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Political Science 330: American Politics (DS and WI: CRN: 67759; 67412 ) University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu Social Sciences Division ()

Course Syllabus, Fall 2021 Aug. 23 – Dec. 10

T.Thr.: 12:30 – 1:50 Classroom: D-237 (and via Zoom)

Tuba City Space Port, Ryan Singer (2012)

PREREQUISTE: ENG 100; ENG 200 recommended Instructor: Masahide T. Kato Office Hours: T&Th 11:00 – 12:00 and by appointment Office: Laboratory Bldg. E213 Phone and Email: 689-2397, mtkato@hawaii.edu CATALOGUE COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers an in-depth understanding of the basic values and institutions of American government. The course includes the dialogue between indigenous American and European sources. The focus is on the value of democracy; freedom; individualism; social responsibility; and the institutions of republicanism: the separation of powers; checks and balances; and the free market. The course also provides opportunities to integrate personal experiences with a demonstration of student’s understanding of a variety of contemporary political issues. COURSE SUMMARY FOR FALL, 2021 The unprecedented crisis in American Politics came to the surface during the 2016 presidential election campaign. This course looks at the “big picture” of American politics by tracing the historical origins of the contradictions we face today. In order to engage in a holistic analysis of American political process, the course uses the paradigmatic categories such as “colonialism,”

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“industrialism,” “Monopoly Capitalism,” “Fordism,” “Postfordism,” and Globalization/Neoliberalism. Based on the critical analysis of the historical legacy and current conditions of American Politics and also with the sense of empowerment, we delve into the future trajectory of American politics, seeking creative solutions for the current contradictions. As a writing intensive class, this course includes in class instructions on “global” revisions (conceptual level issues), editing, “local” revisions (sentence level issues), thesis, argumentation, and synthesis. HYBRID/ONLINE BLEND MODALITY: Students may choose to attend face-to-face sessions at D 237 or attend them via Zoom. The instructor conducts class sessions in person. ZOOM LINK FOR THIS COURSE: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/93132963522 Passcode: 977765 COVID-19 PERSONAL SAFETY PRACTICES If you have tested positive, are symptomatic (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html), or were in contact with a positive case, contact the UH West Oʻahu COVID-19 Hotline at (808) 689-2525 or covidwo@hawaii.edu. Be sure to check-in on the UH Health App, LumiSight, prior to each of your campus visits: https://uh.campus.lumisight.com/. You may also access UH West Oʻahuʻs Interim COVID-19 Guidelines at westoahu.hawaii.edu/covid-19/guidelines/. DISABILITY ACCOMDATION STATEMENT: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability is advised to contact our interim ADA coordinator, Ms. Trudy Asato at tasato7@hawaii.edu and (808) 689-2936. UNIVERSITY STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION The University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu (UHWO) strives to provide an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination. Such an environment is necessary to a healthy learning, working, and living atmosphere because discrimination and harassment undermine human dignity and the positive connection among all members in our UHWO community. UHWO can help to provide valuable information. Examples of behavior that may be considered sex or gender-based discrimination may include, but is not limited to, the following: sexual harassment, harassment of LGBTQ students, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic and dating violence.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing sex or gender-based discrimination, or if you have any questions regarding UHWO's process or policies, please feel free to contact the UHWO Title IX Coordinator via email at: uhwot9c@hawaii.edu, or you can visit the UHWO Title IX website for more information at: https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/compliance/title-ix/ PLAGIALISM POLICY: Please make a habit of carefully citing your sources and clearly mark your ideas and those of others. Any act of using the materials written by others, whether in print or online, without proper citation falls in the category of plagiarism, which constitutes a violation of the student conduct. The consequences of a violation include suspension or dismissal. http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/student-policies/ UH West Oʻahu has a license agreement with iParadigms, LLC for the use of their plagiarism prevention and detection service popularly known as Turnitin. All students agree to submit their paper(s) to www.turnitin.com if and when instructed to do so. By taking a course where Turnitin is used, you agree that your assigned work may be submitted to and screened by Turnitin. CITATION PROTOCOL: Students learn APA (American Psychological Association) Style in this class (https://www.apastyle.org/). Instructor’s one of the recent publications in APA style will be used as a sample writing throughout the semester. Instructor reviews the essential components of APA style rule for each essay assignment. Wikipedia: Wikipedia is not considered to be a credible source of information. The reference and citation of Wikipedia in any course assignments will result in the loss of grade points. NOʻEAU LEARNING CENTER for WRITING, MATH and ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Students are encouraged to visit the Noʻeau center for writing tutoring for essay assignments and the final paper. The instructor will mandate students writing consultation at the Noʻeau center if it is deemed necessary. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Howard Zinn, A People’s History of the United States (New York: Harper Perennial, 2003). All other readings are available on line in PDF format through Laulima * Two copies are available on reserve at our library for loan (max. 1 day). A digitized version may be available for neighbor island students. Please inquire at uhwolib@hawaii.edu. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME: Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the foundation of American governance and polity both in indigenous American and European sources. (ILO1.2, DLO2, CLO3)

