For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Outcomes are in accordance with 2018 Kansas Core Outcomes Project. Upon completion of HS1313 American History II 1877-Present, students will be able to do
A.
Describe the era of Reconstruction and evaluate its impact
B.
Describe and analyze causes, course, and effects of American imperialism
C.
Describe and analyze significant political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments, including reform movements, of modern industrial America
D.
Trace and evaluate causes, developments and consequences of World War I
E.
Describe and analyze significant political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments of the interwar years
F.
Describe causes, course, and consequences of the Great Depression and New Deal and evaluate their impact
G.
Trace and evaluate causes, developments and consequences of World War II
H.
Describe and analyze significant political, social, economic developments of postwar America
J.
Describe and analyze significant political, social, and economic developments that transformed America beginning with the modern Civil Rights movements
K.
Describe and analyze post-Cold War Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments
- Describe historical perspectives and change over time by analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting primary and secondary historical sources.
- Describe and analyze the social, political, and economic developments of the following periods of American History:
- Describe and analyze the international role of the United States in the Cold War Era world
The advent of J.F.K. and L.B.J.
- Rise of Industrial America.
- Flowering of American Culture.
- Settlement of the West
- Post Civil War Foreign Policy.
- Post Civil War Domestic Policy.
- Rise of Progressivism.
- TR and Emergence of the Modern Presidency.
- Thunder Across the Sea - Prelude to World War 1. 9. World War 1. 9. Normalcy and Rejection of the League.
- The Roaring Twenties
- The Great Depression.
- The New Deal.
- Rise of Totalitarian Governments.
- Causes of World War 2. 16. World War 2. 17. Aftermath of WW II and the U.N.
- The Cold War and Korea.
- The 1950s.
- The Nixon Years and the Malaise.
- Conservative Resurgence.
- The Conservative Continuance.
- Lecture and discussion
- Videotapes.
- Computer time.
- Textbook
- Library Resources.
- Audio-Visual Materials.
- Handouts.
The final grade for the course reflects evaluation of the student'�s work that are assessed as follows:
- Outcome I, II and V Will be achieved by primary and secondary source written assessments and discussions designed to foster critical thinking, improve writing skills, address variegated audiences, and use analytical skills to construct arguments based on evidence.
- Outcome VII Students' essays will require demonstration of familiarity with lecture material and primary/secondary source material that focuses on the diversity of the American experience.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.