Spend your 2018 Spring Break in the Hawaiian Islands!
Hawaiian Culture
The course explores Hawaiian and Polynesian culture and the impact of culture. Native Hawaiian culture is at the heart of the islands uniqueness. The culture and practices of the Hawaiian people remains very evident on the islands. Lectures and field trips cover history, expressive culture, dynamics of contemporary Hawaiian society, religion, ethnicity and race, and aspects of the influences Hawai’i has endured over many centuries. Hawaii is one of the world’s must-see places and the most remote island chain on Earth. Hawaii it a perfect destination for educational study tours given its intense beauty, active volcanoes, history and culture make,
The study tour will visit Oahu and the “Big Island” of Hawaii, and will involve exploring natural and historic sites with the intent of learning about the cultural context of the fiftieth state. A significant amount of time will be spent visiting the Heritage Sites on Oahu (Bishop Museum; Polynesian Cultural Center; Hawaii Plantation Village; Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site; Queen Emma Summer Palace Pearl Harbor; Iolani Palace) and Hawai’i/Big Island (Akaka Falls; Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park; Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site; Kona Coffee living History Farm; Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park) which are special places located throughout the islands that provide significant historical, cultural and environmental contributions to the understanding of Hawaii. The cultural sites in Hawaii are steeped in history and mythology.
Spending time in Hawaii will allow you to see first-hand how it is interconnected in the era of globalization. Topics and materials covered in this program will help you attain an appreciation of the complexity and variety of the region’s cultures and geography. At the end of this course, the student should be able to: (1) Acquire a better understanding of the contemporary culture of Hawaii through firsthand engagement in activities highlighting Hawaii’s unique cultural and physical geography (2) Discuss the historical events that affect Hawaiian outlook on the environment and culture (3) Express an opinion about the position Hawaii occupies in the globalized context and evaluate how globalization affects Hawaii (4) Develop an appreciation for cultural activities and the sanctity of the land to the people of Hawaii.
Time will be available for diving, snorkeling, hiking, etc. Examples include: https://www.lovebigisland.com
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Below are additional details:
1. Friday, March 16, 2018 Departure from Maryland. Saturday, March 24, 2018 Departure from Hawaii
Note – The UM academic calendar includes classes on Friday, March 16
2. Tuesday, February 6 at 9am is the last Day to apply. Course registration must completed by the Tuesday to authorize registration.
3. Program fee: Between $1900-$2100 (depends on final # of participants)
a. Includes: 3 credits, lodging for 8 nights (2-4/room), minimum average of two meals per day, cost of and transportation to/from all planned events/activities.
b. NOT Included: r/t Airfare-approx. $1100; Airfare between Oahu and Hawaii Island-approx. $100. We will suggest a flight(s) with the goal of having everyone travel together; some meals.
4. Confirmation Deposit: $250 will be charged to your student account. It will be deducted from final program fee.
5. Final Program Fee – Remaining program fee expected to be charged to student account in early-mid-February.
6. There will be research and oral and written presentation requirements before departure, while in Hawaii and upon return as should be expected for a 3-credit spring semester course. Students are required to attend UMD-campus pre-travel classes that will provide an historical, cultural, and conceptual context for the lectures and field trips we will have during the Spring Break tour. There will be assigned readings, video, activities, and discussion.
7. The course would meet the cultural competence diversity requirement pending final approval from the General Education Committee.
In order to start the application process complete the following:
Below are additional details:
1. Friday, March 16, 2018 Departure from Maryland. Saturday, March 24, 2018 Departure from Hawaii
Note – The UM academic calendar includes classes on Friday, March 16
2. Tuesday, February 6 at 9am is the last Day to apply. Course registration must completed by the Tuesday to authorize registration.
3. Program fee: Between $1900-$2100 (depends on final # of participants)
a. Includes: 3 credits, lodging for 8 nights (2-4/room), minimum average of two meals per day, cost of and transportation to/from all planned events/activities.
b. NOT Included: r/t Airfare-approx. $1100; Airfare between Oahu and Hawaii Island-approx. $100. We will suggest a flight(s) with the goal of having everyone travel together; some meals.
4. Confirmation Deposit: $250 will be charged to your student account. It will be deducted from final program fee.
5. Final Program Fee – Remaining program fee expected to be charged to student account in early-mid-February.
6. There will be research and oral and written presentation requirements before departure, while in Hawaii and upon return as should be expected for a 3-credit spring semester course. Students are required to attend UMD-campus pre-travel classes that will provide an historical, cultural, and conceptual context for the lectures and field trips we will have during the Spring Break tour. There will be assigned readings, video, activities, and discussion.
7. The course would meet the cultural competence diversity requirement pending final approval from the General Education Committee.
In order to start the application process complete the following:
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