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Overview

Themes and theories in the representation of Indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other Islands of the Pacific.

Students will critique the historiography of the Pacific under several selected themes, with the aim of reconsidering the nature of Indigenous histories in New Zealand and the rest of the Pacific.

About this paper

Paper title Presenting Pacific Histories
Subject Māori 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
36 300-level HIST, INDS, MAOR, PACI points
Restriction
MAOX 407
Notes
Also available through the Distance Learning Programme.
Contact

Email: tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Professor Michael Reilly
Paper Structure

This paper is taught online and on-campus. Three main themes are covered:

  1. Founders and Foundations (foundational historical writings and founders of Pacific Islands history)
  2. Islands and Seas (early meetings between indigenous people and Europeans, oceanic connections between indigenous peoples)
  3. People and Places (particular places and islands in the Pacific)

In this paper the Pacific includes Aotearoa New Zealand.

Textbooks

Students select from readings listed in the course outline. A number of these are available through e-reserve.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students on completion of the course will be able to:

  • Understand significant themes in the representation of Indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other islands of the Pacific;
  • Demonstrate the ability to discuss with others the content and arguments used in written literature relating to Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island histories;
  • Show an ability to write critically and analytically about Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island historical topics;
  • Possess a greater cultural understanding of Indigenous histories especially in New Zealand and other Pacific Islands
Assessment details

This paper is 100% internally assessed.

Overview

Themes and theories in the representation of Indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other Islands of the Pacific.

Students will critique the historiography of the Pacific under several selected themes, with the aim of reconsidering the nature of Indigenous histories in New Zealand and the rest of the Pacific.

About this paper

Paper title Presenting Pacific Histories
Subject Māori 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 Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
36 300-level HIST, INDS, MAOR, PACI points
Restriction
MAOX 407, MAOR 507
Notes
Also available through the Distance Learning Programme.
Contact

Email: tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff
Professor Michael Reilly
Paper Structure

This paper is taught online and on-campus. Three main themes are covered:

  1. Founders and Foundations (foundational historical writings and founders of Pacific Islands history)
  2. Islands and Seas (early meetings between Indigenous people and Europeans, oceanic connections between Indigenous peoples)
  3. People and Places (particular places and islands in the Pacific)

In this paper the Pacific includes Aotearoa New Zealand.

Textbooks

Students select from readings listed in the course outline. A number of these are available through e-reserve.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students on completion of the course will be able to:

  • Understand significant themes in the representation of Indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other islands of the Pacific.
  • Demonstrate the ability to discuss with others the content and arguments used in written literature relating to Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island histories.
  • Show an ability to write critically and analytically about Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island historical topics.
  • Possess a greater cultural understanding of Indigenous histories especially in New Zealand and other Pacific Islands.
Assessment details

This paper is 100% internally assessed.

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