Pacific Islands news and development

26 July 2016

RELEASE: USP launches free online course in Pacific Studies

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is pleased to announce a Pacific Studies MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). The free six-week course promotes cross-cultural competency, and awareness of Pacific ideas and frameworks to meet the challenges of the region and globalization.

To be launched on 1 August 2016, the course is conducted by academics from USP's Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies (OCACPS).

The content is based on USP's existing Pacific Studies Post Graduate courses, and introduces the vibrant field of Pacific Studies. 
Topics covered:
  • Culture and Society
  • Globalisation Pacific
  • Research Methodologies
  • Contemporary Pacific Arts
  • Heritage Arts
  • Indigenous Knowledge
  • Cultural Identity
  • Past, Present and Future
  • Pacific Region
  • Representations
Instructors: 
  • Dr. David Gegeo
  • Dr. Cresantia Koya-Vaka’uta
  • Dr. Shailendra SinghDr. Frank Thomas
  • Dr. Jara Hulkenberg
A certificate of completion will be awarded to all participants who complete the course.
To register go to: http://mooc.usp.ac.fj/
For more information, please email Dr Frank Thomas.