Ethnic Geography of Hawaii
Location	Oahu, Hawaii
Dates	December 28, 2007 - January 19, 2008
Credits Offered	GEOG 383.93 / GEOG 705.93 - 3 CREDITS (CUNY tuition is not included in program fee)
Application Deadline	Students applying for STOCS - October 12 Other applicants - October 29
Financial Aid	PELL, STOCS, student loans
Program Fee	$1,550 (estimate) includes housing, excursions, cultural events and insurance. Airfare not included.
Payment Schedule	$350 due with application. Balance due November 19. All payments by certified checks or money orders.

Program Description
When Hawaii became a state in 1960, it was one of the most ethnically and racially diverse states in the country. This course will focus on the historical and contemporary ethnic geographies of Hawaii, particularly in relation to the sugar plantation economy, and the evolution of what is known as "local" culture - a synthesis of all the groups. We will also examine how different immigrant groups have created unique ethnic landscapes and ethnic economies throughout the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Pre-requisites
100-level social science course (GEOG, ANTHC, SOC, PSYCH, POLSC, HIST)

Interested Graduate Students can also participate. Meet with Professor Miyares in advance to discuss an independent research project related to the geography of immigration and ethnicity in Hawaii.

Academic Inquiries
Prof. Ines M. Miyares, Geography
Phone: 212-772-5443, imiyares@hunter.cuny.edu

Administrative Inquiries
Education Abroad Office E1421, Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:30pm
Phone: (212) 772-4983
Fax: (212) 772-5005
E-Mail: sanse@hunter.cuny.edu

 

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