INTL3046 - Study Tour for Japanese University Professors (Hosei University)
Course Description
This program will introduce Hawaiian and local Hawaii traditional and modern culture, and community efforts/involvements to current social issues of Hawaii to a group of Japanese University Professors (Hosei University, Hokkaido University, Iwate University and Nagoya University) participating in the 4-days intensive program for Hosei University program 2014 University of Hawaii-Kapiolani Community College. The training program will focus on various cultural and social aspects in Hawaii, traditional and modern. Participants are encouraged to speak English at most, deepen cross-, multi-cultural understanding, and broaden their horizons.Course Outline
Course Content & Activities :
- Kalaupapa Tour
- Talk Session on Anti-GMO efforts in Moloka'i
- Tour at Hui o Kuapa-Keawanui Fishpond
- Talk Session on Hokule'a
- Tour at Ka Honua Momona Reef Restoration
- Tour and Talk Session at Halawa Ohana Lo'i Kalo
- Lecture and Tour at First Wind
- Lecture and Tour at H-Power
- Lecture at Kahumana Farm
- Tour at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and talk session with Council of Native Hawaiian Kupuna
- Tour and Lecture at Iolani Sportswear
- Lecture on Honolulu Rail
- Lecture at the Pacific Gateway Center
- Tour at UH-Manoa Hawaiian Studies Lo'i
- Lecture at Myron B.Thompson School of Social Work
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the program, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic principles and concepts of Hawaiian and local Hawaii history, culture, social issues and community efforts/involvements