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First Day, Oahu, Hawaii, 2011

Hawaiian Field School 2016 Purpose The purpose of this field school is to provide VIU FOM students with an opportunity for experiential learning focused on an examination the interaction between a destination’s culture, resort industry & its tourism industry. Study will focus upon exploration of related destination issues and the social-cultural focus of a destination’s culture this field school allows for a deep exploration of these and related issues.

Hawaiian Field School 2016 Frequently asked Questions: Where will the field school take place? Island of Oahu University of Hawaii, Manoa Honolulu Waikiki Beach Pali Lookout Pearl Harbour Polynesian Cultural Center Various Beaches and Tourist attractions

Honolulu

Waikiki Beach

Polynesian Cultural Center

Founded in 1963, it is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Polynesia and sharing the culture, arts, and crafts of the major island groups to the rest of the world.

Polynesian Cultural Center The Polynesian Cultural Center features six Polynesian "islands" in a beautifully landscaped, 42-acre setting representing Fiji, Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga.

Courses of Study How many academic credits will I earn? 9 credits: three for each of 3 completed courses How can I earn 9 credits in 21 days? The short answer is you can’t. The course of study is dependent on substantial study from January to April I’m in 4 th year. Will I be able to graduate this June if I go on this field school? Yes, but graduation is dependent on you and your academic standing. Which, of course is dependent on your academic performance during the field school.

Hawaiian Field School 2016 Themes There are three broad themes that provide the foundation to this field school: 1.the history and cultural heritage of the islands; 2.the tourism industry infrastructure in terms of a tourist destination; 3.and some of the workings of the resort industry.

Courses of Study What courses will I take? TRMT 391A, 391B, 391C: each are three credits What if I want to go early or stay later in Hawaii? The field school is beginning in early May (tentative dates); how you use the time preceding or following is your decision. Our accommodation may allow for time outside the field school.

Courses of Study TRMT 391 A: This course explores the history and cultural heritage of the islands through a series of pre- departure reading, discussions, and videos. Students will begin their discovery of the culture of the Hawaiian islands. Each student will complete an individual research paper on a topic of their choosing. Based on this research, the student will plan, create, and deliver an interactive in-country tour; they will act as the expert tour guide, participants as tour members. A final reflective exercise concludes this course work.

Courses of Study TRMT 391 B: this course explores the tourism industry infrastructure of the island of Oahu through the application of the conceptual model developed by Neil Leiper. The model explores the various components of a tourism system and will allow students to gain a better understanding of the tourism industry infrastructure in terms of a tourist destination. The course of study will include preliminary study and reporting, in-country interviews and visitation, and an outcome based reflective analytical assessment of this process.

Courses of Study TRMT 391 C: The course explores the role of Resort properties and other types of accommodation in a resort destination. Adopting the perspective of sustainability, students will research the accommodation inventory on Oahu. Topics of discovery will include ownership and common good, the needs of visitors and residents, and the management of energy, waste, and water. Pre-departure research and presentation of study, in- country visitation and informational interviews, cumulating in a synthesis-based opinion piece.

100% of Students attending reported that they would recommend the field school to other students.

Sunset, Sand, and So Long for Now

When is this Happening? This presentation is for information purposes only. Details of the Hawaiian Field School 2016 are being finalized. Details should be finalized in December 2015; this is based on applicants. The tentative dates of the field school are either 8-29 or 1-22 May Course of pre study: January 2016 to April 2016 inclusive. Application DEADLINE: Friday 18 December 2015

Selection Criteria All students in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management and Recreation are invited to apply to the field school. Some School of Business students may be considered. Overall, selection to the field school team will be based on a combination of the following: Grade Point Average (GPA); 2.33 or better is preferred with GPAs of less than 2.33 considered based on exceptional references; Two (2) faculty references (supply faculty’s name and ); Completion of application, including a statement of interest. Students in years 4, 3, 2 will be given priority in a descending order. In the event that there are more qualified students than spaces available, preference will be given to those who have completed and submitted their application on a first-come, first-served basis.

Selection Criteria Students application must include: Complete application; Complete statement of interest; Copy of passport; Passport must be valid until October 2016 IF your passport is in process, please indicate that with your application. $ deposit received by 21 December 2015

During the Field School

What will happen during the field school? Will we just wander around? Go surfing? The field school will be a combination of planned activities and tours, scheduled ‘free’ time, and student directed activities. In broad terms, the work days will be 6-7 hours in duration, beginning at 9am; with the exception of some planned activities, the evenings will be unstructured. It is also planned that some days will be available to individual students to pursue areas applicable to their research.

During the Field School Will we always be travelling as a group? For the most part for all the structured tours and activities, yes. The unstructured and ‘free’ time will allow students independent study. What restriction might I face when in Hawaii? English is the language of the island; many of you are familiar with the cultural morays of the USA. The legal drinking age is 21 years of age.

During the Field School Warning! Once accepted to attend the Field School, students must abide by all laws governing the USA while in Hawaii. They must also abide to a code of behaviour for the Field School. Failure to respect the law or code of behaviour, or any behaviour that is deemed unacceptable, will result in the student being removed from the field school, forfeiting all fees, and any fees payable to VIU as a result of their actions. It is also noted that given that successful completion of the field school is needed for the assignment of academic credits.

Dollars and Cents ESTIMATED COSTS: These are estimated costs based on the best available information at present and capacity attendance; Payable to VIU for Hawaiian Field School$2,595 (this amount does not includes tuition which is paid separately) Estimated Return Air Flight$ 450 One time Only International stipend Estimated total cost less incidentals$2,695 Details are estimated to be confirmed once the field school is a go ahead

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