Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Hawaiian Studies 100D
HWST 100D
Course Title
Introduction to Hawaiian Culture: Landscape - Historical
Events, Physical Features and Unique Flora and Fauna of
Maui and Hawai’i
Credits
1 credit
Date of Outline
March 13, 2007
2. Course Description
Explains important historical events of Maui and
Hawai’i and identifies their unique flora and fauna,
physical features, and scenes.
3. Contact Hours/Type
15 lecture hours per semester
4. Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
5. General Course Objectives: Prepares students with a working knowledge of
Hawaiian culture and information.
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.
Explain important historical events of Maui and Hawai’i
Identify unique flora and fauna, physical features and scenes of Maui and Hawai’i
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
½-1 week
1-3 weeks
1-3 weeks
Introduction (a, b)
Historical Events of Maui and Hawai’i (a)
Unique Flora and Fauna, Physical Features and Scenes of Maui and
Hawai’i (b)
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.
Text(s) may be supplemented with articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor;
internet research; and library research.
Other:
Films and Videos
Guest Speakers
Assigned Readings
Magazines or Newspaper Articles
Television Programs
Internet
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
25-50%
0-30%
0-20%
Written and/or oral examinations
In-class exercises
Homework Assignments
0-20%
0-10%
0-30%
0-30%
0-30%
0-30%
0-25%
Quizzes
Journal entries
Case Studies
Field reports
Interviews
Group/Individual projects (written and/or oral class presentations)
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