The New Pacific Jugs to be Filled
In schools and universities around the Pacific there is a strong need for people to emphasise national identity in a multicultural environment. Native languages must be preserved but Pacific countries are often obliged to teach science and technology in English. There are dangers of educating for jobs which don't exist. Often, a country's national aspirations are reflected in its schools and newly independent nations which have inherited the education systems of their colonisers are gradually transforming them to serve local needs.
An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Primary Title
- The New Pacific
Episode Title
- Jugs to be Filled
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 18 January 1986
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 5
Channel
- TV2
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Episode Description
- In schools and universities around the Pacific there is a strong need for people to emphasise national identity in a multicultural environment. Native languages must be preserved but Pacific countries are often obliged to teach science and technology in English. There are dangers of educating for jobs which don't exist. Often, a country's national aspirations are reflected in its schools and newly independent nations which have inherited the education systems of their colonisers are gradually transforming them to serve local needs.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization
Contributors
- Michael MacIntyre (Producer)
- Michael MacIntyre (Director)
- Michael MacIntyre (Writer)
- Peter France (Narrator)
- Peter France (Writer)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization