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Department of Cultural Studies
American Studies

From Sovereign Kingdom to U.S. State – The History, Culture, and Literature of Hawai’i

Course Information

Nr. Name Type Time Room Lecturer
154669 From Sovereign Kingdom to U.S. State – The History, Culture, and Literature of Hawai’i 2 HS Th 12:15 - 13:45 R. 0.406 Laemmerhirt

The predominant, idea about the island state of Hawai’i remains one of paradise on earth with beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees, and perfect waves for surfers. This image that has been reinforced by the tourist industry conceals the dark colonial history of the island state. This course will shed light on the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. We will look at representations of Hawaii from a mainly Hawaiian perspective by investigating Hawaiian literature and music

 Please purchase and read R. Kikuo Johnson’s graphic novel Night Fisher (2006) and Kaui Hart Hemming’s novel The Descendants (2007).

Course requirements: Regular attendance, active participation, and the punctual fulfillment of written assignments.

Modules

Lehramtsstudiengänge

LABG G HRG/HRSGe GyGe/BK SP
2009 703, 704 602, 1001, 1002 602, 701, 702, 1002, 1003 703
2016 602, 703, 704 602, 1002, 1003 602, 701, 702, 1002, 1004 703

Angewandte Sprachwissenschaften &
Angewandte Literatur-/Kulturwissenschaften:

PO B.A.ALK B.A.AS M.A.ALK M.A.AS
PO ab WS 16/17 Kern: 6ac, 7bc
Komp: 3acd, 4a
Kern: 6bc
Komp: 4a
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PO ab WS 21/22 Kern: 6abc, 7bc
Komp: 3abc, 4a
Kern: 6bc
Komp: 4a
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