UNITED STATES -- LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS

Course Details

Course Number: 4643 Section Number: 101

Fall 2010

Location: Prothro-Yeager Hall

Classroom Number: 202

Days & Times:

08:00 AM -- 09:20 AM T R

Course Attachments

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Dr. Harry P. Hewitt
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Course Objectives

Students are expected to learn, understand, and explain, in written exams, the main themes of United States policy toward Latin America, beginning from 1790 to the present time. Significant attention is paid to the origin of the Monroe Doctrine, its implementation, its present status, and interpretations. Relations between the U. S. and Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, and Central America, will be highlighted.

OUTLINE OF COURSE.

UNITED STATES LATIN AMERICAN POLICY TO 1823 (MONROE DOCTRINE)

UNITED STATES LATIN AMERICAN POLICY SINCE 1824 -- THE APPLICATION OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE 1824 - 1900; TEXAS, MEXICO -- FRENCH INTERVENTION, BRITISH GUIANA,

UNITED STATES LATIN AMERICAN POLICY 1900 TO PRESENT -- THE MONROE DOCTRINE BECOMES A HEMISPHERIC POLICY THE PAN AMERICAN UNION AND ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

ROOSEVELT COROLLARY, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, HAITI, NICARAGUA AND DOLLAR DIPLOMACY, WORLD WAR I, HOOVER AND NON-INTERVENTION, F.D. ROOSEVELT AND THE GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY,

WORLD WAR II, HEMISPHERIC SOLIDARITY, THE PANAMA CONFERENCE, THE ACT OF HAVANA, THE MEXICO CITY CONFERENCE -THE ACT OF CHAPULTEPEC, GUATEMALA, CUBA, THE JOHNSON DOCTRINE AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GRENADA, PANAMA.

UNITED STATES RELATIONS WITH ARGENTINA, CHILE, MEXICO, PARAGUAY, CUBA, COLUMBIA & PANAMA, BRAZIL.

Course Expectations

ALL STUDENTS WILL WRITE A TERM PAPER.

LIBRARY READING -- EACH FRIDAY FOR SIX WEEKS A 3X5 CARD WILL BE DUE IN CLASS LISTING THE BOOKS AND PAGES READ DURING THE WEEK. AUGUST 31; SEPTEMBER 7,14,21,28; OCTOBER 5.

EXAMS -- TWO MIDTERM -- ESSAY EXAMS

FINAL -- ESSAY EXAM Thursday December 9, 2010, 08:00 A. M. -- 10:00 A. M.

LIBRARY READING -- EACH THURSDAY FOR SIX WEEKS A 3X5 CARD WILL BE DUE IN CLASS LISTING THE BOOKS AND PAGES READ DURING THE WEEK. AUGUST 31; SEPTEMBER 7,14,21,28; OCTOBER 5.

TERM PAPER -- 12 TYPED PAGES, DOUBLE SPACED, UNJUSTIFIED,

END NOTES -- CITATIONS MUST BE CLEAR AND COMPLETE.

BIBLIOGRAPHY -- COMPLETE REFERENCES.

TERM PAPER TOPIC MUST BE APPROVED BY OCTOBER 12 -- TURN IN A WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY AT THAT TIME. TERM PAPER IS DUE DURING CLASS PERIOD DECEMBER 2, 2010.

Grading Standards

All exams and Term papers are graded on a scale from A+ to F-.

Final Exam12/9/2010 08:00-10:00

Submission Format Policy

TERM PAPER -- 12 TYPED PAGES, DOUBLE SPACED, UNJUSTIFIED, END NOTES -- CITATIONS MUST BE CLEAR AND COMPLETE; BIBLIOGRAPHY -- COMPLETE REFERENCES. AUGUST 31;

The History Department prefers that you follow the Kate L. Turabian (A Manuel for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations ) format. However, I will accept any valid style manual you prefer to follow. It is required, however, that your Bibliography and End note citations be clearly identified and located. Any incomplete or unrecognized citations will result in a grade of F for your paper.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

PAPERS ARE CONSIDERED LATE AFTER THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, AND WILL BE PENALIZED A LETTER GRADE.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED -- EXCESSIVE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM CLASS

Other Policies

Plagiarism Statement – By enrolling in this course the student expressly grants MSU a "limited right" in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The "limited right" shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in order to verify originality and authenticity, and educational purpose.

Please inform me if you are a student with a disability and need accommodations for this class.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.