PREREQUISITE: Qualification for English 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION
An interpretive survey of the development of civilizations from 16th century to the present. This course also has a Service Learning option for those students who want to incorporate community service into their course work.

GENERAL EDUCATION ACADEMIC SKILL STANDARDS (KCC Catalog 2005-2006, pg. 34-35)

• Critical Thinking (2, 5, 7, 9)
  
• Information Retrieval & Technology (1, 4, 5)
  
• Oral Communication (5, 6)
  
• Written Communication (1-9)
  
• Understanding Self & Community (1-5)
  

• Distinguish the characteristics of the world's major civilizations in their geographic settings.
  
• Trace the development of traditional civilizations and recognize their enduring influences.
  
• Describe global processes (e.g. agricultural and urban revolutions, emergence and growth of civilization, human migration, disease, ecological forces, imperialism, neo-imperialism, decolonization, industrialization, etc.).
  
• Describe the interactive roles which social, religious, political, economic, scientific and technological forces have played among the civilizations of the world.
  
• Manifest a sense of historical time.
  
• Evaluate such historical theories as the "great person" in history or deterministic interpretations.
  
• Discuss the historical dimensions of contemporary world affairs and issues.
  
• Compare and contrast responses of the world's peoples as a result of inter-cultural contacts and the diffusion of ideas, institutions and inventions.
  
• Draw upon their knowledge of the varieties of human experiences, and their sympathetic understanding of cultures other than their own, to define their role as citizens of the contemporary world.
  
• Express informed judgments on the behavior of peoples and their institutions.
  
• Analyze cause and effect relationships in history.
  
• Discuss the major attempts to explore the ethical and fundamental questions of life posed throughout history.
  
  
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• Howard Spodek's The World’s History, Vol. II: Since 1100 (3rd edition); World History Documents CD-Rom included
  
  

• Four Scantron Forms (No. 883-E)
  These sheets have 50 multiple choice questions on the front, fifteen matching questions on the
  back, and a lined section on the back labeled “Short Essay/Completion.”
  

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POLICIES ON DRAFTS & PAPERS

• You may submit drafts of your Think/Writes and Writing Project (Parts 2 & 3) to the instructor for review and feedback, but drafts will only be accepted up to one week prior to a paper's deadline.
  
• Students who attempt to put papers in the instructor’s mail tray, or send it via e-mail, will assume all risks and responsibilities inherent in those methods of submission.
  
• Late papers will not be accepted in this class. The only exception to this rule is Writing Project (Part 3), which is accepted late, but with a five point penalty for each class day that it’s late.

• Various workshops are offered here at Kapi‘olani Community College to assist students with their study skills. The Secrets of Success (SOS) series of workshops are strongly recommended to all college students, especially first year students who find it difficult to cope with the many challenges of college life. For the Spring 2006 SOS schedule go to: <http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/SOS/schedule.html>
  
  

• Are you a first- or second-semester student with questions about campus services available to you? Do you need to know who to contact for advising about courses for your major? If so, you are invited to contact the First-Year Experience (FYE) initiative at <kapstart@hawaii.edu> or call us at 734-9245.
  
  

• Extended time for exams in a distraction-free environment is an appropriate accommodation based on a student's disability. If you have a disability, but have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability and the support you need, you are invited to contact the Special Student Services Office at 'Ilima 103, or call them at 734-9552.

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EXTRA CREDIT OPTION
(maximum of 20 points)

Students are encouraged to watch for articles in newspapers & magazines, programs on television, and events around town for reaction paper topics. If you find anything relating to this history course and would like to write an extra credit reaction paper on it, you should consult with the instructor first to verify its relevance. You may also answer additional Think/Write questions, or attend the Secrets of Success (SOS) workshops for extra credit. A typical extra credit assignment is worth 5 points and usually consists of a reaction paper (250-500 words in length). Handwritten extra credit papers will be accepted only if they are legible. You may submit these throughout the semester. See Class Schedule for the final extra credit deadline.

