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

Contact information: use the email system build into Canvas (if I am available that is usually the fastest way to reach me, if I don't reply within 24 hours please re-send)
direct email: pammack@clemson.edu (no g.)

I'm a morning person--I usually turn my computer off around 8:30 pm
preferred form of address: Prof. Mack or Dr. Mack, pronouns: she/her/hers
Cell phone if necessary: 864-710-3203 (during business hours, please; texts are good but identify yourself)

• Dominick Bucca, rbucca@g.clemson.edu, office hours Wed. and Fri. 9 to 10 am and by appointment
  
• Trevor Woods, thwoods@g.clemson.edu, office hours Wed. and Fri. 12:10 to 1:10 and by appointment
  

• Using technology:
  
• You should know how to access this course in Canvas and use the assignments there: Canvas Quick Guide for Students
• You should be able to participate in Zoom video calls at the scheduled class time--at least hear the sound and speak, preferably have a camera
  
• You should have internet access regularly to work on this course--Clemson will send you a free hotspot if you don't (call IT Help at 864-656-3494)
• You should be able to write papers in Microsoft Word (free to Clemson students) and upload them to Canvas (or if you use another word processor, convert them to PDF and upload to Canvas)
• For help: IT Help (IT Help can help with Canvas, Zoom and Flipgrid but does not support Perusall)
  

• 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
  

CT2 Learning Outcomes	Learning Outcomes for this Class	Corresponding assignment
These are essential critical thinking skills...	...and this is how we “do” them in HIST 1220
Explore complex challenges	Define the purpose, characteristics, and historical development of science and technology	group projects
Effectively communicate complex ideas	Demonstrate how historians explain the causes and consequences of human actions	Hahn paper
Analyze multi-dimensional problems	Assess the impact of technology on society and discuss to what extent technology can change history Assess how social forces shape the development of technology	Lienhard paper
Synthesize alternative solutions to multi-dimensional challenges	Demonstrate critical thinking through analysis of global challenges and evaluate how varying perspectives influence global challenges	Nye paper
Extrapolate from one conceptual context to others	Analyze issues you will face as a citizen in a technological world	learning reflection (takehome final exam)

• Hahn paper                                             15%
• Lienhard paper                                        15%
• Nye paper                                                20%
  
• team projects                                           15% 
  
• daily assignments                                    25%
  
• takehome final exam: learning reflection     10%  

• Surveys in Canvas: This is part of the regular Canvas (not poll for Canvas) but there is a Canvas App that will allow you to answer the surveys on your smart phone. You will get full credit for each question you answer (there is not a right answer). Please take a few minutes to think about your answer; don't just give your first impression.
• Quizzes will be multiple choice tests based on the reading. You are allowed to consult your book while taking the quiz but I do want people to do the reading before taking the quiz so there is a time limit.  Your work will be automatically submitted when the time limit is reached.
• Discussion board questions (db) are critical thinking exercises either to reflect on the material covered in class or to start you off on the analysis for a paper. 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. 
• Journal: This is set up as a discussion board for only one person, you. The professor and the teaching assistants can read it, but not your classmates. The reason it is set up as a discussion board is so that you can write new posts whenever you want, like a private blog. There will be assigned questions several times during the semester.
  

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).

General Education: This course meets the Social Science and STS general education requirements, and the first and second paper assignments will allow you to demonstrate 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 - Students will use social science concepts and evidence to explain human actions or behaviors in the past, the present, and/or the future.

Barbara Hahn, Technology in the Industrial Revolution (Cambridge University Press, 2020) You will be required to buy and read this book using Perusall software.	John H. Lienhard, Inventing Modern: Growing Up with X-rays, Skyscrapers, and Tailfins available at: https://pascal-clemson.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01PASCAL_CLEM/g45dlb/alma991014044628805612	David E. Nye, Technology Matters : Questions to Live With available at: https://pascal-clemson.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991014044931705612

II. Class Schedule for Hist 1220: still being updated

III. University Policies for HIST 1220 are available in Canvas and below

Note particularly: 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, online as well as in person. 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 online and in person. 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.

