Hawaii: Island Paradise Where East Meets West

Conducted in English

In the land of aloha, students will explore the history, the diverse multicultural traditions, and the natural beauty of Hawaii, as described by both native and foreign writers over the past two centuries. The texts are drawn from a broad variety of writers, from Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Mark Twain to David Kalakua and Liliuokalani, from Jack London to Jessica Saiki and John Dominis Holt, from Barbara Kingsolver to W. S. Merwin and others. Essays, poems, and stories read in class will come alive as students discover for themselves the natural wonders that have drawn people from all over the world to Hawaii, and as they are exposed to the rich cultural and artistic traditions of this remarkable place through its literature, music, and dance.

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Syllabus

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Dates: January 6, 2011 – January 27, 2011 (Program dates are NY departure and return dates)

Credits: 3- Eng 395 Selected Studies in Literature: Hawaii

Housing: Princess Kaiulani Hotel

Program Costs

Cost (includes all expenses below except airfare): $2025

CUNY tuition (for in-state, matriculated undergraduate): $585

Travel insurance: $40


Housing, excursions, cultural programs, welcome breakfast and farewell dinner: $1400 


Total cost with airfare: $2825

Airfare: $800 (estimate)

Additional costs

Minimum budget for meals and personal expenses of $15 to $20 per day (approximately $420 to $560)

Application Deadline: November 1, 2010

Programs are open to all undergraduate students from all CUNY campuses (unless restricted by level of study, language fluency or other program criteria). Travel on Fridays and some Saturdays for some programs.