SOCIAL STUDIES
At Kamehameha Schools Maui, high school social studies courses focus on content in specific areas such as culture, history, geography, government, individuals and society and economics. While one of these discipline areas may be the major focus of an individual course, other discipline areas may serve in supporting roles or could be completely integrated into the study of the primary discipline. In each course, however, students develop skills for thinking, skills for inquiry and research, and skills for participation in a democratic society.
Moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi – Hawaiian Culture [MH03204] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. This course introduces the culture of the Hawaiian people and focuses on the Hawaiian and his/her relationship to their natural surroundings, worldview as expressed in moÿolelo (traditional literature), the structure of traditional society and the roles of the various classes, traditional philosophies and their relevance to contemporary society. A survey on the life of Kamehameha and his impact on Hawaiian society will also be conducted. Required for all freshmen.
U.S. History [MH03165] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This course examines the development of the United States through historical concepts of change, continuity, and causality. It requires students to judge the past on its own terms, not by present day or current standards, to understand people in the context of their times, and to also understand that standards and ideas are constantly changing. Students will examine key ideas, events, people, and movements in the United States, assisting them in developing their own personal, national, and world views necessary to make informed decisions. Required for all sophomores.
World History [MH03170] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This introductory course is designed to understand the record of the adventures of humankind throughout the world. Topics discussed will be themes of political change and economic development, the influence of geography on cultures, growth of science and technology, effects of contact between people of various civilizations and countries, and creativity in the arts. Students will engage in a variety of learning activities that encourage interaction and participation, as well as independent work. Required for all juniors.
Moʻolelo Hawaiʻi – Hawaiian History [MH03202] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This course gives students an historical understanding of the people and events from Kamehameha on that gave shape to who we are as contemporary Hawaiians. Students will learn about pre-contact society and the
changes which gave shape to our modern conception of ancient Hawaiʻi. They will study the effects of Westernization and colonization on Hawaiian political, social and economic systems. They will examine the specific events which led to the overthrow, annexation and subsequent admission to the Union as the 50th state, as well as the range of issues facing Hawaiians today, including the quest for sovereignty, challenges to Hawaiian entitlements and defining Hawaiian identity. Students will be challenged to formulate their own opinions on issues and take stands for what they believe in. Required for all seniors.
He Ali‘i Ka ‘Āina [MH09680 ] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. This course will develop students’ understanding of the intimate relationship kanaka Hawai‘i have with the ‘āina and the kuleana that comes with that relationship. This hands-on introductory course covers traditional and technical sustainability practices including but not limited to: local food production, natural resource management, and waste reduction.
Modern World History [MH03157] – Semester Daily
1.0 Credit. Modern World History is broad in scope and focuses on ways in which geography, culture, government, and specialized labor have interacted to create the world in which we live today. The course investigates major events of human history chronologically from 1789 A.D. to the present, studying the 19th and 20th Centuries to understand their impacts on our 21st Century world. Topics include the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, the Industrial Revolution, the two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Technology Revolution, and the modern clash. Prerequisite: U.S. History and Junior or Senior standing.
Survey of General Psychology – PSY 100 [MH03152] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course surveys the major areas in the field of psychology. Analyzes the five major perspectives in the field and how these perspectives apply to human behavior: memory, learning, personality, therapy and abnormal behavior. Course is offered through UH Maui College. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 3 college credits. Prerequisite: (KS) C grade or better in English 11, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and UH Maui Accuplacer test placement at ENG 100.
Survey of General Sociology – SOC 100 [MH03154] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This course introduces the study of basic social relationships. It teaches socialization, concept of culture, social stratification, prejudice, cultural change, and trends in modern society. Course is offered through UH Maui College. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 3 college credits. Prerequisite: (KS) C grade or better in English 11, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and UH Maui Accuplacer test placement at ENG 100.