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Overview

The application of the Treaty of Waitangi in social services in New Zealand.

About this paper

Paper title The Treaty and Social Services
Subject Criminology
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
(SOWK 111 or SOWX 111) or 54 points
Restriction
SOWK 114, SOWX 114, SOWK 236
Schedule C
Arts and Music

Timetable

Semester 1

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

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Thursday 15:00-15:50 10-14, 16-22
A2 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 10-14, 16-22

Overview

The application of the Treaty of Waitangi in social services in New Zealand.

Students will gain knowledge of current theories and explanations that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach and will be able to apply that knowledge to a practice situation, as well as be able to discuss the impact of the Treaty on current service provision. The paper has been designed to provide students with a Treaty-based framework for working with people in any area of human service.

About this paper

Paper title The Treaty and Social Services
Subject Criminology
EFTS 0.1500
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.
Prerequisite
(SOWK 111 or SOWX 111) or 54 points
Restriction
SOWK 114, SOWX 114, SOWK 236
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Eligibility

Suitable for those interested in working with Iwi and Māori in the welfare, justice and health sectors.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz 

Teaching staff

To be confirmed.

Paper Structure

The paper utilises:

  • Thirteen two-hour lectures
  • Twelve one-hour tutorials
Textbooks

Readings will be provided. There is no set text for this paper.

Course outline

A course outline will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
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Learning Outcomes

An application of the theoretical and practical implications of the Treaty of Waitangi:

  • Students will gain knowledge of current theories of explanation that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach.
  • Students will be introduced to the application of relevant knowledge to a practice situation.
  • Students will be able to facilitate critical discussion concerning the impact of the Treaty on current service provision.

Timetable

Semester 1

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

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 11:00-12:50 9-12, 15-22

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 10-12, 15-22
A2 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 10-12, 15-22
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