FAD Syllabus: NCCU HIST2220
Overview
Syllabus shared by a UNC System faculty member.
Sample Syllabus
North Carolina Central University—TRUTH AND SERVICE
Spring 2024 Course Syllabus/ HIST 2220
(The instructor reserves the right to adjust the syllabus for the benefit of students.)
The United States History Since 1865
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Department of History
Class location: [FACULTY MEMBER NAME] Contact Information:
[FACULTY MEMBER OFFICE LOCATION]
Office Phone:
Home/Cell Phone:
Email:
Office hours: M, W, F: 8 AM-9 AM, 11 AM-2 PM and by special appointment
Required Textbook:
Boyer et. al., The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Volume 1, Since 1865, 9th edition
Student Registration Instructions
This course requires access to MindTap. There are options in the bookstore for purchasing course materials. Please read below to determine the best option for you. When registering your access code, please be sure to watch the registration video first and follow the step-by-step instructions. Our digital course is integrated with Blackboard, so you will need to register through the link in Blackboard.
The most affordable option to access your course material is the MindTap History (1 term) Access Code for Boyer/Clark/Halttunen/Kett/Salisbury/Sitkoff/Woloch/Rieser’s The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Volume 1, Since 1865, 9th edition. This access code provides you with access to your e-book, online homework, study tools, and much more! MindTap can be bought at the bookstore or from Cengage when you register through the link in Blackboard.
If you are taking more than one course that uses Cengage material, you may want to buy Cengage Unlimited. You may need to go to the counter at the bookstore to request this code. This is a subscription code for all Cengage content. For one semester it costs $119.99 and will provide you with access to your online MindTap course. In addition, you can get a print rental for $7.99 or purchase a loose-leaf print book through your Cengage account once you’ve accessed the digital course. If you are taking additional Cengage courses, you will only need to purchase ONE access code for the semester – you do NOT need one per course. Cengage Unlimited is the BEST option if you are taking multiple Cengage courses.
Course Description and Goals:
A dramatic shift in the teaching of history has taken place over the last 20 years. No longer is the subject of history a course about the “victorious” or just the “boys.” In this course, you will gain perspectives, analytical tools, and practice to determine the significance of the people, places, eras, and events that we explore together in this course. The late historian Ronald Takaki states that by the year 2056, “most Americans will trace their descent to Africa, Asia, the Hispanic world, the Pacific Islands, Arabia— almost anywhere but white Europe.” The teaching of history consequently must not involve a theme of Eurocentric dominance. In this course, you the participant students will actively participate in exploring the following themes:
- How did Native Americans in North and South America exist before the arrival of the Europeans and Africans?
- How did the geography and economics impact the existence of the different groups that helped develop the modern United States?
- What roles did women and a multitude of ethnic cultures play in the development of the modern United States?
- What themes come out of the topics we explored in class that should serve as bases for further inquiry and conversations beyond the classroom?
Students of history must never place discipline in a lens of just facts to engage in rote memory for some assessment. This class will involve examining a series of time periods prior to the beginning of the Reconstruction era, major themes will surface that will serve as topics of discussion and assessment.
Course Procedures:
The course consists of lecture, discussion, simulations, writing assignments, and class
participation. Consequently, your success in this course depends on your attention, attendance, punctuality, and careful notetaking as I believe firmly in emphasizing key statements during lecture or review of assignments or for formal assessments for students to jot down.
Student Learner Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will
- Examine the political impact of the aftermath of the Civil War
- Identify key governmental policies that passed during the Reconstruction Era
- Examine the impact of Jim Crow laws on persons-of-color with regards to education and suffrage rights
- Describe the consequences of post-Civil War Western Expansion on the Native American civilizations
- Identify key aspects of the Progressive Era
- Compare and contrast the U.S. Presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.
- Identify the factors leading to the United States’ entry into World War I
- Identify the factors leading to the failures of both the League of Nations and the U.S. lack of involvement in that organization
- Identify the problems associated with the Treaty of Versailles document that ended World War I
- Identify the factors that led to the United States experiencing the Great Depression.
