Overview

    A history of the Pacific, from first human settlement to the late twentieth century.

    The Pacific Ocean encompasses one-third of the earth’s surface, and more than one-third of humanity lives on its shores and islands. This paper explores the diverse histories of the Pacific by following the movement of people, things and ideas - between islands, with nations on the ocean’s rim and with the wider world. Key themes include maritime explorations, cross-cultural encounters, colonial rule and political, social and environmental change.

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic: An Introduction to Pacific History
    Subject History
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2023 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $955.05
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Contact

    Dr Frances Steel - frances.steel@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Dr Frances Steel

    Textbooks
    Course materials will be made available electronically.
    Course outline

    Available via Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of this paper students will have:

    • Demonstrated a foundational understanding of the historical processes and influences shaping the Pacific region
    • Developed an appreciation of the diversity and range of historical experience of particular cultures and groups of people across the Pacific
    • Demonstrated an ability to evaluate the changing approaches to the construction and writing of Pacific history

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2023

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

    Overview

    A history of the Pacific, from first human settlement to the late twentieth century.

    The Pacific Ocean encompasses one-third of the earth’s surface, and more than one-third of humanity lives on its shores and islands. This paper explores the diverse histories of the Pacific by following the movement of people, things and ideas - between islands, with nations on the ocean’s rim and with the wider world. Key themes include maritime explorations, cross-cultural encounters, colonial rule and political, social and environmental change.

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic: An Introduction to Pacific History
    Subject History
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Contact

    Dr Frances Steel - frances.steel@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Associate Professor Frances Steel

    Textbooks
    Course materials will be made available electronically.
    Course outline

    Available via Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    On completion of this paper students will have:

    • Demonstrated a foundational understanding of the historical processes and influences shaping the Pacific region
    • Developed an appreciation of the diversity and range of historical experience of particular cultures and groups of people across the Pacific
    • Demonstrated an ability to evaluate the changing approaches to the construction and writing of Pacific history

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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

    Lecture

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

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 31-32, 34, 37-39
    A2 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 31-32, 34, 37-39
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