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ANTHRO 204 : Ethnography of Island Polynesia

Undergraduate course

Project description

This paper considers the cultures and societies of Polynesia from a variety of vantage points. What is distinctive about Polynesian culture and society? What is the origin/s of Polynesia? How are Polynesian islands and atolls affected by climate change? How and why are Polynesian cultures alike? How do they differ? What effect did colonialism have on the region? These questions are explored through indigenous Polynesian, anthropological and historical accounts and scholarship. Emphasis will be on currently debated issues in anthropology about concepts of �tradition� and �modernity�, health, politics and cultural representation in Island Polynesia.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Introduce basic concepts and debates in the field of the Anthropology of Polynesia (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 and 6.3) Be able to undertake critical and analytical skills (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1 and 6.3) Be able to develop fundamental skills in reading for key ideas, analysis and presentation of ideas, facts and arguments (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1)