History 130: United States History

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:15PM Room: Tehama Hall

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Spring 2016
Professor: Dr. Shawn Schwaller
Office: Trinity Hall 208
Office Hours: MW 2:30-3:45 and Tu 1:00-2:30
Email: sschwaller@csuchico.edu
Office Phone: TBA
Department of History: Trinity Hall 223

Course Description:

History 130: United States History is a general education approved course which
examines political, economic, cultural, and social institutions from the American
colonies to the present.

Learning Goals/Outcomes:
Students enrolled in History 130: United States History will be encouraged
to
think critically about human interaction and identity formation in U.S.
history.
examine a wide range of political, economic, cultural, and social
institutions throughout time.
decipher the political nature and social importance of popular culture
in U.S. history.
think about U.S. history in a broad manner but also understand how
small and specific examples fit into the larger picture at various
moments in time.
begin to view history as interesting and highly important to understand
if you do not do so already.
Required Readings:

The following book is required and available at the Chico State Wildcat Store and
online at places like Amazon.com. A digital version of the text is acceptable.
Exploring American Histories, Value Edition, A Brief Survey, Combined Edition
by Nancy A. Hewitt and Steven F. Lawson, 2014 (ISBN#: 978-1-4576-5984-3)

Course Lectures:
Lectures are presented with PowerPoint and an online digital presentation
editor named Prezi. Images from PowerPoint presentations as well as
hyperlinked full-length Prezi presentations are available on our course
Blackboard page.
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Blackboard:
Lectures, grades, and course documents can be found on our course
Blackboard page. The grade you receive on quizzes will be posted as one
grade towards the end of the intersession rather than listing each quiz
grade separately.
Assignments and Class Policies:

Assignments:
Midterm Exam .100
Final Exam.100
Pop Quizzes...80-100
Grading Policy:
A = 95-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 78-79 D+ = 67-69 F = 0-59
A- = 90-94 B = 84-86 C = 74-76 D = 64-66
B- = 80-83 C- = 70-73 D - = 60-63
Midterm and Final Exam: The midterm and the final exam will entail the
following: 4 images to which you are expected to identify and describe (5 points
each at 20 points), 25 short multiple choice questions (2 points each at 50 points),
and three short answer questions (10 points each at 30 points). You will be
provided with a study before both exams and you are required to bring a
greenbook (small or large) and a Scantron sheet. If you do not bring a
greenbook and Scantron sheet for the exams, you will have to go and
purchase one before you begin the exam. The final exam will take place during
finals week between May 16th and May 20th you will be notified as to the date of
our final exam when the CSU campus-wide final exam schedule is released.
Pop Quizzes: Quizzes are worth 10 points apiece and you will be assigned between
8 and 10 pop quizzes throughout the semester. You are permitted to use your
notes on the pop quizzes which will consist of the defining of terms, short answer
questions, short essay writing, image identification, and free-writes. All you need for
the pop quizzes is a writing utensil and binder paper.
Make-Up Policy: You are not permitted to make up any exams or pop quizzes
unless you need to miss class because of a very serious incident, and if you do miss
an exam or pop quiz because of a very serious incident, you will be expected to
provide documentation which proves the reason you missed class. You are not

