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Hawaiian Studies (HIS)

101. Introduction to Hawaiian Studies (3) (F, W) GE course focused on the general introduction of Hawaiian culture, history, values, and practices through oral and practical traditions of the Hawaiian People as expressed in their chants, songs, music, art, crafts, food, language, and hospitality. Students engage in research, writing, composing, and sharing creative works linking principles of Hawaiian culture with their current real life situation. Students build a positive foundation in Hawaiian culture as it applies to their lives and will be able to further extend these practices beyond the boundaries of this institution.

199R. Service Leadership Internship in Hawaiian Studies (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Off-campus service learning. Activities related to the major and employment will be approved. Prior approval is necessary, a program coordinated by a faculty member and an on-site supervisor.

301. 'O Hawaii-Of Hawaii (3) (F) Hawaiian Studies introduction focusing on Kanaka-man; 'ohana-family; lahui-extended groups; kokua-assistance; laulima-group effort; ho'oponopono-dispute resolution and other cultural practices.

312. Malama 'Aina-Land Responsibility (2) (F) Focuses on the geographical, cosmological, philosophical, and historical relationships of the land to the people and the uniqueness of La'ie as a pu'uhonua or gathering place.

312L. Malama 'Aina Lab-Land Responsibility (1) (F) Taken simultaneously with HS 312. Provides field work experience to implement topics covered in the classroom.

380. Malama Kai-Sea Responsibility (2) (Sp) Focuses on oceanographic studies of marine life inside and outside reefs, fishponds; building, navigating, caring of a double-hull canoe, the study of celestial navigation and path-finding.

380L. Ma-lama Kai Lab-Sea Responsibility Lab (1) (Sp) Taken simultaneously with HS 380; provides field work experience to implement topics covered in the classroom.

385R. Hawaiian Material and Literary Topics (3) (F, W) Six major areas of Hawaiian Studies on a rotation basis:

  1. Hawaiian Weaving (alternate Fall)
  2. Hawaiian Hula and Mele (alternate Winter)
  3. Hawaiian La'au Lapa'au (alternate Spring/Summer)
  4. Hawaiian Implements & Instruments (alternate Fall)
  5. Hawaiian Music: Ki ho'alu (slack-key guitar) (Fall/Winter)
  6. Hawaiian Sports, Games: Pa'ani ho'oikaika (alternate Spring/Summer)
  7. Hawaiian Music: History (alternate Winters)

390R. Special Topics in Hawaiian Studies (1-3) (Variable).

399R. Internship in Hawaiian Studies (1-12) Maximum 12 (F, W, Sp, Su) Students may receive credit for applied experience in Hawaiian Language. Prior approval must be obtained and a program coordinated by a faculty member and the on-site supervisor.

490. Senior Seminar (3) (F, W, Sp) While under the supervision of a faculty, a senior research project incorporating Hawaiian language, culture, values, history, and practices of the Hawaiian people. Demonstrate cumulative knowledge and mastery of Hawaiian language and culture.

492. Hawaiian Public History (3) (W) Applied history in Hawaii: visits to museums, government, business, archives, oral history, etc. (same as History 492).

495R. Independent Study (1-3) (F, W, Sp) A student may take up to a maximum of three credit hours of directed research. Supervised by a faculty in the major and must be in the area of Hawaiian language, culture, values, history, and practices of the Hawaiian people