HIST 403A - Tourism, Imperialism, and Culture in Hawai’i

(3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13

Explores the interrelated themes of tourism, imperialism, and culture in Hawai’i. Considers how cultural representations fostered a tourism industry and how tourism encouraged and facilitated US imperial power in the islands.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze how indigeneity, race, gender, sexual identity, and national origin shape tourism and imperialism.
2. analyze the development of US imperialism and its relationship to the customs, worldviews, and history in Hawai’i.
3. analyze and interpret primary sources in different forms, including documents, film, popular media, photographs, and autobiography.
4. find and critically read, synthesize, and analyze relevant secondary sources for the argument, main points, and use of evidence.
5. formulate interpretations and arguments, support them with evidence, and present them clearly and persuasively in both written and oral expression.

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