Course Syllabus

History 17A

U.S. History, 1400 to 1877

Hartnell, Fall 2021

Ms. Darcie Adams-Lopez

EMAIL: dlopez@hartnell.edu

ROOM: 404

PHONE: (831) 678-6400, ext. 44404

DAY/TIME: Monday-Friday, 10:05am-10:55pm                            

OFFICE HOURS: Before or After School or by appointment

Course Description:

This course is a historical survey of the United States from European contact to the end of Reconstruction. In this course we will begin with the history of the original inhabitants of the country. From there we will Explore European migration to the Western Hemisphere, the reasons for, and the impact of this migration. We will move on to the founding of the United States and the ideology of the newly formed Republic. After we will trace the Westward expansion of the United States, and end with the causes and events that lead to the Civil War and ultimately Reconstruction. This course will also heavily focus on women, and their role in the history of the United States.

Hartnell College’s Commitment to Equity

We commit to providing a student-centered design of the college experience to ensure that every student receives what they need in a tailored pathway to successfully achieve their varied educational, career, and personal goals.

We will promote an anti-racism and anti-sexism agenda. We will raise awareness of the historical context of inequity and promote evaluation as well as reform of policies and practices that produce structural inequity.

We pledge to work to correct other forms of systemic oppression against students based on race/ethnicity, gender identity, and expression, sexuality, national origin, citizenship status, class, socioeconomic status, ability, language, religion, age, physical appearance, intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrates the ability to interpret primary and secondary sources and to compose an argument that uses them, as appropriate, for support.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. History through current analytical categories of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.
3. Explain the major economic, technological, and scientific developments and their historical significance.
4. Analyze major political trends, attitudes, conflicts, and events including both mainstream and reform efforts and explain their historical significance.
5. Explain the major social and cultural developments, their causes and effects, and their historical significance.

Important Dates

• August 30- Class officially begins
• September 9- Last day to drop a class WITHOUT a “W”
• September 11- Last day to ADD the class for the Fall term.
• November 19- Last day to petition for a Pass/No Pass grade
• November 19- Last day to drop a class WITH a “W”
• December 18- Semester officially ends

Required Reading

• A People’s History of the United States, by Howard Zinn
• Mexicanos, by Manuel G. Gonzales
• MLA Quick Guide, by PaperHacker

The required reading for this course is designed to provoke your thinking about the topics at hand. These History books are unlike any History books you have read, and tells the other side of the typical story told in your typical textbooks. Other articles assigned will introduce you to one of the groups of people who are often overlooked in the historical narrative.

Expectations

1. Be present, both physically and mentally when you have class or internship.
2. Check your email and Canvas daily!!
3. Be curious—have a mindset that promotes learning, ask questions, be prepared, be ok with making mistakes, that's how we learn best!
4. Share ideas, needs, concerns, and materials, but do not share your completed work.
5. Practice common courtesy to the teacher, other students, the classroom, and our subject.
6. Communicate with the teacher if you are absent from class or need help, I cannot read minds.
7. Make-up missed assignments before the two weeks are over, there will be no extension!
8. I will ALWAYS help you, but please do not come by for help during class time. I will help you before or after school and at breaks. I can even help at lunch if you set up an appointment ahead of time.

Email Protocol

Teacher Email Expectations: Monday through Friday, I will respond to emails/messages within 24 hours (usually much faster, but understand that the window is up to 24 hours) - hence the importance of NOT procrastinating. Getting a response over the weekend will be hit-or-miss depending on what I’m doing. Don’t wait until the last minute to message me about something that’s due in a few hours or the next day because I may not get back to you in time.

Student Email expectations: Since this course will hav an online component, it will be expected that students check their email daily, and if a response to an email is needed, students will need to respond within 24 hours (except on the weekends).

Google Classroom/Canvas

Please login to Canvas daily to see any announcements or updates for our class. We will use Canvas for all course work. Assignments will be posted Weekly. Students are expected to complete their assignments within a week of the assigned date. It is important that you complete all assignments in a timely manner. Because it is a Hartnell College class, a grade lower than a “C” is not considered a passing grade.

Class Participation

You are required to contribute to the class discussion by participating in weekly discussions. Each student will be expected to contribute to the discussion, and when asked, share out with the rest of the class. Students will also be asked to post their responses to a weekly class discussion posts. This type of class participation enables the learning process through your discussions and reflections, questions, linkages to applications, and experience, your participation is your involvement in the discussion, just as raising your hand to ask a question is contributing to the learning process.

Assignment Categories

• Weekly Assignments . . . . . 25%
• Mid-Term/Final Exam . . . . 25%
• Film Review (x2) . .. . . . . . . 25%
• Participation/Discussions. .25%

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Total %: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

Grading Scale

Hartnell does not have +/- grading. The grades are broken down into 10 percentage point intervals:

• A= 90%-100%
• B= 80%-89%
• C= 70%-79%
• D= 60%-69%
• F= 0-59%

Submission of Student Work

Students will be submitting all work through Canvas (no paper submissions will be accepted). Students will be assigned work every week. Each week’s work will be due by the date stated on the assignment. All work must be typed and contain the student’s name. If a student runs into access/wifi issues, please email the teacher immediately to set up an alternative plan.

