pzarquon
April 22nd, 2005, 10:50 AM
As someone who's always admired the Hawaiian language work at UH Hilo, and long fantasized about returning for a Master's degree, I found the simmering rivalries exposed in this report about UH Manoa's new program quite enlightening. And disappointing.
Hawaiian master’s degree approved after heated debate (http://starbulletin.com/2005/04/22/news/index5.html)
Craig Gima, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, April 22, 2005
UH-Hilo associate professor Larry Kimura testified that he had concerns that the UH-Manoa program needed to be more academically rigorous, with requirements as tough as other languages like Chinese or Japanese... Kimura said that when Hilo offered its master's program, it was required to consult with UH-Manoa professors. But UH-Manoa did not consult with UH-Hilo in developing its program. He also noted that the Hilo program has yet to be fully funded.
An angry Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, director of the Center for Hawaiian Studies, criticized Kimura, noting that he only has a master's, not a doctorate. "We're not duplicating (UH-Hilo). We're outdoing them," Kame'eleihiwa said.I tell you what, UH Manoa may continue to get the lion's share of resources, and all the fawning attention, but for my money, UH Hilo is still the way to go.
Hawaiian master’s degree approved after heated debate (http://starbulletin.com/2005/04/22/news/index5.html)
Craig Gima, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, April 22, 2005
UH-Hilo associate professor Larry Kimura testified that he had concerns that the UH-Manoa program needed to be more academically rigorous, with requirements as tough as other languages like Chinese or Japanese... Kimura said that when Hilo offered its master's program, it was required to consult with UH-Manoa professors. But UH-Manoa did not consult with UH-Hilo in developing its program. He also noted that the Hilo program has yet to be fully funded.
An angry Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, director of the Center for Hawaiian Studies, criticized Kimura, noting that he only has a master's, not a doctorate. "We're not duplicating (UH-Hilo). We're outdoing them," Kame'eleihiwa said.I tell you what, UH Manoa may continue to get the lion's share of resources, and all the fawning attention, but for my money, UH Hilo is still the way to go.