ETHS 109 - Introduction to Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies

    Recent Professors
    Marina S. Aina
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    26–34 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This interdisciplinary survey explores the lands, peoples, and knowledges of Oceania and Pacific Islander communities. Students examine early voyaging networks, colonial encounters, militarization and nuclear testing, migration and diaspora, Indigenous knowledge systems, language revitalization, cultural expression, and current struggles for sovereignty and climate justice. Emphasis is placed on Pacific Islander perspectives and relational worldviews, connecting classroom learning with community-engaged practice.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:15pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:35pm