An introduction to the knowledge base of traditional Ngāi Tahu society, with emphasis on traditional lifestyles.
This paper will examine the culture and social structures of Ngāi Tahu, the Manawhenua in the Otago region. Some of the topics covered are mythical ancestors and their deeds, whakapapa, imagery and food. Field trips to various sites of importance to Ngāi Tahu, as well as a visit to the Hocken Library collection, are included in this paper.
| Paper title | Ngāi Tahu Society |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MAOR203 |
| 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. |
- Prerequisite
- MAOR 102 or MAOR 103
- 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
To be advised when next offered.
- Paper Structure
- Internal Assessment 50%
Examination 50% - Teaching Arrangements
Field Trip included (COVID level dependant).
- Textbooks
Readings and references available in class.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students, on completion of this paper, will be able to:
- Identify the traditional and the present-day tribal structure of Ngāi Tahu
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the oral traditions that make Ngāi Tahu distinct
- Show an understanding of the Ngāi Tahu response to colonisation in the 19th century
- Understand the various classes of data that contribute to an overall picture and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of each
- Begin to understand the perspectives of the various recorders of, and commentators upon, traditional Māori information and recognise monocultural myopia and hidden agendas, both Māori and non-Māori
