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    Overview

    This paper examines the interface between western and Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

    This paper examines Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

    About this paper

    Paper title Indigenous Leadership in the Pacific
    Subject Pacific Islands Studies
    EFTS 0.2500
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,090.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    PACI 301 or 310 or 36 300-level ANTH, GEND, HIST, INDS, MAOR, PACI points
    Notes
    May not be credited with PACI 410 completed in 2018 and 2019.
    Contact

    tetumu@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Telesia Kalavite

    Paper Structure

    The paper examines Indigenous Pacific customary leadership from historical and contemporary lenses. 

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Textbooks

    All readings will be provided on Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Communication, Self-motivation
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Recognise traditional and modern function(s) of leadership systems in the Pacific
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of tradition and modern leadership systems in the Pacific
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact of Indigenous leadership systems in Pacific societies
    • Show, through argumentation, the strengths and weaknesses in the class literature and discussions
    • Lead a discussion on a given topic

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42
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