HAW 261 - Hawaiian Literature in English
- Native speakers may not take language courses for credit.
- Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 OR placement in ENG 209-260
A literary and cultural experience of the indigenous Hawaiian culture through reading and analyzing selected major works in English translations.
Contact: 3 hours lecture per week
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of HAW 261, the student will be able to:
- Appraise a variety of indigenous Hawaiian literary works ranging from folk tales, legends, myths and poetry
- Conclude that the literature of the Hawaiians is as rich and varied as those in other civilizations and traditions
- Study each selection as an example of the genre to which it belongs
- Explain literary works as products of the social, historical, political and religious contexts of Hawaiian culture
- Learn a variety of literary terms for literary analysis
- Discuss universal themes and experiences that transcend cultural and time differences
- Demonstrate confidence and competence in producing grammatically correct, well organized and thoughtful writing