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Examines conflict issues in the Pacific from a peace and conflict perspective, discussing these conflicts through three types of violence – direct violence, cultural violence and structural violence.

This paper examines conflict issues in the Pacific from a peace and conflict perspective, discussing these conflicts through three types of violence – direct violence, cultural violence and structural violence.

About this paper

Paper title Peace and Conflict in the Pacific
Subject Pacific Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
18 200-level PACI points (may be substituted with ANTH, GEND, GEOG, HIST, INDS, MAOR or MFCO, contact the Department to discuss)
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May not be credited with PACI 310 completed in 2019 and 2021.
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be advised when the paper is next offered.

Paper Structure

The paper is examines conflicts in Melanesia, Polynesia and contemporary issues impacting the Pacific.

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:

  • Define and recognize the different conflicts in the Pacific region
  • Demonstrate an expanded understanding of the causes of conflicts in the Pacific and their respective reconciliation processes
  • Identify and relate key contributors and causes of the conflicts in the Pacific to current social, political and economic factors in the Pacific
  • Identify the strengths as well as potential weaknesses or inconsistencies in the literature and discussion on conflicts in the Pacific, through arguments and analysis
  • Articulate verbally the causes of conflicts in the Pacific as well as their reconciliation processes
  • Research and critically examine conflicts in the Pacific and reconciliations processes

Overview

Examines conflict issues in the Pacific from a peace and conflict perspective, discussing these conflicts through three types of violence – direct violence, cultural violence and structural violence.

This paper examines conflict issues in the Pacific from a peace and conflict perspective, discussing these conflicts through three types of violence – direct violence, cultural violence and structural violence.

About this paper

Paper title Peace and Conflict in the Pacific
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
18 200-level PACI points (may be substituted with ANTH, GEND, GEOG, HIST, INDS, MAOR or MFCO, contact the Department to discuss)
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May not be credited with PACI 310 completed in 2019 and 2021.
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be advised when the paper is next offered.

Paper Structure

The paper is examines conflicts in Melanesia, Polynesia and contemporary issues impacting the Pacific.

Textbooks

All readings will be provided on Aoroa.

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:

  • Define and recognize the different conflicts in the Pacific region.
  • Demonstrate an expanded understanding of the causes of conflicts in the Pacific and their respective reconciliation processes.
  • Identify and relate key contributors and causes of the conflicts in the Pacific to current social, political and economic factors in the Pacific.
  • Identify the strengths, as well as potential weaknesses or inconsistencies, in the literature and discussion on conflicts in the Pacific, through arguments and analysis.
  • Articulate verbally the causes of conflicts in the Pacific, as well as their reconciliation processes.
  • Research and critically examine conflicts in the Pacific and reconciliations processes.
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