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    Overview

    An introduction to selected Pacific societies in traditional and contemporary contexts, with a focus on indigenous perspectives.

    The paper will provide a basic understanding of issues and themes pertaining to Pacific Societies, such as pre-history, traditional history, language, leadership, gender roles, colonisation, migration and identity. Students will be introduced to particular Pacific Societies using case studies focusing on selected themes - such as land, environment, religion, colonisation and post-colonial issues, such as modern political change and urbanisation - as well as examining political, economic, social and cultural issues in traditional and contemporary contexts.

    About this paper

    Paper title Pacific Societies
    Subject Pacific Islands Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
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    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Theology
    Contact

    tetumu@otago.ac.nz

    Ph: (03) 479 8674

    Teaching staff

    Dr Jessica Pasisi

    Paper Structure
    This paper will look at selected topics presented in two 50-minute lectures each week, with discussions of the associated readings and issues at weekly small class tutorials.
    Teaching Arrangements
    • Internal Assessment 50%
    • Final Examination 50%
    Textbooks

    Readings will be advised in the course outline, which will be available at the first lecture and on Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Societies and an understanding of their development since human settlement of the Pacific
    • Demonstrate insights into Pacific Societies from an indigenous perspective
    • Demonstrate an understanding of political, social and cultural issues in Pacific Societies, both in traditional and contemporary contexts

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42
    A2 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    A3 Thursday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    A4 Thursday 13:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
    A5 Thursday 15:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
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