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Pupule
USA
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 Posted - 10/27/2009 : 09:19:11 AM
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Aloha all,
As a haumāna o ka wā ma mua (past student) of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo online course, I was saddened to hear that it has been impacted by the tough economic times. The program has recently been relaunched in a new self-directed approach, and its future relying on high enrollment and positive feedback for the Mokuna (Chapter) 1 class.
Sadly, the online course is at risk of being discontinued altogether so if you or somebody you know is interested in learning Hawaiian, please consider signing up now. I can tell you from my personal experience that the curriculum is excellent. I urge you to enjoy the curriculum of Hawaiian immersion schools in a self-paced, convenient, user-friendly and affordable online format.
Registration is now open at www.ahapunanaleo.org or visit http://ahapunanaleo.org/niuolahiki/course/category.php?id=17
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 10:46:43 AM
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Thank you for posting this, Andy!
I have taken the first 3 chapters of this course and it is excellent. Be a part of the heroic efforts of the 'Aha Punana Leo team to revive the Hawaiian language.
The best part about this new set-up is that you can go at your own pace.
For all of you who sing in Hawaiian, this is just the ticket! As I was doing the lessons and homework, I could feel a fog lifting from my eyes as I began to understand how Hawaiian sentences are put together. Although I already knew plenty of vocabulary - knowing how the language works makes the poetry come alive.
Don't delay - sign up for Chapter one!
Claudia |
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slackpup
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 04:47:38 AM
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I completely agree with Andy and Claudia--this course is excellent and leads to fluency in Hawaiian. Wouldnʻt it be nice to know what youʻre singing about? Donʻt let this opportunity pass you by!
the pup |
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salmonella
Lokahi
240 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2009 : 06:53:26 AM
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Approximately how much time does each module/chapter take to get proficient in? I realize this will vary tremendously person to person but is it a week, a month, 3 months etc?
How long in hours or weeks did it take each of you to feel finished with module 1?
I am trying to get an idea of time and cost commitment. I don't want to sign up for something I cannot keep up with.
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Sarah
`Olu`olu
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 11:14:17 AM
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Thanks for posting about these classes, Andy!
I've been taking these classes for a couple years, and I have found them very rewarding, and have met some really nice people. As Claudia said, it makes a world of difference to understand the grammar that links Hawaiian words together. Importantly, these classes teach the language from the uniquely Hawaiian point of view, with Hawaiian grammatical concepts and terms, rather than the Western European language format found in many textbooks. They also take advantage of modern technology, with sound files, instructive videos, etc.
Dave, the classes are intended to be self-paced, and from what I can tell, the upcoming sessions will be even more elastic in that regard, because there won't be any pressure to meet the demands of the subsequent chapter until you feel ready -- there will be nothing to "keep up with".
Here's the link to a demo video: http://www.ahapunanaleo.org/eng/index.html
That said -- and only to give you an idea because *this will no longer apply* -- in the past classes, the class progress was approximately 2 1/2 weeks per chapter, with the rest of that half-week being prep for a quiz. Midterm and finals were preceded by a full weeks review, with review lessons. Thus in a 13 week semester, 4 chapters were completed. By comparison, in a university class on campus meeting more intensively, 10 chapters would be completed in a semester.
Now that the classes are offered as single chapters, it looks like there will be yet more flexibility for the student: if you have demonstrated that you understand the material, you can enroll in the next class - or you can wait, or even repeat the one you finished, or go on vacation and not worry about missing a chapter! The answer to the FAQ is, "Our lessons are designed so that you can learn at your own pace. You determine the amount of time needed to successfully complete each module."
Additionally, the computer requirements for the classes have been dramatically simplified. If you ever looked into these classes before, and found the computer set-up daunting, take another look. About all you need is your browser, with javascript, Flash Player, QuickTime Player, Shockwave Player, an internet connection, audio playback capability, and microphone headset. Most of us have everything but the headset already, just to surf the web.
Here is the link to the FAQ page for some more info:
http://www.ahapunanaleo.org/eng/learnhawaiian/learn_niu_faqs.html
Any mistakes in this info are mine alone.
Please see the ʻAha Pūnana Leo website (link above) for definitive and current information.
Hope this helps!
E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
-Sarah
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 2:19:09 PM
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Very well said, Sarah.
Dave, the BEST thing about this new set-up for the Hawaiian online courses is that you tailor the speed of the chapters to your own needs. You take as long as you need for one chapter at a time.
How long you need to master a chapter is really a function of how proficient you are at picking up a new language, and how much time your work and personal life let you devote to the homework.
In college in Hawaii, they do 10 Chapters in a semester, but remember - those are full time students!
