E Ola Ka Olelo Hawai I Video Analysis

The film “The Linguists” follows linguists Gregory Anderson and David Harrison on their journey to learn about and document endangered languages in Bolivia, India, Arizona, and Siberia. Through their quest, they are able to interact with some of the few remaining speakers of languages that are near death and they manage to make an impact on how these communities view their heritage language. Focusing on the moribund languages of Siberia and Arizona, it becomes evident that speakers of the heritage language feel a love for the language and the culture it represents, but went through periods of oppression and embarrassment for being speakers of a minority language that ultimately shaped their attitudes on the language.

Hawaii is a beautiful island and it didn’t take long for people to realize it could be a lucrative business venture. Hawaii’s tourism began, as “bourgeois desires for contact with the rejuvenating "primitive"” became something that interested

The traditional names for the ahupua‘a and districts are still in use but some has been replaced with modern names that erases the history and knowledge of the land. In my experience, many Hawaiian people no longer work on the land. Many of them commute to jobs. People are spending more time on the road and at their job site rather than at home or in their neighborhood. This modern lifestyle disconnects the Native Hawaiians from the land and community. Whoever lives in Hawai‘i, lives in a district which is broken down into an ahupua‘a. The people are spending less time with their ‘ohana, both land and

The question is if the Cherokee language is still alive. Is this language still spoken? Yes, it is. The Cherokee language is classified linguistically as a member of the Iroquoian family, spoken by the Cherokee people, originally inhabiting Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a consequence of colonization, however, the Cherokee nation almost suffered destruction during the infamous Trail of Tears, 1838-1839, the forced removal of more than fifteen thousand people. Now, in the twenty-first century, the Cherokee make up one of the biggest Native American tribes within the U.S. with over 300,000 members. Despite their language’s gravely endangered status, they are within the top ten of large groups of indigenous language speakers. However, they had to overcome many struggles. Among members of Cherokee Nation in the northeast of Oklahoma, there are only a few under the age of 40 who can be considered fluent speakers of the Cherokee language (Cherokee Nation, 2003). This survey by the Cherokee Nation was conducted of 115,026 Cherokee citizens who live within the 14 counties of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Thus, children are not acquiring the language at home as there is a lack of parents being native speakers. Consequently, UNESCO (2003) labels Cherokee as “definitely endangered.” But how come the parents and even the parents of parents do not speak their native tongue anymore? To answer this, one must know

As Mahatma Gandhi said, “No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive” (Mahatma). Our culture identifies who we are and how we behave in social environments and provides us with a foundation in which to live our lives and raise our families. Each individual culture has certain customs and courtesies that are important. Exposure to the cultures of others can be intimidating and can leave a person feeling confused and unsure about how they fit in (Schaefer 60). Culture shock can leave a person feeling out of place in an unfamiliar culture (Schaefer 60). Our diverse societies demand understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Learning and understanding these cultures before being

Culture is not a fixed phenomenon, nor is it the same in all places or to all people. It is relative to time, place, and particular people. Learning about other people can help us to understand ourselves and to be better world citizens.

In 1848, a great land revolution called the Great Mahele came to Hawaii. Foreigners thought that if commoners owned their own land that the commoners would give up their lazy ways. Foreigners saw land division to bring tough works 151 years ago (Borreca). Foreigners wanted land to make sugar since they wanted to make money so, King Kamehameha III wanted to divide the land equally to everyone. The Mahele of 1848 was unjustified since Hawaiians had no money, children were eating raw food, and their land was sold to foreigners before they could even buy it.

In return, it also assisted in changing the way people valued disappearing languages in the way of opening the eyes of people all over the world through its amazing impact. Both of these positive effects caused a change in the world and for the people in it which is a small step towards reversing a very large problem. This important issue will not be corrected overnight, but as a famous Navajo proverb states: “A rocky vineyard does not need a prayer, but a pick axe” (“Navajo

It is sad to see how the language and the culture is declining. For example, let’s take the Navajo’s, not many people speak it anymore. Why? Because of the people that underwent through these boarding schools, they were forbidden to speak in their dialect and forced to learn how to speak English. Causing younger generations to not speak it since parent generations lost the language, and therefore can’t really teach it to their kids.

Hawaiian is unique among the fifty states, especially in regards to its native music form, which is still preformed, and captivates audiences even today. Hawaiian chanting, music, and dance are not only key parts of life on the island, but have also become cultural icons as well as profound symbols of nature and religion in Hawaii. Hawaii has a rich history, beginning with the early settlers from Polynesia who brought their traditions and religions to Hawaii. Over the years, the inhabitants took those traditions and adapted them to their new home, creating the definitive culture that, even with Western influences, still is a captivating force within the society.

Hawaii, also known as the “Aloha State” is located North of the Pacific Ocean and is known for its beautiful views, lush environment, and most of all, for its traditional dance, the Hula dance. The misconception that I have, along with many other people, is that this dance mainly involves moving your arms and hips from side to side in a peaceful manner. To me, hula dancing is being performed during a luau with instrumental calming music and the dancers are swaying to the beat. In other forms, it can also be very fast paced with the dancers moving their hips in a very quick motion. When I think of Hula dancers in Hawaii I envision that the people performing the dance are happy because it is a celebration of their culture and history. People often forget the importance of hula dancing because tourism and popular culture, therefore it is not appreciated in the form that it should be. Thesis: This essay will look at the cultural importance of the hula dance by evaluating all of its history, variety, and presentation forms.

Noteworthy (novelty T-shirts still available) for our state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a; King Kamehameha - so great they named him twice; a thirteen letter alphabet - five vowels, seven consonants, and one glottal (‘) stop; Iolani and Punahou, two prominent private schools - the latter, former President Obama’s alma mater; and lastly, our celebrated spirit of a-LO-ha. I should note as an aside, in the Hawaiian language there are two fundamental, cardinal rules that you may have already gleaned from the above meandering narrative: a vowel must separate every consonant and the stressed accent must fall on the penultimate syllable; thus, easily enabling one to identify the Locals from Posers and Tourists, who boldly go where no Native Islander dares to tread - into the mythical and price gouging land of

Knowledge about some differences between yours and the other person’s culture can, for instance enable you to plan an event so that you have the best chance of enabling the communication to run smooth. It helps us to have curiosity and knowledge about the customs and norms of other cultures and the meanings associated with simple actions so that we can understand reactions and can influence the action by preventing misunderstandings as far as possible. This involves being aware of our own rules and prohibitions so they can be evaluated and examined in terms of appropriateness in different situations, otherwise we make judgment based on acceptable criteria.

Learning about a new culture is very common now days. Most people immigrate to other countries looking for different goals in life. Some people immigrate for safety purposes; some people are looking for better opportunities and different quality of life. For some people adjust themselves to a new culture is easy; the younger they are the easiest is to adjust to a new different culture and a different way to live. However, there are many people who struggle every day trying to learn about a different culture.

When considering Te Reo Maori being compulsory in schools, culture, education and teachers that are teaching Te Reo Maori need to be considered. This will be explored through a thematic approach within this literature review. When analysing literature based on the thesis statement, “Are there cultural benefits to have Te Reo Maori compulsory in schools? Much of the current literature agree that there are cultural benefits towards Te Maori being compulsory in schools. As “there is an inherent connection between Te Reo Maori and Maori culture: language is embedded in culture and also expresses culture” defined in (New Zealand Qualifications Authority, 2014, p. 10).