HIST 1302 Honors Syllabus

HIST 1302-701 SYNCHRONOUS	MW 12:00-1:20 pm
16 Week Session AUG 21 - DEC 10	SYN 63837

HIST 1302 701 HONORS is a synchronous online course. You WILL need a device with a camera and microphone for discussion. The course is discussion oriented with student participation each class meeting. A percentage of the grade will be based on your participation during each class day. See Discussion below for details.

So, you WILL need a device with a camera and microphone to participate in discussion.

For the official Course Description, Course Objectives, and Course Rationale, see the ACC History Department web site at:

Honors courses have limited enrollment to permit a concentrated learning environment. As with all US History II courses, this class will address the principal themes of modern US history since 1877. But US History II: Terrorism in America and the World will take advantage of the honors format to also examine in detail the role of America in world affairs and, in turn, the influence of the world on life in the United States. To make sense of such a sweeping view of history, the class will concentrate on three distinct but interrelated periods:

The subtitle of this course is An Interpretive History of Terrorism in America and the World. The name was chosen for a reason. Despite a reputation of being nothing more than a list of names, dates, and places, history is, first and foremost, about people and how they lived their lives. It is about the factors that shaped their existence and the choices that made. Any attempt to write about the past, however, is fraught with danger, because a serious question always looms: how do we know that what we are writing is correct? The obvious answer is, we do not, and cannot, always know the correct answer. But we generally can make good guesses, often very perceptive ones. Consequently, history reflects one's interpretation of the past. Whether you are a professional historian or not, each individual makes her or his own choice about what in history is important to her or him. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a useful framework from which to interpret some of the important themes in modern United States history and the interrelationship of foreign policy on life in America since 1877.

Students can purchase the text for this and all other ACC courses at the ACC Bookstore

Most class meetings will have a reading assignment. See the Course Schedule for the reading assignments. It is essential to complete the assigned reading prior to each class. In addition to the required reading, students will be expected to review the material on the Links page prior to each class. The reading is designed to provide you with the background necessary to understand the lectures. Lectures will build on the material in the course reading NOT merely repeat the same information.

Class attendance is crucial. The bulk of the material on which students will be tested is contained in the lectures. Students cannot expect to pass the course with only a knowledge of the information in the textbook. To do well in the course, students must: come to class, participate in discussion, and take thorough notes.

WARNING: New Federal Financial Aid reporting guidelines require the College to report students who “never attend” a course. ACC in turn requires faculty to report students who “never attended” by the Official Reporting Date. The Official Reporting Date happens very early in the semester.

Students who are marked “never attended” will be withdrawn from the course! Be sure to come to the first week or contact me via email to ensure that you do not get withdrawn.

Any student who misses the first class OR who does not contact me via email by Aug. 31 will be WITHDRAWN.

See the ACC Registration Calendar for the Official Reporting Dates. Please see the ACC Financial Aid office for questions about your financial aid and how the new policy might affect your financial aid status. So, make sure that you come to class.:)

NOTE: Students who stop attending class must fill out the necessary paperwork to withdraw from the course. The instructor will not. If you stop attending class and you do not properly withdraw from the course, then you will receive an F for the course.

There are only three rules for this course: 1.) be on time; 2.) stay awake; and 3.) turn off all pagers, cell phones, and tape recorders, etc., BEFORE entering class. The instructor reserves the right to withdraw any student who fails to abide by the course rules.

Students will take 14 quizzes, one for each chapter of Foner, Give Me Liberty! An American History. Each Chapter Quiz is available via the course Blackboard page. The Chapter Quizzes must be done no later than the beginning of class on the date the Chapter is due listed in theCourse Schedule. Students can find a wide range of links available on the Give Me Liberty! webpage and the course Blackboard page to help them prepare for the Textbook Chapter Quizzes.