2. Analyze both micro and macro political dimensions of policy, events, laws, court decisions, and social movements. (ILO3, DLO2.4, CLO3)

3. Analyze the effectiveness of democratic governance from the intersection of race, gender, class, and sexuality. (ILO1.2.3, DLO2.4, CLO3)

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4. Envision the future trajectory of American politics based on the critical assessment of the policies, laws, institutional practices, social movements, political leadership, and ideologies of the past. (ILO2.3, DLO2.4, CLO3)

5. Express complex ideas and analyses on diverse aspects of American politics through formal and informal writings as well as through oral communication. (ILO2&3, DLO1.2.4, CO1.2.3)

*ILO (Institutional Learning Outcome), DLO (Division Learning Outcome), CLO (Concentration Learning Outcome). Please see the current UH7West Oahu catalogue to review the learning outcomes identified. https://laulima.hawaii.edu/access/content/group/a3236a44-3b6e-4c62-a10f-426b5fd541ac/CATALOG%2C%20UHWO/UHWO_Catalog_2018-19_posted_180423.pdf COURSE REQUIREMENTS and GRADING POLICY: GENERAL PROTOCOL (PROFESSIONALISM): Students in upper division classes are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism in preparation for their professional career. Professionalism in the class context includes punctuality, respecting due dates, notifying the instructor of absence and early departure, respectful and thoughtful class participations, proper use of electronic devises, and more. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION (20%): Regular attendance is critical as the course content is structured in a chronological order and a logical progression of concepts. More than 2 unexcused absences will affect the grade points significantly. ZOOM PROTOCOL In order to earn full attendance and participation points for each session, zoom users must establish their presence and participation through 1) chat, 2) microphone, or 3) video presence. When the instructor calls zoom participants during the class session and receives no response, it can be considered as “half absent or present” unless they provide the explanation (e.g., internet glitch, bathroom break, childcare, and other household situations).

BI-WEEKLY ANALYTICAL ESSAY and PEER Review (WI) (15%): Students post their analytical essays (400 – 500 word count and 3 paragraphs minimum) on our Laulima class discussion threads based on their choice of designated themes. For each essay, students will receive grading points based on the evaluation rubric and the instructor’s detailed comment within a week after the submission. The guide power point is provided for each essay assignment. After the submission, students will be paired up to have an in-class peer review session based on their written evaluation (100 -200 word count). The peer reviewer should focus on 1) at least one valuable insight s/he/they gained from the review process (or the strenght of the essay), 2) the suggestion for technical revisions (spelling, grammar, phrasing, paragraphing, etc.). The grade points for the essay will not be entered until the student completes his/her/their peer review. The instructor may dovetail the peer review session with the discussion of anonymous sample paper highlighting its uniqueness. There will be total of 4 analytical essays.

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PODCAST (5%) In lieu of the last analytical essay (AE #5), students produce a podcast. The Podcast assignment is designed to translate the course content and your original analysis into a format accessible to evertyday people like your family members and neighbors. Students produce an audio recording of their commentary on the assigned topic as a 4 to 6 mins podcast. Students upload their podcast to Soundcloud reserved for this course. The criteria of evaluation include the articulation of course concepts, responsiveness to the task, analysis/application/fact base, and communicability. A guide power point is provided for the podcast assignment. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-438419903 User Name: uhwopolisci@gmail.com; Password: uhwopols96707

CURRENT EVENT REPORT (10%): Students take turns to lead a brief class discussion on the current events that are relevant to the course content at the beginning of each class session. The sources can be from the news media, films, talks, or events. A minimum of two presentations is required. The report should contain the source, explanation of the news or event, your own take (i.e., analysis, interpretation, assessment, etc.). Oral presentation only; no written submission is necessary. CONCEPTUAL TERM QUIZ (10%): In lieu of midterm exam, students take conceptual term quiz in the short essay format administered through our Laulima page. Students have 5 days to complete the quiz. Open book; multiple entry allowed. FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT/PAPER PROPOSAL (5%) and DRAFT (5%) (WI) (10%): Students submit their proposals for the final project/paper (200 – 300 words) by the designated due date. Based on the similarity of themes and topics, students are organized into teams. The face-to-face conference between the instructor and the team, both as group and individual, will be held during the class period to fine-tune both team and individual topics. Students are also required to turn in their first draft by the designated date. The draft should have at least 4 pages in length FINAL PAPER (WI) (20%): Students submit a proposal and the first draft to the instructor for approval by the designated due. The instructor will give a written feedback on the proposal and draft in order to give students guidance within a week after submission. The length of the final paper should be between 8 and 10 pages for content with separate pages for references following the established format (Chicago, MLA, APA styles): Total required pages: 9 -11.

FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION (10%): Based on the student final paper proposal, the instructor will assign him/her/their to a project team with common research interests. Each team organizes a panel discussion and makes an oral presentation to the class during the last two weeks of the course. The presentation will be evaluated by the peer. More detailed information and guideline for the final project and paper will be provided around the time of your project

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proposal submission. Final Course Grade A to A– =100–90pts B+ to B– = 89–80pts C+ to C– = 79–70pts D+ to D– = 69–60pts

COURSE SCHEDULE

Disclaimer: The schedule and content maybe subject to change.

Phase I: Introduction and Foundations of American Politics

Week 1 (Aug. 23 – 27): Introduction and Foundation Part I: Colonial Conquest and the Indigenous Sovereign Foundation In-class Writing Assignment Session 1: Introduction to the Course: Mapping out the Journey and Basic Concepts/Terminology References: Thomas Hobbes, “Leviathan”; Michel Foucault, “Society Must be Defended”; Thomas Berry, “Human Presence,”; Cavanagh & Mander, “World Bank, IMF Turned poor Third World nations into loan addicts” Session 2: Foundation Part I: Colonial Conquest: Reading: Zinn, Chapter 1, “Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress”; Video: After the Mayflower: We Shall Remain – America through Native Eyes Week 2 (Aug. 30 – Sept.3): Foundations Part I (continued) and Part II: Slavery Session 1: Foundation Part I: Indigenous Foundations (Continued): Reading: Renee Jacob, “Iroquois Great Law of Peace and the United States Constitution” (PDF) Session 2: Foundation Part II: Slavery Reading: Zinn, Chapter 2, “Drawing the Color Line” Video: The Black Atlantic

Analytical Essay #1 Themes: 1) The Ideologies of European Conquistadors and English Settlers, 2) The Iroquois Confederacy and the US Constitutionalism, 3) The Formative Process of American Racism. Week 3 (Sept. 6 – 10): Foundation Part III Popular Sovereignty and the Brith of the US Constitution AE #1 Due: Tues. Sept. 7; Peer Review Due: Wed., Sept. 8

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Session 1: Popular Sovereignty and the Declaration of Independence Readings: Alexis De Tocqueville, “Social Condition of the Anglo-Americans” and other chapters (Democracy in America); Declaration of Independence (PDF) Supplementary Reading: Zinn, Chapter 4, “Tyranny is Tyranny” Session 2: The Birth of the US Constitution AE#1 Peer Review Session + APA Style Instruction #1 (In text citation) Reading: Zinn, Chapter 5, “A Kind of Revolution” Week 4 (Sept. 13 - 17): Constitutional Amendments and Reconstruction Session 1: Civil War and Emancipation Reading: Chap 9, “Slavery Without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom.” Session 2: Reconstruction and the test of democracy Reading: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., “Reconstructing a Nation” (PDF) Analytical Essay #2 Themes: 1) de Tocqueville’s concepts of Popular Sovereignty and the Declaration of Independence, 2) The gap between the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, 3) The success and failure of Reconstruction.

Phase II: Industrialism and American Politics

Week 5 (Sept 20 - 24): Monopoly Capitalism, Imperialism and the War Economy AE #2 Due: Tues., Sept. 21; Peer Review Due: Wed., Sept. 22 Session 1: Monopoly Capital and the Industrial Working Class Reading: Zinn, Chap. 11, “Robber Barons and Rebels” Session 2: Imperialism and the War Economy AE #2 Peer Review Session + APA Style Instruction #2 (Reference: Books) Readings: Zinn, Chap 12, “The Empire and the People”; Chap. 14, “War is the Health of the State.” Supplementary Reading: Stephen Kinzer, “A Hell of a Time at the Palace” Week 6 (Sept. 27 – Oct. 1): World War II and Pax-Americana Session 1: World War II Reading: Zinn, Chap. 16. “A People’s War” (pp. 407 – 425) Session 2: Pax-Americana and Cold War Reading: Zinn, Chap. 16, “A People’s War?” (pp. 425 – 442) Video: Atomic Café

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Analytical Essay #3 Themes: 1) Emergence of Monopoly Capital and Working Class, 2) The US Imperialist Expansionism and the domestic containment, 3) Pax Americana both abroad and at home

