| 1.
Lecture:
Introduction to Data and Facts about Micronesia |
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Topography,
history, weather, Gyben-Herzberg-lens, Typhhons, Tsunami |
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| 2.
Lecture: Introduction to the Pacific Subsistence Economy |
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Women's
role in society, structures of authority, Pacific navigation
Film: Lamotrek -Heritage of an Island
Film: Celebration of a Teureng (Menarche) |
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| 3.
Lecture: Chamorro Society |
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Latte
structures, Spanish colonialisation |
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| 4.
Lecture: Yap - Where Money Lines the Street |
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Stratified
society, Yap empire, money systems |
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| 5.
Lecture: Palau - Women's Power |
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Female
and male money, Palau in the 20th century
Film: Handicraft Traditions |
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| 6.
Lecture: Chuuk -The Secret Power of Women |
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Women
the silent keepers of society |
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| 7.
Lecture: Pohnpei - The City In-Between |
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Nan
Madol and the Dynasty of the Saudeleurs, titles and Feasts |
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| 8.
Lecture: Kosraie - Christianity in Micronesia |
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The
Missionaries and the church |
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| 9.
Lecture: Nauru and the Marshall Islands |
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Marshall
Islands |
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| 10.
Lecture: Kiribati - aka Gilbert Islands |
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Pandanuspeople
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| 11.
Lecture: Examination |
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