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(POSC 386) Regionalism and Diplomacy in the Pacific/Oceania

This class explores historical foundations, and socio-cultural underpinnings of regionalism in Oceania. It examines the recent shift in focus to environmental challenges. It asks how interactions between Oceania and major powers have impacted the “Pacific Way,” and shaped power dynamics as states work together to maintain a sustainable “Blue Pacific.”

Credit hours 3.0 lecture
Prerequisites None
Offered Fall
Programs Political Science Minor, Political Science (BA), Hawaiian Studies (BA),

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate reasonable competence vis-a-vis political science concepts/ theories/systems and use that competence to complete their capstone experience. (perception)
  • Students will be able to use critical thinking skills, analyze information or data, and construct valid, sound, and meaningful conclusions and employ those skills in their capstone experience. (analysis)
  • Students will be able to employ effective, persuasive, and professional communication in person, on paper, and online, readying them for employment and careers. (communication)