This course offers students an introduction to both historical and contemporary issues concerning language in Hawai‘i and the Pacific, acquainting them with the wealth of resources available on the Mānoa campus, on O‘ahu, and beyond. Focusing on the languages of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, the course covers topics such as: language and history, language and culture, structure and sound systems, language contact, pidgins and creoles, language documentation and revitalization, literacy and education, and others. Please note that section 1 of Ling 150B is offered through the Unit Mastery program and satisfies the HAPs General Education requirement. Ling 150C satisfies both WI and HAPs General Education requirements.