Hawaiian (HAW)

Classes

HAW 101 : Elementary Hawaiian I

This course is an introduction to the basic structures of the Hawaiian language emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture and 2 lecture/lab

Semester Offered

Fall

Comments

The laboratory is part of the class.

HAW 102 : Elementary Hawaiian II

This course is the second half of the elementary Hawaiian that teaches basic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture and 2 lecture/lab

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 101.

Semester Offered

Spring

Comments

The laboratory is part of the class.

HAW 201 : Intermediate Hawaiian I

This course is a continuation of HAW 102, focusing on further development of the five recognized skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding in the Hawaiian language. Students will gain these five skills, attaining the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL proficiency scale.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 102.

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

HAW 202 : Intermediate Hawaiian II

HAW 202 is a continuation of HAW 201 for further development of the five recognized skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding in the Hawaiian language. Students will gain the five skills, attaining the Intermediate Mid level on the ACTFL proficiency scale.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 201.

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

HAW 221 : Introduction to Hawaiian Conversation

This course emphasizes vocabulary development for greater accuracy, more mature expressions, and fluency of conversational Hawaiian language.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 202.

Semester Offered

Fall

HAW 222 : Introduction to Hawaiian Composition

This class provides systematic practice for control of written Hawaiian. A variety of situations will be introduced in which the student will use written Hawaiian as the medium of communication, providing for further development of vocabulary and grammatical elements for accurate, mature expression.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 202.

Semester Offered

Spring

HAW 261 : Hawaiian Literature in English

This course is a survey of traditional Hawaiian narratives and poetry. The emphasis will be on the various modes of native Hawaiian literature from pre-contact to the present. Readings will be presented in English translation, with selected Hawaiian texts provided upon request.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Designations

Graduation Requirement: Pacific Cultures — PC

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

HAW 262 : Hawaiian Literature in Translation: 1800 to Present

This course offers a sampling of different styles and modes of native Hawaiian literature, primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries. The readings are presented in the original Hawaiian language.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in HAW 202.

Designations

Graduation Requirement: Pacific Cultures — PC

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring