HAWAIIAN HISTORY (AA/DH or AS/AH, WI & HAP) | Instructor: Colette Higgins |
HISTORY 284 -- Spring 2015 | Office: Kalia 101A |
Telephone: 734-9282 | |
Sec. 33100 (TR 7:45-9:00 a.m.) Kalia 203 | e-mail: chiggins@hawaii.edu |
Office Hours:
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TR (9:15-9:45 a.m.) | |
Instructor's web site: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~chiggins/ | 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, HAW 101, HWST 100, or HWST 107.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This
course surveys the origins and evolution of the ancient Hawaiian society and
culture, the changes during the monarchial period, and the transformation of
Hawai`i as an American territory and state. As a Writing Intensive (WI) course, you will be expected to
write a minimum of 4,000 words (about 16 pages) of formal writing. In addition, this course fulfills both
KCC's and UHM's 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.
GENERAL
EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
(KCC Catalog 2014-2015, College Programs, pg. 161)
Evaluate
one's own ethics and traditions in relation to those of other peoples and
embrace the diversity of human experience while actively engaging in local,
regional, and other global communities.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES / COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, you should be able to:
1. Trace the origins and migrations of
ancient Polynesians, culminating in their discovery and settlement of Hawai`i.
2. Describe the evolution of Hawaiian
society; explain the mythological foundations for ancient Hawaiian world view;
and describe the meaning of pono as a fundamental value of Hawaiian culture.
3. Analyze the role that population collapse
and foreign influences played in the destruction of Hawaiian cultural
practices.
4. Describe the cultural, social, political
and economic changes that took place during the monarchical period of Hawaiian
history.
5. Explain how and why the Hawaiian monarchy
was overthrown, and how Hawai`i became a territory of the United States.
6. Trace significant developments of the
Territorial era, and explain the significance of World War II in Hawaiian and
Pacific history.
7. Express informed judgments and illustrate
an historical understanding of issues in writing such as the Hawaiian
Renaissance, recent land struggles and Hawaiian sovereignty.
8. Communicate an understanding of the
common themes in Hawaiian and Pacific Islands history.
9. Write coherent essays describing,
analyzing and explaining specific material from the course.
10. Access and retrieve information using
electronic media.
REQUIRED
TEXTBOOK
ADDITIONAL
REQUIRED READINGS
Students
will need to retrieve additional required readings using Laulima. Point your browser to https://laulima.hawaii.eduand use
your UH username and password to log in.
These readings are located
under Resources and are 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 (ABF-883) 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."
EVALUATION
Examinations | 3 X 100 points each | = 300 (43%)
|
Writing Project (3 parts) | (25 + 50 + 75) | = 150 (21%)
|
Think/Writes (or SL Journals) | 5 X 20 points each | = 100 (14%) |
Class/Homework Assignments | = 100 (14%) | |
Attendance | 25 X 2 points each | = 50 ( 7%)
|
Total
points possible | = 700 |
EXAMINATIONS
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 one week before 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 instructor's 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 the testing center in the
library.
WRITING
PROJECT
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
To help you make
connections between your existing knowledge and the new insights and
information being acquired in this class, you will submit five 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 instructor's web site.
Questions will be added to the list on a regular basis, and students are
encouraged to submit potential Think/Write questions for extra credit. Each Think/Write should be about
250-500 words in length.
You will post each
Think/Write in the discussion area of Laulima by 11:59 p.m. on the day it's 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 a discussion where you will have an opportunity to
comment on what you've learned from your classmates' Think/Writes. You will be graded on your ability to
communicate your ideas and make connections to course content. These should be well organized, clearly
written, and free of grammar and spelling errors. If you choose the Service
Learning option, you will substitute SL Journals for Think/Writes #2, 3 & 4 (see pg. 4 of this syllabus). Late Think/Writes (or SL Journals) will not
be accepted (see Class Schedule).
CLASS/HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENTS
To encourage class participation,
there will be class assignments that include freewrites, paired sharing, small
group activities, answering questions based on videos shown in class, and
reflecting on your visits to historical sites. These assignments vary in points (2 to 10 points) depending
on the level of difficulty and the time needed to complete each
assignment. In general, class
assignments are completed during class, but if time doesn't 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 based on a reading or site visit, there may be an opportunity to make up the
assignment, but it must be submitted before we start the next unit.
ATTENDANCE
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 leaving class early
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 30 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 10 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 essay that will
count as their full 30 extra credit points (see page 4 of this syllabus).
SERVICE LEARNING OPTION
(SL)
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 25 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 # or email |
International
Cafe |
Linda Fujikawa |
734-9712 or
lindaf@hawaii.edu |
S.H.I.N.E.
