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 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.
| Paper title | Indigenous Leadership in the Pacific |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PACI405 |
| Subject | Pacific Islands Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,206.91 |
| 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, INDV 307 or MAOR points
- Notes
- May not be credited with PACI 410 completed in 2018 and 2019.
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03 479 7384
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- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
The paper examines the interface between indigenous customary leadership in the Pacific and introduced western forms of leadership currently practiced in the Pacific.
- 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 chief systems in the Pacific
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of tradition and modern chief systems in the Pacific
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact of traditional chiefdoms on Pacific societies
- Show, through argumentation, the strengths and weaknesses in the class literature and discussions
- Lead a discussion on a given topic