Discussion will be an essential part of this course. The honors format enables students to take advantage of the remarkable learning dynamic of class discussion. All students are encouraged to participate in class discussions on a regular basis. “PARTICIPATING” DOES NOT MEAN GIVING THE “RIGHT” ANSWERS; IT MEANS THINKING ABOUT THE MATERIAL AND SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS. Students will be expected to discuss the assigned readings, the Links, and their research on an onoing basis with the rest of the class. The instructor will determine the merits of class participation. Discussion will comprise 20% of your course grade.

Students will complete five (5) Critical Reviews. The lowest grade of the five (5) reviews will be dropped. Each review will examine the assigned reading for that day. Students will determine the success of authors in proving their thesis as they evaluate the reading in light of other works and important course themes. Please see the Course Schedule for the dates by which you must submit your Critical Reviews.

Students will submit their reviews electronically via e-maill as a Word or PDF document to dlauderb@austincc.edu. Reviews are due at 10:00 am on the date due. Please see the Critical Review page for details on producing a quality review. Each review will count ten (10) points. Combined, the critical reviews will constitute 40% of your course grade.

Each student in this honors class must complete a term research project. In US History II: America and the World, students will complete a Country Report that will include analysis of specific nation's: history, economy, demographics, religion, education, & political structure. The Country Report will conclude with a threat assessment of a their chosen country as a source of terrorist activity. The country will be chosen in consultation with the instructor. Students will then submit a Country Page (3 points), wherein they must explain the: current economic, religious, and political climate, and the significance of the country to national security. Then, students will assemble an Annotated Bibliography (7 Points) of primary and secondary readings for the project where they will describe the utility of each source. Next, students will prepare a detailed Outline (10 points) of their final Country Report that will conform to the specific guidelines on the Outline page. Finally, students will prepare a Final Draft (20 points) of their research in a paper. Combined, the Country Report project will be worth a total of 40 points.

Please see the Course Schedule for the dates by which you must submit your completed: Country Page, Annotated Bibliography, Outline, and turn in your Final Draft. The Country Report will require a sustained effort over the entire semester. Be sure to consult regularly with your instructor for details on how to complete the Country Report.

You must score a combined total of at least 90 on: the textbook quizzes, discussion, four critical reviews, and a completed country report.

To earn a B:

You must score a combined total of at least 80 on: the textbook quizzes, discussion, four critical reviews, and a completed country report.

To earn a C:

You must score a combined total of at least 70 on: the textbook quizzes, discussion, & four critical reviews, and the country report.

To earn a D:

There will be no grade of D given in this class.

To earn an F:

You score less than a combined total of 70 on: discussion, the four critical reviews, and a completed country report.

Course Policies

Use of ACC email

Students are expected to use their ACC email for all course communication. ONLY submit course assignments via your ACC email account. The College sends all official communication solely to the student's ACCmail account and expects students to read the messages in a timely manner. So that means all important information and emergency details will go only to your ACCmail. Students should expect to receive from, and send email to, their instructors via their ACCmail account. To set up an account, students can go to ACCmail for instructions.

Please see for the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Use of ACC email.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section. Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through Blackboard Collaborate or another platform. Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Recording Policy.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Academic Integrity and Scholastic Dishonesty

WARNING: Violations of academic integrity and scholastic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated. Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty and plagiarizing on academic work. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework. Some examples of scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

Copying or attempting to copy from others during an examination
Copying or attempting to copy from others during an assignment
Communicating examination information to, or receiving such information from, another person
Using, attempting to use, or assisting others in the use of materials that are prohibited during an examination, such as books, websites, prepared answers, written notes, or concealed information
Allowing others to do one's assignment or a portion of one's assignment
Purchasing or otherwise acquiring written work, with or without submitting it as your own.

Plagiarism, like other forms of scholastic dishonesty, will result in an F in the course. Plagiarism is defined as using another's work (whether printed, electronic, or spoken), without crediting the source. All of the following are considered plagiarism:

Turning in someone else's work as your own
Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
Changing words for copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
Copying so many words or ideas from a source that makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not
Copying from a website without giving credit

"Giving credit" means citing the source of your information. If you use materials from a website, book, or other source, you must give credit to that author by citing the source in a note. Definitions above are copied and/or adapted from:

http://www.laspositascollege.edu/facultystaff/honesty.php and from
https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism

Any student guilty of scholastic dishonesty and violating academic integrity policy will automatically receive an F in the course and be remanded to the appropriate Austin Community College authorities for disciplinary action. See the ACC Student Handbook and the Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Process for details on student rights and responsibilities regarding scholastic dishonesty.

