HWST 210 - Ancient Ritualistic Athletics of Hawai'i KCC AA/DH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): HWST 107 or HAW 101. Comment: May not be taken credit/no credit. HWST 210 is a study of the traditional native sports practices of the Hawaiian people (i.e., surfing, ho_lua sledding, 'ulumaika, etc.) that symbolize the native people's relationship to the 'a_ina (land) and how such sports as significant components to understanding the Hawaiian culture) were/are unique identifiers of the native identitUpon successful completion of HWST 210, the student should be able to: Identify traditional sports practices of the Hawaiian and their cultural significance. Demonstrate a technological understanding and working knowledge of these various sports (papa la_'a_u, papaho_lua, 'ulumaika, moa pahe'e, etc.) through hands on construction and applicat Reconstruct, through archaeology, origins of native architecture. 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.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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