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School of Hawaiian, Asian & Pacific Studies University of Hawai‘I HAPS
297A CROSSING BORDERS Hawai‘i and Asia and the
Pacific Fall 2004 Instructors: Dr. Jon Osorio (course coordinator), Hawaiian Studies, KCHS 103D, 973-0987, osorio@hawaii.edu Dr. Vilsoni Hereniko, Pacific Islands Studies, Moore 212, 956-2658, vili@hawaii.edu Dr. Mimi Sharma. Asian Studies, Moore 218, 956-2689, sharma@hawaii.edu M/W/F: 10:30-11:20, Moore 228 Office Hours: Please make appointments It is commonly thought that Asia, the Pacific, and the Hawaiian Islands represent three separate and, perhaps, unconnected regions. Yet all three are intimately related. Learning about issues common to all three areas will bring about a greater understanding of the setting within which we and the University of Hawai‘i operate. This Honors course presents a critical examination of issues relating to past traditions and their contemporary forms, the historical transformations of colonialism, and current issues as they are worked out within the context of globablization. Specific attention is paid to indigenous perspectives and voices. The main objectives of the class are to acquaint you with the focus regions, to create an understanding of the commonalities and differences among them through comparative study, and to encourage a thoughtful and critical approach to the issues and different perspectives presented. We also hope to encourage your independent initiative in pursuing topics of particular interest. HAPS 297 is an experimental course being offered the second time round. We welcome your constructive suggestions and critique at the end of the semester. Mahalo. Course Structure The course is divided into three units arranged around the following themes: 1. Historical roots of interaction in the region 2. Dynamics and transformations of colonialism 3. Contemporary issues Each instructor will present and lead discussions on his/her own area of expertise (i.e.., Osorio on Hawai’i, Hereniko and others on the Pacific, Sharma on Asia). “Bookend lectures” are to provide a link between themes. You are encouraged at all times to take an active part in discussion through questions, opinions, and critical reflection of the readings and topics under consideration. Online ComponentThe course is presented online at the class website. This is an important site where course information and materials will be posted; it is also where we encourage online discussion of topics considered or your thoughts on other issues that may also be brought up in class. Be sure to consult it regularly, before class.
Course Assessment
270-300=A; 240-269=B; 210-239=C; 180-209=D; <180=F Required ReadingsHaunani-Kay Trask, From a Native Daughter (1999) ‘Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian Journal (vol. 1, 1998) Richard Kim, Lost Names (1998) Arundhati Roy The Greater Common Good (1999) [available online] *Other Readings (either distributed in class or available online) Syllabus Aug 23 M Introduction to the class and genealogy exercise
25 W Bookend Lecture 1a.
“Locating Ourselves“ Osorio/Sharma Readings: *Remenbrance of Pacific Pasts, 35-42 * Jerry Bentley, “Asia in World History,” 5-9
27 F Koihonua: the story of
Papa and Wakea Osorio Readings: *Pacific Century, 17-28 *Wolpert, “The Ecological Setting,” 2-13 ‘Oiwi, 18-35 Trask, 87-101 Aug 30 M Discuss Genealogy exercise Assignment 1 due Sep 1 W Asia Before European Hegemony Sharma Readings: *Carolyn Heinz, “Asia as a Cultured Space,” 13-36
3 F Navigators of the Pacific “The
Navigators” Readings: *Cambridge History, 37-50
Sep 6 Labor Day
8 W Maritime Settlers, Trade & the Sea Sharma Readings: *Pacific Century, 56-68 *Janet Abu-Lughod, “Indian Ocean
