MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational Māori
Te Tumu, School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies
This paper assumes no prior knowledge of the Māori language and gives an introduction to the Māori language with the emphasis on pronunciation, greetings and forms of language in particular cultural contexts.
Prerequisites
None
Restrictions
None
Time commitment
Lectures Mon, Wed: 1000-1150
The first lecture is on Wednesday, 6 January
Tutorials Tue, Thu: 1000-1050 or 1300-1350 or 1400-1450
The first tutorial is on Tuesday, 5 January
In addition, students will be expected to spend time on CD-ROM exercises.
Lecturer
Ms Carel Thompson-Teepa
Course coordinator
Mr Craig Hall
Prescribed textbook
Moorfield, J.C., Te Kākano (Te Whanake 1), 2nd edition, Longman, 2001. The MAOR 110 workbook and a CD-ROM will be available for purchase from Te Tumu. Copies of both will also be available on Close Reserve at the Central Library.
Recommended text
The MAOR 110 workbook and a CD-ROM will be available for purchase from Te Tumu. Copies of both will also be available on Close Reserve at the Central Library.
Assessment
Mahi whakarongo/kōrero (listening/oral) 25%
Mahi kōpae (listening) 17.5%
Mahi tuhituhi (written) 17.5%
Final examination (2 hours, February 2010) 40%
Class limit
Minimum 20
