The application of Kaupapa Māori, Pasifika 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 | SOWK554 |
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Second Semester, Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,583.82 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,801.79 |
- Restriction
- SOWK 304
- Limited to
- MSCW (Applied), PGDipSW
- Eligibility
Non-BSW students may be admitted to this paper with approval from the Head of Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work.
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course coordinators and lecturers: Shayne Walker and Dr Patrick Vakaoti
- Paper Structure
- Thirteen Lectures
- Twelve 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
