Transcript History 152 - Community college

History 152
Spring 2008
E Komo Mai!
Course Description:
 A survey of World
History from 1500
through the present.
Contact Information
 LJ Padilla PB 1-7 Upper Campus
[email protected]
974-2376
 Office Hours: M 4:30-5:30 pm, T 4-5
pm, W 2 – 3:30 pm, and TR 12:302:00 pm
Required Readings
 Clive Ponting, A Green History of the World:
The Environment & the Collapse of Great
Civilizations
 Richard Paul and Linda Elder, "How to
Study & Learn" and "Analytical Thinking"
 Handouts as assigned from various primary
and secondary sources
Course Requirements
 3 exams = 300 points
 Five Map Quiz's 5@ 10 points each= 50
points
 2 Projects = 40 points
 Attendance & participation = 64
Grade Scale
A 454-409 B 408-364 C 363-319 D 318-274
 Combination of multiple choice, short
answer and take home essay
 Open note with study guide for readings
 Exams cover all readings, discussions and
presentations
 Make ups given for documented medical
situations
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Covers all modern nation/states in
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Americas
Oceania
Handouts given for independent study. Material
not covered in class. Study groups
encouraged.
 Quiz’s given in class
Select Two
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Cultural History
Select a native cultural group from one of
the following regions; Africa, Oceania,
Europe, Asia, the Americas.
The presentation should focus on cultural
topics such as religion, language, dance,
music, art, rituals/tradition, philosophy and/
or notable leaders.
Complete research and build a presentation
that includes a five minute talk, visual aid
and outline for each student.
In this process you will complete self, peer
and group evaluations using a rubric to
evaluate the group process from concept
development through implementation.
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Regional History
Select one of the following regions; Africa,
Oceania, Europe, Asia, the Americas.
The presentation should focus on important
and scholarly publications written about the
history of a selected region.
For example, what's the best history book on
Asia that covers the 1500-present? Who
wrote the book and how did it influence the
field of Asian history?
Complete research and build a presentation
that includes a five minute talk, visual aid
and outline for each student.
In this process you will complete self, peer
and group evaluations using a rubric to
evaluate the group process from concept
development through implementation.
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Military/Political History
Select one of the following topics; World War I,
World War II, The Cold War, The United Nations, War
on Terror, World Bank/International Monetary Fund
and other military/political topics of your choice from
Africa, Oceania, Europe, Asia, or the Americas.
The presentation should focus on important
events, individuals and cause/effect of the
military/political topic you select.
Complete research and build a presentation that
includes a five minute talk, visual aid and outline for
each student.
In this process you will complete self, peer and
group evaluations using a rubric to evaluate the
group process from concept development through
implementation.
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Earth Day
You will build interactive presentations/displays for
K-12 students who will visit during our Earth Day
celebration.
Using the Atlas of Hawai’i you will study and learn
about the ecosystems on Hawai’i Island and the
significance of the plants, animals and locations for
Hawaiian culture.
You will teach the K-12 students using
demonstrations, handouts and interactive displays.
For example you will construct a 3D model of Hawai’i
island and have students paint, glue, stick on etc.
ecosystem labels, plants/animals replicas.
Must be present at Earth Day Fair to participate. In
this process you will complete self, peer and group
evaluations using a rubric to evaluate the group
process from concept development through
implementation.
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Final: Watershed
Select a "watershed" issue or topic in World History
1500-present.
Identify the relationship of this issue or topic with our
community.
Design a Presentation that includes a summary of this
watershed topic or issue with specific historical facts,
dates, locations, individuals, organization and how its
had a significant impact on our community.
Presentation also includes ideas for solutions or
community action plan which will be shared with our
political representatives.
Complete research and build a presentation that
includes a five minute talk, visual aid and outline for
each student.
In this process you will complete self, peer and group
evaluations using a rubric to evaluate the group
process from concept development through
implementation.
 Attendance and participation are very
important in this course and is part of your
grade
 Please arrive on time
 stay for the entire class meeting
 bring reading material
 have assigned work completed and ready on
your desk at the start of class
 take notes
 listen
 participate in class discussions to earn
credit
 Attendance will be taken each class meeting
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Sleeping
Working on computers
Using cell to text, view items etc
Talking during presentations
Listening to audio devices
Working on homework that should have been
completed before the start of class
 Absence, late arrivals, early departures
 Lack of reading materials or assignments
 Failure to pay attention, take notes,
collaborate during group work and
participate in discussions
All result in a zero for the class meeting
 This is a student centered course that requires
consistent student participation in both small and large
group situations.
 Please turn off your pagers and cell phones in class.
 All exams are open note with a study guide.
 All assignments need to be typed. Handwritten
classroom activities must be legible to earn credit.
 Students are responsible for all lecture material,
announcements and handouts for each class period. If
you miss some material, ask a classmate. Most
announcements and assignments are made at the
beginning of the class period and will not be repeated
for late or absent students. You are welcome to discuss
material or ask for clarification at any time and invite
you to visit during office hours.
 The Learning Center provides free access to
computers, tutoring, learning skills development,
make up testing, writing/math and ESL assistance.
 HawCC is committed to provide equal access to the
campus, course information and activities for
students with disabilities. If you have a documented
disability and/or related access needs, please see
me during my office hours, or contact Karen Kane at
the Kokua program 933-0702 [email protected]
 Students are expected to be familiar with and abide
by the Hawaii Community College Student Conduct
code.
 Plagiarism will result in a zero on the
assignment. Please review
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism about this
topic or ask questions for further clarification.
 Please let me know how I can help you succeed at
HAWCC and in this course. I am looking forward to
working with you and participating in your academic
success.