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Hawaiian Studies (HWST)
School of Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Studies
HWST 107 Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific (3) An
introduction to the unique aspects of the native point of view in
Hawai‘i and in the larger Pacific with regards to origins, language,
religion, land, art, history, and modern issues. AH2
HWST 107A Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific (3) An
introduction to the unique aspects of the native point of view in
Hawai‘i and in the larger Pacific with regards to origins, language,
religion, land, art, history, and modern issues. AH2
HWST 270 Hawaiian Mythology (3) Survey of gods,
‘aumakua, kupua, mythical heroes, heroines, and their kino lau as the
basis of traditional Hawaiian metaphor. Pre: HWST 107 or HAW 102.
HWST 301 Perspectives in Hawaiian Studies (3) Interdisciplinary
lectures and discussions examining traditional and contemporary
experiences in Hawaiian society and setting; resources, methods, and
techniques. Pre: HAW 202 or consent.
HWST 341 Hawaiian Genealogies (3) Survey of
major Hawaiian chiefly lineages from the four main islands: Hawai‘i,
Maui, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. Political history from the Kumulipo to
Western contact. Pre: HAW 202.
HWST 342 Chiefs of Post-Contact Hawai‘i (3) Survey
of Hawaiian chiefs from 1778 to the present, including genealogy,
political function, and historical impact. Pre: 107, 341, or HAW 201.
HWST 343 Myths of Hawaiian History (3) Thematic
exploration of some common myths of Hawaiian history, including
infanticide, slavery, feudalism, constant warfare, human sacrifice, and
a limited pre-contact population, to determine the role of myth making
in perceptions of Hawaiian history. Pre: junior standing or consent.
HWST 362 Pana O‘ahu: Famous Place Names (3) A
survey of the famous place names in each ‘ahupua‘a of O‘ahu,
including accounts of mythical heroes, heiau, fishponds, wind, rain
names, and their metaphoric value in Hawaiian literature. Pre: 107, 270,
or GEOG 101; and HAW 202.
HWST 390 Issues in Modern Hawai‘i (3) Cultural
and political aspects of the current Hawaiian movement; historical
colonization; conflicts over tourism, the military, and agriculture;
forms of native self-determination. Pre: junior standing or consent.
HWST 440 Mahele Land Awards (3) Practical
guide to the researching of land awards and change in title for a single
‘ahupua‘a, 1848 to present. Focus on field trips. Pre: 342.
HWST 445 Hawaiian Institutions (3) Comprehensive
analysis of institutions like Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools, OHA,
Lili‘uokalani Trust, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and The
Queen’s Hospital. Pre: 342.
HWST 490 Senior Seminar in Hawaiian Studies (3) Critical
examination of existing research; individual or team development,
execution, and evaluation of selected projects. Pre: senior major in
Hawaiian studies or consent.
HWST 499 Directed Reading/Research (V) Individual
reading/research. Pre: 301, two upper division Hawai‘i-related
courses, and consent.
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