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Overview

Explores diverse perspectives of climate change in the Pacific, focusing on power dynamics, activists and community movements, intergenerational narratives and research through the lenses of relevant Pacific methods and methodologies.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Pacific People, Climate Change and Power
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
36 200-level points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

 

Teaching staff

To be advised when paper next offered

 

Teaching Arrangements

On Campus

Textbooks

Required reading will be advised throughout the paper and in the course outline.

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

To be advised when paper next offered.

Overview

Explores diverse perspectives of climate change in the Pacific, focusing on power dynamics, activists and community movements, intergenerational narratives and research through the lenses of relevant Pacific methods and methodologies.

This course explores key concepts and discourses, from leading Pacific knowledge holders, on issues and impacts of climate change in the Pacific and for Pacific communities.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Pacific People, Climate Change and Power
Subject Pacific Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (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
36 200-level points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Jess Pasisi

Textbooks

Required reading will be advised throughout the paper and in the course outline.

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

Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of key Pacific climate change issues.
  • Critically engage with relevant Pacific and Indigenous Scholars, thinkers, writers, artists, activists and community leaders on climate change related issues facing Pacific communities.
  • Apply key research skills in designing original research that addresses a climate change issues/s in the Pacific.
Assessment details

100% internally assessed.

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