Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of contemporary Pacific voyaging and their basis in astronomical, atmospheric, and other natural phenomena.
Recommended Preparation
HWST 107
Prerequisites
Placement in ENG 100 or instructor approval.
Course Outcomes
- Explain the terminology used in contemporary Pacific wayfinding.
- Describe the tools, components, and techniques used by contemporary Pacific wayfinders, such as celestial bodies, atmospheric elements, and other natural phenomena.
- Explain the role of oral traditions in contemporary wayfinding.
- Explain the connections between Hawaiian worldview and Pacific wayfinding.
- Compare and contrast contemporary Pacific and Western wayfinding techniques.