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    Overview

    This paper is an in-depth study of traditional Māori values and customary practices. Delivered entirely in Te Reo Māori and therefore a high proficiency in Te Reo Māori is required. An emphasis will be on practical skills that navigate traditional Māori knowledge systems with Western knowledge systems.

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic
    Subject Maori Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period 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
    Eligibility

    The prerequisite entry for this paper is MAOR212 or equivalent.

    Contact

    kare.tipa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Kare Tipa & guest lecturers

    Paper Structure

    The main modules of this paper include:

    • Mātauranga Māori
    • Traditional practices belonging to Māori
    • Tapu and Noa
    • Spirituality and Cosmology
    • Informal and formal hui & the domains within these hui
    • Waiata

    Teaching Arrangements

    There will be a 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial for this paper where students will be assessed on theoretical as well as practical assessments.

    Textbooks

    Rewi, P. (2010). Whaikōrero: The World of Māori Oratory. Auckland: Auckland University Press.

    Kāretū, T. & Milroy, W. (2018). He Kupu Tuku Iho: Ko te reo Māori te tatau ki tea o. Auckland: Auckland University Press.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork


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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Have a deeper understanding of Māori customary concepts in traditional contexts
    • Understand, through practical application, concepts prevalent in a Māori worldview
    • Be conscious of a Māori worldview, and be competent in Māori cultural contexts

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-16:50 28-34, 36-41

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 28-34, 36-41

    Overview

    Subject to be advised when paper next offered.

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic
    Subject Maori Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (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

    Teaching staff

    To be advised when paper next offered

    Paper Structure

    To be advised when paper next offered.

    Textbooks

    To be advised when paper next offered.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    To be advised when paper next offered.

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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