CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY of HONOLULU 
HI 201 – USA History through Civil War
Willis H A Moore, MEd, Instructor
Willis.moore@chaminade.edu  - - - - - - - - -808-782-3562 = voice and text
SYLLABUS – SPRING Semester 2017 
Text is required:  HIST 4: USA HISTORY to 1865 – Schultz (or other suitable text:  see Instructor for details.)

INSTRUCTOR’s job is to present:
3 streams of USA origins: native, European colonial, African,
Religious perspectives and influence of these three streams, especially the religion
     of the European arrivals:  Anglican, Puritan/Separatist, Roman Catholic,
Sectional and regional differences in Colonial America, New England, Middle Colonies,
     Chesapeake and southern colonies,
Formation of governmental structures during and following the war for independence,
Growing regional differences and polarizations of South, west, and North,
Roles of the “frontier,” of “Manifest Destiny,” and of the industrial revolution in the
     Pre-Civil War era,
Slavery as a social, political, religious, economic issue,
Issues surrounding nullification, secession, war, and reconstruction.

STUDENT SUCCESS will be measured through written and in-class efforts each week:

YOUR GRADE:

Weekly class assignments:  13 @ 5 pts each                                 up to 65 pts possible
Midterm Examination (essay type)                                                                      20 pts
Final Examination (essay type)                                                                           20 pts
Annotated (critical) Book Review (if you choose to do)                                        10 pts
Extra credit  - movies, museum visit, downtown trek, etc.                                   no limit
(Note total exceeds 100 - it is possible to get a good grade in this course!  Do not wait to get started, however, assignments begin with week #1.)

90 pts = “A”, 80 pts = “B”, 70 pts = “C”, 60 pts = D, below 60 = “F”

SCHEDULE OF READINGS / TESTS/ Etc:
 18 JA - Intro selves, syllabus, read Text Chapter 1, written/verbal assignment;
 23 JA - read Text Chapter 2, lecture and, written/verbal assignment;
 30 JA - read Text Chapter 3, lecture and, written/verbal assignment;
   PRELIMINARY GRADE STATUS REPORTS SENT TO REGISTRATION OFFICE
 06 FE - read Text Chapter 4, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 13 FE - read TEXT Chapter 5, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 20 FE - read TEXT Chapter 6, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 27 FE - read TEXT Chapter 7, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 06 MR - read TEXT Chapter 8, MID TERM EXAMINATION on Chapters 1-8;
 13 MR - read TEXT Chapter 9, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 20 MR – SPRING BREAK = no classes
 27 MR - read Text Chapter 10, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 03 AP - read Text Chapter 11, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 10 AP - read Text Chapter 12, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 17 AP - read Text Chapter 13, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 24 AP - read Text Chapter 14, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 01 MY - FINAL EXAM IS THIS WEEK 

EXPLANATION OF HOW THIS CLASS WORKS:
EACH week, beginning with 18 January, there will be a topic assigned on Monday, or on the first day class actually meets.  This assignment will generally require about 1-2 pp of written work, and also your willingness to read/share with the rest of class on Friday or the last day of class that week.
THESE ARE FINITE ASSIGNMENTS:  They must be done during the week they are assigned; there will be no “late work,” or “make-up work.”  It is necessary to attend class to get the assignment, and it is required that you turn in the assignment NO LATER THAN THE START OF THE LAST CLASS IN EACH WEEK.

If you are ill, or have a personal problem, which makes you miss a class, it is essential that you notify the Instructor via e-mail (not be text, please) ASAP.  Since some assignments may not be made up, you will need to keep close tabs on your progress through CANVAS each week.

SUBMITTING WORK:
You have the option of writing your assignments and bringing to class:
SINGLE SPACING, portrait, BE SURE your name is on your work;
Or
Submitting via e-mail to willis.moore@chaminade.edu, NOTE the acceptable Formats are pdf or rtf - -  other formats can be problematic.

OFFICE HOURS:
Professor will try to accommodate your needs; just ask!
GENERALLY:  MTWThF - 0930h-1230h - Henry 208C

Owing to commitments made before this term's schedule was firmed, to Church history writing projects,
and some additional conflicts, Professor Moore may miss a class or two - - you will be notified by E-mail in advance of such absence.

EXTRA (bonus points!) work:
For this class, if you view a movie, then write about a 1-page critique/review of the film, you may earn 1,2, or 3 bonus points for your effort.
RECOMMENDED YOU VIEW ASAP:
“Fences”
“Hidden Figures”
(NOTE:  These current movies do NOT relate to USA before the Civil War per se, however, the racial issues raised are rooted in slavery and segregation in pre-Civil War USA.
 . . . . there will be additional suggestions as the course progresses………