PASI6002 Pacific Encounters: and introduction to History and Culture in Oceania
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Pasifika |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Syllabus: 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 |
Proposed Assessment: Attendance and participation (20 per cent), Two 2000-word essays (40 per cent), Final exam (40 per cent). |
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| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies and Pacific Studies |
| Prescribed Texts |
Prescribed Text: A book of readings compiled by the course coordinator. Supplementary materials will be handed out in class and students are provided with a bibliography. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Katerina Teaiwa |
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