PACS 108 - Pacific Island Worlds: Today & Tomorrow KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS/ AH or KCC AS

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100. Recommended Preparation: ENG 100 and HWST 107. PACS 108 is an introduction to the contemporary Pacific islands region and cultures through a survey of the major dilemmas facing its inhabitants now and in the near future. Upon successful completion of PACS 108, the student should be able to: Discuss the historical origins of current issues and trends. Discuss cultural persistence and change and the influence of tradition in contemporary life. Discuss and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary cultural, social, political and economic issues in their local, regional, pan-Pacific, and global contexts through informed analysis and debate. Discuss issues in Pacific Islander communities in urban centers within the region and on the Pacific Rim. Identify potential issues and resolutions that the region will face in the near future based on current issues and trends.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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