Office Hours: MW 3:30-4:30 TR 9:00-10:00, 12:30-1:30 or by appointment.

Office Number: Room 437

Phone: ext. 437 (Voice mail)

E-mail: Lheaphy@stark.kent.edu

This course will explore various themes and topics related to the United States from Reconstruction to the later 20^th century. The course will ask students to read about, write about and discuss people, places and events of key importance to our changing history since the end of the Civil War . Classes will depend on lecture, films, discussion, and small group projects to help students develop their critical thinking skills.

Students are expected to be in class. If you miss class you are responsible for all materials that you miss-lecture notes, films, discussions etc. In-class assignments cannot be made up if you miss class because part of the assignment is working with others to evaluate and critique material. If you are not in class your grade can be affected by missing in-class work. Also, if you miss more than four classes your grade will be lowered.

There will be two exams during the semester. Exams will be all essay exams covering all material dealt with for class. Part of the exam will be take-home and part in class. Separate directions will be given out prior to each exam. Make-up exams are not automatically given. If there is a problem it is the student's responsibility to get in touch with the instructor as soon as possible to discuss the problem. The instructor will decide if a make-up is to be given. All make-ups will be a different exam and will be taken in the testing center.

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

Due dates and requirements for all papers are listed separately. Late papers lose three points for every day they are late before finals week. No late papers will be accepted during final exam week. All written work must adhere to Academic Honesty: The use of the intellectual property of others without attributing it to them is considered a serious academic offense. Cheating or plagiarism will result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course. Repeat offenses result in dismissal from the university.

In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact Kelly Oster in Student Services to submit documentation. Then you must contact the instructor so that they are aware of any required accommodations.

This year’s Campus Theme is "Ways of Knowing". The theme is created to help students see that what they learn from class to class is connected and not just separate bits of information. Campus speakers, arts events and other programs are set-up to reflect the campus theme. Students will find the theme reflected in some assignments and some class discussions as well.

All readings listed in the following outline are tentative and subject to change as the semester goes along. The instructor expects that all reading will be done at the beginning of each week so that the information presented in class will go along with what is being read. Due dates for assignments will not change unless there is an emergency of some kind that forces unexpected changes and students will be immediately informed.

Week 1 Introduction and Reconstruction

Read Text and Part 1 in Garraty

Week 2 Industrialization

Read Text and part 2 in Garraty

Week 3 Westward Movement

Read Text

Week 4 Populism and Victorian Ideals

Week 5 Progressive Era

Read Text and Part 3 in Garraty

Week 6 WWI

Read Text and

Week 7 WWI and its aftermath

Read Text

Week 8 1920s--Golden Era

Read Text

Week 9 1920s continued and the beginnings of the Depression

Read Text and Part 5 in Garraty

Week 10 New Deal Era

Read Text

Week 11 ****Spring Break *****

Week 12 New Deal and WWII

Read Text and Part 4 in Garraty

Week 13 WWII at home and Abroad

Read Text

Week 14 Postwar developments

Read Text and Part 6 in Garraty

Week 15 McCarthyism and Cold War

Read Text and Part 7 in Garraty

Week 16 **** Oral Presentations ****

Finals Week ****Take Home Due and Oral Presentations 10 a.m on 5/13****

Papers: Feb. 4^th, Feb. 25^th, March 25^th, April 22^nd,

Exams: March 11^th, May 13^th at 10 a.m.

Web Evaluations: Feb. 11^th, April 8^th,

Research Project: April 29^th,

Oral presentations begin May 4^th.

Outline and Thesis: March 18^th,

Students will write four short papers, 3-4 pages, typed. The papers are based on readings in Historical Viewpoints (Garraty). The following are the basic directions for each paper. Students will be graded on the content, organization, citations, proofreading, thesis and conclusion and strength of their argument and supporting evidence.

Paper #1: Will be based on Part 2 in Garraty "Impact of Industrialism"

The paper should focus on the changes that occurred and why? What were some of the consequences for America as a result of these changes?

Paper #2: Will be based on Part 3 in Garraty "Age of Reform"

The paper should focus on why reforms were necessary and what would be accomplished by these reforms. Also who led the push for these reforms and why?

Paper #3: Will be based on Part 5 in Garraty "The Great Depression and New Deal"

The paper should focus on Why the Depression happened and what was Roosevelt's role in trying to improve conditions?

Paper #4: Will be based on Part 4 in Garraty "America in world Affairs"

The paper should focus on America's role in world affairs, how did America move into being a world power and why?

All papers should be based on the student's understanding of the readings, using the text as supporting material for what they are arguing. Be sure to use proper citations when quoting, paraphrasing and using ideas from the author. Page numbers in parantheses is acceptable since you are only using one text. Failure to cite information can result in an F on a paper and if it occurs repeatedly will result in an F for the course.

Each student will complete two web evaluations. Separate directions will be handed out for the evaluation. After evaluating a cite students will write a 2-3 page, typed paper explaining their evaluation. Cites chosen must fit the time frame of this class. All evaluations will be shared with other members of the class. Proper citations must be used and the web address should appear at the beginning of each paper. Evaluation forms will be handed out in class.

Each student will complete a research project based on a topic of their choosing that fits the time frame of this course. The format of the final project will also be determined by the student as chosen from a list handed out separately by the instructor. In addition to this project students will also present their results in an Oral Presentation in the final week of the semester. Presentations will be fifteen minutes in length and should include the highlights of the project and not be a simple reading of the paper. Students will be graded on their overall presentation, its organization, flow, content and visuals.

Topics for projects must be turned in to the instructor for approval by February 18^th. Then students will hand in an outline and the thesis of their papers on March 18^th. Failure to complete this part of the project will result in a failing grade for the final project. The outline should develop the structure for the whole paper and the thesis is the central argument of the project.

Students are expected to participate regularly in class discussions. Class discussions will follow the given topics for the day and students are expected to read the relevant sections in their text and come to class prepared to discuss their author's views and ideas on the particular subject. Each student will have a different text book and so it is essential that students read and are prepared for discussion. If students do not come prepared pop quizzes will be assigned by the instructor. Outlines and questions to help guide early discussions will be provided. Written work will occasionally be collected as part of the assignment. This work counts as class participation.