Office: Room # 402

Office Phone: 219.473.4209 {DAY}

219.924.0396 {EVENINGS}

Course Description: This course provides an historical analysis of the development of the United States as apolitical, social, and economic entity. The course of our nations history will be charted from the War Between the States to the present day. Emphasis will be given to the major defining events that have shaped our nation in to the America we live in today. Also, the role that America’s cultural and ethnic diversity has played in these defining events will be examined in our readings. The experiences and parts played by members of America’s diverse communities in climatic periods and in events such as World War II will be investigated. The purpose of this examination is to give students knowledge of major events in America’s past as well as a perspective on the relation ship between these historical events and the current events of the present.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

· Explain & discuss some of the major events in the history of the United States.

· Briefly examine the roles various cultural & ethnic groups played in these events.

· Allows a student to gain an understanding of the course materials through group activities, video presentations and examinations.

Textbooks: Faragher, John M; Buhle, Mary J; Czitrom, D; Armitage, Susan H; Out of Many New Jersey: Prentice Hall

Learning Strategies: Group activities, video presentations and examinations.

Assessment:

3 Quizzes- 10pts ea 30 points

Attendance 10 points

Participation 10 points

In Class Activities 10 points

Final Exam 40 points

Total 100 points

Class Policy for Assignments: All grades will be based on the following items:

Grading Scale:

90%	A
80%	B
70%	C
60%	D
50%	F

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program. If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw form the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor. All students are required to attend class meetings, read the assigned chapters/course materials, take all in class quizzes/final examines, and participate in classroom activities & discussions.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Please turn them off during class hours unless arrangements have been made with your instructor.

Course Outline:

Class Dates: Oct. 10^th, Oct. 17^th, Oct. 24^th, Oct. 31^st, and Nov. 7^th

Class Participation: Is vital to the learning process. Students will be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.

Class Assignments: Topics/Assignments:

Week One Read chapters 15,16,& 17 in text

Overview & Introduction

Video Presentation & Discussion

Week Two Discussion of assigned readings

Quiz #1 over chapters 15-17

In class activity

Week Three Read chapters 25, 26, & 27 in text

Discussion of assigned readings

Video Presentation & Discussion

Quiz #2 over chapters 22-24

Week Four Read chapters 28, 29, & 30 in text

Discussion of assigned readings

Video Presentation & Discussion

Quiz #3 over chapters 25-27

In class activity

Week Five Review chapters 15-30 Final Examination

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy: Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy. All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.