Unit Code: HIS502

Unit Name: Introduction to Pacific History

Description: This unit focuses on the modern history of the Pacific Island states that attained political independence in the latter part of the twentieth century. The unit begins with a focus on the colonization of the Pacific and experiences of colonialism under different colonial powers. It covers the period of the World Wars, the rise of independence movements, the Cold War era, post-independence instability and neo-colonialism.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: The student must have passed Form 7 History or HIS401 (Foundation unit), or equivalent.

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2