INQ-177 | History of Hawaii

Crosslisted As: HIST177

Topic Description:

This course surveys the origins and evolution of ancient Hawaiian society and culture through the contact period, the years of the Hawaiian monarchy from the rise of Kamehameha the Great to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, and the socio-political transformation of Hawaii as an American territory and state. We will spend 19 days in Hawaii from Monday May 9 to Friday May 27 and visit the four islands of Hawaii (the Big Island), Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. Students will learn about the cultural and natural history of Hawaii through a series of wide-ranging excursions which will include visits to Pearl Harbor, ‘Iolani Palace, Mission Houses Museum, and the Bishop Museum as well as day-trips to the Volcanoes National Park, Honaunau Bay coral gardens, Waimea Canyon, and Waikiki.

Course Types Offered: Travel

Topic Approved: April 2005