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United States History II: Open for Antiracism (OFAR)
Overview
This document includes the template platform for United States History II class. Included within is the syllabus, including the assigned OER textbook, my Action Plan for OFAR-informed assignments and the Research Paper Guidelines.
Action Plan
Short-term plan(s) - what will you implement this Spring 2023?
I will work towards the following in my classrooms:
- Include ground rules on the course syllabus that establish a safe learning environment for all students. Include statements that express respect for individual differences.
- Provide an environment in class that promotes opportunities where students can bring their personal experiences into the class discussion allowing for all students to bring their voice and personal experiences into our class.
- Introduce a variety of published material from diverse persons and perspectives into our curriculum.
- Include video clips/videos relevant with diverse speakers
- Be sensitive to students’ comfort zone relative to sharing while encouraging students to step outside their comfort zone while exploring key class topics in order to truly learn.
- Work to remain open to all perspectives regardless of my personal thoughts and experiences.
Long-term plan(s)
- Seek out OFAR-friendly OER resources and cross-cultural research materials that can add to a truly open dialogue between all course stakeholders.
- While staying true to the course CORs, expand my concept of KEY CONCEPTs regarding class topics.
How can you scale up your idea?
- By continuing to explore resources, particularly, OFAR-friendly cross-cultural research-based material to bring into my courses.
In what ways can you expand your reach or bring others in?
Maintain open dialogue with colleagues and friends to make others aware of OFAR key concepts and our collective goals relative to antiracism in the learning environment.
How will you share this with your campus community or beyond?
As a member of the FLEX committee, I am working to encourage inclusion in the Spring 2023 schedule a presentation by one of our OFAR members to the campus. Moreover, to promote OFAR-inspired approaches to teaching and learning History, I will continue to improve my knowledge and participation in OFAR supported webinars and public presentations. I am committed to continuing to seek out OER and other OFAR-friendly course research in my future classes.
Course Description
History 140 American History Post Civil War.
This course is a survey of the leading issues in American life from reconstruction through the present. The course focuses on politics, cultural development, social conflict, economic life, foreign policy, influential ideas, and significant individuals in US History. This course is designed to examine the economic and political actions and events of American History from 1865 through present day and apply it to our shared social history.
Antiracist Assignment- Research Paper
Description
This assignment is designed to allow you, the author, freedom to explore any topic related to
our class studies this semester. This course is a survey of the leading issues in American life from
reconstruction through the present. The course focuses on politics, cultural development, social
conflict, economic life, foreign policy, influential ideas, and significant individuals in US History.
Choosing a topic
Any topic you select should focus on an area of American history from the period included in
our studies. When considering your topic, I strongly encourage you to select one that is
sufficiently broad to ensure that your research allows for 8-10 pages of writing. At the end of
this paper, I have included a few topics for your consideration.
Format
Suggested Topics
➢ The foundations and impact of The Black Codes
➢ The foundations and impact of the Jim Crow Laws
➢ Sharecropping in the south
➢ What is “Freedom” following the American Civil War for Freedmen in the Southern States.
➢ The Age of Industrialization
➢ Immigration into America 1900-1920’s.
➢ The Great Depression- Who did it fail? Who did it help most?
➢ America’s contributions to WWI
➢ 1960’s and The American Indian Movement (AIM)
➢ 1960’s and the Chicano Movement
➢ 1960’s and Civil Rights Movement
➢ 1980’s and the new Conservative Movement
➢ Free Write- Research and document your personal history. Answer the “Who, What, Why, Where, and How” of your family’s settlement and contributions in America.
o This topic assumes that we all come from somewhere else. In some cases, this may not be true.
o You paper must contain evidence of research. This can be accomplished through interviews of your older generation family members as well as genealogical information which would then lead you to a public figure (of their time) perhaps.
▪ Example- through genealogical research, I discovered that I am related to the last Army Corp of Engineer who built the Panama Canal- General George Washington Goethals.
Download Term Paper Guidelines pdf for complete details for assignment.