AMH 3423:001 Fall 2012 HISTORY OF MODERN FLORIDA SINCE 1845 Fall 2012 Robert Alicea (ralicea@usf.

edu) Office: SOC 247 Office Hours: Wednesday, 12:30 pm 1:30 pm

Course Description & Objectives: The story of Florida since entering the Union is presented within a national and regional context, and closely examined for its own social, cultural, economic, and political evolution. At a thematic level, we will inquire into the meaning and significance of both growth and development and their impact upon the environment of Florida. Historical thinking and methods will improve analysis and the ability to express ideas orally and in writing. Required Books: 1. Michael Gannon, Florida: A Short History, Revised Edition (at USF Bookstore) 2. Maurice O'Sullivan and Jack C. Lane, eds., The Florida Reader: Visions of Paradise (at USF Bookstore) Additional Resources: 1. Journal articles to choose from for critique assignment are filed under that heading on Blackboard. 2. Rubric for and an example of critique assignment, along with self-assessment form are on Blackboard 3. Key items to study for bi-weekly tests are made available under "Course TEST Notes" on Blackboard. Grades and Assessments: The grade for the course will be determined by performance on four critiques of journal articles, occasional inclass quizzes and activities based on readings, lectures and films, and bi-weekly tests on lectures and the assigned readings. Each of the four article critiques will constitute ten percent of the final grade. The bi-weekly tests will count for thirty percent of the course grade. The remaining thirty percent is based on the in-class quizzes and activities. Late submittals of critiques may be penalized. There will be no make-up of quizzes, activities or bi-weekly tests. There is no provision for extra credit. All grades will be posted on Blackboard (https://my.usf.edu) as soon as they are available, and students should regularly consult Blackboard for announcements and additional resources.

Complete all assigned readings prior to class.

This course will use the plus/minus grading system to report the final overall course average as follows: 97-100=A+ 77-79=C+ 93-96=A 73-76=C 90-92=A70-72=C87-89=B+ 67-69=D+ 83-86=B 80-82=B63-66=D 60-62=D-

Office Hours: The instructor will be available during the hours shown above OR at another time arranged in advance. When necessary, please contact by e-mail.

Note: A. The taking of class notes or the taping of classes for the purposes of sale is not permitted. B. Turning on electronic devices (phones, computers, etc.) during class is not permitted. Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) Core Curriculum: This course is part of the University of South Floridas Foundations of Knowledge and Learning (FKL) Core Curriculum. It is certified for the following Core Area of Knowledge and Inquiry: Humanities. It is also certified for the following Dimensions: Critical Thinking, Inquiry-Based Learning, Human Historical Context and Process, and Human and Cultural Diversity. Students enrolled in this course will be asked to participate in the USF General Education assessment effort. This might involve submitting copies of writing assignments for review, responding to surveys, or participating in other measurements designed to assess the FKL Core Curriculum learning outcomes.

Complete all assigned readings prior to class.

WEEK I (Aug. 27 & Aug. 29) Introduction to Course; Acquisition through Statehood Reading: Florida: A Short History, pp. 27-40 AND William Bartram, pp. 50-57 in Florida Reader -------------------------------------Sep. 3 Labor Day, No Class -------------------------------------WEEK II (Sep. 5) Secession and Civil War

Reading: Florida: A Short History (hereafter FSH), pp. 40-45; AND John Muir, pp. 130-137 in Florida Reader (hereafter FR) WEEK III (Sep. 10 & Sep. 12) Reconstruction and Redemption

Reading: FSH, pp. 45-66 AND Edward Smith King, pp. 144-148 in FR ----------------------------------------------------------E N D P A R T O N E---------------------------------------WEEK IV (Sep. 17 & Sep. 19) Progressives Reforms

Reading: FSH pp. 67-74 AND Lafcadio Hearn, pp. 161-165 in FR [Last opportunity to submit first article review without penalty] WEEK V (Sep. 24 & Sep. 26) World War I and Prohibition

Reading: FSH, pp. 74-77 AND A. W. Dimock, pp. 190-195 in FR

WEEK VI (Oct. 1 & Oct. 3) Nativism and Land Boom Reading: FSH, pp. 77-88 AND Zora Neal Hurston, pp. 109-122 in FR WEEK VII (Oct. 8 & Oct. 10) The Two Crashes

Reading: FSH, pp. 88-89 AND Jose Yglesias, pp. 234-236 in FR ----------------------------------------------------------E N D P A R T T W O---------------------------------------WEEK VIII (Oct. 15 & Oct. 17) New Deal and Recovery

Reading: FSH pp. 89-95 AND Federal Writers Project, pp. 210-217 in FR [Last opportunity to submit second article review without penalty] WEEK IX (Oct. 22 & Oct. 24) Industry, Agriculture and WWII

Reading: FSH, pp. 95-109 AND Ernest Hemingway, pp. 201-208 in FR WEEK X (Oct. 29 & Oct. 31) Post War Politics and Culture

Reading: FSH, pp. 109-117 AND Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, pp. 217-224 in FR WEEK XI (Nov. 5 & Nov. 7) Prosperity and Urbanization Reading: FSH, pp. 118-125 AND Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, pp. 224-231 in FR ----------------------------------------------------------E N D P A R T T H R E E -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nov. 12 Veterans Day, No class ----------------------------------------WEEK XII (Nov. 14) The Economy of Growth

Reading: FSH, pp. 125-130 AND T. D. Allman, pp. 250-258 in FR [Last opportunity to submit third article review without penalty] WEEK XIII (Nov. 19 & Nov. 21) Reform and The Bomb

Reading: FSH, pp. 130-135

WEEK XIV (Nov. 26 & Nov. 28)

Environment, Real and Imagined

Reading: FSH pp. 135-139 AND Beth Dunlop, pp. 245-249 in FR WEEK XV (Dec. 3 & Dec. 5) Development, Decisions and Their Discontents

Reading: FSH, pp. 139-160 AND Harry Crews, pp. 236-243 in FR AND TIMELINE at http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0884144.html [Last opportunity to submit fourth article review without penalty]