Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language, Language college campus at University of Hawaii in Hilo, United States.
Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikōlani is a language college at the University of Hawaii in Hilo dedicated to Hawaiian language education. The facility houses classrooms, research areas, and common spaces where students engage deeply with the language and its study.
The college was established in 2000 as part of a growing movement to revitalize Hawaiian language within the university system. This founding moment represented a major turn toward formal recognition and institutional support for Hawaiian language education at the higher learning level.
The name 'Ula O Ke'elikōlani refers to Hawaiian mythology and the sacred connection to the goddess and the islands. Students and faculty create a living community where the language flows through daily interactions and shared cultural practices.
Visitors can learn about educational programs in Hawaiian language and literature offered at both bachelor's and master's levels. The institution also provides distance learning options, allowing interested participants to study with greater flexibility.
The institution maintains a specialized library holding rare Hawaiian language texts, manuscripts, and learning materials spanning multiple generations. This collection serves researchers and students as an invaluable archive for understanding how the language has developed over time.
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