| HAWAIIAN HISTORY (WI, HAP, DH) | Instructor: Colette Higgins |
| HISTORY 284 -- Spring 2007 | Office: ÔŌlapa 228 |
| Telephone: 734-9742
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| Sec. 34420 (MW 10:45-12:00 p.m.) Olonā 205 | e-mail: chiggins@hawaii.edu |
| Sec. 34421 (MW 3:15-4:30 p.m.) Olonā 205 | Office Hours: |
| Mondays & Wednesdays | |
| InstructorÕs web site: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~chiggins/ | 2:00-3:00 p.m. |
(and
by appointment)
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PREREQUISITE: Completion of ENG 100, 160, or ESL 100 with a grade of
"C" or higher.
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION: Completion of HIST 152; HWST 107 or HAW
101.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This
course surveys the origins and evolution of the ancient Hawaiian society and
culture, the rise of the Hawaiian monarchy, and the transformation of HawaiÔi
as an American territory and state.
As a Writing Intensive (WI) course, you will be expected to write at
least 16 pages of formal writing.
In addition, this course fulfills both KCCÕs and UHMÕs HAP requirement
in that it provides a native voice to Hawaiian history and includes topics
about the Pacific or Asia in 10 of the 15 weeks. For those students who want to incorporate community service
into their course work, this course also has a Service Learning option.
AA DEGREE COMPETENCIES (KCC Catalog 2006-2007,
pg. 350-351)
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)
COURSE OBJECTIVES /
COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, you should be able to:
á Trace the
origins and migrations of ancient Polynesians, culminating in their discovery
and settlement of HawaiÔi.
á Describe
the evolution of Hawaiian society; explain the mythological foundations for
ancient HawaiiansÕ world view; and describe the meaning of pono as a
fundamental value of Hawaiian culture.
á Analyze
the role that population collapse and foreign influences played in the
destruction of Hawaiian cultural practices.
á Describe
the cultural, social, political and economic changes that took place during the
monarchical period of Hawaiian history.
á Explain
how and why the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, and how HawaiÔi became a
territory of the United States.
á Trace
significant developments of the Territorial era, and explain the significance
of World War II in Hawaiian and Pacific history.
á Express
informed judgments and illustrate an historical understanding of issues such as
the Hawaiian Renaissance, recent land struggles and Hawaiian sovereignty.
á Communicate
an understanding of the common themes in Hawaiian and Pacific Island history.
á Write
coherent essays describing, analyzing and explaining specific material from the
course.
á Access
and retrieve information using electronic media.
á _________________________________________________________________________________
á _________________________________________________________________________________
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
á Daws,Gavan. Shoal of Time: A
History of the Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1968.
á Kame'eleihiwa, Lilikalā. Native
Land and Foreign Desires: Pehea Lā E Pono Ai? Honolulu:
Bishop Museum Press, 1992.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
READINGS
Students
will need to retrieve additional required readings using WebCT. Point your browser to <https://webct.hawaii.edu/> and use your UH username and password to log in. These readings will be formatted as
Portable Document Files (.pdf).
Thus, you will need to be able to regularly access the internet and have
a program like Adobe Acrobat Reader which will open these files ranging
in size from 44 KB to 1.6 MB.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
Three 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 ÒShort Essay/Completion.Ó
EVALUATION
Examinations 3
X 100 points each =
300 (43%)
Writing
Project (3 parts) (25
+ 50 + 75) =
150 (21%)
Think/Writes
(or SL Journals) 6
X 15 points each = 90 (13%)
Class/Homework
Assignments = 110 (16%)
Attendance 25
X 2 points each = 50 ( 7%)
Total
points possible = 700
EXAMINATIONS
|
Information Retrieval & Technology |
Critical
Thinking |
To measure knowledge and
understanding of historical information, there will be three examinations that
will include in-class objective questions (i.e. multiple choice, matching) and
take-home essay questions. By allowing essay questions to be taken home, the
instructor hopes to promote a more critical analysis of course content. The take-home essay questions will be
given to students the class day prior to the objective exam, and your essay is due
on exam day. I will not accept late essays (see Class Schedule online for exam dates). Exam questions will be based on reading
assignments and the material presented in class lectures. A study guide for each unit is
available on the instructorÕs web site.
These study guides should help students focus on the important concepts,
terms, and people. You must come
prepared for each exam with your scantron form, #2 pencil, and an eraser. Examinations
cannot be made up without a good reason, and a student may be asked to
provide written documentation to take a make up exam (i.e. doctor's or
employer's note). Make up exams
are essay in nature and must be taken at ÔIliahi 127-128.
WRITING PROJECT
|
Written Communication |
Critical
Thinking |
To
teach writing as a process, there will be one writing project that must be done
in three parts over the course of the semester to earn full credit. Each part of the assignment will
require you to submit a computer generated paper (see Writing Project online for specific details). You will need to meet specific
deadlines for each part of this project (see Class Schedule).
