| Samoan and Pacific Studies Program (SAMPAC) |
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The mission of the Samoan and Pacific
Studies Program (SAMPAC) is to promote interest in and awareness
of the culture of American Samoa and the other islands of the
Pacific. In addition, SAMPAC offers cultural, educational training
and research programs for the people of Polynesia and other
islands of the Pacific.
SAMPAC is an interdisciplinary and comprehensive
program offering instruction both in and out of the classroom.
SAMPAC's primary goal is to preserve, maintain and ensure the
continuity of Samoan culture and heritage, while encouraging
a deeper understanding of the Pacific Region. |
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| SAMPAC is organized into three major components: |
| ACADEMIC |
| The development and implementation of curricula that
stimulates the study and understanding of conditions in and issues
relevant to Samoa and the Pacific. |
| NON-ACADEMIC |
| The development and implementation of extracurricular
activities that will increase students’ knowledge, understanding
and skills in any aspect of Samoan or other cultures of the Pacific.
This component includes such activities as a Guest Speaker Series,
an Open Forum, Samoan Week, and the Su'ifefiloi Festival. |
| RESEARCH |
| Original research by scholars, faculty and students
that deals with issues and aspects of life in Samoa and the Pacific.
This research may focus on such topics such as written and oral history,
indigenous art forms, music, language, geography, natural resources,
archaeology, anthropology, political science, current affairs or other
relevant topics. |
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