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
                              808-782-3562 - voice and short text 
 OFFICE HOURS = 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 expected; attendance will be recorded.
Obtain and use:  THE TEXT:  HIST 3-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 films, watching programs on TV, etc., will be discussed in class – 2-3 points each.

SCHEDULE: 09 JL - 10 SE 2015
Week  I = Welcome, introductions, explanation of Syllabus, required reports, review of early U.S.A.  Film on ABRAHAM LINCOLN, review and critique in writing at home….guide provided.  Read TEXT Chapter 16
Week  II = 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:  This is a "do at home exam" - details in class.
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 Reports are due;
Week  IX =  Read TEXT Chapter 28, do written assignment;
Week  X = All work due, book and other reports, 
FINAL EXAMINATION is "do at home," and due 72 hours after classtime.

NOTES AND COMMENTS:
Instructor's e-mail is:  willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu 
If any emergency, illness, travel, family problems, please inform instructor ASAP; he will make arrangements, etc.  There is no make-up after Friday 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  later changed; be sure to communicate challenges or problems without delay.
Instructor is generally ON CAMPUS MWF, and in Downtown Honolulu office other times:  Telephone 808-782-3562 - - voice and short text messages.