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PACIFIC 214

: Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900
2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores the historical relationship between New Zealand and the Pacific from 1900 onwards. Traces the central importance of New Zealand in the history of the Pacific from the rise of New Zealand’s colonial empire, through the world wars, and towards the movement for decolonisation. Examines the continually evolving place of New Zealand as a nation in the Pacific Ocean.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Pacific Studies or History and 30 points passed
Restriction: PACIFIC 314
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PACIFIC 300

: NZ-Born Pacific Identities
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Explores the complex issues of growing up as NZ-born persons of Pacific descent. Examines how their dual or multiple identities affect and interact with their behaviours, priorities, social relationships and their concept of self. The course will use a cross-cultural perspective, exploring ethnic identities of other minorities. The concept of inter-generational ethnic identity will also be considered.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies
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PACIFIC 304

: Advanced Pacific Studies
2024 Semester Two (1245)
This is the 'capstone' course for the Pacific Studies major. It is particularly engaged with the theory and methods of Pacific Studies. Different modes of presenting Pacific Studies work, and their relevance for real world applications - from policy papers and briefings to NGO reports - are also explored. The central feature of the course is the large project to be completed by each student, which will combine knowledge taught in this course with original research.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 200 and a minimum B– average at Stage II in Pacific Studies
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PACIFIC 304

: Advanced Pacific Studies
2023 Semester Two (1235)
This is the 'capstone' course for the Pacific Studies major. It is particularly engaged with the theory and methods of Pacific Studies. Different modes of presenting Pacific Studies work, and their relevance for real world applications - from policy papers and briefings to NGO reports - are also explored. The central feature of the course is the large project to be completed by each student, which will combine knowledge taught in this course with original research.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 200 and a minimum B– average at Stage II in Pacific Studies
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PACIFIC 304

: Advanced Pacific Studies
2022 Semester Two (1225)
This is the 'capstone' course for the Pacific Studies major. It is particularly engaged with the theory and methods of Pacific Studies. Different modes of presenting Pacific Studies work, and their relevance for real world applications - from policy papers and briefings to NGO reports - are also explored. The central feature of the course is the large project to be completed by each student, which will combine knowledge taught in this course with original research.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 200 and a minimum B– average at Stage II in Pacific Studies
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PACIFIC 304

: Advanced Pacific Studies
2020 Semester Two (1205)
This is the 'capstone' course for the Pacific Studies major. It is particularly engaged with the theory and methods of Pacific Studies. Different modes of presenting Pacific Studies work, and their relevance for real world applications - from policy papers and briefings to NGO reports - are also explored. The central feature of the course is the large project to be completed by each student, which will combine knowledge taught in this course with original research.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 200 and a minimum B– average at Stage II in Pacific Studies
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PACIFIC 305

: Pacific Innovation and Sustainability
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines innovation and sustainability of Pacific Peoples in the Pacific and within the Pacific communities of Aotearoa. Explores the adaptability and innovation of Pacific peoples to create sustainable communities that embody both traditional cultural values and identities, and are also focused on future development, opportunity, mobility, and communal success.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 205
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PACIFIC 305

: Pacific Innovation and Sustainability
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines innovation and sustainability of Pacific Peoples in the Pacific and within the Pacific communities of Aotearoa. Explores the adaptability and innovation of Pacific peoples to create sustainable communities that embody both traditional cultural values and identities, and are also focused on future development, opportunity, mobility, and communal success.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 205
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PACIFIC 306

: Pacific Youth: Contemporary Realities in the Pacific Region
2024 Semester One (1243)
Addresses critical contemporary issues for youth in the Pacific region with a particular emphasis on Aotearoa. Throughout this course, issues around health and wellbeing, identities (ethnic, spiritual, gender), education, climate change, artistic expressions, resilience, youth engagement and risk taking behaviours will be examined, and the impacts these have upon Pacific young peoples, their families and their communities will be explored.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 206
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PACIFIC 306

: Pacific Youth: Contemporary Realities in the Pacific Region
2022 Semester One (1223)
Addresses critical contemporary issues for youth in the Pacific region with a particular emphasis on Aotearoa. Throughout this course, issues around health and wellbeing, identities (ethnic, spiritual, gender), education, climate change, artistic expressions, resilience, youth engagement and risk taking behaviours will be examined, and the impacts these have upon Pacific young peoples, their families and their communities will be explored.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 206
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PACIFIC 306

: Pacific Youth: Contemporary Realities in the Pacific Region
2020 Semester One (1203)
Addresses critical contemporary issues for youth in the Pacific region with a particular emphasis on Aotearoa. Throughout this course, issues around health and wellbeing, identities (ethnic, spiritual, gender), education, climate change, artistic expressions, resilience, youth engagement and risk taking behaviours will be examined, and the impacts these have upon Pacific young peoples, their families and their communities will be explored.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 206
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PACIFIC 307

