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3.00 Credits
2 hours lecture and 2 hours lecture/lab per week. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101; HOST 170; HOST 171. HOST 278 is designed to introduce the student to the operations of travel companies. These companies will include travel agencies, tour and cruise companies. This course explains the requirements for appointment and membership by the Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), and United States Tour Association (USTA). Basic travel agency operations, internet agencies and preferred suppliers will be presented. The history and operation of the tour and cruise business and selling techniques of its products will be covered. Upon successful completion of HOST 278, the student should be able to: Outline the requirements that must be met by travel agencies, for ARC and IATA appointments. Analyze the product lines of suppliers for retail and wholesale travel and explain the concept of preferred suppliers. Correctly greet clients, determine travel wants and needs, select product lines appropriate to the tastes and preferences of the client, and apply the components of a sales transaction. Discuss the role of automation and internet presence in agency operations. Construct and sell Amtrak, air segments, hotel, cars, tours and cruises on a computer reservations system. Examine the procedure of selling tour and cruise itineraries.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): HOST 101, CULN 111 or FSHE 102. HOST 290 is the study of the management process in hospitality operations, focusing on the managerial functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating to bring about organizational effectiveness. Scenarios, case studies and role playing exercises typical of the hospitality industry have been developed to reinforce principles. Upon successful completion of HOST 290, the student should be able to: Explain the importance of, and develop a personal career advancement plan. Identify and explain the various roles of a manager. Describe the management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, directing, controlling and evaluating, and analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of each in a local hospitality organization. Describe the current and possible future uses of technology in hospitality management. Describe and discuss the decision-making processes within the various managerial levels of hospitality organizations. Explain how personal attitudes, values and ethics are formed, modified or changed in individuals and how they affect employee performance and the organization's culture. Explain various motivational theories and be able to apply these theories within various hospitality workplace environments. Differentiate between management and leadership and comprehend their relationship within hospitality organizations. 4 Describe the process of effective employee selection, recruitment, selection, placement, orientation, training, appraisal and discipline. Describe the relationship between management and local unions within the hospitality industry and develop strategies designed to enhance this relationship. Plan, conduct and evaluate a training session. Define organizational culture and identify factors that influence it. Discuss the relationship and responsibilities between the hospitality industry and the community.
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3.00 Credits
2 hours seminar and 20 hours fieldwork per week (for a semester total of 300 internship hours) Prerequisite(s): HOST 100, CULN 111, FSHE 102, or department approval. HOST 293E is a supervised field experience that is related to the student's major or career goals. The experience will enable the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in coursework to the work environment. Upon successful completion of HOST 293E, the student should be able to: Apply job readiness skills to obtain an internship. Describe the technical and human skills required of workers in the hospitality industry. Identify the personal qualities, attitudes, and work habits required of guest-contact employees. Apply classroom knowledge and skills in the workplace. Perform duties at the internship site according to industry standards. Analyze the inter-relationships of the various departments at internship site. Describe methods of quality assurance used in the industry. Explain the importance of lifelong learning in the constantly changing hospitality industry. Clarify career goals and aspirations. Assess how sustainable tourism concepts are applied at an internship site.
