History 494B/Writing Intensive Seminar in World HistoryFall 2006Dr. Sandra Wagner-WrightWeb Page: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~sandraww
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Office: UCB 352Tel: 974-7412Email: sandraww@hawaii.eduOffice Hours: TR 1:00-3:30 or by Appointment |
Course Schedule Abbreviations for assigned readings:
Week 1
Week 2
Video: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (2002)
Week 3
(Sunday, Sept 10 – Last Day to Withdraw without a “W”) COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL ESSAY DUE Assignment:
Week 5
Discussion of South & Southwest Asia
Saturday, Sept 23 – Primary Election Day VOTE! Week 6
Discussion of Japan
Week 7
Week 8
Discussion of East & Southeast Asia
(Friday, Oct 13 – Last Day to Withdraw) Week 9
Video: First Contact (1987)
Week 10
Discussion of the Causes & Conclusion of World War I COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL ESSAY DUE
Week 11
Tuesday, Nov 7 – Election Day VOTE! Week 12
Discussion of China
Week 13
Discussion of Americas COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL ESSAY DUE
Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 COURSE DIRECTIONS
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OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are indicted at the beginning of the syllabus. I am also available before and after class, or by appointment COURSE APPLICATION: This course may be used to satisfy the 400-level specialty area requirement in the specialty area most associated with the research paper. COURSE GOALS: This course is designed to contribute to the General Education goals outlined in the 2006-2007 UHH Catalog. History 494B contributes to the attainment of both the first goal, by contributing to your ability to “think clearly and logically; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; find examine and utilize information,” and the third goal by contributing to your ability to “develop an understanding and awareness of the principles, methods, and thought processes utilized in academic/intellectual inquiries.” Specifically, this course is designed to assist you in achieving the following goals:
READING ASSIGNMENTS. Students should read the assigned material before class, and be prepared to discuss it. DISCUSSION/PARTICIPATION: Students are expected to participate in class discussion. Thirty course points are designated for discussion. (Attendance is not mandatory, however, if you are not present, you cannot participate.) COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL ESSAYS. There are four essays that must take a comparative and analytical approach to the cultures being studied. The graph below is an example of the categories that need to be considered. Each essay must be a minimum of eight pages in length (double-spaced, 12 point type, 250 words per page). All essays must be submitted in final form. I will write a response to each essay and return it with the paper. The first essay must be re-written. Subsequent essays receiving less than a “B” grade must be rewritten. Late papers will be penalized 5 points. As indicated on the syllabus, essays are due in Week 4, Week 7, Week 10, and Week 13. Each essay is worth 20 points. |
Cultures |
European ("western") |
Asian (including SE & SW Asia) |
African |
Amer-Indian (Mayan, Toltec, Aztec) |
Oceanic |
Race & Ethnicity |
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Class Structures |
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Gender Relationships |
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Religious/Philosophical Values |
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Economic Structure |
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Political Structure |
PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Any plagiarized work will receive a zero. Further action, as outlined in the Student Conduct Code, may be taken. PLAGIARISM IS INTELLECUTAL THEFT; DON’T DO IT! RESEARCH PAPER PROJECT: The research paper project is broken down into four parts: the topic proposal which must be approved by the instructor (10 points); the thesis and annotated bibliography (20 points); a 10 minute oral presentation of research results (20 points), and the final research paper 15-20 pages in length (100 points). Late topic proposals, and late thesis and annotated working bibliographies will be penalized one point per class. The topic proposal must be approved by the instructor or the research paper will not be accepted. If the instructor does not approve the initial topic proposal, it must be resubmitted. Late research papers will not be accepted. Students are required to attend paper presentations. GOOD MANNERS: Students are requested to behave with courtesy towards others in the class. This means that students should not arrive more than 5 minutes late, and that talking should cease when class begins. Please either turn off or use the vibrate option on all audio devices, including cellular phones. Students should not text message, read their email or listen to audio devices during class. Students who need to leave class early are requested to sit near the door to minimize disruptions to other students. GRADES: There are five essays worth 20 points each; in-class discussion and participation worth 30 points; one topic proposal worth 10 points; one thesis and annotated bibliography worth 20 points; one research paper presentation worth 20 points, and one research paper worth 100 points. A- = 252-260 A = 261-280 A Note from the Advising Center: Advising is a very important resource designed to help students complete the requirements of the University and their individual majors. Students should consult with their advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, check progress towards graduation, and discuss career options and other educational opportunities provided by UH-Hilo. Advising is a shared responsibility, but students have final responsibility for meeting degree requirements. Student Accommodation. Any student with a documented disability who would like to request accommodations should contact the University Disability Services Office - Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge, 933-0816 (V), 933-3334 (TTY), shirachi@hawaii.edu - as early in the semester as possible. |