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Overview

Introduction to bioethical issues within, and arising from, the life and health sciences in the bicultural setting of Aotearoa New Zealand, as seen from both Western and Māori perspectives.

About this paper

Paper title Bioethics in Aotearoa
Subject Bioethics
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Science

Overview

Introduction to bioethical issues within, and arising from, the life and health sciences in the bicultural setting of Aotearoa New Zealand, as seen from both Western and Māori perspectives.

About this paper

Paper title Bioethics in Aotearoa
Subject Bioethics
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (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, Science
Contact
elizabeth.fenton@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr Elizabeth Fenton 

Textbooks

Readings will be available on Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Understand different world views and their role in shaping ethical values.
  • Recognise the importance of ethical values in life, environmental and health sciences in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Understand and apply frameworks of Māori values and traditional bioethics values to significant ethical issues in life, environmental and health sciences.
  • Identify, express and recognise ethical reasoning in relation to case studies.
  • Work collaboratively.
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