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3.00 Credits
Various number of hours lecture/lab per week Recommended Preparation: One or more semester course(s) in the language, history, or culture of the designated country or region. HUM 269 is an on-site study of designated society's values, arts, and culture. Upon successful completion of HUM 269 , the student should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of and sensitivity to the peoples and cultures of the society(s) visited. Demonstrate awareness of internationalism and an interdependence of cultures. Compare cultural values and methods of coping with our changing world. Discuss, orally and in writing, ways in which the humanities enrich daily life in the societies visited, and in his or her own society.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week HWST 100 is an introduction to Hawaiian cultural traditions and history, from ancient to modern times. It provides an overview of ancient concepts that still influence Hawaiian thinking today, including the sacredness of the land, the intimate connection between human beings and nature, and the importance of connection to a place and a genealogy. Upon successful completion of HWST 100, the student should be able to: Contrast, compare and explain Hawaiian creation traditions and genealogies. Demonstrate a knowledge of Hawaiian voyaging migration traditions and the voyaging revival in modern times. Describe Hawaiian social organization, traditional values, and protocol, including performing protocol related to greeting guests and outsiders. Utilize a basic knowledge of the Hawaiian Language, including linguistic history, pronunciation, commonly used words and phrases, and the current revival of Hawaiian Language in the State's educational systems. 2 Explain the major tenets and beliefs of Hawaiian religion, including its gods, the kapu system, and places of worship. Explain the Hawaiian view of the land, sea and nature, including place names and sacred places, irrigation systems (lo'i) and fishponds, relationships to indigenous plants and animals, and current environmental issues from a Hawaiian perspective. Demonstrate a knowledge of Hawaiian arts including hula, verbal arts, 3D arts, and arts of daily life. Recount the major events and trends of Hawaiian history, including traditional chiefs, responses to foreigners, and the monarchy and its legacy and the foundation it created for Hawai'i today. Evaluate and analyze modern Hawaiian issues, including political status, burial rights, social and educational issues, native gathering rights and traditional cultural practices, and the impact of tourism on Hawaiian culture.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture/lab per week Recommended Preparation: ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100. HWST 107 is a survey of the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia; their various origins, geography, languages, religions, colonial histories and modern development, seen through the cultural lens of the Hawaiian people. Upon successful completion of HWST 107, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a knowledge of Pacific geography and the origins and patterns of migration and settlement of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Understand the similarities and differences between the cultures and histories of Pacific Islanders through the study of their languages, religious traditions, artistic accomplishments, material culture and political and economic development. Demonstrate an understanding of islanders' physical environments and its role in shaping culture, as well as the effects of increasingly altered environments in the modern period. Explore the importance of land to island civilizations and to trace the cultural importance of land historically; from ancient chiefdoms, through European colonization, and contemporary problems arising through the loss of lands. Show knowledge of the comparative effects of colonization on Pacific Islanders and the similarities and differences of nationalist movements throughout the Pacific. Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of texts that make up the knowledge embodied by Pacific islanders, including oral traditions, primary and secondary literature, as well as visual and tactile expressions of their cultures.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture/per week Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent enrollment in HWST 107 or HAW 102, or instructor or Department Chair consent. HWST 270 is an overview of Hawaiian mythology, cosmology, and legendary beings. Mythologies as a foundation for Hawaiian culture, values and world view. Upon successful completion of HWST 270, the student should be able to: Evaluate and analyze the relationship between Hawaiian mythologies, Hawaiian religion and Hawaiian social structure. Analyze how Hawaiian mythologies illustrate and set precedents for Hawaiian cultural values. Compare and contrast Hawaiian and Western concepts of "history" and "myth. Demonstrate knowledge of the major written and oral sources for Hawaiian mythologies. Recount with details at least one major Hawaiian mythological epic, and illustrate familiarity with others. Describe and classify different legendary beings from Hawaiian mythological sources.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Comment: Students may be required to purchase storage for electronic media to store data files and assignments created as course projects. ICS 100 introduces students to computers and their role in the information world emphasizing computer terminology, hardware, and software. Opportunities for "hands-on" experience using applications software may include spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, communications, and databases.Upon successful completion of ICS 100, the student should be able to: Utilize the basic features of computer applications to communicate effectively in the work environment. o Produce documents in a variety of formats. o Create, edit, and format electronic spreadsheets using simple formulas, functions, and charts. o Create and organize a variety of electronic slides using templates, background styles, graphics, and animation effects. Utilize operating system interfaces to manage computer resources effectively. Utilize online resources for research and communication. Define, explain, and demonstrate proper computer terminology usage in areas such as hardware, software, and communications. Describe ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology.
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