Catalog descriptions of Honors-designated courses. Students accepted into the Honors Program may meet their colloquium requirement with any ONE of these courses. All Honors courses carry the writing intensive (WI) designation.
Study of significant works of selected cultures and cultural formations. Course theme varies.
Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
Recommended Preparation: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
Designations: Diversification Literatures (DL), Writing Intensive (WI), Contemporary Ethical Issues (ETH)
Focus is on developing a personal leadership style and philosophy through study of basic leadership and group dynamics theory, and through analysis of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership. Course integrates readings and discussions of traditional leadership theories with readings from the humanities (classic works of literature and contemporary multi-cultural writings), media presentations (especially film), and experiential learning exercises.
Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
Recommended Preparation: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
Designations: Diversification Humanities (DH), Writing Intensive (WI), Contemporary Ethical Issues (ETH), Textbook Cost: $0
This course is designed to acquaint the student with sociological principles and the application of these principles to aid in the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the unique social environment of the State of Hawai‘i. Fundamental concepts of sociology in the area of race relations are presented with emphasis on Hawai‘i’s unique potential “melting pot” social environment and the development of an “unorthodox race doctrine” for Hawai‘i. Sociological aspects of the various cultural contributions by the ethnic groups to Hawai‘i including values, concepts, practices, history, and language are also investigated.
Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
Recommended Preparation: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
Designations: Diversification Social Science (DS), Writing Intensive (WI), Textbook Cost: $0