CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3 LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (includes specific prerequisites):
This course covers the major political, social, economic and diplomatic trends that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present.
Instructor Information:
Instructor Name: Michael Cardinal
Phone number to contact instructor: [309-830-8073 (work)]
Instructor e-mail address: Michael.Cardinal@heartland.edu
Location of instructor’s office: By Appointment
Hours and days of instructor’s office hours: Online and By Appointment
TEXTBOOK:
Required:
Murrin, John. et. al. Liberty, Equality, Power, Vol. 2 . 6th ed. Cengage Advantage, 2012. Print.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
HIST 136 fulfills 3 of the 9 semester hours of credit in Social and Behavioral Sciences required for the A.A. or A.S. degree. This course should transfer as part of the General
Education Core Curriculum described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative to other
Illinois colleges and universities participating in the IAI. However, students should consult with an academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web page at www.itransfer.org for more information.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Course Outcomes
Distinguish between primary and secondary sources as the foundation of modern historical scholarship from
1865 to the present.
General
Education
Outcomes
PS1
Range of Assessment
Methods exams, quizzes, research paper, group projects
Interpret primary sources critically by analyzing their historical contexts.
CT3
Formulate historical interpretations, both in discussion and in writing, and defend them critically with reference to primary and secondary sources.
causation reflecting a) knowledge of important figures and events and their chronological relationship to each
CO4
Incorporate into historical interpretations, both in discussion and in writing, an understanding of historical
CT3 other and b) an awareness of the contingent relationships.
Demonstrate orally and in writing an understanding and DI3 appreciation of diverse cultures and shared humanity.
exams, quizzes, research paper, group projects.
exams, quizzes, research paper, group projects, oral reports
Exams, quizzes, research paper, group projects, oral reports exams, quizzes, research paper, group projects, oral reports

CONTENT OUTLINE:
Reconstruction
Closing of the Frontier and Western Expansion
Industrialization and Its Impact
Gilded Age Politics, 1876-1896
Overseas Empire and Expansionism
Progressive Era, 1900-1917
World War I
Jazz Age: The 1920’s
The Great Depression and New Deal
Isolationism to Involvement: World War II
Cold War and McCarthyism
Eisenhower Era, Civil Rights and the 1950’s
The 1960’s: Kennedy, Johnson and Vietnam
Nixon through Carter
Reagan through Bush: Recent Trends
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
The instructor will use a variety of instructional techniques: lecture, demonstration, discussion, questioning. The purpose in using several techniques is to avoid the ordinary and repetitive, as well as increasing the ability of the students to actively participate in their own education. Self-participation will grant the student a better understanding and insight, thereby increasing their knowledge.
Course Policies:
In order to successfully complete this course, students must do the following:
A.
Login Regulary.
B.
Participate in class discussions and questioning.
C.
Complete assignments in a thorough and timely manner.
D.
Complete all assessments and evaluations (quizzes, exams, etc.)
E.
Have fun and learn!

METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students will be evaluated and graded both objectively and subjectively according to the following system:
ASSIGNMENTS (ESSAYS)(Final Essay) 40%
HOMEWORK (1 per Chapter)
DISCUSSIONS/PARTICIPATION (3 posts Per Unit)
TOTAL
30%
30%
100%
GRADING SCALE
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
Below 60 =F
ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS/MAKE-UPS:
Several assignments will be given throughout the semester. ALL assignments must be completed by the end of the semester.
MAKE UP EXAMS will not be allowed without a valid excuse
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS will not be accepted late without a valid excuse
A valid excuse includes a written medical note or proof of emergency (family death, etc.)
Participation (or Attendance):
You are expected to turn in all materials required within the class. You are required to contribute to discussions and post on the discussion boards.
Incompletes:
Under extra-ordinary circumstances an incomplete may be given at the instructor’s discretion, if the student has completed more than 50% of the graded assignments and if the instructor believes that the student is likely to finish the course. No one has an automatic right to receive an incomplete.
Extra-Credit:
Extra-credit may be offered at the instructor’s discretion. No extra-credit is scheduled for this course.

REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
This course requires approximately 30-40 pages of reading per week or 500 per semester.
Reading assignments will include both primary and secondary source materials. A minimum of 15 pages of college level writing is required in this course. Writing assignments include papers of various lengths, essay exams and various projects as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Student Services Information
See additional packet in Blackboard
Syllabi disclaimer
This syllabus constitutes an agreement between us; I will not alter it. If unusual circumstances necessitate a change in the syllabus, I will not make any changes without explaining the changes and reasons for changes to you. I further affirm that any changes will alter only a few assignments and will not serve to increase the difficulty of the course.

Week Ending UNIT
January 20 Course Intro Course Intro
January 27 UNIT I
Chapter/Reading
CH 17: Reconstruction
CH 18: Closing of the Frontier and Western Expansion
February 24 UNIT II CH 19: Gilded Age Politics, 1876-1896
CH 20: Industrialism
CH 21: Progressive Era, 1900-1917
March 10
March 31
UNIT III
UNIT IV
CH 22: Overseas Empire and Expansionism
CH 23: World War I
April 21
May 5
May 8
UNIT V
Unit VI
CH 24: Jazz Age: The 1920’s
CH 25: The Great Depression and New Deal
CH 26: Isolationism to Involvement: World War II
CH 27: Cold War and McCarthyism
CH 28: Eisenhower Era, Civil Rights and the 1950’s
CH 29: The 1960’s: Kennedy, Johnson and Vietnam
CH 30: Nixon through Carter
CH 31: Reagan through Bush: Recent Trends
Final Essay Due