Keʻelikōlani Hawaiian Studies (KHWS) Courses

KHWS 381 Ka Nohona Kaulana Mahina (4) (lecture/other) Examine traditional Hawaiian relationships relative to temporal and spatial time. (A) Hāʻulelau (E) Kupulau. May be repeated for credit if subletters are different. Instruction through the medium of Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 204 or equivalent which, with permission, may be taken concurrently.

KHWS 462 Haku Mele (3) Hawaiian poetry with emphasis on sample of traditional literature and geographical sites of cultural importance of Hawai’i Island. Examine a variety of traditional and modern Hawaiian poetry and discover what inspired the composers relative to that time period. Focus on composing poetry in Hawaiian. Conducted in Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 304, which may be taken concurrently, or instructor's consent. Recommended: KHWS/HWST 461.

KHWS 463 Intro Hawn Narrative Lit (3) Introduction to Hawaiian narrative literature both oral and written. Traditional stories, excerpts from longer forms, comparison of narrative literature with poetry and conversation event recordings. Pre: KHAW 303, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently.

KHWS 465 Haʻiʻōlelo Kuʻuna (3) This course will develop a foundational understanding and practice in classical Hawaiian speech making. Through the Kumu Honua Mauli Ola Philosophy of Hawaiian Being, this course will focus on reading comprehension of classical Hawaiian literature, mainly to analyze ethnoliterary devices and lexical items. Pre: KHAW 403 or equivalent, may be taken concurrently with permission. Same as HWST 465.

KHWS 466 Mele Kū I ka Wā (3) An analysis of the poetic compositions of Na Lani ʻEha, the royal four siblings Kalakaua, Liliʻuokalani, Leleiohoku, and Likelike. Includes examination of royal genealogies, song contexts in political and personal relations, and the performance of their songs in friendly competition. Pre: KHAW 303, which, with permission may be taken concurrently.

KHWS 473 Oli/Mele Kahiko (3) Hawaiian musical forms initiated previous to 1778 (e.g. chanted lamentations, chanted greeting , dance chants, etc.) Traditions concerning their sources and history. Some attention given to performance. Conducted in Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 204 or equivalent, which with permission, may be taken concurrently. Recommended: KHWS/HWST 461. KHWS/HWST 462, KHWS/HWST 471.

KHWS 475 Nā Mele Hula Kahiko (3) Traditional dance and musical forms within the traditional halau hula continued until the present. Traditions concerning their sources and history. Emphasis is placed on performance of these traditional forms of dance and music. Conducted in Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 204 or equivalent, which, with permission may be taken concurrently. (Attributes: GCC, HPP)

KHWS 476 Na Mele Hula 'Auana (3) Hawaiian Dance forms initiated since 1778. Traditions concerning their sources and history. Emphasis is placed on performance of contemporary Hawaiian dance forms. Conducted in Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 204 or equivalent, which, with permission, may be taken concurrently.

KHWS 496 Hawaiian Studies Seminar (3) Readings, research and field work on the traditional and contemporary Hawaiian community. Conducted in Hawaiian. Pre: KHAW 303 and senior standing, or instructor's consent. (Attributes: GCC, HPP)

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KHAW x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.

KHAW x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.