The cultures of Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia with an emphasis on indigenous social structures. Other topics include ecology and economy, male-female relations, ritual and cosmology, hierarchical and egalitarian political systems, Pacific history, and contemporary political and economic issues.

Antirequisite(s): Anthropology 2212F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Any first year Arts and Humanities or Social Science 1.0 or 0.5 Essay course.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.