Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Hawaiian 104
HAW 104
Course Title
Hawai’i: Language Through Hula
Credits
3 credits
Date of Outline
April 2007
2. Course Description
Introduces conversational Hawaiian language through the
medium of dance (hula) and song. Requires study,
memorization, and close examination of Hawaiian
vocabulary and simple sentence structure.
3. Contact Hours/Type 3 hours Lecture
4. Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
5. General Course Objectives HAW 104 is an elective course offering the student
opportunities to pursue interests in Hawaiian language and arts. It is intended to introduce
and enrich the student’s appreciation and awareness of language via dance.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
practice and develop ease in the use of basic conversational Hawaiian language;
build and utilize an increasing vocabulary;
describe and discuss language patterns in song and poetry;
analyze coordination of word, movement, thought and voice;
develop an appreciation of culture through a study of language and art; and
develop an appreciation of the language and performing arts through exposure.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1-3 weeks
2-5 weeks
1-3 weeks
3-5 weeks
1-3 weeks
Introduction to Hawaiian language (a, b)
Introduction to simple sentence structure (a, b)
Introduction to basic hula movements (a, b, c, d, e, f)
Introduction to song and Hula (a, b, c, d, e, f)
Evaluation of language and dances learned (a, b, c, d, e, f)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include
Kanahele, Pualani; Ha’a Hawai’i
Elbert and Mahoe; 101 Hawaiian Songs
Reference materials include
Kanahele, G; Hawaiian Music and Musicians
Hopkins, J; The Hula
Wilson, W and Kamana, K.; Na Kai ‘Ewalu
Auxiliary Materials and Content
Films and Videos
Guest Speakers
Assigned Readings
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
25-75%
10-25%
0-30%
0-20%
0-10%
0-20%
0-20%
0-20%
0-25%
Exams
Projects (written and/or oral class presentations)
In-class exercises
Quizzes
Journal entries
Case studies
Field reports
Interviews
Attendance and/or class participation
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at
the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to
Lectures
Quizzes and other tests with feedback and discussion
In-class discussions
Guest lectures
Reaction papers
Research
Experiments
Field Trips
Field Reports
Audio, visual or mediated presentations including films/videos
Student class presentations
Group and/or individual projects
Service Learning