Overview
Introduction to Pacific education in New Zealand and the Pacific region. Focus is on education’s impact on Pacific people’s academic achievement and lives in a globalised world.
This paper offers an introduction to Pacific Education in New Zealand and the Pacific region. The focus is on knowledge and education systems in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and the impacts of these systems on Pacific peoples' academic achievement.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Pacific Education |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pacific Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PACI 101 or 18 points relevant to the Pacific Islands in ANTH, GEND, GEOG, HIST or MFCO
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- More information link
- View more information on Te Tumu's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
This paper looks at selected topics over one 2-hour lecture each week, with discussions on the associated readings and issues in a small class 1-hour tutorial each week.
- Textbooks
There is no prescribed textbook. Readings will be advised on a course outline and will be available on Blackboard through e-Reserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Discuss the purposes of Education for Pacific peoples in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
- Discuss Pacific Islands' indigenous knowledge systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand and Pacific Islands education systems
- Explain the challenges that Pacific peoples face in New Zealand's education system
- Critically analyse Pacific peoples' academic performances in New Zealand education
- Assessment details
- Internal Assessments 60%
- Final Examination 40%
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pacific Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| 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
- PACI 101 or 18 points relevant to the Pacific Islands in ANTH, GEND, GEOG, HIST or MFCO
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- Teaching staff
To be advised when next offered.
- Textbooks
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
To be advised when paper next offered.
- Learning Outcomes
To be advised when paper next offered.