result from class withdrawal.

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Academic Honesty

Upon gaining access to access to D2L you are expected to keep your username and password confidential. Sharing access or passwords to D2L is considered a breach of the academic honesty policy and could result in you being removed from your class. When you log-in to D2L, you do so with the understanding and agreement that you will produce your own work, complete class assignments and discussions yourself, and to take class exams, tests or quizzes without the assistance of others.

Your academic work must be the result of your own thought, research, or self-expression. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following: cheating, plagiarism, unacceptable collaboration, falsification of data, aiding and abetting dishonesty, unauthorized or malicious interference, hacking computer property or software, and online disturbances. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct Policy and the Student Code of Conduct section located in the Student Handbook for more information.

All required class activities are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.

Types of Academic Dishonesty:

• Cheating: Is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work by dishonest or deceptive means.
• Plagiarism: The use of words or ideas of the original creator without attribution as if they were your own. Plagiarism ranges from copying someone else’s work verbatim and elaborating on or altering someone else’s work.
• Self-Plagiarism: Submitting or reusing parts of a previous paper without referencing source it was first submitted. This includes retaking a course and turning in previously submitted papers and data.
• Unacceptable Collaboration: Using answers, solutions, or ideas that are the results of collaboration without citing the fact of the collaboration is improper.
• Falsification of Data: Making up or falsifying information and data. Examples include making up or altering data for an experiment or citing reference to sources you did not actually use.
• Pay Services: Employing an assignment writing service or having another write the paper for you.
• Enabling: Aiding and abetting another student in an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include giving someone a paper to copy and allowing someone access to your account.
• Unauthorized or malicious interferences: If one person deliberately interferes with the work or activities of another person on purpose to cause the other harm or irreparable damages.

Academic honesty violations are considered a breach of policy and may result in academic penalties (zero points on the assignment/test in question, and/or a failing grade for the class), disciplinary action, and/or referral to the Dean of Student Affairs.

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Student Grievance

Procedures for student grievances are found in the student handbook.  In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is your obligation to make an effort to resolve the matter with your instructor. If the matter is not resolved with your instructor, then you may contact academic affairs associate dean.

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Communication and Faculty Response

Communication

Use the D2L email tool only for private, personal, one-to-one communication with a specific individual, or groups of individuals. Do not send class related emails to the instructor's BC email address.  In the event that the class communication tools are unavailable for more than 24 hours, the instructor will communicate with students (if necessary) via their BC email address.

Faculty Response

Class emails will be answered within 24 hours. It is recommended that you post class-related questions in the discussion area. Other students may have the same questions as you or may even be able to answer your questions. If you need information related to a test or assignment, plan ahead and submit your questions in advance of the due date.

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Netiquette

In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow rules of online "netiquette". Netiquette is a set of rules for polite online behavior that all members of this class are expected to follow.  Review some of the general netiquette rules.

Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors such as flaming (posting disrespectful or hostile comments), posting inappropriate comments, or shouting (posting messages using all capitals) may have their class access privileges revoked and/or they may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online behavior even after being warned, may be permanently denied access to the class and/or may receive an F for the class.

Please don't use email short hand like ROTFLO (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) or BTW (by the way) - not everyone knows what these abbreviations mean. If you want to use emoticons (smileys) to convey feelings, please stick with the basics happy :-) sad :-( or wink ;-). Others are less well known and are subject to different interpretations. The idea is to be clear in your communications.

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Privacy Notice

Broward College is committed to the privacy of all students. In accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Broward College protects the privacy of student education records. The college does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student. However, privacy and public records obligations of the college are governed by applicable Florida statutes and U.S. federal laws.

Course access records, quiz scores grades, email postings, discussion postings, file submissions, and chat room conversations are stored. This is a good reason to make sure that your communications adhere to proper netiquette. Please refer to the student handbook for more information.

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Critical Event Procedures

The health, safety and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students are of utmost importance, and we want to ensure that students are aware of the steps Broward College takes in preparing for an emergency event or severe weather. The BC Alert system uses a layered approach to communication, reaching out to the College community with emails, text messages, phone calls and postings to the web. In addition to the information that will be available through BC Alert, there are several hotlines that will be updated with College status information in the event of a storm or other emergency:

Emergency Hotline:  954-201-4900

In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the instructor will post an announcement and/or send an email indicating what changes, if any, the event will have on the course schedule and due dates.

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Changes to the Syllabus

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the class syllabus. The syllabus is a guide and every attempt is made to provide an accurate overview of the class. However, circumstances and events may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester which may depend on the progress, needs, and experiences of the students. Changes to the syllabus will be made with advance notice. In the event that changes become necessary, students will be notified through class email, the discussion board, and/or the announcements tool.

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Disability Services

If you need academic accommodations and/or disability services support, you must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). It is your responsibility to contact the ODS to document disability prior to receiving services. You must notify the instructor that you have registered with the ODS and provide the instructor a copy of the ODS letter. Your documentation and any related communication with your instructor remain strictly confidential.

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Technical Resources

When taking any online course, you should know how to use an internet browser, a word processing program, send and receive e-mail, and download and upload files.  Some online courses use additional software. Refer to the Class Schedule and Assignments section below for additional details.  Although the help desk strives to assist our students in the best way possible they cannot be held responsible for class hardware and/or software purchases that are found to be unsatisfactory, insufficient, defective, misused, or incompatible with current system setups.
Visit the technical requirements page for a complete list of system and software requirements.

• Password Reset
• If your password does not work or you forgot it, click this link to reset it: student password reset.
• If you need further support, please contact the BC help desk at 954-201-7521 orhelpdesk@broward.edu.
• Technical Problems
• If you need help using D2L, you can review the step-by-step tutorials

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Help Desk

For year-round, 24 hour technical assistance, please visit the 24/7 Help Desk page.

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