HAW 224 - Intermediate Hawaiian Reading

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): HAW 202 with a grade of "C" or higher or instructor recommendation. HAW 224 is an intermediate level course taught in the medium of Hawaiian language. This course will serve as a bridge course to the third year Hawaiian language classes by increasing fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in the target language. Upon successful completion of HAW 224, the student should be able to: Demonstrate increased ease and fluency in reading a variety of Hawaiian language texts including historical documents, stories, chants, songs, newspapers, fiction and non-fiction. Apply pre-reading skills to Hawaiian texts in order to focus attention on the material and be able to better comprehend overall theme and major ideas without having to translate word for word. Show increasing ability to read and decipher older Hawaiian language documents written without diacritical marks and understand orthographic conventions and grammar patterns unique to written Hawaiian. Explain basic elements of Hawaiian literary style including the use of wise sayings, repetition, play on words, natural imagery, dualism, naming, songs of praise glorifying heroes and chiefs. Demonstrate increasing ability to formulate comprehension questions, to summarize and analyze written Hawaiian materials. Demonstrate increased sensitivity to the vibrant poetic, cultural heritage and distinctly Hawaiian world views embodied in Hawaiian language texts. 1

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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