University of Hawaii at Hilo Catalog 2013–2014

Filipino Studies Certificate

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Languages Department Chair:
Yoshiko Fukushima, Ph.D. (yf83@hawaii.edu)

Program Coordinator: TBA

Humanities Division Office:
Kanakaʻole Hall 214, (808) 974-7479

 Languages faculty for the Filipino Studies Certificate:

  • Assistant Professors:
    • Rodney Jubilado, Ph.D.

Affiliate faculty:

  • Associate Professors:
    • Dawna K. Coutant, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Professors:
    • Norman Q. Arancon, Ph.D.
    • Sarah K. Marusek, Ph.D.
    • Katherine E. Young, Ph.D.

The mission of the Filipino Studies Certificate is to provide learning opportunities for students interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of the Philippines and Filipinos, including language, culture, history, literature, politics, economics and natural resources. The program provides a better understanding of the Filipino American community while allowing Filipino American students the opportunity to explore their heritage and non-Filipino American students an opportunity to learn about the Philippines. The multidisciplinary program comprising of a liberal arts foundation and cultural and natural resources-based studies will be offered in three tracks:

  1. cultural-based
  2. natural resource-based
  3. cultural and natural resource-based combination

These tracks will provide platforms for undergraduate research opportunities, community outreach activities and an optional international student exchange between UH Hilo and participating Philippine Universities. The certificate prepares students with the basic knowledge and understanding of the close political, economic and cultural ties between The Philippines and the US. This knowledge is essential for those seeking advanced degrees and careers including agriculture, environmental studies, medical fields, services, tourism, politics and global trade and business. 

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