HIS112CQ - History of the US II - DL (C. Quatrone) information page

Holyoke Community College

History Department

HIS 112

History of the United States II

C.M. Quatrone, Instructor

Office Hours – By appointment

Office-Frost 138

cquatrone@hcc.mass.edu

History of the United States II – Catalog Description:

A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the United States from the end of the Civil War until the present, including such topics as Reconstruction, industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the New Deal, the world wars, and the Cold War.

Required Texts:

The following text is available at the Holyoke Community College Bookstore:

Brinkley, Alan, America History: A Survey, 12^th/Ed, McGraw/Hill, 2007.

Course Objectives

This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to major themes and trends in United States History from Reconstruction to the present day. The student will be able to identify the main issues, events, and important people in United States History as well as assess how these issues, events, and people have impacted the U.S. and the world in general.

Methodology

Classes will be comprised of online materials, online comments/questions/discussions, participation and exams.

It is imperative that you prepare for classes by reading the assignments, both online and in the book, before that chapter will be discussed. Often, class discussion will be based on the assigned readings. In order to participate, you must be prepared. The exams will be based on a mixture of assigned readings and online course material.

Writing:

This course requires you to think and write meaningfully and intensively. Over the course of the semester you will be given three exams. These will be essay exams (typed, double-spaced, 12 font). They will be due on the dates listed in the course schedule (which is subject to change – any changes will be announced). Failure to hand in ANY assignment on time will result in an F, no exceptions. You will be given a generous amount of time to complete your assignments. Due to this policy the instructor reserves the right to issue an AW to a student at anytime during the course.

Exams:

Over the course of the semester there will be three exams.

Grading:

Exam #1: 25% Classroom Participation & Attendance: 25%

Exam #2: 25% Exam #3: 25%

Due Dates:

All assignments are due on the days specified on the schedule. Assignments that are late are given an F, no exceptions.

Attendance:

Your attendance is expected during every class meeting. For the purposes of this online course, a grade of AW will be given if you have not posted something on the bulletin board or contacted me in three class meetings. Three class meetings equal one week for online purposes. I will be logging in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to review your progress and to answer any questions.

Plagiarism:

There is an absolute zero tolerance policy when it comes to cheating or plagiarism of any kind. Any student caught plagiarizing will be reported to the Dean’s Office. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be dealt with harshly and in accordance with the Student Discipline Policy.

Communication, Interaction, and Online Discussion Group:

I will check email at least three times per week. Response time should be within 24 hours of the time of receipt. I do not check my email on the weekends.

Your best option for contacting me is via email. My office hours are by appointment.

As noted above, you are expected to log in and post a relevant comment a minimum of three times per week. There is an expectation that all students will take an active role in their own learning. I will actively monitor and participate in the discussion group. I may also utilize group emails as a tool to share information, questions, concerns and new information.

I will post discussion questions each week, related to the chapters we are covering. You are also encouraged to pose discussion questions. You are required to contribute quality comments and questions that have substance in order to earn a participation grade.

Proviso

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus at anytime.

Changes will be announced online.


	Holyoke Community College Holyoke Community College History Department HIS 112 History of the United States II C.M. Quatrone, Instructor Office Hours – By appointment Office-Frost 138 cquatrone@hcc.mass.edu History of the United States II – Catalog Description: A survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the United States from the end of the Civil War until the present, including such topics as Reconstruction, industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the New Deal, the world wars, and the Cold War. Required Texts: The following text is available at the Holyoke Community College Bookstore: Brinkley, Alan, America History: A Survey, 12^th/Ed, McGraw/Hill, 2007. Course Objectives This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to major themes and trends in United States History from Reconstruction to the present day. The student will be able to identify the main issues, events, and important people in United States History as well as assess how these issues, events, and people have impacted the U.S. and the world in general. Methodology Classes will be comprised of online materials, online comments/questions/discussions, participation and exams. It is imperative that you prepare for classes by reading the assignments, both online and in the book, before that chapter will be discussed. Often, class discussion will be based on the assigned readings. In order to participate, you must be prepared. The exams will be based on a mixture of assigned readings and online course material. Writing: This course requires you to think and write meaningfully and intensively. Over the course of the semester you will be given three exams. These will be essay exams (typed, double-spaced, 12 font). They will be due on the dates listed in the course schedule (which is subject to change – any changes will be announced). Failure to hand in ANY assignment on time will result in an F, no exceptions. You will be given a generous amount of time to complete your assignments. Due to this policy the instructor reserves the right to issue an AW to a student at anytime during the course. Exams: Over the course of the semester there will be three exams. Grading: Exam #1: 25% Classroom Participation & Attendance: 25% Exam #2: 25% Exam #3: 25% Due Dates: All assignments are due on the days specified on the schedule. Assignments that are late are given an F, no exceptions. Attendance: Your attendance is expected during every class meeting. For the purposes of this online course, a grade of AW will be given if you have not posted something on the bulletin board or contacted me in three class meetings. Three class meetings equal one week for online purposes. I will be logging in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to review your progress and to answer any questions. Plagiarism: There is an absolute zero tolerance policy when it comes to cheating or plagiarism of any kind. Any student caught plagiarizing will be reported to the Dean’s Office. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be dealt with harshly and in accordance with the Student Discipline Policy. Communication, Interaction, and Online Discussion Group: I will check email at least three times per week. Response time should be within 24 hours of the time of receipt. I do not check my email on the weekends. Your best option for contacting me is via email. My office hours are by appointment. As noted above, you are expected to log in and post a relevant comment a minimum of three times per week. There is an expectation that all students will take an active role in their own learning. I will actively monitor and participate in the discussion group. I may also utilize group emails as a tool to share information, questions, concerns and new information. I will post discussion questions each week, related to the chapters we are covering. You are also encouraged to pose discussion questions. You are required to contribute quality comments and questions that have substance in order to earn a participation grade. Proviso The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus at anytime. Changes will be announced online.