Phase III: Fordism and American Politics

Week 7 (Oct. 4 - 8): The Birth of Fordism AE #3 Due: Tues. Oct. 8; Peer Review Due: Wed. Oct. 9 Session 1: Fordism, Cars, Fast Food, and Nature Readings: Wilson, “View From the Road”; Eric Schloss, “Fast Food Nation.” (PDFs) Video: Sprawling from Grace Session 2: New Deal Policy AE#3 Peer Review Session + APA Style Instruction #3 (Reference: Chapter in Book) Reading: Kennedy, “What the New Deal did” (PDF) Week 8 (Oct. 11 – 15): Vietnam War/Revolt Against Fordism Session 1: Vietnam: Fordism goes to War Reading: Zinn, Chap. 18, “The Impossible Victory: Vietnam” Session 2: Evolution of the Civil Rights Movement. Reading: Zinn, Chap. 17, “Or Does it Explode” Video: Eyes on the Prize Analytical Essay #4: 1) Fordism, Mass Production, and Mass Consumerism, 2) Vietnam war, 3) The evolution of civil rights movement. Week 9 (Oct. 18 – 22): American Social Movements: Revolts against Fordism Part I. AE #4 Due: Tues. Oct. 19; Peer Review Due: Thrs. Oct. 20 Session 1: Anti-War/Peace Movement Reading: Zinn, Chap. 18, “The Impossible Victory” (pp. 485 – 501) Supplementary Reading: James Fendrich, “The Forgotten Movement: The Vietnam Antiwar Movement.” Session 2: Black Power Movement AE #4 Peer Review Session + APA Instruction #4 (Reference: Peer Review Journal Article) Reading: Philipp Foner, “The Black Panther Speaks”; David Hillard, “Free Breakfast for Schoolchildren program.” (PDFs) Video: Black Panthers

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Conceptual Term Quiz: Oct. 21 - 26 Week 10 (Oct. 25 – 29): American Social Movements II: Revolt Against Fordism Conceptual Term Quiz Due: Tues. Oct. 26 Session 1: Women’s Movement Reading: Johnston, “The Modern Feminist Movement” (PDF) Supplementary Reading: Zinn, Chapter 8, “Surprises” (pp. 255 – 269 only) Session 2: Indigenous Sovereignty Reading: Vine Deloria, “The Indian Movement.” (PDF) Videos: Unfinished Nation-Determined to be Heard; Wounded Knee: We Shall Remain– America Through Native Eyes;

Phase IV: Post-Fordism, Globalization, and American Politics Week 11 (Nov. 1 - 5): Post-Fordism and American Politics Session 1: Post-Fordism in its Macro Dimension Readings: Walter Mead, “The Decline of Fordism” (PDF); Supplementary Reading: Zinn, Chap. 21, “Carter-Reagan-Bush: The Bipartisan Consensus” (pp. 573 – 591 only) Final Project/Paper Explained Session 2: Post-Fordism in its Micro Dimension Reading: Susan Thistle, “The New Economy and the Transformation of work” (PDF) Video: Food Inc. Week 12 (Nov. 8 - 12): American Politics in the age of Globalization Final Project Proposal Due: Nov. 9, Tues. Session 1: Wal-mart Globalization Reading: David Karjanen, “The Wal-Mart Effect and New Capitalism” (PDF) Session 2: Holiday (Veteran’s Day) Podcast: Black Power, Women’s Movement, Indigenous Movement, Post-Fordism Micro and Macro, American Exceptionalism. Week 13 (Nov. 15 – 19): Obama and Trump Presidency/Post-American American Politics?: Afro-Futurism and Indigenous Futurism Podcast Due: Tues. Nov. 16

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Session 1: American Exceptionalism: the presidencies of Obama and Trump Reading: Löfflman, “American Exceptionalism and President Obama’s Post American Vision of Hegemony,” Donner, “Understanding white racial sovereignty” (PDF) Session 2: Learning from Afro-futurism and Indigenous Futurism Final APA Instruction (Reference: News Article, Web Article, Interview) Readings: Mark Darby, Tricia Rose, and Gregg Tate, “Black to the Future”; Suzanne Newman Fricke, “Introduction: Indigenous Futurisms in the Hyperpresent Now” (PDF)

Phase V: Final Project: The Future of American Politics Week 14 (Nov. 22 – 26): Final Project Individual/Team Work First Draft Due: Fri. Nov. 26 Week 15 (Nov. 29 – Dec. 3): Final Project Individual/Team Work Final’s Week (Dec. 6 – 10): Final Project Presentations: Final Paper Due: Tues. Dec. 7. (Absolute) Pau Ka Hana!