HWST 216 - History of Surfing KCC AA/DH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): HWST 107 or HAW 101. HWST 216 is a study of the traditional native sports practices of the Hawaiian people that symbolized the native people's relationship to the 'a_ina (land) 3 and how such sports are significant components to understanding the Hawaiian culture, and were/are unique identifiers of the native identity. Upon successful completion of HWST 216, the student should be able to: Identify traditional sports practices of the Hawaiian and their cultural significance. Demonstrate a conceptual and working knowledge of the sport through hands on construction and application. Reconstruct, through archaeology, the origins and significance of native architecture associated to this practice. Describe the native environment and resources, and the significance of proper management. Explain the significance of native imagery and physical characteristics. Analyze critically the cultural impact and the residual effects of the Western value system on the physical and spiritual world of the Hawaiian people.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.