Course syllabus
SEMESTER 1, 2019
15 points
Tēnā koe, Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Mālō ni, Mauri, Aloha!
Taught by:
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Dr Marcia Leenen-Young 273.102L, Fale Pasifika Building 09 923 3239 Availability: via email and by appointment (Monday-Wednesday) |
Rachel Cocker Hopkins 273.102, Fale Pasifika Building Availability: via email and in office hours on Tuesday 3-4pm in 273.108 (Fale Pasifika Building) |
Course delivery format:
Lecture - Tuesday 9-11am (105-029)
Tutorials - 205: Tuesday 11-12pm (119-G30)
305: Tuesday 2-3pm (201E-306)
Course Description:
This course examines innovation and sustainability of Pacific peoples in the Pacific and within the Pacific communities of Aotearoa. It 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.
Assessment Summary:
PACIFIC205 and 305 are both 100% internally assessed. Assessment descriptions will be different for students in PACIFIC205 and 305, although the structure is the same.
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PACIFIC 205 20% Pacific case study 30% Written report 20% Case competition (group project) 20% Video reflections (2 x 10%) 10% tutorial activities |
PACIFIC 305 20% Pacific case study 30% Written report 20% Case competition (group project) 20% Video reflections (2 x 10%) 10% tutorial activities |
*There is no exam for PACIFIC205 or 305
Lecture schedule
| Week | Lecture topic |
| 1 | Introduction, Pacific stories and sustainability |
| 2 | Sustainability, Innovation and Climate Change in the Pacific |
| 3 | Pacific knowledges and sustainability |
| 4 | Pacific peoples and sustaining our Moana |
| 5 | Pacific peoples and sustaining our Land |
| 6 | Sustainability and Pacific community leadership |
| Mid-semester break | |
| 7 | Economic sustainability, innovation and Pacific peoples |
| 8 | TBA |
| 9 | The internet and sustainability |
| 10 | Cultural sustainability |
| 11 | Pacific language sustainability |
| 12 | Case competition |
Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:
Deadlines for assessments are strictly observed in Pacific Studies. This policy is to ensure fairness amongst students and to promote key learning skills such as preparation, planning and timeliness. For further information please see the Pacific Studies Late Policy.pdf.
Our Pasifika counsellor, Sarah Va’afusuaga McRobie, is also available to meet with you. Please register for an APPOINTMENT.
Learning resources
A TALIS reading list is provided for expected and recommended reading.
Course expectations
Attendance. It is expected that you will attend all lectures and tutorials. If you are unable to attend please contact the Course Coordinator.
Fa'aaloalo/Faka'apa'apa/Respect. Respect each other. Respect the instructor and the institution. Respect the knowledge we are developing and learning. Respect other cultures and ways of being and doing. Honour the work of your colleagues, support them in their learning, and contribute to the learning of others and yourself.
Preparation. Be prepared. Being prepared for class is an essential part of research, learning and teaching. Being unprepared prevents you from learning; it also inhibits the work of others, and the class, and prevents your full development as a student in the course.
Knowledge. Universities exist to teach and to research. In Pacific Studies we teach and research Pacific peoples, communities and places; knowledge that has at times been neglected or maligned, or which in many cases has only recently been recognised by academic scholars. Our communities and people hold this knowledge dear, and value it deeply; we expect our students to do the same.
Inclusive teaching
Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor, lecturer and/or tutor.
Referencing
We use APA referencing for all assignments.
Vaka Moana
Vaka Moana is Pacific Studies' undergraduate academic enhancement programme that is tailored to your assessments. It offers workshops specifically targeted to your Pacific Studies courses as well as other services that will enhance your experience at University. Schedule TBC.
Academic Conduct
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student’s work, reflecting his or her learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the world-wide-web. A student’s assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review. For more detailed information, see the University’s guidelines.
NOTE: this syllabus is subject to change until 1 February 2019.
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