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
- More information link
- 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
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- 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