Overview
An introduction to the theory and practice of Māori culture and society in traditional and contemporary contexts.
A basic understanding of Māori cultural concepts and the historical context within which Māori society has developed to its contemporary position is critical to New Zealand's development. A student who completes this paper will be equipped with the knowledge and cultural awareness to participate more fully in New Zealand society. The student will also develop a broader indigenous perspective that can be applied globally.
About this paper
| Paper title | Māori Society |
|---|---|
| Subject | Maori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- maori.studies@otago.ac.nz
Tel: 03 479 8674 - More information link
- View more information on the Te Tumu website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Internal assessment 50%
Final examination 50%- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is team-taught and convened by Emma Powell.
- Textbooks
Te Kōparapara, An introduction to the Māori World (Auckland University Press 2018), Edited by M Reilly, S Duncan, G Leoni, L Paterson, L Carter, M Rātima, P Rewi.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Māori worldview and an understanding of the development of Māori society
- Apply an understanding of concepts prevalent in a Māori worldview in assessing actions and events in New Zealand's history
- Critically discuss the impact of the colonisation on the development of Māori society
- Demonstrate knowledge of Māori society from an indigenous perspective as it exists in a contemporary context
Timetable
Overview
An introduction to the theory and practice of Māori culture and society in traditional and contemporary contexts.
A basic understanding of Māori cultural concepts and the historical context within which Māori society has developed to its contemporary position is critical to New Zealand's development. A student who completes this paper will be equipped with the knowledge and cultural awareness to participate more fully in New Zealand society. The student will also develop a broader indigenous perspective that can be applied globally.
About this paper
| Paper title | Māori Society |
|---|---|
| Subject | Maori Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
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. |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
tetumu@otago.ac.nz
Tel: 03 479 8674- More information link
- View more information on the Te Tumu website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Internal assessment 50%
Final examination 50%- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is team-taught and convened by Erica Newman.
- Textbooks
Te Kōparapara, An introduction to the Māori World (Auckland University Press 2018), Edited by M Reilly, S Duncan, G Leoni, L Paterson, L Carter, M Rātima, P Rewi.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Māori worldview and an understanding of the development of Māori society
- Apply an understanding of concepts prevalent in a Māori worldview in assessing actions and events in New Zealand's history
- Critically discuss the impact of the colonisation on the development of Māori society
- Demonstrate knowledge of Māori society from an indigenous perspective as it exists in a contemporary context