HIST 1030 - American History II

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

History

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This American Studies course is an introductory survey course covering the development of American politics, law, religion, philosophy, art and literature from 1877 to the present. The goal of the course is to help students understand the cultural maturity of the United States especially in relation to its religion, art, philosophy, law, and political system. (TAG# OHS044 or if combined with HIST1030 OHS010. This course also meets the requirements for the OTM Arts and Humanities - TMAH) UG OHS010OHS044

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
1. Understand and articulate diverse historical interpretations	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply historical concepts, methodologies and approaches	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
3. Explain the cultural, political, and economic results of Civil War	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
4. Explain the causes and the results of the Progressive Era and the Roaring Twenties	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
5. Explain the causes and the results of the Great Depression	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
6. Explain the causes and the results of America’s entry into the Second World War	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
7. Explain the philosophical, literary, political, artistic, and legal events during the Cold War	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
8. Explain the philosophical, literary, political, artistic influence of the counter-culture on American life	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
9. Explain the philosophical, literary, political, artistic, and legal events during the post-Cold War Era	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
10. Apply critical thinking to analyze primary and secondary sources	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
11. Explain the cause, effect, and relevance of specific historical events and/or periods within the broader historical, cultural, literary, and philosophical context	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester
12. Articulate historical arguments in a variety of communication methods	Papers, quizzes, participation- During the Semester

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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