POL30014 · Swinburne University of Technology
Politics of the Pacific
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
The unit of study introduces students to the politics of neighbouring Pacific Island nations, with a special focus on Melanesia and the countries of the so-called Arc of Responsibility (Timor-Leste, PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu), along with Fiji. Students will gain an understanding of key historical, political and institutional developments in the post-independence politics of Australia's nearest neighbours. Political issues in the regions of West Papua, Bougainville and New Caledonia will also be examined.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Group Discussions | Individual | 20% |
| Major Essay | Individual | 50% |
| Minor Essay | Individual | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |