Instructor: Dr. Pamela E. Mack, Department of History

Contact information: Email: pammack@clemson.edu (I try to respond to emails within 24 hours on class days)
preferred form of address: Prof. Mack or Dr. Mack, pronouns: she/her
History Department phone number for phone messages: 864-656-3153

• This course will use Canvas: Canvas Quick Guide for Students

• Teaching assistants:
• Madeline Arnold, mjarnol@g.clemson.edu,  office hours: Tue. 10 am - noon, Hardin 001
  
• Alex Bowen, abowen9@g.clemson.edu, office hours: Mon. 1:30-3:30 pm, Hardin 001
  

• Identifying key points of information, distinguishing what is necessary to consider from what is not
  
• Recognizing assumptions
• Differentiating opinion, fact, and justified claims
• Evaluating the applicability and quality of supposed evidence and of arguments
  
• Considering other viewpoints and related alternative responses
• Assessing the logical and practical consequences of a given response
  

• two in-class exams                       15%   each
  
• quizzes                                         10%    (after dropping the lowest grade)
  
• discussion board                          10%    (after dropping the lowest grade)
  
• Daily survey responses                  5%    (5 grades will be dropped)
• argument paper proposal               5%
  
• argument paper                            20%
• final exam                                    20%  

Your participation in this system will be graded on a scale of 10, but in every case you must write at least 250 words long (we will not grade shorter ones).  To get an 9 or 10 you need to say something worthwhile about the question.  Your response should be organized and clearly written and should bring new information to the discussion.  Some of that new information can be personal experience, but some must be from the reading or film or lecture assigned.  You may use outside sources as well if you wish, but they must be cited.  There will be 11 discussions and I will drop the lowest grade.  You will get only one grade per topic, but if you write more than one post on a topic all your posts will be taken into account in deciding your grade for the topic.  Posts after the deadline for that topic will receive no credit.

It is cheating to cut and paste or otherwise copy portions of a argument paper, exam, or discussion board posting from a book, web site, or from the online class notes, unless you quote and give the source. Changing a few words is not sufficient to make the material your own. It is poor writing for more than about 20% of your paper to consist of quotes.  In most cases when you use specific material from any source you should paraphrase: cite the source and put the ideas into you own words (generally no more than 5 consecutive words should match the source but if the words are mostly the same it could still be plagiarism even if there aren't 5 consecutive words).

• The fundamental expectation for laptops, tablets, and smart phones in this course is that you may use your laptop in class, with the sound off, only for tasks directly related to this course.  In addition to tasks the professor asks you to do on your laptop, you may use it to take notes or to browse to web sites related to the material being discussed in class.  Do not email, instant message, chat, do homework, download music, look at Facebook, or play games during class. Students using their computers for non-class related purposes will receive a warning by email after class.  Every two warnings will count as one absence. 
  
• Talking during class and wearing headphones are also prohibited.  If you can work better if you listen to music on headphones during a test please negotiate this in advance with the instructor.  Students violating this rule will receive a warning by email after class.  Every two warnings will count as one absence. 

General Education: This course meets the Social Science and STS general education requirements, and your argument paper is the artifact that demonstrates that.  The competencies are:

• Science, Technology, and Society - Demonstrate an understanding of issues created by the complex interactions among science, technology, and society.
• Social Sciences - Demonstrate an understanding of social science methodologies in order to explain the causes and consequences of human actions.

Eric Hobsbawm, Industry and Empire: The Birth of the Industrial Revolution  (make sure to get the 1999 edition, not the 1968 edition)	John H. Lienhard, Inventing Modern: Growing Up with X-rays, Skyscrapers, and Tailfins	David E. Nye, Technology Matters : Questions to Live With available at: http://libcat.clemson.edu/record=b3592970 (requires VPN to read from home)

II. Class Schedule for Hist 1220:

III. University Policies for HIST 1220

Student Accessibility Services

Clemson University values the diversity of our student body as a strength and a critical component of our dynamic community. Students with disabilities or temporary injuries/conditions may require accommodations due to barriers in the structure of facilities, course design, technology used for curricular purposes, or other campus resources. Students who experience a barrier to full access to this class should let the professor know, and make an appointment to meet with a staff member in Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible. You can make an appointment by calling 864-656-6848, by emailing studentaccess@lists.clemson.edu, or by visiting Suite 239 in the Academic Success Center building. Appointments are strongly encouraged – drop-ins will be seen if at all possible, but there could be a significant wait due to scheduled appointments. Students who receive Academic Access Letters are strongly encouraged to request, obtain and present these to their professors as early in the semester as possible so that accommodations can be made in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to follow this process each semester. You can access further information at the Student Accessibility Services Website and the Office of Access and Equity Website.

