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HISTORY 17C: History of the United States 1900 to Present
De Anza College
Summer 2015
Christopher R. Jackson, Ph.D., Instructor
Course Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/chrisjacksonshistory/Home/17c
Instructor e-mail:
Link to Purdue University's Writing Lab for Instructions on MLA Style
Textbook: Carol Berkin, Christopher L. Miller, Robert W. Cherny, James L. Gormly, Douglas Egerton, and Kelly Woestman, Making America: Brief 5th edition, Vol.2: Since 1865. Please note: the 6th edition is perfectly acceptable, but the chapter titles are slightly different; see the note below under "Special Note."
Course Description:
The United States is a country that has always been striving to define itself. This course will begin to explore that process of self-definition during the critical 20th century, when the United States made the transition from an isolationist economic power to an international superpower.
This survey will examine the progressive era, the tentative emergence of the United States as a world political leader during and after World War I, and the role of the Great Depression in American politics. We will look in depth at World War II and the role of the Cold War in elevating the United States into the position of a superpower. We will look at domestic unrest and the civil rights movements of the 1960s, the “malaise” of the 70s, the revival of patriotism and aggressive foreign policy in the 80s, and the collapse of Communism.
Assignments and Grading Policies: Attendance is expected and roll will be taken daily. Students who are routinely absent, late, or playing with their phones will be noted and up to 10% (one letter grade) will be deducted from their final grade. Much of the material on quizzes/exams will be covered in class; you will need detailed notes from lectures to get a good grade. Please note that much of the information in this class will be conveyed via e-mail, so it is imperative that you check your e-mail regularly.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is intellectual theft, caused by lazy or dishonest students who do not properly cite their sources or quotations. It is a serious academic violation and will not be tolerated in this class. For further definition of plagiarism, see the Student Handbook. http://www.deanza.edu/studenthandbook/academic-integrity.html
Primary source analysis papers. There will be three short primary source analysis papers due, as listed below. They will be devoted to analyzing primary sources, available from the course web page. Typed, double-spaced, approximately 800-1000 words, to be submitted to the Turnitin website. (See instructions below.) The paper must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the date due. Note: before sending the assignment, you must rename the file in the following format: YourLastnameFirstname-papernumber. Example: JacksonChristopher-paper1. If the file is not properly named, it will not be accepted. If the file cannot be analyzed by Turnitin, it will not be accepted. These assignments will be posted on the class website. Each worth 10 points. For help on MLA formatting, consult the Purdue Owl.
Instructions for Turnitin. All papers in this course will be submitted to the instructor via the web service Turnitin. If you do not already have an account with Turnitin, go here to sign up for one. Once you have established an account, follow these instructions to add the class to your account. When you are finished with your paper, and ready to submit it before the due date, follow these instructions for submitting your assignments. The Class ID is 10138038. The password is imperialism (all lower-case). Please use the upload single file method for submitting your assignment, not the cut-and-paste method (which will spoil your formatting).
Quizzes. There will be four 10-question multiple-choice quizzes on Thursdays, as indicated below. Each is worth 5 points. Sample Quiz.
In-Class Exercises. We will have two in-class debates: one on July 8 and one on July 22, and in week 5 we will have a presentation by each team. The team debates are each worth 5 points, and the presentation is worth 20 points. The teams and their captains will be assigned by the instructor. The points will be assigned to the team as a whole, but if a team member does not attend or participate actively, those points may be withheld from an individual team member. Each team member will fill out an evaluation form, which will be used (in part) as the basis for the individual portion of the presentation grade. This evaluation is to be done in a fair, thoughtful, and critical manner.
Final exam. The final will be held in class on August 6, 2015, 12:30-2:55 p.m. It will consist of both multiple choice and at least 300 words of written essay. A study sheet will be provided. Worth 20 points.
Note: the lowest grade for one of the quizzes may be dropped . (This includes a quiz that you did not take.) The average for the other three quizzes will be substituted. If you take all four quizzes, the lowest score will be dropped, and the average substituted. Make-up quizzes will not be given, and late analysis papers will not be accepted. Please note that the instructor will not initiate any “W” grades; it is your responsibility to drop the course if you choose to do so. THE LAST DAY TO DROP IS July 6th. The deadline to drop with a "W" is July 29th.
In-class debate #1: 5% of final grade
In-class debate #2: 5% of final grade
Team Presentation: 20% of final grade
Quizzes: 20% of final grade
Analysis papers: 30% of final grade
Final examination: 20% of final grade
Grade Points/Letter Grade Equivalents
(Please note that there is no “C-minus” grade at De Anza College.)
Class Topics
Special note: The chapter numbers listed below refer to the 5th edition of Making America; the 6th edition is organized slightly differently, and thus the chapter numbers are off by one. Thus week 1’s reading is actually chapters 19 and 20 in the 6th edition. Please adjust your reading accordingly if you have the 6th edition.
Week 1: (June 30-July 2) America Discovers the World
Reading: Berkin, et al., Making America, chaps. 20-21.
Week 2: (July 7-9) Roaring 20s, Depressing 30s
Reading: Berkin, et al., Making America, chaps.22-23.
Paper #1: America Enters the War. Due July 7
Team Debate #1 July 8
Quiz #1 July 9
Week 3: (July 14-16) Total War, Cold War
Reading: Berkin, et al., Making America, chaps.24-25.
Quiz #2 July 16
Week 4: (July 21-23) Consensus and Challenges
Reading: Berkin, et al., Making America, chaps. 26-27.
Paper #2: The Cold War Abroad and at Home. Due July 21
Team Debate #2 July 22
Quiz #3 July 23
Week 5: (July 28-30) Wasting Energy in the Shining City
Reading: Berkin, et al., Making America, chaps.28-29.
Team Presentation July 29
Quiz #4 July 30
Week 6: (August 4-6) An Early Start to a New Century
Reading: Berkin, et al.,Making America, chap.30.
Paper #3: Civil Rights. Due August 4
Final Examination: August 6 (during class).
History 17C Summer 2015 Due Dates
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