The online course I am in does 4 chapters in 13 weeks. That is much more doable for those with work and family commitments. When we enrolled, they said that in order to be successful, we had to put in 10-15 hours a week on studying. I found this to be pretty accurate.
But this new online course is just one chapter at a time. You set the pace. You devote the time you have. If you study one hour this week and ten hours the next week, it doesn't matter. You don't move on to the next chapter until you are ready - and that amount of time is different for everyone.
Did we answer your questions? Please write us with any more questions you have! Or talk to the 'Aha Punana Leo people - they are so friendly and helpful.
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salmonella
Lokahi
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Posted - 10/29/2009 : 2:36:52 PM
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You definitely did answer my question, and then some.
Thank you both so much for taking the time to make such complete responses.
I am not particularly proficient at learning new languages. Probably even less so than I am in learning to play music. This is scarey.
However, I think this language is both beautiful and meaningful in the context of the culture and music and, at some point, I will want to know at least the basics of it.
I think this is a great way to do it for those of us who do not currently live in Hawaii.
I may sign up for module/chapter 1 and just see how it goes for me. I think I have most of the required computer stuff already so not much of a commitment there.
thank you again for your answers. I had read the FAQs on the website but it is so much more reassurring to actually have an answer from someone who has done it (even if it doesn't apply in the future).
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 04:15:25 AM
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Here is an update from Kumu 'Alika on the status of the online Hawaiian language courses of 'Aha Punana Leo and Niuolahiki:
5 Nowemapa 2009
Aloha e na hoaaloha o Niuolahiki,
Eia kekahi nuhou (Here's an update):
As of this morning, we have 58 haumana enrolled in the new self-directed papa since launching registration two weeks ago. Hulo, hulo! The majority of these new haumana have enrolled directly as a result of your efforts. MAHALO NUI!
On our end, a short paragraph has been published in this month's printed issue of Ka Wai Ola announcing the new papa (see attached PDF) with a monthly circulation of 63,000 copies. I was also a guest on AM 940/OHA's statewide radio talk show Na 'Oiwi 'Olino also broadcast via the web promoting the new papa. Mahalo nui to Kaikuapapa Graff for bringing Niuolahiki's plight to Na 'Oiwi 'Olino's attention. We will be on 'Aha'i 'Olelo Ola soon as well promoting the new papa and Niuolahiki.
The final outcome deciding the fate of this program will come within a couple of weeks. Therefore, the goal now is for the Niuolahiki team to gather data on how many students from cohort "A" currently engaging in the Mokuna 1 lessons continue on with Mokuna 2 as soon as it becomes available, and at the same time keeping track of new students registering for Mokuna 1 who will then become cohort "B." This will help to provide some initial figures illustrating potential monthly income with future cohorts, which hopefully will help to strengthen our numbers and presentation. Add to this the possible re-enrollment of current haumana to the next level at the current cost.
Please know that we are doing all that we can to ensure Niuolahiki's continuation and we appreciate your continued support, patience and understanding.
Me ka mana'olana,
na Kumu 'Alika
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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 4:54:13 PM
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Due to low enrollment in the self-directed online courses, and in an effort to keep the program afloat, the following discount specials are currently being offered. Any help getting the word out to would be very much appreciated.
1. INDIVIDUAL BUNDLE SPECIAL:
Mokuna (Chapters) 1-4 @ $200 a savings of $59.92 (as opposed to paying $64.98 separately per chapter).
2. GROUP BUNDLE SPECIAL:
Mokuna (Chapters) 1-4 for groups of 10 or more @ $200 per person will include a 45-60 minute Skype session with a facilitator who will work on puana (pronunciation) with the entire group once per chapter for a total of four (4) 45-60 minute Skype sessions (a combination of a web camera, mic and an LCD projector works well) will cover the following for each chapter.
- Papa 'olelo (vocabulary list)
- 'Olelo pokole (short phrases)
- Papa'olelo (dialog)
- Any lesson-related questions, however, should be posted on the discussion board.
All lessons are based on the newly revised version of the university-tested textbook, Na Kai 'Ewalu, with its effective "pepeke" approach to language learning.
The mini-papa puana (pronunciation class) mentioned above is valued at $200.
We hope this bundle special will resonate with all who are interested in learning Hawaiian via our user friendly, self-paced, convenient and affordable online video lessons and quizzes.
Enroll here and begin today!
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 08/03/2010 : 5:09:41 PM
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I! Love! These! Classes! I highly recommend that all of you sign up for them if you haven't done so already. This is what I was referring to a while back when I was talking with you on facebook, Aunty Wanda. Don't know if you remember.
Aloha,
'Alika |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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