The course focuses on the geographical area of Oceania (including Japan and not Australia). In particular, it calls into critical view the situation of the region and of Indigenous and island-worlds in the Anthropocene. Specifically, it introduces students to the geography, societies, histories, cultures, economies, ecology, and contemporary issues of this region. It emphasizes Pacific Islander perspectives and experiences on a range of topics including biogeography, culture and history (the great migrations and settlements of the Pacific, European contact era, 19th century, colonial era, 20th century and decolonization process); arts (film, literature, poetry); and contemporary politic issues (DSM, Marine Governance, Blue Economy, sovereignty).