Late papers will not be accepted for Parts I & II because there will be in-class peer
review sessions directly related to these. Late papers will be accepted for Part III, but will
be assessed a penalty of five points for each class day a paper is late.
THINK/WRITES
|
Understanding Self & Community |
Written
Communication |
To help you make
connections between your existing knowledge and the new insights and
information being acquired in this class, you will submit six Think/Write
assignments during the semester.
These will give you the opportunity to share your experiences and
points-of-view regarding the various issues raised in class. You will be choosing from a list of
Think/Write questions on the instructorÕs web site. Questions will be added to the list on a weekly basis, and
students are encouraged to submit potential Think/Write questions for extra
credit. Each Think/Write should be
250-500 words in length.
You will post each
Think/Write in the discussion area of WebCT by 11:59 p.m. on the day itÕs due. Be mindful that your readers for these
Think/Writes are your classmates and the instructor. You will be required to read all the Think/Writes
posted by your classmates by the start of the class period following the posted
deadline and participate in an Òopen forumÓ discussion where you will have an
opportunity to comment on what youÕve learned from your classmatesÕ Think/Writes. You will be graded on your ability to
communicate your ideas and make connections to course content. These papers should be well organized,
clearly written, and free of grammar or spelling errors. If you choose the
Service Learning option, you will substitute SL Journals for Think/Writes #1, 3
& 5 (see pg. 4 of this syllabus).
Late Think/Writes will not be accepted (see Class Schedule).
CLASS/HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENTS
|
Understanding Self & Community |
Oral
Communication |
To encourage class
participation, there will be class assignments that include freewrites, paired sharing,
small group activities, and answering questions based on videos shown in
class. These assignments vary in
points (5 or 10 points) depending on the level of difficulty and the time
needed to complete each assignment.
In general, class assignments should be completed during class, but if
time doesnÕt permit completion during class, students will be asked to complete
the task as homework. If the
assignment is based on a video shown in class or a group activity, there will
be no make up opportunities. If
the assignment is reading based, there may be an opportunity to make up the
assignment, but it must be submitted before we start the next unit.
ATTENDANCE
|
Understanding Self & Community |
|
To build a learning
community it is essential that you attend class. Roll will be taken at the start of each class period (except
exam days). If you are in class
when roll is taken, you will earn two attendance points for that day. If you are late to class (i.e. tardy),
you are responsible for notifying the instructor at the end of that class so
you can earn one point for that day.
You are expected to stay in class for the duration of the class period. If early leave-taking becomes habitual,
the instructor reserves the right to deduct a point (i.e. treated like a
tardy). If your cell phone
rings during class, you will forfeit your attendance points for that class day.
If it rings during an exam, two points will be deducted from your test.
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 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. The last
day to submit any extra credit is the last day of instruction. Students who choose the Service
Learning option will write an end-of-semester reflection paper that will
count as their full 20 extra credit points (see page 4 of this syllabus).
SERVICE
LEARNING OPTION (SL)
Understanding
Self & Community
Written
Communication
Critical
Thinking
KapiÔolani 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."
SL Option (Plan A):
If you choose this option
you will need to complete a minimum of 20 hours of service during the semester
at an approved site/program. 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.
|
Approved
Site |
Contact |
Phone
# |
|
Adopt
an AhupuaÕa |
Nelda Quensell
|
734-9428 |
|
International
Cafe |
Kalani Fujiwara
|
734-9741 |
|
S.H.I.N.E.
(starts: 2/3/07) |
Candice
Sakuda
|
735-4895 |
|
ÔIolani
Palace |
Elki
Taba
|
522-0821 |
|
Palolo
Pipeline Project |
KCCÕs
SL Office
|
734-9353 |
|
Celebrate
Reading |
Lorna Hershinow
|
hershinow@gmail.com |
*If you want to serve at a
site/program that is not listed here, I am open to the possibility
if we can determine its relevance to this class.
Requirements
1. Inform the instructor by February 1st of your intent to participate in
SL.
2. Download the necessary forms at <http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/academics/service> (scroll to the bottom of the
page). Follow the guidelines and
deadlines on each form.
3. You will substitute SL Journals for three of your Think/Writes (250-500
words in length; see Class Schedule
for due dates). Watch for the
special SL Journal questions for Think/Writes #1, 3 & 5.
4. In addition, if you choose this option
you must submit a SL Reflection Paper (double-spaced, 500-800 words in length) that will count as
your full 20 extra credit points.
In this paper you will summarize what you learned and explain 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: May 2nd
SL Option (Plan B):
If you choose this option,
you are not required to complete 20 hours of service at only one site. Instead, the instructor will announce
service opportunities throughout the semester when you will be asked to serve
in the community. These will be
stand alone service events that are held on a Saturday or a holiday.