Email Policy / Response Time

Clemson does not provide me with a phone; email is my preferred method of contact for university business. You can expect a response to your email inquiries within 36 hours, excluding weekends and university holidays.

Copyright

All materials found in this course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for purposes associated with this course; they may not be retained or further disseminated. Clemson students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all other copyright laws.

Privacy Policy

 Because privacy regulations stipulate that faculty and staff communicate with students through authorized University channels, use your University email account or Canvas's messaging system to contact me.  This course is designed with your privacy in mind. If, however, you feel that an assignment or technology tool undermines your right to privacy or is uncomfortable for you personally, please contact me immediately. We will work together to determine an alternative assignment that will help you achieve the course learning outcomes.

Online Conduct

Appropriate online academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and civility. All participants in Clemson courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to these standards of conduct:

• Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal
• Respect other people's privacy as well as your own
• Forgive other people's mistakes
• Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or abusive language or actions

Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct will be removed from the course. Repeated misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to officials for appropriate action in accordance with University policy. If you ever encounter inappropriate content in our course, please contact me with your concerns.

Academic Integrity

As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's vision of this institution as a "high seminary of learning." Fundamental to this vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.

A simple definition of plagiarism is when someone presents another person's words, visuals, or ideas as his or her own. See the first section of the syllabus for specifics on how this is defined in this course. The instructor will deal with plagiarism on a case-by-case basis. I will use, at my discretion, the Plagiarism Resolution Form. All infractions of academic dishonesty will be reported to Undergraduate Studies for resolution through that office.

See the Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy website for additional information about academic integrity at Clemson.

Academic Grievances

Students are advised to visit the Ombuds' Office prior to filing a grievance. After discussion with the undergraduate academic ombudsman, students should contact Undergraduate Studies (656-3022) for assistance filing official paperwork.

Non-Discrimination

Clemson University is committed to providing a higher education environment that is free from sexual discrimination. Therefore, if you believe you or someone else that is part of the Clemson University community has been discriminated against based on sex, or if you have questions about Title IX, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Alesia Smith, who also serves as the Executive Director of Equity Compliance, at 110 Holtzendorff Hall, 864-656-3181 (voice) or 864-656-0899 (TDD). The Title IX Coordinator is the person designated by Clemson University to oversee its Title IX compliance efforts. Please consult the University's Title IX policy for full details.

Student Support Services

• Academic Success Center: The Academic Success Center provides free services, including tutoring, academic coaching, and academic skills workshops, for all Clemson students. Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information on their services and workshops.
• Writing Center: Clemson University’s Writing Center offers free one-on-one tutoring for all Clemson students. Visit the Writing Center's website for more information about their services or to make an appointment.
• Cooper Library: Reference librarians are available in person and via text, phone, email, and chat to answer your research questions. Visit Ask a Librarian for more information or to get in touch with a librarian.
• Technical Support: If you are having hardware or software problems, CCIT's Service Desk may be able to help you. Visit the help desk on the second level of the library or contact them at ITHELP@clemson.edu with a detailed description of your problem.
• Academic Advising: Academic advising is an ongoing educational process that connects the student to the University. Academic advising supports the University's mission of preparing the student for learning beyond the confines of the academy. Academic advisors represent and interpret University policies and procedures to the student and help the student navigate the academic and organizational paths of the institution.
• Registrar: The Registrar's office provides information about important deadlines, degree and program requirements, and other key information, including use of iROAR to add, drop, or withdraw from courses.
  
• Food/housing insecurity: Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. The Clemson Paw Pantry is also a resource for food and hygienic supplies. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so.