: Gender and the Pacific in a Globalising World
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Gender affects the way identity, culture and wellbeing is experienced and navigated in the Pacific. Moreover, these processes are complicated by emerging cosmopolitanisms that impact gendered bodies, cultures, institutions, nations and states. This course examines the intersections of race, sex, biology, ableism, colonialism, nationality, politics and social movements in our constructions/understanding of gender in a Pacific and global context.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 208
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PACIFIC 307

: Special Topic: Gender and the Pacific in a Globalising World
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Gender affects the way identity, culture and wellbeing is experienced and navigated in the Pacific. Moreover, these processes are complicated by emerging cosmopolitanisms that impact gendered bodies, cultures, institutions, nations and states. This course examines the intersections of race, sex, biology, ableism, colonialism, nationality, politics and social movements in our constructions/understanding of gender in a Pacific and global context.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 208
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PACIFIC 309

: Pacific Leadership: Navigators of Change
2020 Semester One (1203)
Pacific leadership has had profound effects on Pacific peoples, playing critical roles in how Pacific societies have responded to the forces of colonisation, Christianity and capitalism. The course will examine Pacific traditional leadership and contemporary leadership in areas such as politics, academia, education, the arts, sports and health, analysing changes and developments.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies, Education, Anthropology, History, or approval of Head of School or nominee
Restriction: PACIFIC 209
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PACIFIC 310

: Koneseti
2024 Semester One (1243)
Under supervision of instructors, students plan, rehearse, publicise and present a public song and dance performance. Repertoire selection, costuming, and rehearsal skills will be taught.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 210 or 30 points at Stage II in Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
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PACIFIC 310

: Koneseti
2023 Semester One (1233)
Under supervision of instructors, students plan, rehearse, publicise and present a public song and dance performance. Repertoire selection, costuming, and rehearsal skills will be taught.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: PACIFIC 210 or 30 points at Stage II in Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
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PACIFIC 311

: Polynesian Warriors: Sport and Pacific Cultures
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Sport has profoundly impacted Pacific peoples and cultures, playing critical roles in colonialism and education in the past, to migration and commercialisation in the present. Sport has changed Pacific cultures and been changed by Pacific cultures. Pacific cultural encounters with globalisation, race, capitalism, migration and public discourse will be explored through the experience of sport.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 211
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PACIFIC 312

: Pacific Indigenous Literatures and Knowledges
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Studies Pacific genres of oral literature in English translation. Genres include oratory, poetry, tales of creation, folk tales, and proverbs and sayings.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 212
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PACIFIC 312

: Pacific Indigenous Literatures and Knowledges
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Studies Pacific genres of oral literature in English translation. Genres include oratory, poetry, tales of creation, folk tales, and proverbs and sayings.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 212
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PACIFIC 312

: Pacific Indigenous Literatures and Knowledges
2021 Summer School (1210)
Studies Pacific genres of oral literature in English translation. Genres include oratory, poetry, tales of creation, folk tales, and proverbs and sayings.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 212
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PACIFIC 313

: Pacific Wellbeing: Empowering Dimensions
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines empowering notions of Pacific wellbeing for Pacific individuals, families and communities. Students explore definitions of Pacific wellbeing and the cultural concepts, models, practices and worldviews that have enhanced the overall positive wellbeing experiences of Pacific peoples across the Pacific region.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PACIFIC 213
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PACIFIC 314

: Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900
2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores the historical relationship between New Zealand and the Pacific from 1900 onwards. Traces the central importance of New Zealand in the history of the Pacific from the rise of New Zealand’s colonial empire, through the world wars, and towards the movement for decolonisation. Examines the continually evolving place of New Zealand as a nation in the Pacific Ocean.
Subject: Pacific Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies or History and 30 points passed
Restriction: PACIFIC 214
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PACIFIC 700

: The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies
2024 Semester One (1243)
An examination of the ways in which the Pacific has been and is studied in the humanities and social sciences; an analysis and evaluation of views and perspectives on the development of the region and its peoples.
Subject: Pacific Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PACIFIC 700

: The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies
2023 Semester One (1233)
An examination of the ways in which the Pacific has been and is studied in the humanities and social sciences; an analysis and evaluation of views and perspectives on the development of the region and its peoples.
Subject: Pacific Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PACIFIC 700

: The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies
2022 Semester One (1223)
An examination of the ways in which the Pacific has been and is studied in the humanities and social sciences; an analysis and evaluation of views and perspectives on the development of the region and its peoples.
Subject: Pacific Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions