Island studies

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Short description: Interdisciplinary field of study

Island studies, also known as Nissology,[1] is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analyzing Islands.[2][3][4] Island studies examines the relationship between islands and islanders.[5][6]

History

International Small Island Studies Association hosted the first Island Studies Conference in 1986 at Vancouver Island.[7] Small Islands Information Network became one of the first places for researchers of island studies to connect.[7] Island researchers examine the relationship between Islands and geographic isolation and climate change.[8] In the mid-1980s, Island Studies started developing as an independent academic field.[1] In 1992, Island scholars met at the University of Prince Edward Island at the newly established Institute of Island Studies to discuss islands.[1] Island Studies include sociology, geology, history, political science, and philosophy.[1] Island Studies looks at the diversity and dynamic nature of islands and islanders.[3]

Programs

  • Master of Arts in Island Studies is offered at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada.[9] The program has three streams, International Relations (Island Studies) and Island Public Policy, Island Tourism, and Sustainable Island Communities.[9] Island Studies is also a minor at the University of Prince Edward Island.[2]
  • Master of Literature in Island Studies is a program at the University of the Highlands and Islands.[10] The program is managed by the Institute for Northern Studies at the university.[11]

Institutions

  • The Institute of Island Studies and the Island Studies Press located at the University of Prince Edward Island.[12][13] Dr. Laurie Brinklow is the chair of the Institute of Island Studies.[14]
  • UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability is located at the University of Prince Edward Island.[15] It is a partnership between the University of Prince Edward Island, the University of Malta, and UNESCO.[15] Dr. Jean Mitchell is the current chair of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.[16][17] The chair was launched in 2016 with Dr. James Randall, and Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino as co-chairs.[18][19]
  • Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawai‘i is a center for island studies with a specialization in Pacific Islands.[20] It publishes a journal called the The Contemporary Pacific.[20][21]
  • Island Institute was established in 1983 by Peter Ralston and Philip Conkling in Maine to study the islands in the state.[22]
  • The International Scientific Council for Island Development was established in 1989 with support from UNESCO.[23] It is based and registered in France.[23]
  • The OPRI Centre for Island Studies is managed by the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Japan.[24]
  • The Scottish Centre for Island Studies based in the University of the West of Scotland.[25]

Journals

  • The Island Studies Press has been publishing the Island Studies Journal since 2006.[26] The journal has 27 on the H-index.[27]
  • Shima is a journal published by the Southern Cross University.[28][7] It was established by Dr Phil Hayward.[7]
  • International Journal of Island Affairs was a journal that published from 1992 to 2012 by the International Scientific Council for Island Development.[29]
  • World Environment and Island Studies is a journal published by the World Association for Island Studies and World Environment and Island Institute, Jeju National University in South Korea.[30]

