Write an essay about one or more of the cultural images, symbols, or art forms that have been historically utilized by the Hawaiian community to communicate a particular message or value or serve a specific purpose. The essay should:
- Describe the image(s), symbol(s) or art forms (hereinafter, collectively, “image”);
- Explain how the image was historically used by the community;
- Reflect on your own experience (including your thoughts and feelings) with the image;
- Suggest why or how the image is still relevant today.
MUST BE RESEARCH BASED. Students should draw from their own personal knowledge and research information from a variety of sources. Primary and secondary source material could include: historical and reference material, interviews, images, symbols and artwork, personal experiences, oral testimonies, official documents, diaries, letters, autobiographies, newspapers, academic journals, films and television movies, and Internet sources.
Bibliography, Work Cited, or Reference Page required.
1200 words minimum not including Works Cited.
Essay should be typed, 12 pt. font, 1.5 spacing. Double-sided if longer than a page.
Essays must have an original title, an introduction, body and conclusion. Essays will also be graded for grammar, punctuation and spelling.