ACADEMIC CONTINUITY

Clemson has developed an Academic Continuity Plan for academic operations. Should university administration officially determine that the physical classroom facility is not available to conduct classes, class will be conducted in a virtual (online) form. The university issues official disruption notifications through email, website, and Social Media. When notified, use one of the following links to navigate to Clemson Canvas where you will find important information about class:

• • Primary access link: h (Links to an external site.)ttp://www.clemson.edu/canvas  (Links to an external site.)
  • Secondary access link, if needed: https://clemson.instructure.com/ (Links to an external site.)
  • You can also use the Canvas Student App ( (Links to an external site.)https://www.clemson.edu/canvas/app.html).
  • Course activities will occur through the Canvas course.

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.

 All infractions of academic dishonesty will be reported to Undergraduate Studies for resolution through that office.  See the Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy website (Links to an external site.) (https://www.clemson.edu/academics/integrity/) for additional information about academic integrity at Clemson.

For graduate students, see the current  (Links to an external site.)graduate student handbook (Links to an external site.) for all policies ( (Links to an external site.)https://www.clemson.edu/graduate/students/policies-procedures/index.html)

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES

Undergraduate 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.

Graduate students follow graduate student handbook (Links to an external site.) (https://www.clemson.edu/graduate/students/policies-procedures/index.html) and “grievances must be filed with the Graduate School within 60 days of the alleged act.”

COPYRIGHT

Materials in some of the courses are copyrighted. They are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in a particular course, for instructional activities associated with and for the duration of the course. They may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act. Students should be reminded to refer to the Use of Copyrighted Materials and “Fair Use” Guide (Links to an external site.) at Clemson Libraries, for additional information (http://clemson.libguides.com/c.php?g=230419&p=1530623).

 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The College of Education is committed to providing all candidates with purposeful, challenging, and diverse experiences. It is through a range of diverse, carefully constructed, and challenging classroom-based instruction and field-based experiences that candidates will recognize the inherent dignity and value of all individuals, promote equity in education, and advocate on behalf of children, families, and communities.  See the policy here  (Links to an external site.)(http://www.clemson.edu/education/about/diversity-plan/index.html)

The Clemson University Title IX statement regarding non-discrimination:

Clemson University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information or protected activity in employment, educational programs and activities, admissions and financial aid. This includes a prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy is located  (Links to an external site.)here (Links to an external site.) ( (Links to an external site.)http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-services/access/title-ix/).

Ms. Alesia Smith is the Clemson University Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Equity Compliance. Her office is located at 110 Holtzendorff Hall, 864.656.3181 (voice) or 864.656.0899 (TDD). Remember, email is not a fully secured method of communication and should not be used to discuss Title IX issues.

 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Emergency procedures have been posted in all buildings and on all elevators. Students should be reminded to review these procedures for their own safety. All students and employees should be familiar with guidelines from the Clemson Police Department. Visit here for information about safety (Links to an external site.) (http://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/preparedness/).

SAFETY

Clemson University is committed to providing a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As members of the community, we encourage you to take the following actions to be better prepared in case of an emergency:

1. 1. Ensure you are signed up for emergency alerts (Links to an external site.) (https://www.getrave.com/login/clemson),
   2. Download the Rave Guardian app (Links to an external site.) to your phone (https://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/cupd/rave-guardian/)
   3. Learn what you can do to prepare yourself (Links to an external site.) in the event of an active threat (http://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/EmergencyManagement/)
      

 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.

  PRIVACY POLICY

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, the instructor, with your concerns.

This course is designed with student privacy in mind. If, however, you feel that an assignment or technology tool undermines your right to privacy, please contact the instructor immediately. We will work together to determine an alternative assignment that will help you achieve the course learning outcomes.

