Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

HIST 104: US after 1877 1 Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HIST 104: U.S. History Since 1877 Number of credits: 3 Course Description This class explores the major themes in the political, social, technological and cultural development of the United States from the era just after the American Civil War to recent times. Honors Program This course is part of the Dakota College Honors Program. If you are interested in participating in the honors program, please contact Keri Keith, TH 205, keri.keith@dakotacollege.edu , or (701) 228-5624. Course Objectives After completing this course, students should be able to:  Understand the forces leading up to and results from this historical era.  Identify the key figures and influential actions made.  Express a greater knowledge of not only this time period, but how the study of history is directly related to almost every other discipline within a college course catalog. History is truly a cornerstone of learning, and this course is essential to any college student, no matter the major. Instructor: Dr. Paul Boone Office: TH 2208 Office Hours:  MW 11:00-11:50 am & 3:00-4:00 pm or by appointment  TTH 10:00-10:50 am & 1:00-1:50 pm or by appointment Phone: (701) 228-5456 Email: paul.boone@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: MWF 10:00-10:50 TH 2212 Textbook(s):  Ayers, et al. American Passages: A History of the United States, Volume 2, 4th Edition . Boston, MA: Wadsworth, 2009.  All other texts (reading, listening, and viewing materials) will be available to students through the course’s Blackboard page and/or online links. Course Requirements: This class will be a combination of interactive lectures, class discussions, group activities, written assignments, and group presentations. All students are expected to attend each class meeting; listen to, view, and/or read all assigned materials before each class meeting; complete all assignments; and engage in a critical discussions on the course materials and themes with the professor and other students. Assignments Participation 250 points 25% Critical Assessment Essays 250 points 25% In-Class Evaluations (ICE) 250 points 25% Final Project: Group Presentation 250 points 25% Participation Participation includes, but not limited to, attending classes, active listening, completing class activities, discussing course materials, taking notes, reading/listening/viewing course materials before the class meeting, responding to comments or questions, and asking/answering questions. It is helpful to write down questions,