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History 150: American History
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Spring 2008 |
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:05-9:55 am -- Raub 206
10:10-11:00 am – Raub 206 |
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Professor Robert Sandow |
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rsandow@lhup.edu |
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Raub 203 |
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484-2464 |
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MWF 1:15 -
2:15 pm |
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TR
2:30 - 3:30 pm |
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| Course Summary: History 150
is a fast-paced survey of American history from colonial times to
the present. The course is designed to touch broadly upon issues of
society, politics, economics, and culture from European settlement
to contemporary times.
Grading:
Your grade consists of the following components.
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| Examinations |
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75% (25 points each) |
| "My
History Lab"
Assignments |
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25% |
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| Required Readings: |
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Robert A. Divine,
T. H. Breen, et al.
America Past and Present,
Single Volume Edition, 8th edition;
paperback;
Publisher: Pearson Longman
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MyHistoryLab access |
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| Classes are
lecture oriented with scheduled discussions interspersed throughout
the semester.
Attendance is
required for all class periods. Students may have up to three
unexcused absences from class. Additional absences will reduce
points on your final grade. Inquire promptly at the end of class if
you feel you were missed.
Exams are
predominantly written. All tests are non-cumulative. Students are
responsible for all material covered in class or assigned as
readings.
Make-up Exams
will be granted ONLY in cases of emergency or unavoidable
circumstances. With proof of conflict the instructor will make
reasonable attempts to accommodate your situation.
Academic Honesty
is the hallmark of a good student. Students must not engage in or
tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception,
including cheating, plagiarizing, or using internet sources without
proper citation. Students charged with a breach of academic
integrity will receive due process under the guidelines of Lock
Haven University. Consult the Academic Honesty Policy in the Student
Handbook for additional information.
Classroom behavior:
courtesy is important to maintain the learning environment. Arrive
to class on time and seek permission to leave class early. Be
respectful of fellow students by curbing distracting behavior such
as chatting or non-class related work. Avoid disruptive uses of
electronic devices particularly cell phones. Treat others with
civility in discussions and comments, respecting diversity of
viewpoints and opinions.
Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all students
determined to have a learning disability, in accordance with Lock
Haven University guidelines. If you require such accommodation,
please inform the professor at the beginning of the semester,
bringing your copy of the accommodation letter issued by the Office
for Disability Services for Students (ODSS). If you feel that you
may require disability accommodation but have not yet consulted with
the ODSS, begin the process by scheduling an interview with the ODSS
director, listed in the Student Handbook.
Finally, the
instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus to fit the
changing needs and circumstances of the class. |
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| Course Schedule (subject
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Topic |
Assignments |
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Jan 14 |
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Class Introduction |
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Chesapeake Society |
America: Past and Present
(APP), 32-42, 69-73, 81-87 |
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Puritan New England |
APP, 42-50, 62-69 |
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NO CLASS: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
HOLIDAY |
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23 |
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Modified class schedule: MLK holiday
The Middle Colonies |
APP, 50-61 |
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25 |
F |
My History Lab orientation
The Middle Colonies (conclusion) |
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28 |
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The Development of Slavery in North America |
APP, 73-81 |
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30 |
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The Great Awakening |
APP, 110-113 |
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Feb 1 |
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Strains in the Colonies |
APP, 113-144 |
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The Revolutionary War, part I |
APP, 144-158 |
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6 |
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The Revolutionary War, part II |
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Creating the New Republic |
APP, 160-189 |
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The Federalist Era |
APP, 194-217 |
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13 |
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The Republican Era |
APP, 217-249 |
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The Age of Reforms |
APP, 330-344, 356-359 |
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Examination 1 |
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The Crusade against Slavery |
APP, 344-355 |
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Expansionism and Manifest Destiny |
APP, 360-386 |
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The National Conflict over Slavery |
APP, 388-402 |
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The Shattered Union |
APP, 402-417 |
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The Civil War, part I |
APP, 418-448 |
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Mar 3 |
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Class Discussion:
Who Freed the Slaves? |
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5 |
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NO CLASSES: SPRING BREAK |
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7 |
F |
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10 |
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12 |
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14 |
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Documentary |
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The Civil War, part II |
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Reconstruction |
APP, 450-479 |
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NO CLASS: SPRING HOLIDAY (Class meets
on Tuesday) |
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Westward Expansion and the Indian Wars |
APP, 480-508 |
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26 |
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Business, Labor, and Society in the Gilded Age |
APP, 538-570 |
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28 |
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The Expansion of American Empire |
APP, 600-625 |
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31 |
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The Progressive Era |
APP, 627-651 |
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Apr 2 |
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Examination 2 |
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The First World War |
APP, 688-717 |
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7 |
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The Era of the Great Depression |
APP, 748-776 |
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Documentary |
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America and Isolationism |
APP, 778-786 |
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14 |
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The Second World War, part I |
APP, 786-807 |
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The Second World War, part II |
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18 |
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Class Discussion:
The Atomic Bomb Debate |
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21 |
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The Cold War and American Globalism |
APP, 808-836 |
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The Struggle for Civil Rights |
APP, 838-857 |
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25 |
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Documentary |
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28 |
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The Vietnam War |
APP, 858-892 |
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30 |
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The Reagan Era |
APP, 894-930 |
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May 2 |
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America -- The Global Power |
APP, 932-964 |
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May 7 |
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FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD – SECTION 2:
8:00-9:50 am |
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May 9 |
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FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD – SECTION 1:
10:00-11:50 am |
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