- Identify the factors leading to the United States’ entry into World War II.
- Highlight the global impacts of the aftermath of World War II
- Identify key figures and documents associated with the Civil Rights Movement such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Letters from the Birmingham
Bases for Final Course Grade:
First Exam = 30% Midterm Exam = 30% Final Exam = 30%
Select Class Assignments (Must be in attendance or excused absent in advance) = 10%
There will be 3 exams (First, Midterm, and Final). Barring an emergency, I will not give a makeup exam without a note from the department chair of the history department. If the department chair supports your request for a makeup exam, you will receive the makeup exam with no questions asked. Failure to complete any of the three exams results in an automatic F for your course final grade.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirement for Wearing a Face Mask or Other Face Covering in the Classroom or Other Instructional Setting:
To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere, whether in-person or online, that optimizes teaching and learning, all participants share a responsibility in creating a civil and non-disruptive forum. At all times, students are expected to continuously conduct themselves in a manner that does not disrupt teaching or learning. Your responsibilities as a member of the North Carolina Central University community are outlined in the NCCU Student Code of Conduct (Code). The Code outlines disciplinary procedures, behaviors that are subject to disciplinary action, hearing procedures and the consequences that result from violating the Code.
In addition to community standards to which all students are accountable, the Code outlines the requirement to abide by all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines issued by the institution. In consideration of the University’s commitment to maintain healthy and safe learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University has issued the Operations, Recovery and Continuity plan. The plan highlights and details the University’s preparations to safely open for the Fall 2020 semester and includes behavioral standards for in-class instruction, such as physical distancing, use of face coverings, and hand hygiene. However, in light of the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the plan is subject to change.
Please be advised that face coverings are required while on campus and during in-person instruction as per NCCU’s guidelines, and the State of North Carolina’s Executive Order 147. The few exceptions to this requirement can be found in the Operations, Recovery and Continuity plan.
Any action by a student that interferes with the education of another student or interferes with the operations of the University in carrying out its responsibility to provide a safe and conducive educational environment will be considered a violation of the NCCU Student Code of Conduct.
Statement of Inclusion/Non-Discrimination
North Carolina Central University is committed to the principles of affirmative action and nondiscrimination. The University welcomes diversity in its student body, its staff, its faculty, and its administration. The University admits, hires, evaluates, promotes, and rewards on the basis of the needs and relevant performance criteria without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or religion. It actively promotes diversity and respectfulness of each individual.
Student Accessibility Services
Students with disabilities (physical, learning, psychological, chronic or temporary medical conditions, etc.) who would like to request reasonable accommodations and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act must register with the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in Suite 120 in the Student Services Building. Students who are new to SAS or who are requesting new accommodations should contact SAS at (919) 530-6325 or sas@nccu.edu to discuss the programs and services offered by SAS. Students who are already registered with SAS and who would like to maintain their accommodations {2021 08 13 Memo to Faculty and Staff Fall 2021 w Syllabus Statement.1} must renew previously granted accommodations by visiting the NCCU Accommodate Website at https://nccu- accommodate.symplicity/students/index.php and logging into their Eagle Accommodate Student Portal. Students are expected to renew previously granted accommodations at the beginning of each semester (Fall, Spring & Summer sessions). Reasonable accommodations
may be requested at any time during the semester for all students; however, accommodations are not retroactive. Returning semester requests for returning students are expected to be done within the first two weeks of the semester. Students are advised to contact their professors to discuss the testing and academic accommodations that they anticipate needing for each class.
Students identifying as pregnant or other pregnancy-related conditions who would like to request reasonable accommodations and services must register with SAS.
Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting
All forms of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking offenses, are prohibited under NCCU’s Sexual Harassment Policy (NCCU POL 01.04.4). NCCU faculty and instructors are considered to be mandatory reporters and are required to promptly report information regarding sexual harassment to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. The Sexual Harassment Policy can be accessed through NCCU’s Policies, Regulations and Rules website at www.nccu.edu/policies. Any individual may report a violation of the Sexual Harassment Policy (including a third-party or anonymous report) by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at (919) 530- 7944 or TitleIX@nccu.edu, or submitting the online form through the Title IX Reporting Form, located at www.nccu.edu/titleix.