Kapi‘olani Community College's Service Learning Program encourages students to serve in the community as a way to integrate "real life" experiences with classroom learning. It can be a very rewarding experience as you "learn to serve and serve to learn." If you choose this option you will need to complete a minimum of 20 hours of service during the semester at an approved site. If you are already doing Service Learning, and you think that it could apply to this course, you should meet with the instructor to discuss the possibility of continuing that service for this class.

*If you want to serve at a site that is not listed here, I am open to the possibility if we can
determine its relevance to this class.

Requirements

• Inform the instructor (by February 1st) of your intent to participate in SL.
• Download the necessary forms at <http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/academics/service/>, or stop by Ilima 210 to pick up hard copies. Follow the guidelines and deadlines on each form.
• You will substitute Journal Entries for the Think/Writes (worth 10 points each; 250-500 words in length; see Class Schedule for due dates). Use these questions for your journals:
1. Why did you choose the SL option? How do you think your SL experience will help you meet the course objectives?
2. Discuss the new information you’re learning and/or the skills you’re acquiring from this SL experience.
3. Share specific instances that stand out in your mind. Why do you think they made such an impression on you?
4. How has this SL experience impacted you as a person and as a student of history?
   
   
• In addition, students who choose this option must submit a SL Reflection Paper (double-spaced, 500-800 words in length, worth 20 points) summarizing what you learned and explaining how the SL experience helped meet at least one of the course objectives/competencies listed on page one of this syllabus. This should be a polished paper (i.e. well organized, clearly written, free of grammar and spelling errors). Due: April 28th (submit two copies; one to the instructor & one to the SL office)

ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER

Don't miss class. It is not possible to pass this college course by merely showing up for the examinations. To pass this course you must make every effort to attend all the classes. As an instructor, I have frequently observed the direct correlation between class attendance and a student's final grade in this course. To successfully pass this class you need to attend regularly.

Be mindful of deadlines. Do not procrastinate! Students are responsible for knowing when papers are due. Failure, on the teacher's part, to announce when assignments are due, does not constitute a valid excuse for students. It is your job to know. It is not the instructor's job to remind you. A Class Schedule has been provided to assist you in your time management. Do not miss the due dates for the writing assignments in this course, since it is nearly impossible to make up the points. Only 20 extra credit points are allowed in this course, therefore it is not practical to think that you can make up the missed points with extra credit. As your instructor, I can tell you that this strategy rarely works.

Read the textbook assignments before class. This will help you understand the lectures and will enable you to participate in class discussions. You may want to attend the Secrets of Success Textbook Reading Strategies workshop to learn how to be an active reader (a video of this workshop is available for viewing at ‘Iliahi 231).

Take good notes. While the instructor does provide lecture outlines on the web site and on transparencies during lectures, students are responsible for all supporting information as well. If you do not take additional notes based on what the teacher says, then you are not getting the most out of each lecture. The key to easy studying is good note taking. You may want to watch the video of the Secrets of Success Improve Your Lecture Notes workshop to learn how to take better notes (available for viewing at ‘Iliahi 231).

Ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. All inquires will be welcomed by the instructor. Please ask for clarification on information and assignments at the moment of confusion, even if it means "interrupting" the lectures. It is the student's responsibility to let the instructor know when (s)he is confused. If you say nothing, I assume you understand the material.

Talk to the instructor. I am here to assist you. Feel free to talk to me if you are having any difficulties in class. Even if you are not having difficulties, you are invited to visit with me in my office. Let's get to know each other.

Be considerate. It is essential that you listen to what is being discussed in class. Be considerate of the instructor and your peers by refraining from any unnecessary talking. During class, please put your pagers or cellular phones on vibrator to avoid any distractions (you will forfeit two points if it rings during class). Please make every attempt to be in class by the starting time. If you are late, try to be as inconspicuous as possible when entering the classroom. If, for some unavoidable reason, you need to leave class early, please inform the instructor at the start of class and sit near the door to make for an easier exit..

Don't cheat or plagiarize. "Academic dishonesty cannot be condoned by the University. Dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism; it is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and may result in expulsion from the University." (KCC Catalog 2005-2006, pg. 30-31). Students should consult the Student Conduct Code, which can be found in the college catalog and the schedule of classes, for specific examples of cheating and plagiarism.

If the instructor is not in class within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time,

then class is considered canceled.