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LITERATURE OF OCEANIA
English 257C
(cross-listed as Pacific Studies 257W) Spring
2003
“…I understand that we are islands because of the ocean I understand that the ocean has the power to separate and unite us I want to
be an ocean
! ~Teresia Kieuea Teaiwa GENERAL
INFORMATION: ·
Instructor: Michelle
M. Kamakanoenoe Tupou ·
Class Times & Locations: Mon & Wed 10:45am-12:00pm in Manele 104 ·
Office: Manono 114 ·
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am
or by Appointment ·
Phone: 528-5292 (home) {Please only leave messages at the home
number} ·
Email:mtupou@hawaii.edu
COURSE
TEXTS & SUPPLIES: v Figiel, Sia. 1999. Where We Once Belonged Kaya Press, New York, NY. v Hau’ofa, Epeli. 1983. Tales of the Tikongs Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawai’i Press. v Hereniko, Vilsoni & Teaiwa, Teresia.
1994. Last Virgin in Paradise
Suva, Fiji. Mana Publications. v Wendt, Albert (editor). 1995. Nuanua: Pacific Writing in English since
1980 Honolulu, Hawaii: University
of Hawai’i Press. v McMullin, Dan. 2002. One Story Magazine: Issue 10 New York, NY. will be made
available for students to purchase during the semester from instructor
directly. v Additional readings will be handed out in
class or may need to be downloaded from the World Wide Web. v A Writing Journal : May take any number of
forms (bound journal, loose leaf paper in a binder, sketch pad, composition
book, steno pad, whatever) I would
however like you to be able to incorporate handouts and perhaps other items
into your journal later (you can paste, attach or three ring bind them). Prerequisite: ENG 100, 160
or ESL 100 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommended Preparation: Completion of HAWST 107 with a grade of “C” or higher. COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This course
introduces students to some significant works of contemporary literature
written primarily by indigenous Pacific islanders. Works include those of writers from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Tonga,
Rotuma, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu,
Papua New Guinea and Samoa. Students will focus on the interaction
between and among people from across Oceania through these works. Themes such as place and identity, cultural
norms and ideals, and responses to change: assimilation, alienation, and issues
of nationalistic movements in Oceania will be discussed. Goals: By the end of the course students will be expected to: Ø
Express
opinions and responses to literature clearly and effectively in writing. Ø
Demonstrate
knowledge of some of the authors of 19th and 20th century
in the Pacific, from a range of ethnic and cultural groups. Ø
Recognize
the universality in human experience, as well as the qualities that make a
particular ethnic or cultural group distinct. Ø
Recognize
the diversity of literary opinions, conflict and commonality in relationship to
cross-cultural perspectives in Oceania. GRADING: Your semester
grade is based on the total number of points you earn from the following
totals:
A = 250-225
B = 224-200 C = 199-175
D = 174-150 F = 149 >
PRESENTATION
& PAPER: We
will be having guest speakers come to our class . These speakers are the authors of the books you will be
reading. So that we can prepare for
their arrival to our class, I would like students to become the “expert” on the
author’s lives; who they are, where they are from, their accomplishments,
etc. As
such, you will be required to give a presentation to the class relaying the information you researched
about the author you are assigned.
Exact requirements, presentation dates, as well as author
assignments will be explained on one of
the first few days of class. You
will also turn in a 2-page paper (minimum) paper on your presentation topic due
on the date of your presentation. As
with all assignments, you should make sure that your ideas are clearly thought
out and are well supported. The
paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins in a standard font of a normal size (10-12). Due to the wonders of modern word
processing, I expect spelling and grammar to be correct including any
Hawaiian/Polynesian as well. I will not be accepting any late papers
nor will there be make-ups for missed presentation dates! As with any course at the tertiary
level, plagiarism (see policy below) will not be tolerated and any incidences
will be reported to the Dean. I want to
hear about your thoughts,
experiences, and perspectives, not someone else’s. WRITING
ASSIGNMENTS: Three writing assignments will be
given throughout the course and will be explained prior to each due date. In each assignment however, you should make
sure that your ideas are clearly thought out and are well supported. The
assignment will be double-spaced with one-inch margins in a standard font of a
normal size (10-12). Due to the wonders
of modern word processing, I expect spelling and grammar to be correct
including any Hawaiian/Polynesian as well.
