Course #: HSKD003 Online: June 10 – July 09
Credit information & restrictions:
➢ Open to all grade 9, 10, 11, 12 students
➢ 0.5 elective credit for KSH students
Discover the remarkable diplomatic history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its relationships with global powers during the 19th century. This course explores how Hawaiʻi strategically engaged with nations such as the United States, Britain, France, and Japan to protect its sovereignty and assert itself on the world stage. Through in-depth analysis of treaties, negotiations, and historical events, students will gain an understanding of the Kingdom’s role in international relations and its continued relevance today.
This course empowers students to understand how the Hawaiian Kingdom asserted its agency in global affairs during a turbulent era. You’ll uncover lessons from Hawaiʻi’s diplomatic history that remain vital in today’s sovereignty, self-determination, and indigenous rights discussions. If you’re passionate about history, political science, or advocacy, this class will equip you with knowledge and tools to honor and preserve Hawaiʻi’s place in the global community.
By the end of this course, students will:
➢ Gain a comprehensive understanding of 19th-century Hawaiian diplomacy and its historical context.
➢ Analyze treaties, diplomatic negotiations, and their impact on the Hawaiian Kingdom.
➢ Develop critical perspectives on the Kingdom’s interactions with imperial powers.
➢ Understand their kuleana in preserving and advocating for Hawaiian sovereignty today.
➢ Apply historical knowledge to modern global issues through research and experiential projects.
Course #: HSKD002 Online: June 10 – July 09
Credit information & restrictions:
➢ Open to all grade 9, 10, 11, 12 students
➢ 0.5 elective credit for KSH students
Uncover the rich and complex history of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from its roots in absolute authority to its challenges under foreign occupation. This course invites students to critically examine the evolution of Hawaiian governance, diplomacy, and identity during the 19th century and beyond. Through interactive discussions, primary-source analysis, and project-based learning, students will explore key turning points in Hawaiian history, challenge missionary narratives, and analyze the contemporary implications of sovereignty and nationality.
This course provides a deep dive into Hawaiian history and sovereignty, empowering students to challenge dominant narratives and explore their own connections to Hawaiian identity and national consciousness. Whether you’re interested in history, political science, or social justice, this class offers invaluable perspectives on how past decisions influence modern Hawaiʻi.
By the end of the course, students will:
➢ Understand the evolution of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from absolute authority to political reform.
➢ Critically analyze key events such as U.S. seizure, occupation, and sovereignty movements.
➢ Explore the intersection of Hawaiian nationality, indigeneity, and identity.
➢ Create a culminating project that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Hawaiian history and governance.
Course #: HSD9000 Online: June through July
Credit information & restrictions:
➢ Open to KSH students grades 11 & 12
➢ Program Completion Certificate
➢ Special Registration with Mr. Isaac Vigilia
If you’re interested in the Kaunaloa or Keauākea Program, please contact Mr. Isaac Vigilla at isvigill@ksbe.edu for summer courses, registration, and program qualifications.
Course #: HSM0000 All Session: June 10 – July 09
Credit information & restrictions:
➢ Open to KSH grade 11 & 12 students
➢ Credentialed/Certificate Online/Blended
➢ Special Registration with Mr. Isaac Vigillia
Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers anyone, anywhere, access to online courses and degrees from world-class universities and companies. This resource allows students to:
➢ Explore diverse career paths
➢ Master practical skills
➢ Enhance their resumes with professional certificates & micro-credentials
➢ Choose from 4 micro courses
➢ Work at your own pace for completion
Students and ‘ohana will have 24/7 access to Coursera's extensive course library, providing flexibility to learn at their own pace, whether from desktop computers or mobile devices. This resource seamlessly integrates learning into daily life, fostering a convenient and enriching educational experience.
If you’re interested in the Kaunaloa or Keauākea Program, please contact Mr. Isaac Vigilla at isvigill@ksbe.edu for summer courses, registration, and program qualifications.
Course #: HSKD004 Online: June 10 – July 09
Credit information & restrictions:
➢ Open to all grade 9, 10, 11, 12
➢ 0.5 elective credit for KSH students
Step back in time to the early 19th century and discover how the Hawaiian Kingdom navigated a world of imperial powers, Western influence, and rapid political transformation. This course explores the groundbreaking work of William Richards, a missionary turned political advisor to King Kamehameha III, who played a critical role in shaping Hawaiʻi’s transition into a modern constitutional monarchy.
Through No Ke Kalaiāina, Richards’s political economy textbook and seminars, students will examine the strategies taught to aliʻi to strengthen the Kingdom’s sovereignty while facing foreign threats. We’ll dive into concepts like Western governance, economics, law, and the virtue of leadership as Richards presented them to the Hawaiian chiefs.
This course is perfect for students interested in Hawaiian history, political science, and leadership. You’ll gain insight into a pivotal moment in Hawaiʻi’s history when cultural values met global pressures. Be inspired by the leadership of the aliʻī and the strategies that preserved Hawaiʻi’s identity and sovereignty for generations to come.
By the end of the course, students will understand how political and cultural decisions in the 19th century helped shape the future of the Hawaiian Kingdom. You’ll also develop critical thinking, research, and leadership skills applicable to today’s challenges.
A physical dated on or after Jan. 1, 2025, will be required for this course.