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    Overview

    The application of Kaupapa Maori, Pacifica and indigenous approaches, including cross-cultural contexts, to social work practice.

    This paper focuses on aspects of Iwi, Māori and Pacific development within a social change context. This paper intends to take a critical look at post-colonial theories - for example, 'orientalism' and 'privilege' - and models of practice intended to benefit Māori and Pacific peoples. The paper will cover an examination of a range of different sites or fields of inquiry in order to illustrate contemporary responses in regards to Treaty knowledge, practice and compliance. A critical appraisal of relevant policies and the theories that underpin these trajectories will be analysed in relation to their impact on Pacific, Iwi and community development.

    About this paper

    Paper title Kaupapa Māori, and Indigenous Approaches to Social Work
    Subject Social Work
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    SOWK 319, SOWK 554, SOWX 304, SOWX 319
    Limited to
    BSW
    Notes
    Non-BSW students may be admitted to this paper with approval from the Head of the Social and Community Work Programme.
    Eligibility
    This paper is intended for students seeking to establish knowledge and skills for working in the social services in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
    Contact

    socialwork@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Coordinator: Shayne Walker

    Additional Lecturer: To be confirmed

    Paper Structure
    • 13 Lectures
    • 12 Tutorials
    • One overnight Noho Marae
    Textbooks
    Readings are provided on Blackboard.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    During this paper students will:

    1. Clarify, advance and extend understanding of Iwi, Māori and Pacific development within a social change context for those wanting to work in social service organisations.
    2. Develop a critical understanding of post-colonial theories.
    3. Enhance Treaty knowledge, practice and compliance.
    4. Gain an understanding of relevant policies theories and how they impact on Pacific, Iwi and community development.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-16:50 29

    Semester 2

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 12:00-13:50 30-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 30-35, 37-42

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-16:50 29
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