CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY of HONOLULU 
HI 201 – U.S.A.  History  through  1877
Willis H A Moore, Instructor - Willis.moore@chaminade.edu  - 808-782-3562 = voice and text
SYLLABUS – SPRING EVENING 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:  9 @ 5 pts each                                   up to 45 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 - 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:
 12 AP - Intros, syllabus, read Text Chapter 1, film and written/verbal assignment;
 19 AP - read Text Chapters 2 & 3, lecture and, written/verbal assignment;
 26 AP - read Text Chapters 4 & 5, lecture and, written/verbal assignment;
   PRELIMINARY GRADE STATUS REPORTS SENT TO REGISTRATION OFFICE
 03 MY - read Text Chapters 6 & 7, lecture and discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 10 MY - read TEXT Chapter 8: MIDTERM EXAMINATI0N, discussion, written assignment;
 17 MY - read TEXT Chapters 9 & 10, discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 24 MY - read TEXT Chapters 11 & 12, lecture, discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 31 MY - read TEXT Chapters 13 & 14, lecture, discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 07 JN - read Text Chapters 15 & 16, lecture, discussion, written/verbal assignment;
 14 JN - FINAL EXAM IS THIS WEEK 

EXPLANATION OF HOW THIS CLASS WORKS:
EACH week, beginning with 12 April, there will be a topic assigned on the day class  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 following class meeting.
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 class, it is essential you notify the Instructor via e-mail (not by 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:  MWF - 0930h-1230h - Henry 208C/or/ before class at Schofield Education Center

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………

This class utilizes CANVAS:  The grade book will be found in CANVAS, assignments are posted in CANVAS, and if you choose, you may submit work through CANVAS.  When you go to www.chaminade.edu, note in the upper left, there is a CANVAS tab…opening this link offer tutorials, help, and more - - plus information for this class.