Welcome! Let’s go to
Hawaii!
First Day, Oahu, Hawaii, 2011
Hawaiian Field
School 2016
Purpose
The purpose of this field school is to provide VIU FOM
students with an opportunity for experiential learning
focused on an examination the interaction between a
destination’s culture, resort industry & its tourism
industry. Study will focus upon exploration of related
destination issues and the social-cultural focus of a
destination’s culture this field school allows for a deep
exploration of these and related issues.
Hawaiian Field
School 2016
 Frequently asked Questions:
 Where will the field school take place?
 Island of Oahu
 University of Hawaii, Manoa
 Honolulu
 Waikiki Beach
 Pali Lookout
 Pearl Harbour
 Polynesian Cultural Center
 Various Beaches and Tourist attractions
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach
Polynesian Cultural Center
Polynesian Cultural Center
 Founded in 1963, it is
dedicated to preserving
the cultural heritage of
Polynesia and sharing
the culture, arts, and
crafts of the major island
groups to the rest of the
world.
Polynesian Cultural Center
 The Polynesian Cultural
Center features six
Polynesian "islands" in a
beautifully landscaped,
42-acre setting
representing Fiji, Hawaii,
Aotearoa (New Zealand),
Samoa, Tahiti and
Tonga.
Courses of Study
 How many academic credits will I earn?
 9 credits: three for each of 3 completed courses
 How can I earn 9 credits in 21 days?
 The short answer is you can’t. The course of study is
dependent on substantial study from January to April
2016.
 I’m in 4th year. Will I be able to graduate this June if I
go on this field school?
 Yes, but graduation is dependent on you and your
academic standing. Which, of course is dependent on
your academic performance during the field school.
Hawaiian Field
School 2016
Themes
There are three broad themes that provide the
foundation to this field school:
1.the history and cultural heritage of the islands;
2.the tourism industry infrastructure in terms of
a tourist destination;
3.and some of the workings of the resort
industry.
Courses of Study
 What courses will I take?
 TRMT 391A, 391B, 391C: each are three credits
 What if I want to go early or stay later in Hawaii?
 The field school is beginning in early May (tentative
dates); how you use the time preceding or following is
your decision.
 Our accommodation may allow for time outside the
field school.
Courses of Study
 TRMT 391 A: This course explores the history and
cultural heritage of the islands through a series of predeparture reading, discussions, and videos. Students will
begin their discovery of the culture of the Hawaiian
islands.
 Each student will complete an individual research
paper on a topic of their choosing. Based on this
research, the student will plan, create, and deliver an
interactive in-country tour; they will act as the expert
tour guide, participants as tour members. A final
reflective exercise concludes this course work.
Courses of Study
 TRMT 391 B: this course explores the tourism industry
infrastructure of the island of Oahu through the
application of the conceptual model developed by Neil
Leiper.
 The model explores the various components of a
tourism system and will allow students to gain a better
understanding of the tourism industry infrastructure in
terms of a tourist destination.
 The course of study will include preliminary study and
reporting, in-country interviews and visitation, and an
outcome based reflective analytical assessment of this
process.
Courses of Study
 TRMT 391 C: The course explores the role of Resort
properties and other types of accommodation in a
resort destination. Adopting the perspective of
sustainability, students will research the
accommodation inventory on Oahu. Topics of
discovery will include ownership and common good,
the needs of visitors and residents, and the
management of energy, waste, and water.
 Pre-departure research and presentation of study, incountry visitation and informational interviews,
cumulating in a synthesis-based opinion piece.
100% of Students attending reported that they
would recommend the field school to other
Sunset, Sand, and So Long
for Now
When is this Happening?
 This presentation is for information purposes only.
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Details of the Hawaiian Field School 2016 are being
finalized.
Details should be finalized in December 2015; this is
based on applicants.
The tentative dates of the field school are either 8-29
or 1-22 May 2016.
Course of pre study: January 2016 to April 2016
inclusive.
Application DEADLINE: Friday 18 December 2015
Selection Criteria
 All students in Hospitality Management or Tourism
Management and Recreation are invited to apply to the field
school. Some School of Business students may be considered.
 Overall, selection to the field school team will be based on a
combination of the following:
 Grade Point Average (GPA); 2.33 or better is preferred with GPAs of
less than 2.33 considered based on exceptional references;
 Two (2) faculty references (supply faculty’s name and email);
 Completion of application, including a statement of interest.
 Students in years 4, 3, 2 will be given priority in a descending
order.
 In the event that there are more qualified students than
spaces available, preference will be given to those who have
completed and submitted their application on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Selection Criteria
 Students application must include:
 Complete application;
 Complete statement of interest;
 Copy of passport;
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Passport must be valid until October 2016
IF your passport is in process, please indicate that with your
application.
 $500.00 deposit received by 21 December 2015
During the Field School
During the Field School
During the Field School
During the Field School
 What will happen during the field school? Will we
just wander around? Go surfing?
 The field school will be a combination of planned
activities and tours, scheduled ‘free’ time, and student
directed activities.
 In broad terms, the work days will be 6-7 hours in
duration, beginning at 9am; with the exception of some
planned activities, the evenings will be unstructured. It
is also planned that some days will be available to
individual students to pursue areas applicable to their
research.
During the Field School
 Will we always be travelling as a group?
 For the most part for all the structured tours and
activities, yes. The unstructured and ‘free’ time will
allow students independent study.
 What restriction might I face when in Hawaii?
 English is the language of the island; many of you are
familiar with the cultural morays of the USA.
 The legal drinking age is 21 years of age.
During the Field School
 Warning!
 Once accepted to attend the Field School, students must
abide by all laws governing the USA while in Hawaii.
They must also abide to a code of behaviour for the Field
School. Failure to respect the law or code of behaviour,
or any behaviour that is deemed unacceptable, will
result in the student being removed from the field
school, forfeiting all fees, and any fees payable to VIU as
a result of their actions. It is also noted that given that
successful completion of the field school is needed for
the assignment of academic credits.
Dollars and Cents
 ESTIMATED COSTS:
 These are estimated costs based on the best available
information at present and capacity attendance;
 Payable to VIU for Hawaiian Field School
$2,595
(this amount does not includes tuition which is paid separately)
 Estimated Return Air Flight
 One time Only International stipend
 Estimated total cost less incidentals
$ 450
<$ 350>
$2,695
Details are estimated to be confirmed once the field school is a go ahead
The fun stuff that happened
between the research!
Questions???