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Overview

Exploration of whakapapa (genealogically ordered knowledge), its physical manifestation, the marae (ritual centre of tribal communities across the Pacific), relevance to a post-Treaty-settlement, modern-day Aotearoa/New Zealand.

This paper is taught in seminar style. Whakapapa (genealogically ordered knowledge) will be utilised as the underpinning epistemology. The paper is taught in English.

About this paper

Paper title Whakapapa and Marae
Subject Indigenous Studies
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 202
Restriction
INDV 302, MAOR 302
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Karyn Paringatai

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of INDS 302 the student will:

  • Have a strong grounding in core indigenous cultural values, concepts, issues and practices primarily associated with genealogical accountability (whakapapa) from a Māori tribal community perspective (marae)
  • Have an understanding of contemporary cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of indigenous peoples (Māori) in a national context
  • Have the ability to identify, analyse and discuss the cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of Māori
  • Be able to apply what is learnt about the cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of Māori and other indigenous peoples through fieldwork or in appropriate cultural institutions, such as marae
Assessment details

Internal assessment 100%

Overview

Exploration of whakapapa (genealogically ordered knowledge), its physical manifestation, the marae (ritual centre of tribal communities across the Pacific), relevance to a post-Treaty-settlement, modern-day Aotearoa/New Zealand.

This paper is taught in a seminar style. Whakapapa (genealogically ordered knowledge) will be utilised as the underpinning epistemology. The paper is taught in English.

About this paper

Paper title Whakapapa and Marae
Subject Indigenous Studies
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
MAOR 202
Restriction
INDV 302, MAOR 302
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Karyn Paringatai

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of INDS 302 the student will:

  • Have a strong grounding in core indigenous cultural values, concepts, issues and practices primarily associated with genealogical accountability (whakapapa) from a Māori tribal community perspective (marae)
  • Have an understanding of contemporary cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of indigenous peoples (Māori) in a national context
  • Have the ability to identify, analyse and discuss the cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of Māori
  • Be able to apply what is learnt about the cultural, social, intellectual and economic development of Māori and other indigenous peoples through fieldwork or in appropriate cultural institutions, such as marae
Assessment details

Internal assessment 100%

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