This class introduces students to Hawaiian cultural knowledge across a range of life events, ceremonies, and practices. Students will learn Hawaiian cultural knowledge about major life events of family and individual life. They will also learn Hawaiian cultural knowledge related to the cultural life practices of the seasons and the society at large.
Course Outcomes
- Describe Hawaiian cultural practices related to life cycles and major life events.
- Explain Hawaiian cultural practices in seasonal, social, and political contexts.
- Discuss traditional Hawaiian worldviews and values in ways that inform present-day contexts.