Other Campus Programs, Services, Activities, and Resources
Other campus resources to support NCCU students include:
Student Advocacy Coordinator. The Student Advocacy Coordinator is available to assist students in navigating unexpected life events that impact their academic progression (e.g., homelessness, food insecurity, personal hardship) and guide them to the appropriate University or community resources. Contact Information: Student Services Building, Room G19, (919) 530-7492, studentadvocacy@nccu.edu.
Counseling Center. The NCCU Counseling Center is staffed by licensed psychologists and mental health professionals who provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention and intervention, anger management, and other services. The Counseling Center also provides confidential resources for students reporting a violation of NCCU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. Contact Information: Student Health Building, 2nd Floor, (919) 530-7646, counseling@nccu.edu.
University Police Department. The University Police Department ensures that students, faculty and staff have a safe and secure environment in which they can live, learn, and work. The Department provides a full range of police services, including investigating all crimes committed in and around its jurisdiction, making arrests, providing crime prevention/community programs, enforcing parking regulations and traffic laws, and maintaining crowd control for campus special events. Contact Information: 2010 Fayetteville Street, (919) 530-6106, nccupdinfo@nccu.edu.
Faculty members are encouraged to contact SAS at (919) 530-6325 with questions about compliance with Section 504 and the ADA, or the Title IX Coordinator at (919) 530-7944 with questions about the Sexual Misconduct Policy and compliance with Title IX.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in addressing these important issues.
University Police Department. The University Police Department ensures that students, faculty and staff have a safe and secure environment in which they can live, learn, and work. The Department provides a full range of police services, including investigating all crimes committed in and around its jurisdiction, making arrests, providing crime prevention/community programs, enforcing parking regulations and traffic laws, and maintaining crowd control for campus special events. Contact Information: 2010 Fayetteville Street, (919) 530-6106, nccupdinfo@nccu.edu.
For students who are Veterans: Please feel free to contact the Veteran Affairs Office (Room 102 Hoey Administration Building) regarding any special needs or concerns at the phone number (919) 530-5000 or by email veteransaffairs@nccu.edu
Special note for Expectant Students: Federal law (Both Title IX and the Americans with Disability Act) dictates that PREGNANCY is considered a legitimate medical disability. If you have concern that your pregnancy may cause some difficulty in your education, please contact me.
Class Schedule: You should finish all reading assignments by the end of the week.
January 8, 2024 | Course Introduction Read Chapters 16 Chapter 16 Book Test are due January 15 (MLK Holiday) = No classes |
January 16, 2024 | Read Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Book Test due |
January 22, 2024 |
Read Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Book Test e due |
January 29, 2024 |
Read Chapters 19 Chapter 19 Book Test due |
February 5, 2024 |
Read Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Book Test due |
February 12, 2024 |
Read Chapter 21 Chapters 21 Book Test due |
February 19, 2024 |
Read Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Book Test due |
February 26, 2024 |
Read Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Book Tests due |
March 4, 2024 |
Spring Break March 2-9, 2024 (NO CLASSES) |
March 11, 2024 |
Read Chapter 24 Chapters 24 Book Test due |
March 18, 2024 |
Read Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Book Test due |
March 25, 2024 |
Read Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Book Test are due
March 29: NO CLASSES at NCCU |
April 1, 2024 |
Read Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Book Test Due |
April 8, 2024 | Read Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Book Test Due |
April 15, 2024 | Read Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Book Test Due |
April, 22, 2024 | Read Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Book Test Due |
GRADE SCALE
59% and below = F 69-60% = D
79-70% = C
89-80% = B
90% and above = A
Academic Policy:
You will also receive an automatic F for your final grade for the course based on the following situations:
- Failing to complete the First Examination and submitting it on time....
- Failing to complete the Mid-term Examination and submitting it on time…
- Failing to complete Final Examination and turning it in on time...
NOTE: The instructors reserve the right to adjust the syllabus whenever necessary. Any syllabus adjustment will always BENEFIT the students.
