PACIFIC 313
Pacific Wellbeing: Empowering Dimensions
Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for PACIFIC 313.
Description
This course examines Pacific wellbeing and its impact in contributing to the overall positive wellbeing of Pacific families and communities (i.e., via Pacific languages, traditions, mental wellbeing, positive psychology, youth development and education).
Students will benefit from insight into theoretical underpinnings and research-informed teaching by exploring definitions of what comprises Pacific wellbeing and its relationship to Pacific ways of knowing and being. It involves an introduction of cultural concepts, models, practices and worldviews that have contributed to the positive overall wellbeing of Pacific peoples across the Pacific region.
The aims are:
- To provide a detailed and critical exploration of relevant theory and research which are important to aspects of overall Pacific wellbeing
- To promote an holistic, culturally Pacific-infused and critical appreciation for Pacific wellbeing and both traditional and contemporary realities therein
- To critically explore ways in which cultural concepts, models, practices and worldviews may be applied to Pacific wellbeing in real world settings and implications
Availability 2020
Not offered in 2020; planned for 2021
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
PACIFIC 313: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points passed at Stage II
Restrictions
PACIFIC 213
