PACIFIC (Pacific Studies)
Stage I
PACIFIC 100G - Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa/Pacific Worlds (15 pts)π³
Introduces students to Pacific Studies and the worlds of Te Moana-nui-Δ-Kiwa (The Pacific). Through the study of taonga or cultural treasures drawn from specific cultures and societies, insights into Indigenous Pacific knowledges and practices are developed. Spanning deep history and the contemporary moment, this course provides a critical understanding of change in the Pacific over time and space. Pharmacy
PACIFIC 105 - The Contemporary Pacific (15 pts)π³
Explores the ways in which Pacific peoples frame their contemporary world in the context of globalisation. It also examines factors which shape contemporary Pacific life and popular culture as well as some of the challenges emanating from how Pacific peoples construct and make sense of their own and othersβ historical, political, socio- cultural, economic and religious worlds.
PACIFIC 110 - Pacific Embodied Practices (15 pts)π³
Practical and theoretical introduction to performing cultures of the Pacific with emphasis on Polynesian cultures. Basic music and dance skills are taught in practical instruction. Consideration of commonalities and differences among Pacific cultures. Academic discussion of styles, instruments, performer categories and the place of the performing arts in Pacific cultures.
Stage II
PACIFIC 200 - Theorising Pacific Studies (15 pts)π³
Broadens and deepens knowledge of the Pacific and fosters critical understandings of how that knowledge is created. Focuses on Pacific approaches as they theorise Pacific Studies alongside other allied disciplines, identifies the influence of Pacific thinkers and refines thinking via the critical analysis of key debates.
PACIFIC 205 - Pacific Innovation and Sustainability (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 206 - Pacific Youth: Contemporary Realities in the Pacific (15 pts)π³
Region 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.
PACIFIC 207 - Topics in Pacific Arts (15 pts)π³
Surveys traditional Pacific art forms focusing on aesthetics, function and adaptation. Considers their histories, significance and sociocultural functioning within contemporary Pacific diasporas. Art forms covered as part of a changing global Pacific include body adornment, bilum (string bag), tatau (tattoo), tapa (barkcloth) and weaponry. Issues discussed include gender, power, ritual and the impact of new technologies on notions of tradition.
PACIFIC 208 - Gender and the Pacific in a Globalising World (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 209 - Pacific Leadership: Navigators of Change (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 210 - Pacific Embodied Practices 2 (15 pts)π³
Instruction in the intermediate music and dance forms of specific Pacific nations. Practical focus on acquisition of fundamental music and dance skills, for example songs, commands, gestures, posture, costumes, discussion of styles, instruments, performer categories and the place of the performing arts in the identified Pacific cultures. and Education 823 Two-four music and dance items will normally be taught during the semester.
PACIFIC 211 - Polynesian Warriors: Sport and Pacific Cultures (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 212 - Pacific Indigenous Literatures and Knowledges (15 pts)π³
Studies Pacific genres of oral literature in English translation. Genres include oratory, poetry, tales of creation, folk tales, and proverbs and sayings.
PACIFIC 213 - Pacific Wellbeing: Empowering Dimensions (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 214 - Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900 (15 pts)π³
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 Zealandβs 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.
PACIFIC 215 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 216 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 217 - Pacific Language Studies: Issues and Resolutions (15 pts)π³
Explores and researches Pacific language issues relating to language and identity, language and cultures and worldviews, language endangerment and language maintenance, Pacific language orthographies, Pacific language translation, and Pacific language teaching and learning.
Stage III
PACIFIC 300 - NZ-Born Pacific Identities (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 304 - Advanced Pacific Studies (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 305 - Pacific Innovation and Sustainability (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 306 - Pacific Youth: Contemporary Realities in the Pacific (15 pts)π³
Region 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.
PACIFIC 307 - Gender and the Pacific in a Globalising World (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 308 - Topics in Pacific Arts (15 pts)π³
Surveys traditional Pacific art forms focusing on aesthetics, function and adaptation. Considers their histories, significance and sociocultural functioning and Education 824 within contemporary Pacific diasporas. Art forms covered as part of a changing global Pacific include body adornment, bilum (string bag), tatau (tattoo), tapa (barkcloth) and weaponry. Issues discussed include gender, power, ritual and the impact of new technologies on notions of tradition.
PACIFIC 310 - Pacific Embodied Practices 3 (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 311 - Polynesian Warriors: Sport and Pacific Cultures (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 312 - Pacific Indigenous Literatures and Knowledges (15 pts)π³
Studies Pacific genres of oral literature in English translation. Genres include oratory, poetry, tales of creation, folk tales, and proverbs and sayings.
PACIFIC 313 - Pacific Wellbeing: Empowering Dimensions (15 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 314 - Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900 (15 pts)π³
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 Zealandβs 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.
PACIFIC 315 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 316 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 317 - Pacific Language Studies: Issues and Resolutions (15 pts)π³
Explores and researches Pacific language issues relating to language and identity, language and cultures and worldviews, language endangerment and language maintenance, Pacific language orthographies, Pacific language translation, and Pacific language teaching and learning.
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
PACIFIC 700 - The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies (30 pts)π³
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.
PACIFIC 701 - Pacific Language Studies (30 pts)π³
Students will research topics such as the historical origins of Pacific languages, their linguistic structure, orthographies, speech levels, sociolinguistic situation in Aotearoa including language shift, loss and maintenance, bilingualism and biliteracy, and the relationship between language, culture and identity.
PACIFIC 705 - Special Topic (30 pts)π³
PACIFIC 707 - Special Topic (30 pts)π³
PACIFIC 708 - (30 pts)π³
PACIFIC 708A - (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 708B - Special Study (15 pts)π³
An approved research topic.
PACIFIC 710 - Special Study (15 pts)π³
PACIFIC 711 - Intervention, Prevention and Promotion of Pacific (30 pts)π³
Wellbeing Appraises some critical issues negatively affecting Pacific wellbeing across the Pacific region. Examines both the research and systemic processes that seek to combat these adverse effects via strengths-based Pacific-focused interventions and prevention strategies, as well as other approaches that promote positive aspects of Pacific wellbeing.
PACIFIC 712 - Pacific Indigenous Thought (30 pts)π³
Explores the relevance and use of Pacific Indigenous ideas and ways of knowing to understand place, position, and responsibility. Examines how Pacific peoples conceive of themselves in relation and considers forces influencing how they think, and what they think, about themselves, their roles, and their connections and obligations across the Pacific region.
PACIFIC 713 - Special Topic: Teu le va and Pacific Research (15 pts)π³
Explores βteu le va,β and how it is theorised and practised and Education 825 in diverse research settings. Focuses on its inception as an indigenous cultural reference and a Pacific research paradigm used by Pacific researchers and Government ministries. Provides knowledge, practical discussion and applications of βteu le vaβ in the framing of Pacific models, methodologies, relational ethics, methods, and research design.
PACIFIC 714 - Pacific Research Methodologies and Practices (30 pts)π³
Analyses critical approaches to Pacific research development and evaluation of research design in Pacific Studies. Focuses on analytical engagement with a range of Pacific methodologies and methods in Pacific research. Includes application of theory to research questions and development of proposals for research that draw on Pacific world views and form a basis for robust, innovative and significant research contributions.
PACIFIC 715 - The Global Pacific (30 pts)π³
An interdisciplinary approach to understanding contemporary challenges for Pacific societies, incorporating anthropological, sociological, historical, and Pacific/ Indigenous Studies sources. Examines contemporary challenges and potential futures of the Pacific through a focus on the key themes of colonial legacies, globalisation, and transnationalism; the movement of people and commodities; articulations of popular culture and practice; and sovereignty, power, and movements toward indigenous resurgence.
PACIFIC 716 - The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies (15 pts)π³
Examines Pacific Studies as an (inter)discipline, its constituent parts, its intellectual and institutional genealogies, as well as its diversities and its challenges.
PACIFIC 717 - Pacific Policies, Pacific Peoples (15 pts)π³
Taking a transdisciplinary approach informed by Pacific scholarship, this course will critically analyse the production of policies that impact Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and in the Pacific.
PACIFIC 718 - Pacific Policies, Pacific Peoples (30 pts)π³
Taking a transdisciplinary approach informed by Pacific scholarship, this course will critically analyse the production of policies that impact Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and in the Pacific.