PACIFIC 214

Pacific History: New Zealand in the Pacific from 1900

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for PACIFIC 214.

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.

Availability 2023

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