School of Hawaiian, Asian & Pacific Studies University of Hawai i HAPS 297A CROSSING BORDERS Hawai i and Asia and the Pacific.

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1 School of Hawaiian, Asian & Pacific Studies University of Hawai i HAPS 297A CROSSING BORDERS Hawai i and Asia and the Pacific Fall 2004 Instructors: Dr. Jon Osorio (course coordinator), Hawaiian Studies, KCHS 103D, , osorio@hawaii.edu Dr. Vilsoni Hereniko, Pacific Islands Studies, Moore 212, , vili@hawaii.edu Dr. Mimi Sharma. Asian Studies, Moore 218, , sharma@hawaii.edu M/W/F: 10:30-11:20, Moore 228 Office Hours: Please make appointments It is commonly thought that Asia, the Pacific, and the Hawaiian Islands represent three separate and, perhaps, unconnected regions. Yet all three are intimately related. Learning about issues common to all three areas will bring about a greater understanding of the setting within which we and the University of Hawai i operate. This Honors course presents a critical examination of issues relating to past traditions and their contemporary forms, the historical transformations of colonialism, and current issues as they are worked out within the context of globablization. Specific attention is paid to indigenous perspectives and voices. The main objectives of the class are to acquaint you with the focus regions, to create an understanding of the commonalities and differences among them through comparative study, and to encourage a thoughtful and critical approach to the issues and different perspectives presented. We also hope to encourage your independent initiative in pursuing topics of particular interest. HAPS 297 is an experimental course being offered the second time round. We welcome your constructive suggestions and critique at the end of the semester. Mahalo. Course Structure The course is divided into three units arranged around the following themes: 1. Historical roots of interaction in the region 2. Dynamics and transformations of colonialism 3. Contemporary issues Each instructor will present and lead discussions on his/her own area of expertise (i.e.., Osorio on Hawai i, Hereniko and others on the Pacific, Sharma on Asia). Bookend lectures are to provide a link between themes. You are encouraged at all times to take an active part in discussion through questions, opinions, and critical reflection of the readings and topics under consideration. Online Component The course is presented online at the class website. This is an important site where course information and materials will be posted; it is also where we encourage online discussion of topics considered or your thoughts on other issues that may also be brought up in class. Be sure to consult it regularly, before class.

2 Course Assessment Attendance/Class Participation 20 Midterm 1 60 Midterm 2 60 Group Web Project 60 3 Exercises 100 Total 300 points =A; =B; =C; =D; <180=F Required Readings Haunani-Kay Trask, From a Native Daughter (1999) Oiwi: A Native Hawaiian Journal (vol. 1, 1998) Richard Kim, Lost Names (1998) Arundhati Roy The Greater Common Good (1999) [available online] *Other Readings (either distributed in class or available online) Syllabus Aug 23 M Introduction to the class and genealogy exercise 25 W Bookend Lecture 1a. Locating Ourselves Osorio/Sharma Readings: *Remenbrance of Pacific Pasts, * Jerry Bentley, Asia in World History, F Koihonua: the story of Papa and Wakea Osorio Readings: *Pacific Century, *Wolpert, The Ecological Setting, 2-13 Oiwi, Trask, Aug 30 M Discuss Genealogy exercise Assignment 1 due Sep 1 W Asia Before European Hegemony Sharma Readings: *Carolyn Heinz, Asia as a Cultured Space, F Navigators of the Pacific The Navigators Readings: *Cambridge History, Sep 6 Labor Day 8 W Maritime Settlers, Trade & the Sea Sharma Readings: *Pacific Century, *Janet Abu-Lughod, Indian Ocean System, F Voyaging & Exchange: Moikeha, Hilo, and Cook Osorio

