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Co urse Title The Pacific in the 21st Century World 51
In stru c to r DVORAK, Greg Term/ Day/ Period fall semester 01:Wed.4／02:Wed.5 Category Intermediate Subjects Elig ible Ye ar 2nd year and above Cre dits 4
Main Lan gu age English Cou rse Co de ARSV281L
First Ac ade mic disc iplin e s Area Studies
Se c o n d Academic disc iplin e s
Area Studies Third Ac ade mic
disc iplin e s Others
Le ve l Intermediate, developmental and applicative Type s of le sso n Lecture Cou rse Co de GDRX201L
First Ac ade mic disc iplin e s Gender
Se c o n d Academic disc iplin e s
Gender
Third Ac ade mic disc iplin e s Gender
Le ve l Intermediate, developmental and applicative Type s of le sso n Lecture Open Courses
Subtitle Transoceania 2: The Pacific in the 21st Century World Cou rse O u tlin e *NOTE: This course is NOT the same Pacific studies course as "Pacific Perspectives on Empire, War, and Globalization," also taug
ht by this instructor It is meant to be a linked, companion lecture course in connection with that course, so anyone who has taken that course is welcome to register, as are students hoping to take that other Pacific course in the future
In recent years, the hyphenated term “Asia-Pacific” and the term “Pacific Rim” have gained currency throughout the world in vari ous spheres ranging from global political economics to environment, tourism, regional security/military, and popular culture We ofte
n accept these terms and ideas of region uncritically, but there are many fundamental contradictions inherent in this construction,
as well as many deeply problematic power relationships that deserve our attention This class attempts to clarify and redefine the b oundaries of this region while questioning its viability as a region in the first place By exploring the diverse cultural/political relation ships between Pacific Islands in relation to the major industrialized countries like the United States, China, Japan, Australia, and oth ers who form the so-called “Rim” around the Pacific we will rethink the ways in which these large nations relate to each other via the Pacific Ocean and its constituents
We will take a close look at how and why, tragically, our global constructs of “Asia-Pacific” imagine nothing but the continental peri phery of Oceania, as opposed to a holistic view that incorporates the Pacific Islands as well - a disturbing phenomenon that many c ritics have cynically coined “The Hole in the Doughnut.” Beginning with fundamental concepts about region and surroundings - su
ch as the differences between continental and oceanic views of the sea - we will delve into a series of units that will probe the flo
ws of power, labor, culture, and capital throughout this vast region, in an attempt to expose the glaring contradictions and problems this construction creates Taking advantage of our unique location in Tokyo, we will take a special look at Japan’s position within t
he “rim” and try to gain a contemporary and historical sense of some of the key issues of 21st century regional cooperation with other countries in this area We will also take a creative and constructive view of islands and archipelagoes in Oceania as a way of challenging the usual construction of this region based on a view from the continental periphery Drawing upon literature, military st udies, economic and political studies, history, ethnography, film, queer studies, and cultural studies, this class will take a transdiscipli nary approach to traverse the region We will read and interpret work chosen from influential Pacific Islander writers and activists fr
om multiple countries, as well as work by others about the region, particularly taking into consideration the complicated nexus and t ensions between the US and Japan in relation to militarism We will deal with controversial topics ranging from migrant labor, fisherie
s resources, gender/sexuality, and militarism to issues of global warming We will also look at regional possibilities and promises for t
he future, through newer models of an Oceania-centered approach that fosters collaboration above economic viability
If you have taken my other course, “Transoceania 2: Pacific Perspectives on Empire, War, and Globalization,” offered in spring sem ester, please note that this is a completely different course Transoceania 1 deals with premodern and 20th century histories, as w ell as problems of colonialism and war Transoceania 2 (this course) deals mainly with contemporary issues in the 21st century of Pacific Islander resistance and trans-Pacific problems of identity, decolonization, militarism, environment, gender/sexuality, and popu
Course Information
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Trang 2lar culture throughout this region There is some overlap between these two courses, but it is very minimal I urge all students inter ested in this area to take both courses, in any order they choose
Obje c tive s By the end of this class, you will gain a basic literacy in the geography and diversity that makes up the so-called “Pacific Rim” and
Oceania, and you will have increased confidence to tackle many challenging topics that are of extreme relevance not only in and ar ound the Pacific region but throughout today’s globalized world
While this class is listed an international relations course, it is designed as a Cultural Studies and Pacific Islands Studies class, base
