INTL3046 - Study Tour for Japanese University Professors (Hosei University)

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

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

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Please note: Please call ahead.