Hawaiian Language Syllabus 2013-14 Course Syllabus 13-14
Hawaiian Language Course Description
Curriculum: This course will develop students’ ability to communicate in Hawaiian through the study of basic sentence structures with an emphasis on speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension along with cultural understanding. Hawaiian grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be studied. We will be practicing through various methods, which include but are not limited to: skill and drill, memorization techniques, individual study and group collaboration.
Course Goals: The objectives of this class are to:
- Familiarize students with the Hawaiian language along with its history, culture and people
- Accustom students to basic conversational words and phrases
- Increase students’ understanding of the Hawaiian language in all areas of communication (written, oral and auditory)
- Improve students’ ability to demonstrate Loina Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Values)
Textbook References: (optional)
– Hawaiian Dictionary (Mary Kawena Pukui)
– Mamaka Kaiao (Komike Hua‘ōlelo)
– ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings (Mary Kawena Pukui)
Online References:
ulukau.com
wehewehe.com