PACIFIC 214

Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900

Description

Explores the historical relationship between New Zealand and the Pacific from 1900 onwards. Traces the central importance of New Zealand in the history of the Pacific from the rise of New Zealand’s colonial empire, through the world wars, and towards the movement for decolonisation. Examines the continually evolving place of New Zealand as a nation in the Pacific Ocean.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s)  Marcia Leenen-Young

Reading/Texts

Will be provided in class

Points

PACIFIC 214: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Pacific Studies or History and 30 points passed

Restrictions

PACIFIC 314