Language and Culture
What are the two offical languages of Hawaii?
English and Hawaiian
How many people speak Hawaiian English?
600000
While Standard English is associated with higher social status, what does HCE help foster?
Cultural identity
Who were the inhabitants of Hawaii?
Polynesian people
What does HCE stands for?
Hawaii Creole English
In what type of setting can the use of HCE create challenges?
Academic settings
Which two ethnic groups in Hawaii historically preferred Standard English due to assimilation?
Japanese and Chinese students
Where did Japanese people attacked Hawaii?
Pearl Harbour
These ethinc groups inluenced Hawaii's diverse culture:
Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, and Portuguese, Filippino
While Standard English is rated higher for intelligence and education, what characteristic is HCE rated higher for language wise?
Dynamism (e.g., confidence and talkativeness)
Why do some schools implement programs to help HCE-speaking students?
Due to differences in grammar and clarity between HCE and Standard English.
Who was the first European explorer in Hawaii?
James Cook
Hawaiian Pidgin developed as a way for workers to communicate while working where?
on the plantations
Why do many Hawaiians find HCE more attractive than Standard English?
Because it represents pride and solidarity.
What two programs help HCE speakers adapt to Standard English in schools?
Holopono and Akamai
Why did the 71% of the island died out?
Americans/diseases