Conferences

  • The International Small Island Studies Association holds conferences on topics related to Island Studies around the world.[31]
  • Small Island Cultures Research Initiative was established in 2004 to develop research ties between researchers working on small island based communities.[32] It was founded by Danny Long and Philip Hayward.[32]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chang, Arturo (7 August 2022). "Islands may offer 'a glimpse of the future' and P.E.I. plays a global role in showing us how". https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-island-studies-climate-change-islandness-1.6538189. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Island Studies | University of Prince Edward Island" (in en). https://www.upei.ca/programs/island-studies-minor. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND CULTURE STUDIES". https://www.shimajournal.org/issues/v1n1/c.-Intro-Shima-v1n1.pdf. 
  4. ↑ Ginoza, Ayano, ed (2020). The challenges of island studies. Singapore: Springer. ISBN 978-981-15-6287-7. 
  5. ↑ Randall, James E. (2021). An introduction to island studies. Charlottetown, PEI: Island Studies Press at UPEI. ISBN 978-1-78661-545-9. 
  6. ↑ Baldacchino, Godfrey, ed (2018). The Routledge international handbook of island studies: a world of islands. Routledge international handbooks. London New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 978-1-4724-8338-6. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "The proliferation of island studies" (in en-US). https://www.griffithreview.com/articles/the-proliferation-of-island-studies/. 
  8. ↑ "DFG Network (Homepage) | University of Tübingen". https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-humanities/departments/ancient-studies-and-art-history/institute-of-classical-archaeology/research/dfg-network-homepage/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Master of Arts in Island Studies | University of Prince Edward Island" (in en). https://www.upei.ca/programs/island-studies. 
  10. ↑ "MLitt Island Studies". https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/mlitt-island-studies/. 
  11. ↑ "Island Studies - University of the Highlands and Islands | Prospects.ac.uk" (in en). https://www.prospects.ac.uk/universities/university-of-the-highlands-and-islands-3784/arts-humanities-and-business-10631/courses/island-studies-121306. 
  12. ↑ Studies, Institute of Island. "Island Studies | UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND" (in en-CA). https://islandstudies.com/. 
  13. ↑ "Institute of Island Studies | Island Studies" (in en-CA). https://islandstudies.com/about-iis/. 
  14. ↑ "About | Dr. Laurie Brinklow | Island Studies" (in en-CA). https://islandstudies.com/about-iis/dr-laurie-brinklow/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "About | UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability" (in en-US). https://projects.upei.ca/unescochair/about-us/. 
  16. ↑ "Dr. Jean Mitchell named UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability" (in en). https://www.upei.ca/communications/news/2022/01/dr-jean-mitchell-named-unesco-chair-island-studies-and-sustainability. 
  17. ↑ Desk, Atlantic Briefs. "UPEI anthropology professor named UNESCO chair of island studies and sustainability | SaltWire" (in en). https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/upei-anthropology-professor-named-unesco-chair-of-island-studies-and-sustainability-100682889/. 
  18. ↑ "Minister congratulates UPEI on UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability". 2016-07-26. https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/fr/nouvelles/minister-congratulates-upei-unesco-chair-island-studies-and-sustainability?wbdisable=true. 
  19. ↑ "University of Malta to co-chair UNESCO Island Studies and Sustainability - The Malta Independent". https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-07-28/local-news/University-of-Malta-to-co-chair-UNESCO-Island-Studies-and-Sustainability-6736161660. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "UHM Center for Pacific Islands Studies | CPIS". https://hawaii.edu/cpis/. 
  21. ↑ Teaiwa, Teresia K (2017). "Charting Pacific (Studies) Waters: Evidence of Teaching and Learning". The Contemporary Pacific 29 (2): 265–282. ISSN 1043-898X. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26408007. 
  22. ↑ "Celebrating 40 Years - Island Institute" (in en-US). https://www.islandinstitute.org/about/40-years/. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "International Scientific Council for Island Development | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100024079. 
  24. ↑ "About Us". https://www.spf.org/islandstudies/about_us/. 
  25. ↑ MacColl, Kirsty (2022-04-06). "New Associate Member!" (in en-GB). https://www.scottish-islands-federation.co.uk/new-associate-member/. 
  26. ↑ "About – Island Studies Journal [ISSN: 1715-2593"] (in en-GB). 2021-11-21. https://islandstudiesjournal.org/about/. 
  27. ↑ "Island Studies Journal". https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=19900188083&tip=sid&clean=0. 
  28. ↑ "Editorial Introduction - Shima (ISSN: 1834-6057)". https://shimajournal.org/introduction.php#gsc.tab=0. 
  29. ↑ "INSULA - International Journal of Island Affairs". https://www.islandvulnerability.org/insula.html. 
  30. ↑ "World Environment and Island Studies". https://islandstudies.net/weis/. 
  31. ↑ "ISISA :: International Small Islands Studies Association". https://www.isisa.org/. 
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 "About SICRI" (in en). https://www.sicri.net/aboutsicri. 



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