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HIST 253: Contemporary World History

Examines the political, cultural, economic, and technological history of the world from the end of WWII to the present. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

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Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Recommended:

HIST 152. Articulation Code: DH

HIST 281: Introduction to American History

Develops understanding of the progress of American culture up to the Civil War, an insight into America’s heritage, and a sensitivity to its ideals and realities. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 100 (or concurrent), or consent. Articulation Code: DH

HIST 282: Introduction to American History

Develops understanding of the progress of American culture since the Civil War, an insight into America’s heritage, and sensitivity to its ideals and realities. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 100 (or concurrent), or consent. Articulation Code: DH

HIST 284: History of the Hawaiian Islands

Surveys the history of the Hawaiian Islands from Polynesian chiefdoms to Hawaiian Kingdom to American territory and state. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100; or consent. Articulation Code: HI DL

HIST 288: History of the Pacific Islands

Surveys the cultural areas of the Pacific from pre-contact to present day. Covers prehistoric migration patterns, historical movements, and present day distributions, including western colonization and current problems. (Crosslisted as ANTH 235.) Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

Recommended:

HIST 152 or ANTH 200. Articulation Code: DH

The mission of the Hospitality & Tourism program is to prepare students for effective work performance and leadership in the hospitality industry through learning experiences that emphasize Hawaiian culture, multicultural “global” awareness, sustainability, an ethical decision making. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Program in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), the program is organized with a core of courses focusing on various aspects of the hotel industry, enveloped by a variety of business and general education courses to broaden the students’ background and enhance employability.

Students planning to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs should see a counselor about the requirements for entrance to these programs. A grade of C or better in HOST courses is required for the CO, CA, and AAS degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.

Contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Liping Liu at 984-3328 or by email at LipingL@hawaii.edu for more information.

HOST 100: Career and Customer Service Skills

Focuses on the strategies and skills related to career success and customer satisfaction in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. Credits: 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 60 Teaching Equivalent: 3.33

Recommended:

Placement at ENG 100.

HOST 101: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Provides an overview of the travel industry and related major business components. Analysis of links between hotel, food, transportation, recreation, and other tourismrelated industries will be addressed. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

HOST 150: Housekeeping Operations

Studies the professional management of housekeeping operations including practical applications and management skills required to ensure quality, service and effective performance. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Recommended:

HOST 101 with grade C or better.

HOST 152: Front Office Operations

Studies the philosophy, theory, equipment, and current operating procedures of a hotel front office. Concentrates on the human relation skills necessary for effective guests and employee relations and the technical skills necessary to operate a manual, mechanical or computerized front office operation. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Recommended:

HOST 101 with grade C or better.

HOST 154: Food & Beverage Operations

Introduces the basic principles of marketing, menu planning, service styles, nutrition, sanitation and safety, purchasing, and control systems as they apply to food and beverage management in an operational setting. Provides practical applications for effectively managing resources for food and beverage industry operations. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Recommended:

HOST 101 with grade C or better.

HOST 258: Hospitality Marketing

Provides students with essential knowledge and practical experience to develop strategic and operating marketing plans for hospitality properties. Emphasizes the marketing orientation as a management philosophy that guides the design and delivery of guest services. Examines the dynamic relationship between hospitality marketing and daily operations. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

HOST 260: Hospitality Law

Focuses on legal aspects of the hospitality industry with emphasis on compliance and prevention of liabilities. Examines possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations and provides specific perspectives on managing risk. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

HOST 261: Events Management

Prepares students to plan and administer successful functions, special events, meetings and conventions. Students explore topics such as exhibitions, convention programming, festivals, venue selection, social events, catering needs, sustainability, technology, careers and staffing, event marketing, design and decor, and current trends. Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

HOST 101 with grade C or better, or consent.

Recommended:

Placement at ENG 100.

HOST 280: Hospitality Management

Examines the key principles of management in the hospitality industry. Focuses on leadership skillbuilding and decision-making processes within the various management levels of a hospitality organization. Explores management concepts, strategies, and tools essential for organizational effectiveness. (Formerly HOST 270) Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 45 Teaching Equivalent: 3.00

Prerequisites:

HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

HOST 293: Hospitality & Tourism Internship

Provides a supervised field experience that is related to the student’s major or career goals. The experience will enable the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in coursework to the work environment. (Letter grade only). (Formerly HOST 200) Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 225

Prerequisites:

HOST major; HOST 100 with grade C or better, or consent.

HOST 294: Hospitality and Tourism Internship Abroad

Provides a supervised field experience abroad that is related to the student’s major or career goals. The experience will enable the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in coursework to the work environment. (Cannot be audited.) Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 225

Prerequisites:

HOST major; HOST 100 with grade C or better; or consent.

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