PACIFIC 300
NZ-Born Pacific Identities
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for PACIFIC 300.
Description
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.
Availability 2018
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, Mallon, S., Mahina-Tuai, K., Salesa, D., eds. Wellington: Te Papa Press, 2013.
Jade Taniwha: Māori-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
