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    Overview

    An occasional paper on a topic of current interest to staff.

    An approved course in Geography that may be either a lecture programme or an individual supervised course of study.

    About this paper

    Paper title An Approved Course in Geography
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,409.28
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Eligibility

    Students must contact the School of Geography prior to enrolling in this paper to discuss course content.

    Contact
    geography@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Teaching involvement from various members of staff in the School of Geography.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will have:

    • Advanced critical thinking in geography
    • Well-developed communication skills, orally and in writing
    • Greater knowledge in topics of current interest in geography

    Timetable

    Semester 1

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

    Semester 2

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

    Overview

    An occasional paper on a topic of current interest to staff.

    An examination of planning in a Māori context.

    About this paper

    Paper title An Approved Course in Geography
    Subject Geography
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Eligibility

    Students must contact the School of Geography prior to enrolling in this paper to discuss course content.

    Contact
    geography@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Course Coordinator:  Professor Michelle Thompson-Fawcett

    Textbooks

    Resources are provided to students as and when required as the paper progesses.

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

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • be familiar with pōwhiri and mihimihi and be conversant with key kawa and tikanga to ensure respectful participation on a marae
    • be able to deliver a pepeha/mihi in a formal setting
    • be able to sing waiata in support of speakers
    • be aware of some of the different practices associated with different marae
    • understand some of the history, cultural significance and traditional values of the local marae and hapū
    • have an expanded appreciation of te ao Māori (Māori world view), mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) and their relevance to and implications for environmental and planning issues and practices
    • appreciate the interrelatedness of the environmental and cultural consequences of planning and management actions
    • be able to design proposals based on a brief reflecting mana whenua planning aspirations

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 13:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
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