Selected Bibliography—United States History to 1865
Anderson, Claud. Dirty Little Secrets. Bethesda, MD: PowerNomics, 1997.
Ayers, Edward L. In the Presence of Mine Enemies. New York: Norton. 2003.
Bailyn, Bernard. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution. New York: Vintage Books/Random House. 1968.
Ball, Edward. Slaves in the Family. New York: Ballantine. 1999.
Blanton, DeAnne and Lauren M. Cook. They Fought Like Demons. New York: Vintage Books. 2002.
Blassingame, John W. The Slave Community: Plantation Life in the Antebellum South. New York: Oxford University Press, 1972.
Collins, Gail. America’s Women. New York: William Morrow/HarperCollins. 2003
Cott, Nancy F. ed. No Small Courage. New York: Oxford. 2000
Dunn, Richard S. Sugar and Slaves. New York: Norton. 1972
Ekirch, A. Roger. Bound for America. New York: Oxford. 1987.
Franklin, John Hope and Alfred Moss. From Slavery To Freedom. New York: McGraw Hill. Jordan, Winthrop D. White Over Black. New York: Norton. 1968.
Morgan, Edmund S. American Slavery, American Freedom. New York: Norton. 1975
McCurry, Stephanie. Masters of Small Worlds. New York: Oxford. 1995.
Morgenthau, Hans J. and Kenneth Thompson. Politics Among Nations. New York: McGraw- Hill. 1993.
Rowland, Debran. The Boundaries of Her Body. Naperville, IL: Sphinxville Publishing Co. 2004 Takaki, Ronald. A Different Mirror. Boston. Little, Brown & Company. 1993.
Ulrich, Laurel Thatcher. The Age of Homespun. New York: Random House/Vintage Books. 2001.
Wiener, Marli F. Mistresses & Slaves. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press. 1998.
REG - 10.01.5 - Class Attendance Regulation
Number: REG - 10.01.5 - Class Attendance Regulation
History: Effective August 14, 2017, Last revised August 11, 2017
Related Policies/Sources: NCCU Faculty Handbook - Section 4.3.1 (Syllabus Requirements) , Undergraduate Catalog (Class Attendance),
Contact Info: Office of the Provost, provost@nccu.edu, 919-530-6230
- Purpose
Class attendance is expected of students at North Carolina Central University and represents a foundational component of the learning process in both on-campus and online courses. Students should attend all sessions of courses for which they are registered for the entire scheduled period and are responsible for completing all class assignments.
The purpose of this regulation is to describe the class attendance regulation and the procedures associated with its implementation. It replaces the policy that instructed faculty to assign either the NW grade (assigned when a student is withdrawn from a course before the last day to withdraw from a course) or the NF grade (assigned when a student is withdrawn from a course after the last day to withdraw from a course) when a student stopped attending class.
- Scope
This regulation applies to all faculty teaching undergraduate courses for credit at North Carolina Central University and the students who are enrolled in those courses on the effective date and who register and enroll in those courses after the effective date. This regulation cannot be applied retroactively.
- Attendance Grades
Beginning with the Fall 2017 semester, faculty are no longer permitted to assign students NW and NF attendance grades.
- Syllabus Requirements
- A statement regarding the class attendance regulation must be included on all course syllabi.
- Faculty must include a written statement of the attendance guidelines in their course syllabi. In addition, faculty are required to review the guidelines for class attendance during the first class session of each semester (i.e., fall, spring, summer).
- A student’s final grade must be based on the student’s performance, notwithstanding a student’s lack of attendance.
- Recording Class Attendance
- Faculty are required to keep attendance records in all classes.
- If a student misses three consecutive class meetings, or misses more classes than the faculty member deems advisable, the faculty member is required to enter the information into Grades First, and to also report the information regarding the student’s attendance record to the student’s academic dean for appropriate follow-up.
- Students who miss class to participate in university-authorized activities shall be provided with excused absences for the missed class time. It is the student's responsibility to inform the faculty member of such activities at least one week before the authorized absence, and to make up all work as determined by the faculty member.