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 assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the presidency of Andrew Johnson, “the three amendments”, reconstruction, the "Indian wars," the "Gilded Age," 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 = usually before class meeting time, 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 and use:  THE TEXT:  HIST Volume Two, by Kevin M Schultz
EXTRA CREDIT: Read a book pertinent to this course:  biography, novel, or non-fiction, prepare a written book review, share with class,
        (Instructor will make suggestions; worth up to 10 points.)

GRADING:
A grade of “A” requires class participation; a successful book review/report,  a good STATE report and a good PRESIDENT report, and a total score of at least 90 points;

A grade of “B” requires class participation: and a total score of at least 80 points;

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

Quizzes and assignments are generally @ 5 points each, Book report counts up to 10 points, The Mid Term Examination counts up to 20 points, The Final Examination counts up to 25 points,
Extra credit opportunities, such as a field trip, watching pertinent films, watching pertinent programs on TV, etc.  will be discussed – 2-3 points each.

SCHEDULE:
Week  I = Welcome, introductions, explanation of Syllabus, required reports, in class review of early U.S.A.  Read TEXT Chapter 16, do written assignment;
Week  II = (View a film on ABRAHAM LINCOLN, review and critique).   Read TEXT Chapters 17 & 18, do written assignment;
Week  III = Read TEXT Chapters 19, 20 , with writing assignment;
Week  IV =  Read TEXT chapters 21, 22.   If you are doing book report for EXTRA CREDIT, have your book selection ready;
Week  V = Read and review Chapters 16 - 22 , MID TERM EXAMINATION;
Week  VI = Read TEXT Chapter 23, do written assignment;
Week  VII = Read TEXT Chapters  24, 25, do written assignment;
Week  VIII = Read TEXT Chapters 26, 27,  Your State Report and your President
     Report are due;
Week  IX =  Read TEXT Chapter 28, do written assignment;
Week  X = All work due, book and other reports, Final Examination – due Friday.

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

E-MAIL:
Instructor's preferred e-mail is:  willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu / you may also write to: profwillishamoore@gmail.com

If any emergency, illness, travel, family problems, please inform instructor ASAP; he will work with you to make arrangements, etc.  There is no make-up after Fri- day of the last week of class . . . all work must be submitted.  Instructor does not use “I” mark.  Extenuating circumstances may result in submitting a grade to later be changed; be sure to communicate challenges or problems without delay.

Should you be able, and desire a face-to-face meeting with Instructor, please ask.  Instructor is generally ON CAMPUS MWF, and in Downtown Honolulu office at other times:  Telephone 808-538-3952.  (NOTE:  This number does not accept text messages.)