Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
HWST 262
Course Title
Pana Maui: Maui’s Sacred Hawaiian Places
Credits
3 credits
Date of Outline
October 2005
2. Course Description
Examines the sacred Hawaiian places of Maui, including accounts of
Mythical heroes, heiau, fishponds, wind and rain names, and their
Metaphoric value to ancient and modern Hawaiian culture. Uses
Hawaiian terminology.
3. Contact Hours/Type
Lecture – Three (3)
4. Prerequisites
HWST 107, OR 270, and HAW 102 (or consent)
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
5. General Course Objectives
-Develop an awareness of sacred cultural sites within the context of living and sustainable
ahupua`a ecosystems.
-Identify sacred cultural sites in each ahupua`a.
-Internalize traditions and literature associated with sacred cultural sites.
-Retell stories associated with sacred sites on the island.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. identify the physical and culturally important wahi pana within Maui ahupua`a, and explain
their significance;
b. observe the changes that early Hawaiian settlers made to Maui, and explain how the land use,
social values, and religion of the ahupua`a contributed to the sustainability of their new
home and the creation of wahi pana;
c. explain how the changes in land use and social values brought by the integration of European
culture and the Mahele affectd the ahupua`a of Maui and the wahi pana therein;
d. explain how environmental and economic pressures may affect the possible futures of Maui,
its ahupua’a, and the wahi pana therein;
e. employ chronology to understand change and/or continuity and cause and/or effect in
Hawai`I’s cultural history;
f. use geographic representations to organize, analyze, and present information;
g. analyze hou Hawaiians organized their activities on earth through their analysis of human
populations, interdependence, settlement, and conflict and cooperation;
h. demonstrate stewardship of earth’s resources through the understanding of society and the
phycicla environment;
i. use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity;
j. use strategies within reading processes to construct meaning. Generat questions, identigy
issues or problems, and investigate answers to solutions using general and specialized
information sources.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1-2 weeks Unit 1. Maui Island historical context (a,b,c,d,e)
1-2 weeks Unit 2. West Maui overview (a,b,c,d,e,g)
1-2 weeks Unit 3. Lahaina, Kaanapali (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 4. Wailuku (a,b,c,d,e,f, i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 5. East Maui Overview (a,b,c,d,e,g)
1-2 weeks Unit 6. Hamakuapoko, Hamakualoa (a,b,c d,e,f,i.,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 7. Koolau (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 8. Hana (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 9. Kipahulu (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 10. Kaupo (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 11. Hanuaula, Kahikinui (a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 12. Kula (a,b c,d,e,f,i,j)
1-2 weeks Unit 12. Course summarization, presentations (f,g,g,i,j)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Sites of Maui, Sterling, Espelth P., Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu, 1997.
Place Names of Hawaii, Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. and Mookini, Ester T.,
University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu. 1974
The Beaches of Maui County, Clark, John R.K., University of Hawaii Press. 1980
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
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:
25-50% Written and/or oral examinations
0-30% In-class exercises
0-20% Homework assignments
0-20% Quizzes
0-10% Journal entries
0-30% Case studies
0-30% Interviews
0-30% Group/individual projects (written and/or oral class presentations)
15-30% Reaction/Research paper (w/written and oral class presentations)
0-25% 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 exercises, including but not limited to games and simulations]
Class discussions
Guest lecturers
Reaction papers
Audio, visual