Overview
Critically examines philosophical and practical underpinnings of Pacific Island political systems, and compares these with nation-state and democratic theory. Also compares and contrasts different Pacific Island country political systems.
Taking a critical theory approach to the study of politics and geopolitics in order to understand a region that is central to New Zealand foreign policy, and important to geopolitical rivalry between countries such as the United States, China, Taiwan and Australia. The paper seeks to build a robust understanding of the Pacific and how it should be engaged, particularly from a New Zealand foreign policy perspective.
About this paper
| Paper title | Pacific Geopolitics in the 21st Century |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2021 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,073.40 |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level POLS points or (18 100-level POLS points and 18 200-level PACI points)
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed when next offered
- Paper Structure
- Key stages in the development of Pacific nation-states are examined using critical theories.
- Textbooks
Course reader available for purchase. eReserve on Blackboard
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts, theories and current areas of debate in comparative politics, politics in the Pacific region, and geopolitics.
Timetable
Overview
Critically examines philosophical and practical underpinnings of Pacific Island political systems, and compares these with nation-state and democratic theory. Also compares and contrasts different Pacific Island country political systems.
Taking a critical theory approach to the study of politics and geopolitics in order to understand a region that is central to New Zealand foreign policy, and important to geopolitical rivalry between countries such as the United States, China, Taiwan and Australia. The paper seeks to build a robust understanding of the Pacific and how it should be engaged, particularly from a New Zealand foreign policy perspective.
About this paper
| Paper title | Pacific Geopolitics in the 21st Century |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2022 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2022 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level POLS points or (18 100-level POLS points and 18 200-level PACI points)
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed when next offered
- Paper Structure
- Key stages in the development of Pacific nation-states are examined using critical theories.
- Textbooks
Readings will be made available via eReserve on Blackboard
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts, theories and current areas of debate in comparative politics, politics in the Pacific region, and geopolitics.