permitted to change the time when you complete the midterm or

final exam (unless you need to miss class for a very serious incident
and can prove so) so do not schedule a trip between May 16 th and
May 20th.
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Extra Credit: There will not be extra credit offered in this course unless otherwise
notified.
Incompletes: You will not be assigned a grade of an incomplete unless an
extraordinary situation has prevented from completing the course during the last
quarter of the semester. Incompletes are rarely given out by the professor.
Accessibility Resource Center: If you need course adaptations or
accommodations because of a disability or chronic illness, or if you need to make
special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Please also
contact Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) as they are the designated department
responsible for approving and coordinating reasonable accommodations and
services for students with disabilities. ARC will help you understand your rights and
responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide you further
assistance with requesting and arranging accommodations. You can contact the ARC
at (530) 989-5959 or visit them in-person in the Student Services Center in room
170. Here is the link to the ARC website: http://www.csuchico.edu/arc/index.shtml
Academic Integrity: It is assumed that you will do your own work. Plagiarism is
the copying of the words of others without a citation, the copying of the words of
others at unreasonable length with citation, or the general copying of another
persons writing structure (This includes the internet). Plagiarism will not be
tolerated. When you copy the ideas of another author, you must cite your source.
When you use the words of another author, you must use quotation marks as well
as cite your source. In-text quotations generally should not exceed three lines and
you should use no more than a few in each paragraph. The penalty for an act of
"literary theft" will range from an F on the assignment in question to an F in the
course. If you plagiarize or are caught cheating on an exam, you will be reported to
CSUs Student Judicial Affairs.
The university's policy on plagiarism as well as cheating can be found at the
following link: http://www.csuchico.edu/prs/EMs/2004/04-036.shtml
Classroom Conduct & Disruptive Behavior: Students are expected to show
courtesy to fellow students by arriving on time, eliminating disruptive behavior, and
treating others with respect. We will discuss some controversial subjects in this
class while also striving to create a collegial classroom environment. To complete
this objective, we shall avoid personal attacks, name calling, shouting, and
excessive profanity. Please sit near the door if you need to leave early or if you need
to use the restroom on a regular basis. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in
a significant reduction in your participation grade and possible expulsion from the
course.
The universitys definition of what constitutes disruptive behavior can be found at
the following link: http://www.csuchico.edu/sjd/policies.shtml
Translation Devices for Foreign Exchange Students: Foreign exchange
students are permitted to use a hard-copy of a translation dictionary or an
electronic translation device to assist them during exams. Foreign exchange
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students are not permitted to use any electronic device that can access the internet
(applications on smart phones or a computer) or hold documents to assist them
during exams. If you choose to use one of these two things during an exam, you
must notify the instructor beforehand.
Usage Guidelines for Electronic Devices: Turn the volume on your cell phone off
before class starts. Laptops are permitted for note-taking only and with the advance
permission of the professor. Students who use laptops to surf the Internet, check emails, Facebook, or other social networking sites, or any use their laptop for any
other reason than note-taking (unless permitted to do so), you may be asked to
leave the class for the day and will no longer be permitted to use laptops during
class. The instructor reserves the right to ban the use of laptops. If you are caught
text messaging or using your phone during class without permission, you may be
asked to leave the class for the day. If you have any emergency and need to use
your phone, please exit the classroom and use your phone outside of our class.
Withdrawal from Class: You are responsible for understanding CSUs add and
drop policy. If you need to familiarize yourself with this policy please review the
academic catalog at the following link: http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/15.html
Guidelines for an Emergency: Campus emergency communication is done via
the Campus Emergency Notification System, email, University Police
announcements, the Chico State Homepage, and through the local media. Please
visit the following link for more information about campus emergency preparedness:
http://www.csuchico.edu/emergencyprep/
Reading Policy: All reading assignments should be read by the start of
each week. Please bring the text to class everyday as we will periodically
read from it during class. While reading, take note of what you think are the
major points expressed by the authors, aspects of the readings that stick out to you,
and any questions you have. I may, at times, pass out reading questions and/or
short lists of topics or ask you to key in on certain issues in the readings to help
guide your reading.

It is strongly advised that you use the terms and

questions at the end of each chapter to GUIDE your
reading rather than trying to read each chapter word-forword. Read Selectively!!!
Course Schedule:
Week 1 (Jan. 25 & 27)
Global Frontiers, Colonization, and Conflicts to 1680
Read: Chapter 1 and 2 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 2 (Feb. 1 & 3)

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Global Changes, the Reshaping of Colonial America, and Religious

Strife and Social Upheavals, 1680-1750
Read: Chapter 3 and 4 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 3 (Feb. 8 & 10)

Wars, Empires, and Revolution, 1750-1783
Read: Chapter 5 and 6 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 4 (Feb. 15 & 17)

Political Cultures and New Frontiers, 1783-1820
Read: Chapters 7 and 8 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 5 (Feb. 22 & 24)

Defending the Nation and Slavery, 1809-1850
Read: Chapters 9 and 10 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 6 (Feb. 29 & Mar. 2)

Social and Cultural Ferment in the North, Imperial Ambitions, and
Sectional Crises, 1820-1861
Read: Chapter 11 and 12 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 7 (Mar. 7 & 9)

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Read: Chapter 13 and 14 in Hewitt and Lawson

Spring Break (Mar. 14-18) No Class

Week 8 (Mar. 21 & 23)
Midterm Exam and Frontier Encounters, 1865-1896
Read: Chapter 15 in Hewitt and Lawson
Midterm: March 21nd

Week 9 (Mar. 28 & 30)

Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization, 1877-1914
Read: Chapter 16 and 18 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 10 (Apr. 4 & 6)

Empires, Wars, Anxious Influences, and the Southern California
Boom, 1880--1930
Read: Chapter 20 and 21 in Hewitt and Laws

Week 11 (Apr. 11 & 13)

The Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Read Chapter 22 and 23 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 12 (Apr. 18 & 20)

The Cold War and 1950s Culture, 1945-1961
Read: Chapter 24 and 25 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 13 (Apr. 25 & 27)

Rock and Roll and the Civil Rights and Anti-War Movement, 19501970
Read: Chapter 26 in Hewitt and Lawson

Week 14 (May 2 & 4)

The Asian and Latino Metropolis, and Multiethnic Global Cities
Read: Borders and Social Distinction in the Global Suburbs by Kristen Maher,
Mongrel America by Gregory Rodriquez, and Utahs Dixie by Rich Benjamin
(All on Blackboard)

Week 15 (May 9 & 11)

Multicultural America and the Challenges of a New Century
Read: Chapter 29 in Hewitt and Lawson

Finals Week: Monday, May 16th Friday, May 19th