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  • HPST 474: Economies of the Pacific Basin

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    Analysis of recent developments in the structure, trend, and composition of the Pacific economies. Major emphasis is placed on the most important economies such as Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico. Pre: ECON 300. (Cross-list BUSA/ ECON 474) (DS)
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  • HPST 476: Contemporary Literature of Hawai'i

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    A study of writers who either came from, or have written about Hawai'i. This course may begin with 19th century "sojourner literature" and will emphasize the modernwriters. (Cross-list ENG 476) (DL)
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  • HPST 477: Polynesian and Micronesian Mythology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This class introduces students to a wide range of traditional oral literature from islands within Polynesia and Micronesia, the parts of the Pacific nearest to Hawai'i. The literature covers traditional time periods - stories common just before European Contact, from the late 1700's to the early 1800's.Literature includes tales of the different gods of these islands and the creation of the universe, the islands, and man; myths of the afterlife; stories of cultural heroes like Maui and Tahaki in Polynesia; stories of the arrival of settling groups headed by certain chiefs; and more factual oral historical accounts of pre-European rulers and chiefs and battles for political control. (Cross-list ENG 477) (DH)
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  • HPST 478: Hawaiian Mythology II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This class is taught as a companion class to Hawaiian Mythology I (HPST 479). The class further introduces students to the range of traditional Hawaiian oral literature. These include stories and prayers involving major and local gods, family 'aumakua (focusing on sharks), the Pele and Hi'iaka story, Kamapua'a (the 1860s Fornander Collectionversion), the Maui stories, accounts of voyaging to Kahiki, and the late period dynastic accounts of the rulers of the Kingdom of O'ahu. The cultural setting of these stories is discussed in the context of where they took place, and of Hawaiian culture and its changes. How these stories were recorded in the 1800s and changes in them, since then, are analyzed. The background of key collectors of oral stories is also reviewed. (Cross-list ENG 478) (DH)
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  • HPST 479: Hawaiian Mythology I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This class is taught as a companion class to Hawaiian Mythology II (HPST 478). The class introduces students to the range of traditional Hawaiian oral literature. These include tales and prayers involving the gods, the creation of the islands and man, stories of menehune, Pele (her arrival, and the local stories of Hawai'i Island), Kamapua'a (the 1891 version),Ku'ula and 'Ai'ai, and the late period dynastic oral accounts orulers of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. The cultural setting of these stories is discussed in the context of where they took place, and of Hawaiian culture and its changes. How these stories were recorded in the 1800s and changes in them, since then, are analyzed. The background of key collectors of oral stories is also reviewed. (Cross-list ENG 479) (DH)
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  • HPST 480: Contemporary Literature of the Pacific

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This course surveys the new emerging English literature by native South Pacific Islanders from 1960-1995. Emphasis on contemporary themes and issues in the novels, poetry, short stories, and essays from New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and other areas. (Cross-list ENG 480) (DL)
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  • HPST 482: Pacific Islands

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    European impact and native response on major island groups from exploration to annexation, independence, and trusteeship (Cross-list HIST 482) (DH)
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  • HPST 483: Archaeology of Hawai'i

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This course will explore Hawaiian prehistory from the time of original settlement of the Islands until the arrival of Captain James Cook. Evidence will be gained from the investigation of archaeological sites, settlements, artifacts and other physical remains, and from recorded Hawaiian oral traditions. These data will be used to reconstruct ancient Hawaiian life, and ways to trace the development of Hawaiian society. (Crosslist ANTH/HIST 483) (DH)
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  • HPST 488: Twentieth Century Hawai'i

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    An examination of 20th century Hawai'i emphasizing social and political developments. The formation of labor, the impact of World War II and the growth of the Democratic Party will be studied to understand the dynamics of contemporary Island life. (Cross-list HIST 488) (DH)
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  • HPST 495: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    University of Hawaii-West Oahu

    This class teaches students how to do research on Hawaiian- Pacific Studies topics (using primary sources and data) and how to present findings. Each course will focus on a specific research topic. Relevant basic sources and data and their location will be discussed, and the student will learn how to obtain information from these sources (e.g., notes, interviews, etc.). Students will conduct research on the class topic. Findings will be presented in oral and/or written formats. The course is taught primarily in a seminar format, promoting student participation. Course content will vary with the research topic, discipline of focus, and instructor. May be repeated for credit towards graduation with different focus/topics. (DH)
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