Requirements
1. You may choose to participate in
whichever events fit your schedule:
a. Refurbish buses as temporary shelters for
the homeless on January 15th
b. Work in a lo`i kalo (taro patch) in
February
c. Work in a loko i`a (fish pond) in
February or April
2. You will need to inform the instructor of
your intent to participate by the deadline specified for the event. This can be done via email.
3. You will substitute a SL Journal for a Think/Write depending
on which one comes directly after your service event.
4. In addition, if you choose this option
you may submit an extra credit SL Reflection Paper (250-500 words) worth 5-10 extra credit
points. Due: May 2nd
POLICIES
ON DRAFTS & PAPERS
á You may
submit drafts of your Think/Writes and Writing Project to the instructor for
review and feedback, but drafts will only be accepted up to one week prior to a
paper's deadline.
á Students
who attempt to put papers in the instructorÕs mail tray, or send it via e-mail,
will assume all risks and responsibilities inherent in those methods of
submission.
á Late
papers will not be accepted in this class. The only exception to this rule is Writing Project (Part 3),
which will be accepted late, but with a five point penalty for each class day
that itÕs late.
KCC RESOURCES
á Various
workshops are offered here at KapiÔolani 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. These workshops are usually held in the library from
12:15-1:15 p.m. For the complete
Spring 2007 SOS schedule go to <http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/SOS/schedule.html>. Certain workshops are particularly relevant to this Hawaiian
history class, they are:
WebCT Orientation for
Students (with Jacie Moriyama) on 1/16, 1/17 & 1/18
Thinking Through History
(with Brian Cassity & Colette Higgins) on 1/29
Time Management (with Guy
Inaba) on 2/7
Learning Styles (with
Colette Higgins) on 2/12
Queen Kapi`olani and KCC
(with Colette Higgins) on 3/5
á 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 visit the First-Year
Experience (FYE) office
at `Ilima 104C, email them at
<kapstart@hawaii.edu> or call 734-9245.
á 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 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.
á This and
all other materials are available in alternate format upon request.
CAMPUS POLICIES
á In all campus
environments, Disruptive Behavior will not be tolerated. This means: any speech or action that
(1) is disrespectful, offensive, and/or threatening; (2) interferes with the
learning activities of other students; (3) impedes the delivery of college
services; and/or (4) has a negative impact in any learning environment. Please
refer to the Student Conduct Code in the college catalog for actions that the
college may impose for such behavior (KCC Catalog, 2006-2007, pg. 30-31).
á Please
note that important information from the college and your instructor will be
sent to your hawaii.edu e-mail address. Faculty are
required to use this e-mail address when corresponding with their students. If you donÕt regularly check that e-mail
and would prefer to receive your messages through a non-University account that
you already have, you may forward mail from hawaii.edu. Go to <http://myuhinfo.hawaii.edu/object/IO_695.html> for specific directions on how to do
it.
á If the
instructor is not in class within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, then
class is considered canceled.
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.
Complete the reading
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.
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 visit KCCÕs library resource on notetaking at <http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/SOS/resources/top_10_notetaking_tips.htm>.
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 cellular
phones on vibrator to avoid any distractions (you will forfeit two points
if it rings during class). Please
do not text message or surf the internet during class lectures. You should 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, 2006-2007, pg. 30-31). Students
should consult the Student Conduct Code for specific examples of cheating and
plagiarism.
GRADE BREAKDOWN WORKSHEET
This sheet has been provided for your
convenience. Recording your points
as you get the results can be very useful in determining your grade for this
course. You may ask the instructor
about your grade at any time during the semester. For individualized grade advising, please make an
appointment.
Last day to withdraw from this class
with a "W" is Friday, March 16, 2007.
ATTENDANCE (2 points each) **Attendance will not
be taken on exam days.**
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (110 points total)
| #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 |
| #7 | #8 | #9 | #10 | #11 | #12 |
| #13 | #14 | #15 | #16 | #17 | #18 |
| EXAMS | THINK/WRITES | (or) | SL JOURNALS |
| (100 points each) | (15 points each) | (15 points each) | |
| #1 | #1 | #1 | |
| #2 | |||
| #2 | #3 | #3 | |
| #4 | |||
| #3 | #5 | #5 | |
| #6 |
WRITING PROJECT (150 points total)
| Part I | (25 points) | |
| Part II | (50 points) | |
| Part III | (75 points) |
| EXTRA CREDIT | 20 maximum |
| (5 points each) | description |
| #1 | |
| #2 | |
| #3 | |
| #4 | |
| Photo | (5 bonus points) |
GRADE SCALE
| A | = | 630 - 700 |
| B | = | 560 - 629 |
| C | = | 490 - 559 |
| D | = | 420 - 489 |
| F | = | Below 420 |