(starts: 1/25/14) |
Candice
Sakuda |
csakuda@chaminade.edu
|
Mālama i na Ahupuaʻa |
Ulla Hasager |
956-4218 or
ulla@hawaii.edu |
Palolo Pipeline Program |
contact info varies (see KCC SL website at
right) |
http://kapiolaniserve.weebly.com/education-pathway.html |
|
|
522-0821 or volunteer@iolanipalace.org |
Mission
Houses Museum |
Marcia Timboy |
447-3918 or
mtimboy@missionhouses.org |
Kalaupapa Names Project |
Colette Higgins |
chiggins@hawaii.edu |
*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. Attend a Service Learning orientation session. Go
to www.kapiolaniserve.weebly.com for the Service Learning calendar to see the orientation
dates and times.
2. Submit
your SL registration forms by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10 at 'Iliahi 118.
3. You
will substitute SL Journals for three
of your Think/Writes (about 250-500 words in length; see Class Schedule for due dates). Watch for the special SL Journal questions for Think/Writes
#2, 3 & 4.
4. In
addition, if you choose this option you must submit a SL Reflection Essay (double-spaced, about 800-1000 words in length)
that will count as your full 30 extra credit points. In this paper you will explain how your SL experience helped
you better understand the course material, and summarize what you learned about
yourself and the community you served.
In other words, follow the general guidelines provided by the SL office,
except that you don't have to feel compelled to discuss a societal
problem. This should be a polished
paper (i.e. well organized, clearly written, free of grammar and spelling
errors). Due: Tuesday, April 28 (submit two
electronic copies; one to the instructor via email attachment & one to the
SL office via Laulima)
A
Sampling of Service Learning
If you can't commit this
semester to 25 hours of service at one site, but you'd like to give Service
Learning a try, you may participate in instructor-announced service opportunities
throughout the semester. The hope
is that you will experience the benefits of SL and will consider a 25 hour
commitment in a future semester.
Requirements
1. You
may choose to participate in whichever events fit your schedule:
a. Waikalua Loko I'a (fishpond)) on Sat., Feb. 21 & Apr. 18
(8:00-12:00)
b. Ulupo Heiau lo'i kalo (taro patch)) on Sat., Feb. 14, Mar. 14 & Apr. 11
(8:30-12:30)
c. Kaniakapupupu (Kamehameha III's Summer Palace) on Sun., Feb. 1, Mar. 1 & Apr. 5 (9:00-12:00)
d. Other
events that may be announced as opportunities present themselves.
2. You
will need to inform the instructor of your intent to participate, usually by the Tuesday
before an event. This can be done
in person or via email.
3. You
will have the option of answering Think/Write questions about your service
experience.
POLICIES ON DRAFTS & PAPERS
KCC
RESOURCES
Thinking Through History
by Colette Higgins & Brian Cassity on Mon, Jan. 26
Learning Styles by Colette
Higgins on Mon, Mar. 2
Queen Kapi`olani & KCC,
plus her Kalauapapa visit by Colette Higgins on Mon, Mar. 30
CAMPUS POLICIES
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 instructor'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 30 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 powerpoints 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 attend the
Secrets of Success Taking Notes workshop
to learn notetaking strategies.
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. 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. If leaving class early becomes
habitual, the instructor reserves the right to deduct a point (i.e. treated
like a tardy).
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." Students should consult the Student Conduct Code for specific examples of cheating and plagiarism.
"MySuccess"
KCC is committed to the success of its students by providing an
environment conducive to teaching and learning and by encouraging
connections to learning support resources. The college has implemented
a MySuccess/Early Alert system accessible via MyUH portal. Using
a student's UH email address, MySuccess will email kudos or concerns
from your instructor regarding your class progress. Counselors/advisors
may also reach out to provide support and connection to resources.
Please keep in contact with your instructors throughout the semester
regarding your progress and respond immediately to any notification of
concern that you may receive to help ensure your success this
semester.
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.
ATTENDANCE
(2 points each)
**Attendance
will not be taken on exam days.**
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CLASS
ASSIGNMENTS (100 points
total)
#1________ #2________ #3 ________ #4________ #5_________ #6
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#7________ #8________ #9________ #10________ #11________ #12________
#13________ #14________ #15________ #16________ #17________ #18________
EXAMS
THINK/WRITES (or) SL JOURNALS
(100 points each)
(20
points each)
#1 _______
#1_______ #2_______
#2 _______
#3_______ #4_______
#3 _______
#5_______
WRITING
PROJECT (150 points
total)
Part I (25 points) _______
EXTRA CREDIT
Part
II (50 points) _______
(10
points each)
description
Part III (75 points) _______
#1 _______ _______________________
#2 _______ _______________________
#3 _______ _______________________
GRADE SCALE
A
= 630 - 700
B
= 560 - 629
Photo
(5 bonus points) ________
C
= 490 - 559
D = 420 - 489
F = Below 420