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.
| Paper title | Pacific Societies |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PACI101 |
| Subject | Pacific Islands Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Contact
tetumu@otago.ac.nz
Ph: 03 479 8674- More information link
- View more information on the School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies' website
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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
