HPST 471 - Polynesia Before European Contact

Institution:

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

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Description:

This course is a detailed overview of Polynesian history from initial settlement to European contact, covering the spread of settlement through Polynesia and the histories of selected island groups. A multi-disciplinary approach to history is used, looking at oral historic, early historic, historical linguistic, and archaeological information. Among the islands usually studied are Tonga, Samoa, the Marquesas, the Tuamotus, Mangareva, Easter Island, the Society Islands (Tahiti), the Southern Cooks, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and the little known Chatham Islands. Among the subjects covered are the rise of the Tongan kingdom, the initial settlement of Eastern Polynesia from Samoa, the formation of stratified countries in Tahiti, Aotearoa's smaller societies with raiding and fortifications, and Easter Island's history with its large statues. The student will also get a more detailed knowledge of one island group through a research paper, learning basic research and writing methods. (Crosslist HIST 471) (DH)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

westoahu.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 689-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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