The application of Kaupapa Maori, Pacifica and indigenous approaches, including cross-cultural contexts, to social work practice.
This paper focuses on aspects of Iwi, Māori and Pacific development within a social change context. This paper intends to take a critical look at post-colonial theories - for example, 'orientalism' and 'privilege' - and models of practice intended to benefit Māori and Pacific peoples. The paper will cover an examination of a range of different sites or fields of inquiry in order to illustrate contemporary responses in regards to Treaty knowledge, practice and compliance. A critical appraisal of relevant policies and the theories that underpin these trajectories will be analysed in relation to their impact on Pacific, Iwi and community development.
| Paper title | Kaupapa Māori, and Indigenous Approaches to Social Work |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SOWK304 |
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- SOWK 319, SOWK 554, SOWX 304, SOWX 319
- Limited to
- BSW
- Notes
- Non-BSW students may be admitted to this paper with approval from the Head of the Social and Community Work Programme.
- Eligibility
- This paper is intended for students seeking to establish knowledge and skills for working in the social services in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course Coordinator: Shayne Walker
Additional Lecturer: To be confirmed
- Paper Structure
- 13 Lectures
- 12 Tutorials
- One overnight Noho Marae
- Textbooks
- Readings are provided on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural
understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
During this paper students will:
- Clarify, advance and extend understanding of Iwi, Māori and Pacific development within a social change context for those wanting to work in social service organisations.
- Develop a critical understanding of post-colonial theories.
- Enhance Treaty knowledge, practice and compliance.
- Gain an understanding of relevant policies theories and how they impact on Pacific, Iwi and community development.
