Time Traveling
and Island Hopping: Connecting the Stories (Fall 2007)
Course
Description
A study of the history
and selected literature of the Pacific Islands, focusing on the interaction
between cultures, dealing with such themes as place and identity, the meeting
of conflicting cultural norms and ideals, colonialism and the response of
societies to change, assimilation and alienation.
WhatÕs special
about this course?
What? HIST 288 (33077) & ENG 257M (33078)
–
both are Writing Intensive
Prerequisite: Completion of English 100 with a C
or better
Where? Olona 205
When? WF 12:15-3:00 p.m.
What do
students say about the course?
ÒOne of the things that I enjoyed most about the learning community was the synthesis of History and Literature.Ó Nathan Parker |
ÒI loved our learning community. We have had intelligent, humble free thinkers who taught me a lot by sharing their experiences.Ó Kari Barnes |
ÒI would recommend it to my friends....overall it has been a great experience and I would take the class again if I could.Ó Justina Yanuaria |
ÒI really had an enriching
experience...definitely helped me develop my cross-cultural awareness.ÓDingilizwe Ncube
|
ÒI feel it gave me a side of things I didn't understand as much before--the people's stories....I feel that the two courses in this LC were particularly well-suited to each other.ÓAlan Vandermyden |
ÒI had a good time in the learning community...Two classes, back to back, one grade is a blessing to a busy student.Ó Trever Duarte |
ÒI learned so much concerning the Pacific...I liked best how the class interacted, shared ideas, and encouraged one another.ÓMarquita Granda |
ÒI would recommend this class to everyone, I really enjoyed it....and it was very easy to learn.Ó Benita Romero |
Ò...learning communities are a great chance to
meet other people who are serious about learning. The teachers and
students all get to know each other well...these connections can be a
great help later on.ÓShannon Phenix
|
For more information, contact Shel Hershinow shel@hawaii.edu or Colette Higgins chiggins@hawaii.edu.
If youÕre curious about the content and structure of this
LC, youÕre welcome to view the course web page at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~chiggins/LC/index.html.
Who should consider
taking this course? Students who are looking for an
enriching team taught multi-disciplinary learning experience that focuses on
the Pacific Islands, should consider enrolling in our learning community.
WouldnÕt you like to fulfill up to 5
graduation requirements at once?
(Hist
288 is DH, Eng 257M is DL),
(students
need two WI courses to earn an AA),
What books will we be reading?
Except for CampbellÕs book,
which is a typical history book, all the others are novels. By knowing
which books weÕll be reading, students who register now will have the advantage
of starting their reading over the summer.
What is a learning community?
A learning community is two or more classes blended
together with the same students in each class.
Why should I take a learning community?
If you join a learning community, you will see how
knowledge is an interconnected web of understanding rather than just a
collection of separate categories. You will also get to know your classmates and instructors better
than in most regular classes, making learning more social.
How do I register for a learning community?
Register for both courses of the learning
community in the regular way. When registering online enter both CRNs before submitting
changes. You cannot withdraw
from just one of the classes—they come as in inseparable set.