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Overview

An introductory study of various forms of waiata (Māori performing art) including haka from traditional to contemporary times. A practicum component is also included.

This paper is offered as one of the Māori Performing Arts papers. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn various waiata and haka and understand a Māori worldview from the basis of the Māori language and Māori customary lore as expressed through the medium of the performing arts.

About this paper

Paper title Waiata: Te Tīmatanga
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer: Karyn Paringatai

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Māori performing arts through performance
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the forms of language used in the Māori performing arts as a medium for the expression of a Māori worldview
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of the Māori performing arts in relation to the Māori language and Māori customary lore
Assessment details

Internal assessment 100%

Overview

An introductory study of various forms of waiata (Māori performing art) including haka from traditional to contemporary times. A practicum component is also included.

This paper is offered as one of the Māori Performing Arts papers. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn various waiata and haka and understand a Māori worldview from the basis of the Māori language and Māori customary lore as expressed through the medium of the performing arts.

About this paper

Paper title Waiata: Te Tīmatanga
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer: Professor Karyn Paringatai

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Māori performing arts through performance
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the forms of language used in the Māori performing arts as a medium for the expression of a Māori worldview
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of the Māori performing arts in relation to the Māori language and Māori customary lore
Assessment details

Internal assessment 100%.

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