d on postcolonial methodologies used at the University of Hawaii, the Australian National University, University of the South Pacific, UCLA, and other leading universities The course is designed to foster a literacy and interest in Pacific Islands and a sense of locali zed politics and issues beyond nation-state frameworks It is interdisciplinary and intended to spark as much discussion and debate
as possible between people of diverse backgrounds
be f ore / af te r c ou rse
of stu dy
Each week, you are required to engage in at least ONE required reading, which will be, in principle, provided as a PDF on CourseN@v
i or the course website You will also be invited to read anywhere between 1-3 additional optional readings, which are meant to enh ance your learning Students should be prepared to do readings for at least 1-2 hours for each course session Additionally, short r eaction essays and a fun book report project will also be assigned throughout the semester, which are an important part of your gra
de You will have additional opportunities, too, for extra credit
Cou rse Sc he du le The following is a simple overview of the units we will cover throughout the semester As I always adjust content to our class disc
ussions and pace as we go along, you will be given a more detailed syllabus in the first weeks of the semester, and updated reading guidelines throughout the course This is based on contemporary issues, also, which are subject to change
Unit 1:THE HOLE AND THE DOUGHNUT: -Remapping the “Asia-Pacific” Region-Views from the Continent, Views from the Archip elago-Oceania: The Missing Link
Unit 2: HISTORICAL ORIGINS OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC-The Pacific War, Competing War Memories-Cold War and Testing-Vietnam, Ir
aq, etc -Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, etc
Unit 3: POWER PLAY in the ASIA-PACIFIC-American Hegemony and its Discontents-China and Taiwan-Australia and New Zealand -South America and other Global Players
Unit 4: GLOBALIZATION-Economic Models-Labor, Aid, and “Development”-Global flows of information, people, and things-Popular cultural flows-Tourism-Marginal others and missing locals
Unit 5: MILITARISM AND DECOLONIZATION-US and other military bases, base proliferations, relocations, etc.-Issues of security, t errorism, etc -issues of exploitation-Feminist responses to militarism and nuclear testing, etc.-Okinawa, Guam, Hawai’i, etc
Unit 6: ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATES-Fisheries, overfishing, etc.-Whaling and dolphin hunting―transnational perspectives-Global war ming and migration-The Oceanic trash heap, etc
Unit 7: GENDER, SEXUALITY, and IDENTITY-Changing notions of gender roles and representations-transnational influences betwe
en different parts of Asia and Pacific-stereotypes and comparative social perceptions of “the norm”-queer studies and changing n otions of rights and freedoms-different notions of the family
Unit 8: NEW DIRECTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES-Future visions, creative solutions-New kinds of collaborations and resistance-If no
t the Rim, then what?
*Each unit usually contains two lectures
Textboo ks Many of your readings for this class will be provided via CourseNavi as downloadable PDFs that you can print out or read on an elec
tronic device All of these books will be in English You will also be required to watch several films in class and online, as will be expl ained during the semester
You have only ONE required textbook in this class which you must obtain from the Co-op bookstore If you like, you may also purc hase this from another source or obtain a copy from a previous student However, this is REQUIRED
Hauofa, Epeli, ‘Kisses in the Nederends.' University of Hawaiʻi Press, 1994 (This book also is available in Japanese and Korean (ple ase contact me for the titles), but you should read the English version as your main text)
Ref e ren c e These OTHER books are OPTIONAL, but very useful, sources to help add depth to your learning experience If you are interested, I
STRONGLY urge you to purchase them, although they are not required
1) *Dvorak, Greg Dvorak 'Coral and Concrete: Remembering Kwajalein Atoll Between Japan, America, and the Marshall Islands.' Univ ersity of Hawaiʻi Press, 2018
2) Camacho, Keith and Setsu Shigematsu ‘Militarized Currents: Toward a Decolonized Future in Asia and the Pacific.’ University o
f Minnesota Press, 2010
3) Matsuda, Matt ‘Pacific Worlds.’Cambridge University Press, 2012
4) Wilson, Rob and Arif Dirlik, eds, Asia/Pacific as a Space of Cultural Production Durham: Duke University Press, 1995
Evalu ation You will be evaluated in this class as follows: 1) 20％ ENGAGEMENT (class participation and attendance including 3 informal reacti
on essays throughout the semester and random in-class attendance quizzes); 2) 20％ for the mid-term online quiz/exam; 3) 30％
for a critical book report (based on the assigned book and other readings and lectures), and 30％ for your final exam
N o te / URL As noted above, note that this course (Transoceanian Studies 2) is one of two components of a curriculum in “Transoceanian Stu
dies,” based on an approach to international relations based on Pacific Islands Studies Cultural Studies, and Indigenous Studies It i
s designed to chronologically follow Transoceanian Studies I, taught in the spring semester It is not necessary to take that class fir
st, but it is recommended that you try to take both classes if possible to ensure that you gain a deeper appreciation and literacy of this subject
**This course typically has a high enrollment You are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid missing classes
at the beginning of the semester and falling behind