System,” 267-284 10 F Voyaging & Exchange: Moikeha, Hilo, and Cook Osorio Readings: tba Sep 13 M The Pacific Before the Horror Hereniko Readings: *”Our Sea of Islands,” 148-161 *”Pasts to Remember,” 1-16 Optional: * “Representations of cultural identities,” 406-434 15 W Religions and Beliefs in Asia Sharma Readings: *Rhoads Murphey, “Asian Religions & Their Cultures,” 22-42 17 F The Ahapua’a and subsisting on the land Osorio Readings: ‘Oiwi, 147-154 Sep 20 M Bookend Lecture 1 b. Indigenous Approaches
to the Past Osorio Readings: *Remembrance of Pacific Pasts, 78-91 22 W Multi/Ethnicities and Cultural Identities in
Asia Sharma Readings:*Carolyn
Heinz, “ Tribal Peoples,” 78-115 24 F
Video: Pele’s Appeal Readings: Notes from a Native Daughter, 123-136 Sep 27 M MIDTERM 1 29 W Bookend Lecture 2a. Colonialism and
Disruption Sharma Readings: *Rhoads Murphy, “The West Arrives in Asia,” 219-239 Oct 1 F Haole Perceptions of ‘Oiwi: Cook, Bingham
& Others Osorio Readings: *”Pacific Islands Encyclopedia,” 147-173 Oct 4 M Colonial Process in Southeast Asia Sharma Readings: *George Orwell, “Shooting an Elephant,” 1936 6 W Colonialism and the Pacific Experience Hereniko Readings: *”Towards a New Oceania,” 9-19 8 F Conversions of Spirit and Place Osorio Readings: *Contemporary Pacific, 359-379 Oct 11 M Colonialism: political & economic changes T. Wesley-Smith Readings: *Pacific Islands Encyclopedia, 229-241; 334-335 13 W India as Colonized Sharma Readings: *Pavan K. Varma, “ The Relevance of Beginnings, 1-24
15 F The Plantation Legacies: land & capital
concentration Osorio Readings: “Supplement to Plantation Legacies”
Oct 18 M Cultural Change in the Pacific: Tales From
the Tikongs Hereniko Readings: Tales of the Tikongs *”Pacific Island Literature,” 47-49 20 W Japan as Colonizer Sharma Readings: Lost Names 22 F War and Militarism in Hawai‘i & the
Pacific Osorio Readings: Oct 25 M Bookend Lecture 2b: Colonialism in and of
Asia Sharma Assignment
2 Due 27 W Midterm II 29 F Bookend Lecture 3a. Value of Cultural
Studies in Hawai‘i Osorio Readings: *The Contemporary Pacific, 381-404 Nov 1 M Contemporary Issues in the Pacific Hereniko Readings: *”Beyond Hula, Hotels….” 104-111 3 W Dragons Sleeping and Awake: Developing Asia Sharma Readings: “The Greater Common Good” 5 F Power and Development Osorio Readings: Review Tales of the Tikongs, 11-26, 83-93 *Remembrance of Pacific Pasts, 333-337 Nov 8 M Cultural Revitalization Geoffrey
White Readings: Review “Our Sea of Islands” tba 10 W U.S. Militarism in Asia Sharma Readings: *Chalmers Johnson, “ New
Preface,” and “Okinawa: Asia’s Last Colony,” 14pp, 34-64
12 F The “Peaceful Sea:” Pearl Harbor to
Kaho’olawe: “Kupa’a ‘Aina Osorio Readings: From a Native Daughter, 65-87 Nov 15 M Indigenous Filmmaking in the Pacific Hereniko Readings: *”Representations of Pacific Islanders…,” 18-20 *”In Whose Face? on the work of Alan Duff, 398-412 17 W Popular Culture in Asia: Bollywood or Bust!! Sharma Readings: * Explore at least 3 of the following websites— History of Bollywood: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Subway/1940/bollypoem.html Complete History of Bollywood: http://www.indiainfoline.com/sect/mefi/ch02.html Filmfare
Magazine: http://www.sawf.org/bollywood/history/satyajitray.asp?pn=Bollywood&cn=3 Lagaan: http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0219/halter.php http://villagevoice.com/issues/0218/rao.php http://www.nypost.com/movies/050802b.htm 19 F Democratic Revolution in Hawai‘i Osorio Nov 22 M Postcolonial Movements in the Pacific T. Wesley-Smith Readings: *”Scholarship from a Lazy Native,” 24 W Gender Issues in Asia Sharma Readings: *Yayori Matsui, “Trafficking in Women,” 13-30 26 F Thanksgiving Nov 29 M Engendering the Pacific Caroline Sinaviana Readings: *tba Dec 1 W Globalization & Asian Reaches into the
Pacific Sharma Readings: *Karen L. Miller, “The New Buzzword: Globaloney,” 5pp *Pai, “Inside the Grim World of the Gangmasters,” 10pp 3 F Race, Justice, Democracy and other Issues Osorio Readings: ‘Oiwi, 194-213 Dec 6 M Bookend Lecture 3b Osorio/Sharma 8 W Class Party
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