| HWST 257 is an introduction to the Māhele of 1848 and the evolution of Hawaiian Land tenure resulting in a hybrid system of private property in the mid-19th century. This course will survey 1) the major conceptual categories of land title that was created (Government Lands, King/Crown Lands and Land Commission Awards) and 2) the specific instruments of title created (Royal Patent Grants, Land Patent Grants, Kamehameha Deeds, Crown Land Leases, Oral Gifts, Konokiki Awards and Kuleana Awards) in the evolution from an oral to a written system of land title. Emphasis will be placed on improving the students' information literacy skills with primary and secondary data sources. This course will also discuss the implications of Hawaii's unique system of land law and how traditional land rights are applicable today. |
Class Details
Credits: 3
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in HWST 107., Coreq: -
Courses: HAWAIIAN STUDIES (HWST)
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