Honolululu Community College - First Year Experience

Locating Self in Mind and Time
PHIL 100 & HIST 152 Learning Community,
Judy Sokei & Pat Patterson

In this course, our aim is to help you see how history and philosophy are inextricably intertwined. We hope to get you connected with historical figures such as Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, John Locke, Zhu Xi, Einstein, and Nietzsche, and to feel their passions and understand the philosophies they embraced that affected history. What ideas and events led to the dark ages that led to the renaissance that led to the age of enlightenment and beyond? Our ultimate aim is to make you “know thyself” through an understanding of history, especially your own.
Recommended Prep: ENG 100

Trekking and Blogging - With Pacific Islanders
ENG 22 & ANTH 135 Learning Community,
Leilani Hinds & Rob Edmondson

It's like magic! You can improve your writing skills and have fun exploring the Pacific Islands at the same time! Come join our friendly crew as we sail the Internet, take treks on Oahu, and view videos to virtually visit our Pacific neighbors. Use the latest high tech to blog about what we do and learn as you master writing skills that will help you in your college and career. Join our community and practice skills of working together as many careers require. Develop contacts with people and communities in the Pacific Islands where new opportunities abound. Learn to use many of the skills and latest tools for writing and sharing and earn six credits in English and Social Science. Sign up and join us today!
Prerequisite: ENG 20B&C&D&E or "C" or higher in ESL 11, 13, 14, 17, or placement in ENG 22.

Da ‘Āina (Land & Environment): Foundations & Connections for ‘Ike Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Studies)
HWST 107 & ENG 100 Learning Community,
Charlene Gima & Alapaki Luke

Have you ever wanted to learn the history of Hawai‘i, how traditional Hawaiians conceptualized their world, and the cultural values they perpetuated through words? In this Learning Community you will explore and write about historical Hawaiian figures, wahi pana (historical places), and the important role of da ‘āina (land). You will read about the mo‘olelo (stories) and perhaps learn the significance behind your street name. Learn about the principles of pono, kuleana, laulima, malama, ohana, and waiwai and how they provide the foundations for our life in Hawai‘i today. We will create our own ‘ohana by practicing these values while discussing current Hawaiian issues, expanding our Hawaiian and English vocabulary, watching videos of the Pacific, and taking a visit to a lo‘i (taro patch). E komo mai (come in) and join us!
Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100

Mind “Eye” Speak
PSY 100 & SP 151 Learning Community,
Jennifer Higa-Kng & Kara Kam-Kalani

Ever wonder why people develop addictions to drugs? Gambling? Alcohol? Sex? Ever wonder why some people cling to their beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence? Ever wonder when it is ok to feel anxious? In this Learning Community we will address these questions and more exciting facts about human behavior. Students will learn to become a better communicator in their daily lives and improve their understanding of the human mind and interactions so that they can enjoy more satisfying human relationships.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 22/60

Math Mutation: Algebra on Drugs
CHEM 100, 100L & MATH 25 Learning Community,
Mike Ferguson & Steve Mandraccia

This course combines basic algebraic concepts and applies them to real-world chemical concepts. Chemistry, the study of matter, involves everything we can see, touch, feel, taste, and smell. Math is the language that chemistry uses. Together, math and chemistry can describe the world we live in.
Prerequisite: "C" or higher in MATH 24 OR placement in MATH 25.

Surf, Turf, and Sustenance: Sustainability in Hawai’i
HWST 107 & ENG 22 Learning Community,
Brenda Kwon & Ka’iulani Murphy

The concept of sustainability is not a new one. Long before the "green” movement, practices that preserved, honored, and nurtured the land and ocean existed as an integral part of Hawaiian culture. In this Learning Community, you will learn about Native peoples’ views and perspectives of their role as stewards of the environment, and how these values extended into all aspects of daily life. In our pursuit of ‘ike (knowledge), we will discover the importance of developing our voices and maintaining pono (balance/harmony). The more we learn about the rich history of this place, the more we will want to take care of what makes Hawai’i special.
Prerequisite: ENG 20 B&C&D&E or "C" or higher in ESL 11, 13, 14, 17, or placement in ENG 22.

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