PREREQUISITE: Completion of English 100, 160, or ESL 100 with a grade of “C” of higher.

RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: HIST 151 or HIST 152

COURSE DESCRIPTION
HIST 288 is a survey introduction of Pacific Islands history that traces events from first settlement to modern times. 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 2003-2005, pg. 36)

• 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)
  

• Demonstrate an understanding of the geography of Oceania and of the impact of the environment upon history.
• Discuss orally and in writing issues and themes in Pacific Islands history.
• Explain themes in the settlement of Oceania and in the ancient history of its regions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of culture contact among Native peoples and between Natives and outsiders.
• Discuss the impact of missionary activity upon life in the Pacific Islands.
• Articulate an understanding of the complexity of cultural change and cultural persistence in island communities.
• Describe the process of colonization and decolonization for various Pacific Island nations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of contemporary issues in Oceania.
• Access and retrieve information using electronic media.
  
  
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

• I.C. Campbell’s A History of the Pacific Islands (1996)
  
  

REQUIRED SUPPLIES

• Three Scantron Forms (No. 883-ES)
  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.”
  
  

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 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 ‘Iliahi 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 students make connections between their existing knowledge and the new information being learned in this class, six Think/Write assignments will be collected during the semester. In these assignments I want you to share your experiences and points-of-view regarding the various issues raised in class. You will choose two questions to answer from each unit (Think/Write questions can be found on the instructor’s web site). Each answer should be 250-500 words in length (double spaced). You will be graded on your ability to clearly communicate your ideas and connections (i.e. free of grammar and spelling errors). I will accept handwritten Think/Writes only if they are legible. Students must provide the word count at the bottom of the page, and if it’s computer generated you need to include the font type (i.e. Times, Helvetica, Geneva). If you choose the Service Learning option, you will submit Journals and a Reflection Paper instead of Think/Writes (see pg. 4 of this syllabus). Late Think/Writes will not be accepted (see Class Schedule).

To encourage class participation, there will be class assignments that include small group activities, answering questions based on videos, and short free-writes. 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 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 reading based, there may be an opportunity to make-up the assignment, but it must be submitted before we start the next unit.

To build a learning community it is pertinent 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 pager or 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED READINGS
Certain readings in the Class Schedule can be found in books on reserve at the KCC Library under the instructor's name (Library Use Only). You may want to check the UH and the Hawaii Public Library systems. Here's a list of the books with a list of their required readings.

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.

KCC RESOURCES

• 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 Fall 2005 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.

SERVICE LEARNING OPTION (SL)
Understanding Self & Community
Written Communication
Critical Thinking

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 Sept. 8th) of your intent to participate in SL.
• Make contact with KCC's Service Learning Office in person (Ilima 210), by phone (734-9353), or via email <kccserve@hawaii.edu> to get additional information about the above listed sites/activities.
• Download the necessary forms at <http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/academics/service/> and follow the guidelines and deadlines on each form.
• You will submit six Journal Entries instead of 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 SL? What do you hope to learn from this experience?
     
     
  2. How do you think your SL experience will help you meet the course objectives?
     
     
  3. What did you learn about KCC, your site and yourself as you set up your SL project?
     
     
  4. Describe your duties and responsibilities at your SL site. Discuss the new information you’re learning and/or the skills you’re acquiring from this SL experience.
     
     
  5. Share specific SL experiences that stand-out in your mind. Why do you think they made such an impression on you?
     
     
  6. 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 30 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: Dec. 8th (submit two copies; one will be sent to KCC’s SL coordinator)

then class is considered canceled.

ATTENDANCE (2 points each) **Attendance will not be taken on exam days.**

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (110 points total)

WRITING PROJECT (150 points total)

GRADE SCALE