HWST 107 :: Center of the Pacific
Fall 2009 @Kapiolani CC

CRN: 32091
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Thomas K Stone, III
stonet@hawaii.edu
(808) 734-9707 (Ph)
(808) 734-9151 (Fax)
Instructional Mode: Cable TV
Dates: 08/24/2009 - 12/18/2009
Broadcast Channels: Hawaii County (Na Leo O Hawaii ch. 55), Kauai County (Hoike ch. 55), Maui County (MCCTV ch. 55), Oahu County ('Olelo ch. 55)
Broadcast Schedule: Oahu County: Olelo channel 55
MW 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturdays, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (rebroadcast)

Hawaii County: Na Leo O Hawaii channel 55
MW 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturdays, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (rebroadcast)

Kauai County: Hoike channel 55
MW 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturdays, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (rebroadcast)

Maui County: MCCTV channel 55
MW 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturdays, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM (rebroadcast)
Schedule Notes: This HWST 107 class section is conducted on cable/Internet.
Course Requirements: When you register for this class, please contact the instructor via email (stonet@hawaii.edu) to learn broadcast times and receive the syllabus and schedule.
Course Prerequisites: Recommended Preparation:
ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100.
Course Description: HWST 107 is a survey of the Pacific Islands of Melanisia, Micronesia, and Polynesia; their various origins, geography, languages, religions, colonial histories and modern development, seen through the cultural lens of the Hawaiian people.

This HWST 107 class section meets the H-focus requirement.
Textbooks: Books may be purchased at the Kapiolani CC bookstore or ordered online at http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/uhkcc/home.aspx. If you do not have access to the Internet or unable to travel to the bookstore, you may also order by phone at 1-800-UHBOOKS


Technical Requirements: Cable allows students to take a course at home. To enroll in a cable course, students must be a cable subscriber to access the higher education channel:
Oahu County: Olelo channel 55
Maui County: MCCTV channel 55
Hawaii County: Na Leo O Hawaii channel 55
Kauai County: Hoike channel 55

Before registering for the course, prospective students should check with their cable provider or programming line-up to verify they can view the education cable access channel at their home. If student resides in a region of their county that is unable to receive the educational cable access channel listed above, the student should not register for this course via cable.

It is recommended that students videotape the broadcast of their class sessions in case they are unable to view it during the scheduled broadcast time. Students should be familiar with setting the timer on their VCR or DVR to record.

It is recommended that students review the Tips for Cable Students http://www.hawaii.edu/dlus/UHTV/tips.html

Course also includes an online component. Familiarity with using a computer and basic Internet skills (browsing, sending e-mail, saving/sending files) is required. Students must have a computer with Internet access and a UH email account. For more information in regards to obtaining a UH email account please go to the following website: http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/563

For more information about Laulima please go to:
http://www.hawaii.edu/talent/laulima_students.htm
Additional Notes: For additional information, please contact Thomas "Pohaku" Stone, stonet@hawaii.edu
Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 14:44:27