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    Overview

    An introduction to the Māori world, including cultural concepts and practices, Treaty of Waitangi, pronunciation, greetings, songs, and forms of language appropriate to work contexts. Includes cultural experience practicum.

    Suitable for students and all professionals working in the University environment who wish to:

    • Develop a basic conversational fluency and proficiency in the pronunciation of Māori language used within the University of Otago
    • Develop aural confidence in listening to basic Māori language
    • Learn two Māori waiata that can be used within University forums
    • Develop a basic knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications on the University of Otago

    About this paper

    Paper title Introducing the Māori World
    Subject Maori Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (11 November 2024 - 14 December 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    (MAOR 102 and MAOR 110) or any other more advanced Māori language paper
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    Students who have completed both MAOR102 and MAOR110, or any more advanced Māori language paper, are not eligible to enrol in this paper.
    Contact

    tetumu@otago.ac.nz
    Tel: 03 479 8674

    Teaching staff

    Lecturer to be advised. Please contact the department for more information.

    Paper Structure
    This paper introduces the Māori world, including cultural concepts and practices, Treaty of Waitangi, pronunciation, greetings, songs and forms of language appropriate to work contexts.

    Internal assessment 100%
    Teaching Arrangements
    Includes a Practicum.
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be expected to gain the following:

    • Introductory competency in aspects of the Māori language: pronunciation, greetings and other appropriate forms of language
    • Introductory competency in the performance of select Māori composition
    • An understanding of University treaty-related documents
    • An understanding of appropriate key Māori concepts
    • Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori in the context of a Māori cultural experience

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (11 November 2024 - 14 December 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 46-50
    Thursday 10:00-11:50 46-50

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 46-50
    A2 Friday 09:00-10:50 46-50
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