3 Readings: tba Sep 13 M The Pacific Before the Horror Hereniko Readings: * Our Sea of Islands, * Pasts to Remember, 1-16 Optional: * Representations of cultural identities, W Religions and Beliefs in Asia Sharma Readings: *Rhoads Murphey, Asian Religions & Their Cultures, F The Ahapua a and subsisting on the land Osorio Readings: Oiwi, Sep 20 M Bookend Lecture 1 b. Indigenous Approaches to the Past Osorio Readings: *Remembrance of Pacific Pasts, W Multi/Ethnicities and Cultural Identities in Asia Sharma Readings:*Carolyn Heinz, Tribal Peoples, F Video: Pele s Appeal Readings: Notes from a Native Daughter, Sep 27 M MIDTERM 1 29 W Bookend Lecture 2a. Colonialism and Disruption Sharma Readings: *Rhoads Murphy, The West Arrives in Asia, Oct 1 F Haole Perceptions of Oiwi: Cook, Bingham & Others Osorio Readings: * Pacific Islands Encyclopedia, Oct 4 M Colonial Process in Southeast Asia Sharma Readings: *George Orwell, Shooting an Elephant, W Colonialism and the Pacific Experience Hereniko Readings: * Towards a New Oceania, F Conversions of Spirit and Place Osorio Readings: *Contemporary Pacific, Oct 11 M Colonialism: political & economic changes T. Wesley-Smith Readings: *Pacific Islands Encyclopedia, ; W India as Colonized Sharma Readings: *Pavan K. Varma, The Relevance of Beginnings, F The Plantation Legacies: land & capital concentration Osorio Readings: Supplement to Plantation Legacies Oct 18 M Cultural Change in the Pacific: Tales From the Tikongs Hereniko Readings: Tales of the Tikongs * Pacific Island Literature, 47-49

4 20 W Japan as Colonizer Sharma Readings: Lost Names 22 F War and Militarism in Hawai i & the Pacific Osorio Readings: Oct 25 M Bookend Lecture 2b: Colonialism in and of Asia Sharma Assignment 2 Due 27 W Midterm II 29 F Bookend Lecture 3a. Value of Cultural Studies in Hawai i Osorio Readings: *The Contemporary Pacific, Nov 1 M Contemporary Issues in the Pacific Hereniko Readings: * Beyond Hula, Hotels W Dragons Sleeping and Awake: Developing Asia Sharma Readings: The Greater Common Good 5 F Power and Development Osorio Readings: Review Tales of the Tikongs, 11-26, *Remembrance of Pacific Pasts, Nov 8 M Cultural Revitalization Geoffrey White Readings: Review Our Sea of Islands tba 10 W U.S. Militarism in Asia Sharma Readings: *Chalmers Johnson, New Preface, and Okinawa: Asia s Last Colony, 14pp, F The Peaceful Sea: Pearl Harbor to Kaho olawe: Kupa a Aina Osorio Readings: From a Native Daughter, Nov 15 M Indigenous Filmmaking in the Pacific Hereniko Readings: * Representations of Pacific Islanders, * In Whose Face? on the work of Alan Duff, W Popular Culture in Asia: Bollywood or Bust!! Sharma Readings: * Explore at least 3 of the following websites History of Bollywood: Complete History of Bollywood: Filmfare Magazine: Lagaan:

5 19 F Democratic Revolution in Hawai i Osorio Nov 22 M Postcolonial Movements in the Pacific T. Wesley-Smith Readings: * Scholarship from a Lazy Native, 24 W Gender Issues in Asia Sharma Readings: *Yayori Matsui, Trafficking in Women, F Thanksgiving Nov 29 M Engendering the Pacific Caroline Sinaviana Readings: *tba Dec 1 W Globalization & Asian Reaches into the Pacific Sharma Readings: *Karen L. Miller, The New Buzzword: Globaloney, 5pp *Pai, Inside the Grim World of the Gangmasters, 10pp 3 F Race, Justice, Democracy and other Issues Osorio Readings: Oiwi, Dec 6 M Bookend Lecture 3b Osorio/Sharma 8 W Class Party