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Overview

The history and development of the Māori language. Along with its cultural context and consequences, various contemporary issues facing the language will be addressed.

This paper serves as an introduction to the issues and representations of two major themes that are interrelated: the history of Māori in education and the history and status of the Māori language in education. It will cover a time span from 1816 to the present day; from the inception of Western education by the missionaries to the Māori Renaissance, including indigenous assertions of sovereignty.

About this paper

Paper title Te Mana o Te Reo
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 102 or 36 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

To be advised when next offered.

Teaching Arrangements

A field trip may be included.

Textbooks

All readings will be available via eReserve on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Track the survival of the Māori language from 1840 to the present day
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance and status of the Māori language as articulated in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of the Māori language in relation to the Māori worldview
  • Understand the significance and value of the Māori language in contemporary New Zealand society
  • Experience and appreciate a practical application of te mana o re reo Māori
Assessment details

Internal assessment 100%

Overview

The history and development of the Māori language. Along with its cultural context and consequences, various contemporary issues facing the language will be addressed.

This paper serves as an introduction to the issues and representations of two major themes that are interrelated: the history of Māori in education and the history and status of the Māori language in education. It will cover a time span from 1816 to the present day; from the inception of Western education by the missionaries to the Māori Renaissance, including Indigenous assertions of sovereignty.

About this paper

Paper title Te Mana o Te Reo
Subject Māori Studies
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MAOR 102 or 36 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paia Taani

Teaching Arrangements

A field trip may be included.

Textbooks

All readings will be available via eReserve on Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Cultural understanding, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Track the survival of the Māori language from 1840 to the present day.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance and status of the Māori language as articulated in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of the Māori language in relation to the Māori worldview.
  • Understand the significance and value of the Māori language in contemporary New Zealand society.
  • Experience and appreciate a practical application of te mana o re reo Māori.
Assessment details

Internal assessment: 100%.

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