The Ocean: Pacific Islanders’ Identity. This section explores the concept of place from differing historical, personal, sociological, economic, cultural, and psychological perspectives to understand the role of place in the development of who we are and have been. We will look at how deeply rooted the Polynesian culture is in music, dance, and food. How are communities defined, created, transformed, or destroyed? Through an investigative process and class interest, students learn about the histories and contemporary cultures of Oceania through academic coursework and community experiences.
- Teacher: Jaelle Dragomir