ATTENDANCE / CLASS ROLLS / BEHAVIOR / CLEANING /  INCOMPLETES & MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL / ELECTION RESULTS

 ATTENDANCE ADDENDUM

• • Specific COVID-19 related information
    For a student who reports testing positive or is being asked to quarantine/isolate because of exposure to the virus, it will be up to the student to inform the instructor that they will be moving to online only instruction for at least the next two weeks. Students are directed to use the Notification of Absence module in Canvas to initiate this notification. Additional communication via email is encouraged; students should follow up with their instructor to develop a continued plan of study for each course. Students cannot be penalized in their grade for needing to move to online instruction.
    

A.) Make-up Work Due to Missed Attendance

• • • • Students should speak with their course instructors regarding any scheduled absence as soon as possible and develop a plan for any make-up work.
      • In the event of an emergency, the student should make direct contact with the course instructor, preferably before a class or an exam takes place. It is the student’s responsibility to secure documentation of emergencies, if required.
      • While course instructors should seek to make reasonable accommodation for a student involved in University-sponsored activities, students should understand that not every course can accommodate absences and that absences do not lessen the need to meet all course objectives
        

B.) Notification of Absence

• • • • The Notification of Absence module in Canvas allows students to quickly notify instructors (via an email) of an absence from class and provides for the following categories: court attendance, death of family member, illness(or COVID-19 related isolation), illness of family member, injury, military duty, religious observance, scheduled surgery, university function, unscheduled hospitalization, other anticipated absence, or other unanticipated absence. The notification form requires a brief explanation, dates and times. Based on the dates and times indicated, instructors are automatically selected, but students may decide which instructors will receive the notification. This does not serve as an “excuse” from class, and students are encouraged to discuss the absence with their instructors.
      • If a student is unable to report the absence electronically, he/she may call the Office of Advocacy and Success at 656-0935 for assistance and guidance. The Office of Advocacy and Success also assists students in identifying various appropriate methods of documenting absences and assists families in using the electronic Notification of Absence system when students are unable to do so themselves.
        
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  • CLASS ROLL
    Students can use iROAR to add courses through August 25, to drop courses without record through September 1, and to drop with a W grade through October 23, 2020.Students that have not participated in class activities by the second week, after the last day to add a class (August 25), will be removed from the roll. For students in a course where Canvas is used, instructors can view students’ date of last activity and total activity under the “People” tab. A student with an excessive number of absences may be withdrawn at the discretion of the course instructor. For the Fall 2020 semester, “excessive absences” will be applicable to students that never engage in class activity (in person and/or online), so as to keep the class roll accurate. Students will not be penalized for absences related to COVID-19 (e.g., illness, isolation, quarantine).
    
    
  • CLASS BEHAVIOR
    COVID-19 Related Expectations for Face Coverings, in-person classes (not relevant for this course)
    While on campus, face coverings are required in all buildings and classrooms. Face coverings are also required in outdoor spaces where physical distance cannot be guaranteed. Please be familiar with the additional information on the Healthy Clemson  (Links to an external site.)website, such as the use of wipes for in-person classes.If an instructor does not have a face covering or refuses to wear an approved face covering without valid accommodation, students should notify the department chair. If a student does not have a face covering or refuses to wear an approved face covering without valid accommodation, the instructor will ask the student to leave the academic space and may report the student’s actions to the Office of Community & Ethical Standards  (Links to an external site.)as a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. If the student’s actions disrupt the class to the extent that an immediate response is needed, the instructor may call the Clemson University Police Department at 656-2222.
    
