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    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

    Not offered in 2021

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

    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.

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2022

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