Late Assignments

Late assignments will be accepted for a reduction in grade/points up to two (2) weeks after the stated due date. They only exception to this rule will be previously agreed upon deadlines between the student and the instructor. These exceptions must be negotiated before the deadline. If you are going to be out of town the day that an assignment is due, you are always welcome to turn the assignment in early.

Class Policies

This is a college level History course, as such, you will be expected to dedicate at least nine (9) hours a week to this course outside of the classroom. There will be a significant amount of reading. You will be required to know the information for your discussions and assignments.

Attendance

Regular attendance and consistent study are students’ responsibilities. A college student is expected to attend all class meetings. If a student is consistently missing their classes, parents will be required to meet with the counselor and teacher to discuss the issue and come to a resolution. If the problem continues, I reserve the right to request the student be dropped from the course.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism, or cheating, is unacceptable. Any student found plagiarizing any part of another’s work will receive a failing grade for that assignment and face further disciplinary actions. If you have any questions about properly citing sources, please do not hesitate to ask, I am happy to help you.

Classroom Environment

The classroom is an environment where every participant must be respectful to the teacher and students. Any derogatory language addressed to the teacher or other students, or any other person or group is not permissible.

Use of Technology

**For in Person classes: Technology can be helpful, but it can also be a distraction to you and your fellow classmates. As such, cell phone use in class is not permissible. Please put cell phones on silent and away during class. If you have a necessity that requires your cell phone to be out, please email me ASAP. Computerized or tablet note taking will be allowed, however, if you are playing games, watching videos, scrolling social media, and/or anything else that disrupts others around you, you will lose the privilege. Along those lines, earbuds, airpods, beats, etc. will not be allowed in class. Please remove them before the start of class.

Progressive Discipline

Failure to follow any of the expected rules and procedures will result in consequences--both in terms of student understanding and the grade(s) that a student earns.

• Warning 1: verbal warning.
• Warning 2: warning and a conference with your teacher (either at the end of class or as a scheduled conference with your teacher during office hours). 
• Warning 3: the teacher will schedule a conference with your parent/guardian (and the student may be required to participate).
• Warning 4: the student will be referred to an assistant principal.

If an offense is particularly egregious, or severe, the “steps” approach will be skipped entirely, and the student will be removed from the virtual class immediately.  Then, the student will be referred to an assistant principal.  Please remember that the teacher expects all students to be focused on learning.

Students with Disabilities

In compliance with equal access laws, the instructor is available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that a student with a disability may require. Requests for academic accommodations should be made during the first week of the semester, so arrangements can be made. Hartnell College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. If you have a verified disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may need accommodations, please see a staff member in Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) Location: Building B, room 107, (831) 755-6760 to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner.

Tutorial Services

The Tutorial Center provides students with qualified student tutors in various academic areas for individual and small group tutoring, support, motivation, and encouragement. For services, a student must complete an Application for Tutorial Assistance and enroll in the FREE supervised tutoring course (INS 301) with an Add Code provided when you return your completed application. Students who are interested in becoming tutors can stop by the Tutorial Center for a Peer Tutor Application. The Tutorial Center is located in the Library Learning Resource Center (Building A), room 214. Services are provided Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 755-6738 or email fhenders@hartnell.edu.

The Panther Learning Lab (E217) is open fall, spring, and summer: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Veterans Service Center: provides personalized and caring support to Hartnell student veterans by providing information on VA benefits specific to a student's situation; referring students to the appropriate campus or community resources; helping students navigate the campus and all the various departments; sending out invitations to social events and workshops throughout the year; connecting students with other student veterans at Hartnell; helping students make the transition from military to student life at Hartnell; as well as providing tools to succeed academically and personally to achieve to their educational goals. The Veterans Service Center also increases campus awareness of student veteran issues, advises the student veterans club and fosters a sense of camaraderie, community and well-being for all student veterans on campus. The Center is located in the Hartnell College Center - HCC-138 under the auspices of Maria Schlotthauer, (831) 755-6909.

Mental Health Counseling

Even everyday stress can take a toll on your personal health and well-being. This is especially true when you are attempting to juggle the multiple responsibilities of school, family and work. Unfortunately your relationships with family and loved ones may suffer as a result of these multiple demands. THERE IS HELP! A professional therapist can objectively guide you to identify and problem-solve your stressful life issues. Sharing your feelings with a caring professional can provide validation and guidance for effective coping. Counseling can help you build and strengthen relationships, including your relationship with yourself. CONFIDENTIAL & FREE
Crisis Counseling Services are here for you. All services will be completely confidential and free of charge to enrolled Hartnell students. Call 770-7019 or stop by during walk-in hours Monday – Friday, 11:00 – Noon You are invited to stop by - during walk-in hours no appointment needed.
Building D rooms D-123, D-124, and D-126. We’re here to help. Services are confidential and free to Hartnell students.

***NOTE: Syllabus and class schedule is subject to change at teacher discretion