E-mail: profkehew@gmail.com
Student Office Hours: Sundays from 6-7:30 p.m., via Online Chat in Canvas ( starting 9/13/20, excluding holidays)
In History 310, we will be studying U.S. History from the colonial period through Reconstruction, the time period right after the Civil War. This time period explains a lot about the history of the way things are today in the United States. Through the semester, you are invited to consider your experiences and the experiences of people you know to better understand how history creates a framework that affects us all!
If you have questions that I can help you with, please contact me! The best way to reach me is via email at Profkehew@gmail.com - Monday through Friday, I will respond within 24 hours. It will take a little longer on the weekends, OR you can drop by my online office hours on Sunday evenings for a text chat within Canvas! Please keep in mind that for security reasons, I cannot open attachments or click on links in student emails.
Regular access to a computer with word processing software (Google Docs is FREE for students!)
Regular internet access.
Willingness to practice and improve time management, academic writing, and online communication skills.
The textbook for this class is available for FREE in various formats at https://openstax.org/details/us-history
Supplemental readings: You will be learning to use academic databases through SCC's library to access academic journal articles and videos. These resources are FREE for SCC students!
I try hard to make sure everyone can freely access the course materials and participate in class activities! To that end, please let me know if you require accommodation. I am more than happy to work with Disability Services to make sure this class is fair and accessible for all!
This course surveys the history of the United States by examining its Native American, European, and African backgrounds beginning with pre-historic migrations of America's first inhabitants through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. This course emphasizes the roles played by cultural, economic, intellectual, political, and social institutions in American history, with an eye toward understanding the history of multiple ethnic groups in a comparative framework. Credit may be earned for History 310 or History 483, but not for both.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
identify, explain, and evaluate the major historical forces in United States history through Reconstruction.
generate significant open-ended questions about United States history, and critically analyze primary and secondary sources to construct oral and written historical arguments.
evaluate and analyze the diverse experiences and perspectives of multiple ethnic groups in United States history through an examination of conflicting narratives and power imbalances.
demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness between United States and global history to foster active civic engagement.
apply historical knowledge and historical thinking to contemporary issues.
collect, sift, organize, question, synthesize, and interpret complex material.
Since most of your class assignments are due on Sunday night at 11 p.m., I will be available to meet online with students on Sunday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to answer questions, help with assignments, and generally offer resources. We can text chat within Canvas - just click the "Chat" link to the left!