An overview of many aspects of, and approaches to, hauora Māori; including the impact and role of historical and political determinants in relation to contemporary hauora Māori outcomes.
| Paper title | Foundations of Hauora Māori |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PUBH712 |
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,509.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGCertPH
- Eligibility
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent.
- Contact
Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
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- Teaching staff
Wellington Campus: Dr Christina McKerchar
Christchurch Campus: Dr Christina McKerchar
Dunedin Campus: Dr Robin Quigg (Overall Convenor)
- Paper Structure
- Course overview and introduction; historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1200-1840
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1840-1975
- Historical and political influences on Māori society and health - c1975-present
- Determinants of hauora Māori
- Racism and hauora Māori
- Current approaches to addressing determinants of hauora Māori
Assessment:
- Assignment 1: 50%
- Assignment 2: 50%
- Teaching Arrangements
Thursday mornings:
- Christchurch: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Dunedin: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Full day:
- Dunedin: Thursday 23 March, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Christchurch: Thursday 23 March, 9.30am - 4.00pm
Wellington (New Timetable):
- Monday
mornings: 27 Feb, 13 March, 27 March
Zoom 9.30am - 11.00am - Full days,
Tuesdays: 7 March, 21 March, 4 April
9.30am – 4.30pm
- Textbooks
- Text to be confirmed. Please contact the Department.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and political factors that impact on contemporary hauora Māori outcomes
- Describe different determinants of health and how they contribute to hauora Māori
- Critically analyse the impact of racism and privilege on hauora Māori
- Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches that aim to contribute positively to hauora Māori outcomes
