Course Syllabus
Modern
Fall 2011
Instructor:
Terrence Monroe
808.941-7140
Experienced as an instructor of in-class courses (since 1974) and online courses
(since 2000) in various disciplines of world history and Asian civilizations
for colleges and universities throughout the
Course Overview:
This course
examines those major events and issues in
Learning Outcomes:
·
Gain an understanding of contemporary Chinese
national developments with reference to past traditions; the causes of China’s
modern economic development; and Chinese behavior and national characteristics
in business, international relations, and society.
·
Refine writing and cognitive skills through essays
assignments and class discussion.
·
Become proficient in functioning in an online
learning environment and in the use of online resources related to modern
China.
Text:
John King
Fairbank and Merle Goldman, editors
ISBN:
0-674-11673-9
Course Requirements:
Successful completion of this course depends upon:
· Completion of four essays assignments.
· Participation in class discussions.
· Regular attendance.
The
first thing that makes up your course grade is a series of five essays
assignments, as follows:
Each of these essays assignments will be
written in class—no notes or other references permitted. In a word, I want you
to tell me what you learned thus far in this course. This is an exercise in
organizing your thing and expressing it concisely, and you should prioritize
the points you make in about 1,000 words (five pages longhand). You should be
working on these essays assignments continuously,
and your work should have the polished feel of being the result of a steady,
daily progression of thought and reflection.
The
other things that make up your course grade is your participation in class
discussion and your attendance. Neither is graded, but either will
adversely affect your course grade if unsatisfactory. Absences may only be
excused with official documentation (on letterhead): a doctor’s note. Please
note: students are allowed two absences (with no points deducted) during each
course for “sick leave”---please do not come to class if you are sick! However,
any missed quizzes or exams must be made up.
Schedule and Grade Policy:
·
Each
Essays Assignment will have a maximum value of 100 points (for a total of 500
points).
·
Participation
in class discussion is not graded, but will affect your course grade adversely if
not satisfactory.
·
Attendance
is not graded, but unexcused absences will affect your course grade adversely.
Grading
Scale:
A: 90 – 100 (450-500 points)
B: 80 – 89 (400-449 points)
C: 70 - 79 (350 - 399 points)
D: 60 - 69
(300 – 349 points)
F: less
than 60 (less than 300 points)
Assignment Schedule:
Session 1 (Aug.
23): Read
Introduction in text and emailed lectures
Session 2 (Aug.
30): Read
Chapters 2 and 3 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Session 3 (Sep. 6): Read
Chapter 4 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Write
Essays Assignment 1
Session 4 (Sep.
13): Read
Chapters 5 and 6 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Session 5 (Sep.
20): Read
Chapter 7 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss readings and videos
Session 6 (Sep.
27): Read
Chapters 8 and 9 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss readings and videos
Write Essays Assignment 2
Session 7 (Oct. 4): Read
Chapter 10 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss readings and videos
Session 8 (Oct.
11): Read
Chapters 11 and 12 of text and emailed lectures
Discuss readings and videos
Session 9 (Oct.
18): Read
Chapter 13 of text and emailed lectures
Write Essays Assignment 3
Session 10 (Oct.
25): Read Chapters 14 and 15 of text and
emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Session 11 (Nov.
1): Read Chapter 16 of text and
emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Session 12 (Nov.
8): Read Chapters 17 and 18 of
text and emailed lectures
Discuss
readings and videos
Write Essays Assignment 4
Session 13 (Nov.
15): Read Chapter 19
Discuss
readings and videos
Thanksgiving
Break (Nov. 21 – Nov. 27)
Session 14 (Nov.
29): Read Chapters 20 and 21
Discuss
readings and videos
Session 15: (Dec.
6): Discuss readings and videos
Write Essays Assignment 5