HWST 107: Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific (3 credits)

Catalog Description

An introduction to Hawai‘i and Hawaiian culture in the context of the larger Pacific, including Hawaiian origins, settlement, language, land, history, society, religion and the arts. (3 hrs. lect.)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Compare and contrast cultures and histories of Pacific island peoples in relation to their languages, religious traditions, artistic expressions, material culture, and political and economic development.
• Identify ways in which the environment has shaped Hawaiian and Pacific island culture.
• Describe the integration of land in Hawaiian culture and the historic changes in the relationship between people and land through written and oral communication.
• Describe aspects of Hawaiian relationship with other groups of people in and outside of Hawai‘i. Identify implications of the relationships and develop proposals for possible ways to affect positive change.
• Identify, access, and evaluate major Hawaiian studies sources.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: DH
• Required for Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Hawaiian Studies

Current Syllabus

none currently available

Past Syllabi

None