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 – FALL DUG 2017 
Text is required:  HIST 4: USA HISTORY to 1865 – Schultz (or other suitable text:  see Instructor for details and options.)

INSTRUCTOR’s job is to present:
3 streams of USA origins: native Indian, European colonial, African,                   Religion of  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,
 “Frontier,” “Manifest Destiny,” and industrial revolution in the Pre-Civil War era,
Slavery as a social, political, religious, economic issue, (SEE: Slavery paper option.)
Issues surrounding nullification, secession, war, and reconstruction.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:  
Are you able to demonstrate through writing and in-class presentations and discussion some of the “who, what, when, and where” of history?  In addition are you able to show an understanding of “why,” and of “so what (outcomes?)”

STUDENT SUCCESS will be measured through written and in-class efforts each week:  YOUR GRADE:
Class attendance and participation:                                              up to 15 pts possible
Weekly class assignments:  13 @ 5 pts each                                 up to 65 pts possible
Midterm Examination (essay type)                                                                      20 pts
Final Examination (essay type)                                                                           20 pts
Slavery Paper (optional)                                                                            up to 10 pts
Extra credit  - movies, museum visit, downtown trek, etc.                                   no limit

90 pts = “A”,        80 pts = “B”,        70 pts = “C”,        60 pts = D,        below 60 = “F”
SCHEDULE OF READINGS and TESTS:
 Week beginning:
29 August - Intros, syllabus, read Text Chapter 1, film and written assignment;
05 September - read Text Chapter 2, lecture and written assignment;
12 September - read Text Chapter 3, lecture and written assignment;
   PRELIMINARY GRADE STATUS REPORTS SENT TO REGISTRATION OFFICE
19 September - read Text Chapter 4, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
26 September - read TEXT Chapter 5, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
03 October - read TEXT Chapter 6, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
10 October - read TEXT Chapter 7, lecture and discussion;
   MID TERM EXAMINATION IS DUE DURING WEEK #8
17 October - read TEXT Chapter 8, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
24 October - read TEXT Chapter 9, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
31 October - read TEXT Chapter 10, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
07 November – read TEXT Chapter 11, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
14 November – read TEXT Chapter 12, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
21 November – read TEXT Chapter 13, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
28 November – read TEXT Chapter 14, lecture and discussion, written assignment;
05 December – read TEXT Chapter 15, lecture and discussion.
THE FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK BEGINS on 11 December 2017 . . . .

EXPLANATION OF HOW THIS CLASS WORKS:
CLASS ATTENDANCE:  If you attend each class, come on time, do not leave early, you will receive 1 point for the week.  This gives you 15 possible points towards your total.

EACH week, beginning 29 August, there will be a topic assigned.  This assignment will  require 1-2 pp of written work, and may ask willingness to read/share with class.
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 required you turn in the assignment NO LATER THAN THE START OF THE FIRST  CLASS IN EACH WEEK.

Each weekly assignment will be given in print and in CANVAS.   Assignments consist of a question, or more (with a choice).  You write an essay of 250-350 words in response to the question.  As you write your answer/discussion – Instructor will consider:
a.	Please restate the question, or, paraphrase in your first sentence,
b.	Does your essay suggest you understand the question? - - 1 point,
c.	Does your essay follow accepted format of
1.	 A topic sentence which restates the question in context?
2.	2-3-4 sentences to illustrate, argue, expand the question?
3.	A concluding sentence? - - - 2 points
d.	Do you use complete sentences? - - 1 point
e.	Does you essay address the question adequately? - - 1 point
You will earn at least 1 point for submitting, and up to 5 points for doing a good job.  If you do all 13 assignment, you will earn up to 65 points towards your total.

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 assignments may not be made up, you will need to keep close tabs on your progress through CANVAS. 

SUBMITTING WORK:
write/print your assignments and bring to class: SINGLE SPACE, portrait, BE SURE your name is on your work, or
Submitting through CANVAS (preferred), or
Submitting via e-mail to willis.moore@chaminade.edu, 
NOTE: acceptable Formats are docx, pdf or rtf - -  other formats can be problematic.

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

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.  A list of films will be circulated in class.

This class utilizes CANVAS:  The grade book is found in CANVAS, assignments are posted in CANVAS, and you may submit work through CANVAS.  When you go to www.chaminade.edu click on “current students.”  Scroll down to “log-ins” option. There is a CANVAS tab…opening this link offer tutorials, help, and more - - plus information for this class.