Chaminade university of honolulu          
Willis H A Moore, Instructor - willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu

syllabus for hi 202
USA History since the Civil war

This course begins with the Civil War, assassination of Abraham Lincoln, 
presidency of Andrew Johnson, “the three amendments”, reconstruction
and continues into the 21st Century.

INSTRUCTOR:      Willis H A Moore, MEd
                              willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu
                              or
                              profwillishamoore@gmail.com
                              or
                              808-538-3952
 OFFICE HOURS = Henry Hall, before, after class, or by appointment

course outcomes:

Students will demonstrate through writing, and verbally in class, a grasp
of trends, personalities, events and related dates, which have shaped 
the U.S.A. since the mid-1800's.

course requirements:

Class attendance and participation is vital; attendance will be recorded
Obtain, use, and bring to class,
       the TEXT: THE AMERICAN PEOPLE  - concise 6th Edition
Obtain a a map of the USA, bring to each meeting of the class,
        (Instructor will have samples for view or purchase),
Read a book, prepare a written book review, present to class,
        (Instructor will make suggestions, help in choice and advise/assist.),
Successfully write the weekly quizzes, a Mid Term Examination,
        and the Final Examination.

GRADING:

A grade of “A” requires satisfactory class attendance and participation,
 a successful book review and report, a 4-5 on the map quiz, and
 a total score of at least 90 points;

A grade of “B” requires satisfactory class attendance and participation,
 a successful book review and report, a 3-5 on the map quiz, and
 a score of at least 80 points;

A grade of “C” requires satisfactory class attendance and participation,
 a score of at least 70 points.

Weekly quizzes @ 5 points each - - count the ten highest!
Book report counts up to 20 points,
The Mid Term Examination counts up to 20 points,
The Final Examination counts up to 25 points,

SCHEDULE:
Week    I = in class review of early U.S.A.  Read Chapter 16
Week   II = Chapters 17 & 18
Week III = Chapter 19 - book choices by this week
Week   IV = Chapter 20
Week     V = Chapters 21 & 22
Week    VI = Chapter 23 - begin book reports in class
Week   VII= Chapter 24
Week VIII= Chapter 25
Week    IX = Chapter 26
Week      X = Chapter 27
Week     XI = Chapter 28
Week   XII = Chapter 29
Week XIII = Chapter 30
Week  XIV = Chapter 31
Week   XV = Review & summaries - map quiz

THE FINAL EXAMINATION: 08 December @ 1030h