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PASI2002 Pacific Encounters: an Introduction to History and Culture in Oceania

Later Year Course

Offered By Faculty of Asian Studies
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Pasifika
Offered in Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course presents a broad overview of Pacific history from first colonization to the present day.  It seeks to provide an understanding of the historical processes shaping contemporary Pacific communities. Emphasis is placed on the cultural diversity of the Pacific Islands, the dynamic nature of Pacific societies, and the important role external influences have always played in these communities.

Indicative Assessment Attendance and participation (20%), Two 2000-word essays (40%), Final exam (40%).
Areas of Interest Pacific Studies
Assumed Knowledge and
Required Skills
NIL
Requisite Statement 6 university courses (36 units)
Prescribed Texts Aa book of readings compiled by the course coordinator. Supplementary materials will be handed out in class and students are provided with a bibliography.
Majors/Specialisations Development Studies, Cognitive Major (Security Studies), and Pacific Studies
Academic Contact Paul D'Arcy

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