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University of the South Pacific

Cultural Studies/Environmental Studies/History/Political Science 310 (1)
Pacific Studies: Culture, Environment, History and Politics
On this program students will have 4 lectures of 1.5 hours each on topics including environmental issues, history and politics of the Pacific region in general and Fiji in particular. The program includes over 30 hours of field trips to locations related to the topics covered in class as well as to activities which will provide an insight into and appreciation of the life and culture of Fiji.

Lecture topics include: Pacific Prehistory and Settlement; Pacific Colonial History; Fiji Prehistory, History and Culture; Contemporary Political Issues in the Pacific; and Environment and Development.

Field trips include: Beachcomber Island, Hindu Temple, Walking Tour of Suva, Community involvement activities and Kula Bird Park

Victoria University of Wellington

The following is a sample list of available courses and is subject to change. An updated list of all courses available for June–November and February–June is available from the AIFS Admissions Officer. This will also include course descriptions and prerequisites. Students must make sure they have met all prerequisites for a course.

Victoria University course numbers are listed first with the American equivalent - one level higher - after. Recommended semester credits are in parentheses.

For a complete list of courses available during the June-November and February-June semester, please contact the AIFS Admissions Officer or visit Victoria University of Wellington's online course catalogue: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/subjects/coursecatalogue.aspx. This website also includes course descriptions and prerequisites for all courses. Vicotria University of Wellington runs on a trimester-based system. It is important to keep in mind that the June-November semester is considered Trimester two and February-June semester is Trimester one.