PASI6003 Themes in Contemporary Melanesia
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Pasifika |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | The course provides an overview of the geography and contemporary history of the culture region known as Melanesia, with a particular focus on Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu. It focuses on a critical and multidisciplinary exploration of four key themes in contemporary Melanesia: development, governance, conflict and Australia's engagements with the region. The course engages the disciplinary lenses of geography, anthropology and political science. A number of guest lectures are given aims by some of the leading Pacific Islands scholars of the ANU. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students willl develop: An understanding of the key academic and policy debates relating to the four themes examined in the course; An appreciation of the deeply contested nature of knowledge about Melanesia; An appreciation of the diversity of views and perspectives on the region, including indigenous perspectives; A familiarisation with some of the basic tools and methodological approaches of the social science disciplines that engage with melanesia, especially geography, anthropology and political science. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Attendance and participation -10% Reflective reading journal -30% Essay (4000 words) -30% Examination -30% |
| Areas of Interest | Pacific Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Prerequisites: 36 units
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| Recommended Courses | N/A |
| Academic Contact | Dr Katerina Teaiwa and Dr Matthew Allen |
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