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 |
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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
- 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
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- 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
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
- 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.