A'o Makua Course Offerings

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A‘o Makua Adult Distance Learning Program
Course Offerings

A‘o Makua: Ka Ho‘olauna (prerequisite)

It is highly recommended that you thoroughly review this Web site before enrolling in a course. This orientation contains information on technical requirements, online learning, and a description of how the courses are structured.

1. Mo‘okū‘auhau: Ola Nā Iwi
3 weeks
Cost: $25.00

“Ola Nā iwi” – The bones live - said of a respected oldster who is well cared for by his family. (Pūku'i, 2488)

Let us honor and care for our kūpuna (ancestors) by learning about their mo‘olelo (story) and perpetuating their values and beliefs. This course introduces the mo‘olelo of creation by focusing on the Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation belief) and the Story of Hāloa. You and your ‘ohana will be able to make personal connections to these mo‘olelo by researching and documenting your own mo‘okū‘auhau (genealogy).

2. Mo‘okū‘auhau - He Inoa ‘Ala
3 weeks
Cost: $25.00

“He Inoa ‘Ala” – A fragrant name – said of a chief whose reputation is good. (Pūku'i, 637)

Like a fragrance can conjure memories of certain places, events or people, an inoa (name) can do the same. Qualities, virtues, or even family connections of a person come to mind when his/her inoa is spoken. This course will focus on Hawaiian naming traditions while learning about the mo‘okū‘auhau and inoa of Bernice Pauahi Bishop. You will then have the opportunity to create a reflection on your own inoa or that of a family member.

3. Mo‘olelo - Ku‘u One Hānau
3 weeks
Cost: $25.00

“Ku‘u One Hānau” – The beloved sands of my birth.

For Hawaiians, the sense of belonging to and pride in one’s birthplace is a connection that transcends time and place. This course will focus on this special relationship by presenting nā mo‘olelo (stories) of traditional places in Hawai‘i nei, poetry and mele praising various one hānau. You will then have the opportunity to share stories of your own beloved birthplace or the birthplace of your ‘ohana.

5. ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: E Ola Ka ‘Ohana
4 weeks
Cost: $25.00
Additional: USB Headset with microphone (e.g. Logitech USB 250 or similar)

“E Ola ka ‘Ohana” – The family lives

At the core of Hawaiian being is the family. The importance of family in the Hawaiian culture is noted in many instances from daily interactions to genealogical connections back to Hāloa, the first Hawaiian & ancestor of all Hawaiian people. In the first Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i or Hawaiian Language course vocabulary and sentence patterns will focus around the concept of ‘Ohana. Course activities will include practice exercises, a short ha‘i ‘ōlelo or speech in which each participant gives basic information about themselves, and a recitation of mo‘okū‘auhau or genealogy.

6. ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: Pili ‘Ohana
4 weeks
Cost: $25.00
Additional: USB Headset with microphone (e.g. Logitech USB 250 or similar)

“Pili ‘Ohana” – Family Relationships

In ka papa Pili ‘Ohana (the Pili ‘Ohana course) we will revisit some of the concepts taught in E Ola Ka ‘Ohana and build on them by taking a closer look at family relationships and interactions amongst family members. Sentence patterns will focus on introducing and describing family members as well what they enjoy doing. Course activities will include practice exercises and the creation of a digital photo journal about your ‘Ohana.

7. ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: Ku‘u Wahi Noho
4 weeks
Cost: $25.00
Additional: USB Headset with microphone (e.g. Logitech USB 250 or similar)

“Ku‘u Wahi Noho ” – Where I live

The Ku‘u Wahi Noho papa ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i or Hawaiian language course will focus on the area that you live in. You will learn sentence patterns and vocabulary that will help you to express your location and the location of special places in your home town. Learn how to guide someone to your local post-office or to your favorite restaurant. Course activities will include practice exercises, games, and interactive activities to help you strengthen your language base.