University of Hawaii Maui College
PACS 108 - Pacific Worlds: An Introduction to Pacific Island Studies

1. Course Alpha. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 PACS

2. Course Number. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 108

3. Course Title/Catalog Title. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Pacific Worlds: An Introduction to Pacific Island Studies

4. Number of Credits. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 3

5. Contact Hours/Type. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Hour lecture (3)


6. Course Description. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Introduces students to the geography, societies, histories, cultures, contemporary issues, and arts of Oceania, including Hawai`i. Combines lecture and discussion that emphasizes Pacific Islander perspectives and experiences.

 



7. Pre-Requisites. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100; or consent.



8. Co-requisites.

 

9. Recommended Preparation.

 

10. Is this a cross-listed course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO


11. Reason for Proposal. Why is this course being proposed or modified? This question requires specific information as part of the explanation. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

This course is proposed as an effort to expand our Pacific-focused offerings to better serve and attract students interested in or invested in the Pacific Islands beyond Hawaii. In doing so the course also allow us to participate in a broader Pacific Studies initiative across the UH system that recognizes the importance of the Pacific Islands to Hawaii's present and future.



12. Effective Semester and Year. For new or modified courses, the effective year is one year from the semester proposed. For example, if proposed in Spring 2012, the effective semester is Spring 2013. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Fall 2013

13. Grading Method. What grading methods may be used for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Standard (Letter,Cr/NCr,Audit) (0)


14. Is this course repeatable for credit? How often can this course be counted toward a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

15. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES" and enter in that screen. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
 Course SLO/CompetencyComplete individual/group research on specific Island groupsExplore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.Display basic competency regarding Pacific GeographyExamine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectualsConnect such works to Pacific and global themes and issuesExamine how Pacific history shapes such worksDevelop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issuesExamine the historical basis for such issuesExamine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectivesExamine historical constructions of the PacificExamine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.
Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.

 

 

 

 

 


 Course SLO/PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.



16. Course Competencies. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE COMPETENCIES/ISSUES/SKILLS" and enter text in that screen. Course competencies are smaller, simpler tasks that connect to and facilitate the SLOs.

 
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues
Examine the historical basis for such issues
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.


17. Recommended Course Content and Timeline. The course content facilitates the course competencies. Course content may be organized by weeks, units, topics or the like.

 
Content
2 Weeks-Introduction/Geography
2-3 Weeks- Histories and Political Legacies of Colonialism
2-3 Weeks- Environmental Issues
2-3 Weeks- Militarism in the Pacific
2-3 Weeks- Gender and Sexuality in the Pacific
2-3 Weeks- Pacific Diasporas
2-3 Weeks- Economics


18. Program Learning Outcomes. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "PLOs" and enter text in that screen. Program Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs) supported by this course. If you are not a "program" use the Liberal Arts PLOs, view them by clicking on ? icon to the right.

 
Program SLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



19. College-wide Academic Student Learning Outcomes (CASLOs). FIRST, fill out the CASLO grid located in the UHMC tab above. Click on the HELP icon for tips on determining support for the CASLOs and indicate your choices below by clicking on the box in front of each supported CASLO. NOTE: Our campus does not use the Preparatory Level, Level 1 and Level 2 designations in the chart below.

 

 Creativity - Able to express originality through a variety of forms.

   
selectedCritical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.

 selectedLevel 1 
selectedInformation Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

 selectedLevel 1 
 Oral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.

   
 Quantitative Reasoning - Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.

   
selectedWritten Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.

selectedPreparatory Level  



GenED SLO
Critical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Written Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.


20. Linking. CLICK ON CHAIN LINK ICON IN UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER TO BEGIN LINKING. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

21. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Cable TV (0)
  • Classroom/Lab (0)
  • HITS/Interactive TV (0)
  • Hybrid (0)
  • Online (0)


22. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Due to the introductory nature of the course and the SLO-based emphasis on art and literature, it is recommended that instructors use relevant entry-level Pacific Literature as the foundation for the course.

 


 
  • Emilihter Kihleng. My Urohs. Kahuaomoana Press, 2008, 0979378834.

  • Witi Ihimaera. The Uncle's Story. University of HAwaii PRess, 2002, 0824825764.

  • Epeli Hauofa. Tales of the Tikongs. University of Hawaii Press, 1983.



23. Maximum enrollment. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 35

24. Particular room type requirement. Is this course restricted to particular room type? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

 Media necessary for power point presentations and DVDs.



25. Special scheduling considerations. Are there special scheduling considerations for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

26. Are special or additional resources needed for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

 No



27. Does this course require special fees to be paid for by students? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

28. Does this course change the number of required credit hours in a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Not applicable.



29. Course designation(s) for the Liberal Arts A.A. degree and/or for the college's other associate degrees. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
DegreeProgramCategory
Associate in Arts:Liberal ArtsAP - Asia/Pacific Perspective

LE - Elective
AS:ANYSS - Social Science
AAS:ANYSS - Social Science
BAS:ANYSS - Social Science
Developmental/
Remedial:		N/A 


30. Course designation(s) for other colleges in the UH system.

 

Leeward CC it is a Diversification Social Science and HAP.
Kapiolani CC - Diversification Social Science and HAP
Manoa - Diversification Social Science and HAP
West Oahu - HAP



31. Indicate the year and page # of UHMC catalog referred to. For new or modified courses, please indicate the catalog pages that need to be modified and provide a sheet outlining those changes.

 

 2011-12, Page 138



32. College-wide Academic Student Learner Outcomes (CASLOs). Please click on the HELP icon for more information.

 
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas. 2
Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication. 1
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences. 1
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately. 2
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement. 2
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content. 2
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics. 1
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing. 1
Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication. 1
Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.		  
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and appropriately. 0
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate. 0
Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving. 0
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation. 0
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present results. 0
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions. 0
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology.
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.		  
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly. 2
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology. 2
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need. 1
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that information.  2
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media. 1
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use. 1
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication. 1
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication. 1
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion. 1
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion. 1
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed. 1
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions. 1
Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.		  
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information. 3
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem. 3
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses. 3
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation and analysis. 3
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence. 3
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence. 3
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions. 3
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning. 0
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of others. 3
Standard 6 - Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.		  
Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking. 2
Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge. 2
Outcome 6.3: Sustain engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose. 1
Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to discover and express new ideas. 1
Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction 0
Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions. 0


33. Additional Information

 

Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Complete individual/group research on specific Island groups

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Explore geographical, cultural, and political ties and boundaries in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Display basic competency regarding Pacific Geography

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine works by Pacific Island Artists and intellectuals

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Connect such works to Pacific and global themes and issues

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine how Pacific history shapes such works

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Develop basic awareness of Pacific social, cultural, political, economic and environmental issues

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the historical basis for such issues

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine responses to Pacific Issues from Pacific Island perspectives

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine historical constructions of the Pacific

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the uses of historical writing in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
Competency
Examine the uses of popular historical memory in the Pacific.

Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.

PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.

PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.



Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



Course SLO

Locate and name the island groups, geographic regions, and political entities of Oceania.
PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.



Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



Course SLO

Describe social and cultural similarities and differences among Pacific Island societies.
PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.



Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



Course SLO

Identify themes in the works of Pacific Island artists and writers.
PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.



Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



Course SLO

Discuss contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues in the Pacific Islands.
PSLO

 Examines multiple dimensions of the Asia/Pacific region.



Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.
PSLO

Examines multiple dimensions of Hawaii.



Course SLO

Explain significant themes in indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial histories of the Pacific Islands.

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