    
  • CLASSROOM USAGE AND CLEANING PROTOCOL
    Specific COVID-19 related information for in-person classes (not relevant for this course)
    Before coming to campus or leaving a residence hall to go to class, all instructors and students should complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool.To create a culture of health and safety, faculty are encouraged to address their specific classroom on the first day of class.Once the instructor from the previous class leaves the classroom, or the room is empty, the instructor may enter and use a disinfecting wipe to clean their instructional area (podium/table and all equipment). When ready, the instructor will let students into the classroom. Instructors should remind students to take only one wipe and to only take a wipe if they need one. To maintain physical distancing, individuals arriving first to the classroom should occupy the furthest space. For example, for classrooms with rear entry, the space should fill from the front to the back, and individuals at the back of the space should exit first. For other spaces, faculty should provide students with direction on how to fill the classroom to maintain distance as much as possible.At the end of class, instructors should again wipe down their instructional area and discard their own disinfecting wipes in the labeled trash receptacles. Any classroom issues should be reported before leaving to the Building Security Coordinator, CCIT (contact information provided at instructor desk/podium), and/or Facilities (656-2186). Response to a Presumptive Positive or Positive COVID-19 Test:Instructors and students who are informed that they have a presumptive positive diagnosis or have tested positive for COVID-19 should immediately self-isolate and submit the COVID-19 Positive Test Reporting Form (under development, see University COVID-19 webpage). Notification of a Positive COVID-19 Test and Related Contact Tracing:
    
    1. Occupational and Environmental Safety and University Facilities will be notified and will determine if any classrooms, common spaces, or offices need to be closed for additional cleaning. In general, a positive test will not result in the need for additional cleaning beyond the overnight cleaning process and additional cleaning that is done during the day. If a classroom needs to be closed during the day, signage will be placed on the door and the instructors of classes that are affected by the closure will be informed. The instructor will decide if the classes affected by the shutdown will be moved online or cancelled, and to notify students of this decision.
    
    2.For a student who reports testing positive or is being asked to quarantine/isolate because of exposure to the virus,it will be up to the student to inform the instructor that they will be moving to online only instruction for at least the next two weeks. Students are directed to use the Notification of Absence module in Canvas to initiate this notification. Additional communication via email is encouraged; students should follow up with their instructor to develop a continued plan of study for each course. Students cannot be penalized in their grade for needing to move to online instruction.
    
    3.An instructor who reports testing positive or is being asked to quarantine/isolate because of exposure to the virus should notify their department chair and develop a plan for continuing course instruction. Students should be notified of this plan as soon as possible.
    
    4.For more information, check the Clemson COVID-19 page for Medical Guidance (Links to an external site.). For more information on COVID-19 space usage:1.The University document on COVID-19 classroom usage and cleaning is available on the OTEI website with the Instructional Playbook. The University plan for Space Management Implementation is on the Healthy Clemson  (Links to an external site.)website under Faculty and Staff Resources.
    
    
  • POLICIES REGARDING INCOMPLETES AND MEDICAL WITHDRAWALS
    1. Issuing an “Incomplete” grade (I) to a student is an option if a student is unable to complete make-up work in a timely manner due to COVID-19 related illness or other issues. An Incomplete indicates that a relatively small part of the semester’s work remains undone. It is not intended for students who are failing a course otherwise. In the event that an Incomplete is appropriate, students will contact instructors in a timely manner so that instructors can provide a reasonable opportunity to complete remaining work. Instructors and students will work together to resolve the Incomplete grade as soon as possible, not to exceed thirty days from the first day of classes in the next scheduled session (excluding summersessions and regardless of the student’s enrollment status). More information on an Incomplete grade can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog (Links to an external site.).
    
    2. Sometimes due to illness (including COVID-19 related illness) or other life circumstances, students may not be able to complete academic work for the term and will need to withdraw from all classes. The Division of Undergraduate Studies will process medical withdrawals.Students should contact the Division by sending an email from their Clemson email address to Lisa Traynham at lltrayn@clemson.edu.
    
    
  • ELECTION DATE
    The 2020 U.S. General Election will be heldon November 3, 2020. The deadline for voter registration in South Carolina is October 4, 2020. Students have a choice about where to register to vote. Students attending college may register at their campus address or choose to remain registered or register at their permanent or home address. The nonpartisan Campus Vote Project has compiled information for all students on state-by-state voter registration: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/state-student-voting-guides.