Please see for the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Academic Integrity.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Incompletes

Incompletes will be given ONLY with a medical excuse certified by a physician. All incompletes MUST be completed within the first four weeks of the following session. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY.

Withdrawals

Student Withdrawals:

Students may withdraw from the course for academic reasons. Withdrawals must be completed according to the guidelines of Austin Community College. See the ACC Catalog procedures for withdrawing from a class and the Course Schedule for the deadline by which you must withdraw from a class. Students may also withdraw from the course for non-academic reasons. Once again, see the guidelines in the ACC Catalog for details and the Course Schedule for the deadline by which you must withdraw from a class.

Instructor Withdrawals:

The instructor will NOT withdraw students for failing to fulfill any of the course requirements, see above. Instead, students will receive a grade based on their performance in the course. Students who fail to fulfill any of the course requirements will receive a F. Therefore, if a student registers for a course it is the student's responsibility to satisfy the course requirements. If "life happens" and you cannot finish the course, be sure to withdraw. Once again, see the guidelines in the ACC Catalog for details and the Course Schedule for the deadline by which you must withdraw from a class.

Office Hours

I am always happy to visit about your status in the course, the term projects, preparation and test-taking strategies and any other questions you have about the course. Just give me a call during my electronic office hours listed above and on my home page or we can set up a time.:)

Why? Problems generally are easier to solve BEFORE they happen. So, it is essential that students and the instructor make a concerted effort to maintain open lines of communication. In other words, talk to me. Let me know about any questions you have regarding the course, the material, and your performance. To that end, I have scheduled time to meet with students. See my office hours listed above and on my home page or we can set up a time. You may also contact me via e-mail at: dlauderb@austincc.edu. I do have one request. If you make an appointment, please make every effort to keep that appointment.:)

Student Evaluation

ACC Student Online Services provides a Web interface as an opportunity for you to evaluate the instructor(s) of your distance learning course. All Faculty Evaluation responses are kept confidential. Faculty members have no way to determine the source of any comments or responses to questions. Evaluation Reports are distributed to the faculty member after the final grades have been submitted. Instructions can be found at ACC Online Faculty Evaluation. To complete an evaluation you must be logged into the ACC Student Online Services system. Instructions for logging into the system are located here.

Student Responsibility

Students are expected to follow all of the requirements of ACC Student Rights & Responsibilities so that their actions:

Reflect the highest level of honesty and integrity
Are civil, courteous, and respectful of all members of the campus community, their property, and the College
Support the smooth and unimpeded delivery of knowledge in the classroom and in coursework
Encourage responsibility and prohibits the unlawful use of alcohol, illicit drugs, or other substances, and weapons
Promote mutual respect, equality, and safety of its members and oppose those asked to harass, intimidate, or haze its members

Please see for the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Student Rights & Responsibilities.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

College Policies

Use of ACC email

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Use of ACC email.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Campus Carry

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Campus Carry.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Discrimination Prohibited

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Discrimination Prohibited.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Recording Policy

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement onRecording Policy.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Safety Statement

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Statement on Academic Integrity

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https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements

Please see the complete list of ACC College Policies for the official statement on Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements.

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Statement on Privacy

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https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Student Complaints

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Student Rights & Responsibilities

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Use of the Testing Center

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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Academic Support

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https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

Illness

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Library Services

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Personal Support

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Student Support

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Student Accessibility Services

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Student Organizations

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https://www.austincc.edu/offices/academic-outcomes-assessment/master-syllabi/college-policies

The instructor reserves the right to all lecture materials, handouts, and interpretations presented in class, and any said materials may not be reproduced in any form without the express, written consent of the instructor.