I will not be accepting any
late papers! As with any course
at the tertiary level, plagiarism (see policy below) will not be tolerated and
any incidences will be reported to the Dean.
I want to hear about your
thoughts, experiences, and perspectives, not someone else’s. JOURNALS
OR RESPONSE NOTEBOOKS: As
part of the requirements for this course, you will keep a Journal or Response
Notebook in which you will explore your responses to assignments, questions or
problems that will be given to you in class.
The
Journals or Response Notebooks will be collected two (2) times during the
semester. At that point you will be
graded on two points; first, that you have the correct number of entries and
secondly, you will choose 3 pages you would like me to read and I will grade
them on how well they addressed the assigned question etc. I
will not be accepting any journals late!
POP
QUIZZES: Pop
quizzes are a way for me to make sure that you are doing the readings and are
coming to class. Five pop quizzes will
be given at random at the beginning of the class period and will cover the
videos, lectures or readings assigned prior to that day. There will be no make-ups for missed pop
quizzes. EXTRA
CREDIT: Extra credit (worth 1-5 points) will
be given occasionally throughout the semester.
A one (1) page paper will be written based on certain events having to
do with Oceanic Literature, Performances, Readings, Lectures, Film and/or
Theatre. Papers will be due by the
last day of class. CLASS
PARTICIPATION: Because this class follows a workshop
format, your participation, input and smiling face are important to the overall
success of this course. You will be
expected to participate in all class activities in a manner informed by respect
for others, including those with views that may be different than your
own. You will also be expected to lead
an assigned class discussion as well as be prepared to possibly respond
directly about the assigned readings. ATTENDANCE: Attendance in-class in
mandatory. You cannot learn or
participate if you are not in class. If you have a valid reason for being
absent from class, on a day with a scheduled assignment due, please notify me in advance and we can arrange a
time to turn it in. It is your
responsibility to get any notes or handouts from the days you miss class. A sign in sheet will be circulated in class;
it is your responsibility to sign in
at every class period. Attendance will
be considered when determining final overall course grades. MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS: If at any time you have questions
about the assignments, this syllabus, or any material covered in the course,
please ask. If you need additional
help, tutoring, or just a bit of encouragement or moral support, please contact
me. Pagers/Cellular
Phones & Pagers: Please
turn off, or put on vibrate, all pagers and cellular phones. You need to focus on what is being presented
in class. Disability
Access Statement:
Extended time in a distraction-free
environment is an appropriate accommodation based on a student’s
disability. If you do have a disability
and have not disclosed the nature of your disability and the support you need,
you are invited to contact the Special Student Services Office, 734-9552,
‘Ilima 105. Plagiarism
Policy: “Plagiarism
includes but is not limited to submitting any document, to satisfy an academic
requirement, that has been copied in whole or part from another individual’s
work without identifying that individual; neglecting to identify as a quotation
a documented idea that has not been assimilated into the student’s language and
style, or paraphrasing a passage so closely that the reader is misled as to the
source; submitting the same written or oral material in more than one course
without obtaining authorization from the instructors involved.” Taken from KCC Catalog. Please refer to the Catalog for details on
other Policies that affect the campus and classroom. Final Grades: If
you would like to get your final grade prior to the report card, you must give
me a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
I am not allowed to give grades over the phone or via email. SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE AT INSTUCTOR’S DISCRETION
LECTURE AND ASSIGNMENT
SCHEDULE
Grading Tally Sheet LITERATURE OF OCEANIA English 257C
(cross-listed as Pacific Studies 257W) Spring
2003
A
= 250-225 B = 224-200 C =
199-175 D = 174-150 F = 149 >
Upload: 04/11/2003
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