PACIFIC 213

Pacific Wellbeing: Empowering Dimensions

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 in to 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

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

 

Availability 2024

Not taught in 2024

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

PACIFIC 213: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points passed

Restrictions

PACIFIC 313