HWST 270 - Hawaiian Mythology

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Windward Community College

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Catalog Description A survey of gods, 'aumakua, kupua, mythical heroes, heroines and their kinolau as the basis of traditional Hawaiian metaphor. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for HWST 107 or HAW 102. Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate and analyze the relationship between Hawaiian mo'olelo, Hawaiian religion, and Hawaiian social structure. Analyze how Hawaiian mo'olelo illustrate and set precedents for Hawaiian cultural values. Compare and contrast Hawaiian and Western concepts of 'history' and 'myth?dentify and access major written and oral sources for Hawaiian mo'olelo. Recount with details at least one Hawaiian mo'olelo and illustrate similarities with others. Describe and classify different characters from Hawaiian mo'olelo. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DH Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies Resources Hawaiian Religion Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60112) - taught by Kelikokauaikekai Hoe Past Syllabi None

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

windward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 235-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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