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HAWS 111 — The Hawaiian Ohana: The culture of the Hawaiian people as expressed in the home and family. The position of the family as the basis of the larger Hawaiian society and culture. Both ancient and modern aspects covered; extensive use of Hawaiian terminology.; Credits: 3
HAWS 175 — Introduction to the Music of Polynesia: A general survey of the indigenous and acculturated music of eight major Polynesian island groups: Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, Easter Island and Hawaii. Music is viewed as both an organization of sound and as a product of culture and people.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Mus 175
HAWS 176 — The History and Development of Hawaiian Music: A general survey of the interrelationships of indigenous and acculturated Hawaiian music. Vocal music genres to be discussed include: chant; Christian hymn singing; secular choral singing; male and female falsetto singing; Chalangalang; Hapa Haole; and contemporary. Instrumental music genres include: pre-European instrumental styles; slack key guitar; ukulele; and steel guitar.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Mus 176
HAWS 194 — Special Topics in Hawaiian Studies: Topics chosen by instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
HAWS 199V — Directed Studies: Haws 199V Directed Studies (1-3) Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required; Credits: 1-3; Updated: August 27, 2002
HAWS 205 — Hawaiian Music in Action: Learning Hawaiian songs as a means of strengthening knowledge of language, poetry and culture. A) mele aina, E) mele pili kanaka, I) other. (May be repeated for credit if subletters are different.) Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 2; Prerequisite(s): Haw 101 or 107
HAWS 211 — Hawaiian Ethnobotany: Hawaiian herbs and plants: their identification, their place in the heritage of the Hawaiian people, their medicinal properties, and other practical uses; extensive use of Hawaiian terminology.; Credits: 3
HAWS 213 — Hawaiian Ethnozoology: Hawaiian fishes, birds, and other creatures: their identification, their place in the heritage of the Hawaiian people, methods of capture, their practical uses; extensive use of Hawaiian terminology.; Credits: 3; Updated: June 5, 2000
HAWS 294 — Special Topics in Hawaiian Studies: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Hawaiian Studies course at the introductory level and consent of instructor
HAWS 299V — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; Updated: August 15, 2002
HAWS 305 — Hana Noeau: Traditional Hawaiian arts taught in Hawaiian. (A) lau hala, (E) upena/koko (types of nets), (I) hulu manu (feather work), (O) other. (May be repeated for credit if subletters are different.); Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Haw 202 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently, or equivalent; Updated: June 5, 2000
HAWS 361 — Pana Hawaii: Traditions and literature of pana (named sites of cultural importance): Emphasis on islands of (A) Hawaii, (E) Maui, (I) Molokai and Lanai, (O) Oahu, (U) Kauai and Niihau. Conducted in Hawaiian. (May be repeated for credit if subletters are different.); Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haws 111; Haw 202 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently, or equivalent; Updated: June 5, 2000
HAWS 394 — Special Topics in Hawaiian Studies: Topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied. Pre: Hawaiian Studies course at the intermediate level and consent of instructor.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Hawaiian Studies course at the intermediate level and consent of instructor.; Updated: August 27, 2002
HAWS 399V — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; Updated: August 15, 2002
HAWS 431 — Living Hawaiian Language Communities: An examination of the Hawaiian-speaking community of Hawaii today and the interface between language, culture and other languages and cultures in Hawaii.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 403 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; Updated: August 15, 2002
HAWS 462 — Haku Mele: Hawaiian poetry as literature. Survey and analysis of traditional and modern forms, methods of composition, poetic language, imagery, and kaona (hidden meaning). Interpreting and composing poetry in Hawaiian. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 303, which may be taken concurrently, or consent of the instructor; HawS 361 recommended
HAWS 463 — Introduction to Hawaiian Narrative Literature: Introduction to Hawaiian narrative literature, both oral and written. Short traditional tales, excerpts from longer forms, comparison of narrative literature with poetry and conversational event recordings.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 304, which, with permission may be taken concurrently. Recommended: HawS 452
HAWS 464 — Hawaiian Composition: Essays and articles in Hawaiian focusing on traditional Hawaiian aesthetics and well-formed presentation. Attention to cultural differences in presentation of material.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 404, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; HawS 453 and Eng 315
HAWS 471 — Mele Auana: Hawaiian musical traditions initiated since 1778 (e.g., falsetto singing, slack key, himeni, etc.). Traditions concerning their sources and history. Some attention given to performance. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 202 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; HawS 361, HawS 462; Updated: August 9, 2002
HAWS 472 — Hula Auana: Hawaiian dance forms initiated since 1778. Traditions concerning their sources and history. Some attention given to performance. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 202 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; HawS 361, HawS 462, HawS 471 recommended
HAWS 473 — Oli/Mele Kahiko: Hawaiian musical forms initiated prior to 1778 (e.g. chanted lamentations, chanted greetings, dance chants, etc.). Traditions concerning their sources and history. Some attention given to performance. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 202 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; HawS 361, HawS 462, HawS 471 recommended; Updated: June 5, 2000
HAWS 474 — Hula Kahiko: Hawaiian dance forms initiated prior to 1778. Traditions concerning their sources and history. Some attention given to performance. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 304 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently; HawS 361, HawS 462, HawS 471, HawS 473 recommended
HAWS 494 — Special Advanced Topics in Hawaiian Studies: Topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. (1) Mookaao; (E) Post contact folk history; (I) Other.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Hawaiian Studies or Hawaiian language course at the intermediate level and consent of instructor
HAWS 497 — Hawaiian Studies Seminar: Readings, research and field work on the traditional and contemporary Hawaiian community. Conducted in Hawaiian.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 303 and senior standing, or consent of instructor
HAWS 499V — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; Updated: August 15, 2002
HAWS 661 — Advanced Hawaiian Music: Examination of indigenous and foreign forms found in acculturated Hawaiian music.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): HawS 471, 473
HAWS 662 — Applied Hawaiian Chant: Applied study of the performance of various Hawaiian chant styles.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): HawS 462, 473, 474. Recommended: HawS 453
HAWS 663 — Traditional Hawaiian Literature: Focuses on indigenous oral and written literature forms and their relationships to folk tales.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): HawS 452, 453
HAWS 664 — European-Influenced Hawaiian Literature: Hawaiian literature developed on European models, such as biographies, late ninetheenth century histories and journals.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Haw 425, HawS 453
HAWS 665 — Ethnological and Historical Narratives: Descriptions written in Hawaiian regarding traditional Hawaiian culture and history. Cultural topics range from religion and court life to farming and fishing.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): HawS 453, 663. Recommended: Anth 385, 386; HawS 212, 213
HAWS 694 — Special Topics in Hawaiian Culture: Specialized topics at the graduate level. Course content will vary; may be repeated for credit provided a different topic is studied. (a) Hawaiian Religious Literature; (e) Other.; Credits: 3
HAWS 699V — Directed Studies in Hawaiian Culture: Study outside regular classroom under faculty direction.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required; Updated: August 15, 2002

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