PACIFIC 300
Growing up
Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for PACIFIC 300.
Description
This course will explore the complex issues of growing up as an ethnic member, a bi/multicultural person and how these dual or multiple identities affect and/or interact with an individual’s behaviours, priorities, social relationships and the concept of self. The concept of intra-ethnic identity will also be explored. The focus will be on New Zealand-born Pacific ethnic issues, however to achieve a broad understanding of ethnic issues, part of the course will use a cross-cultural perspective in which materials about other minority ethnic groups and inter-ethnic relations in New Zealand will be examined. Case studies from other countries provide comparative global perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to class discussions, creative writing and exchange of viewpoints.
Availability 2016
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Melani Anae
Reading/Texts
Polynesian Panthers: The Crucible Years 1971-74, Anae, M., Iuli, L., Burgoyne, L., eds. Auckland: Reed Publishing, 2006.
Tangata o le Moana: New Zealand and the People of the Pacific. S. Mallon, K. Mahina-Tuai, D. Salesa (eds.), 2013. Wellington:Te Papa Press.
Jade Taniwha: Maori-Chinese Identity and Schooling in Aotearoa, Lee, Jenny Bol Jun. Auckland: Rautaki Ltd. 2007.
These will be supplemented by a Coursebook of readings which will be provided.
Recommended Reading
Tangata O Te Moana Nui: Evolving Identities of Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Macpherson, C., Spoonley, P., Anae, M., eds. Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 2001.
Making Our Place: Growing up PI in NZ, Fairbairn-Dunlop, P., Makisi, G., eds. Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 2003.
Assessment
Coursework only
Points
PACIFIC 300: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies
Restrictions
PACIFIC 104
