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This course will examine in-depth key political, social and cultural issues that impact Maori and Indigenous societies in the context of 'post-colonial' nation states. For example, the course will examine: indigenous people and the law; Treaties; indigenous peoples and the United Nations; and the representation of indigenous people in the media, and other important issues.
This course will examine in-depth key political, social and cultural issues that impact Maori and Indigenous societies in the context of ‘post-colonial` nation states. For example, the course will examine: indigenous people and the law; Treaties; indigenous peoples and the United Nations; and the representation of indigenous people in themedia, and other important issues.The themes in the course include:• Māori and Indigenous self determination, autonomy and development• Colonialism, coloniality and indigeneity;• Treaty ofWaitangi, comparative Indigenous rights and international Indigenous rights;• Māori political representation, participation and outcomes, including the evolving nature of the partnership between the Crown and Māori;• Māori and Indigenous settlements, reconciliation processes and autonomy;• Māori and Indigenous peoples rights and opportunities regarding natural resources;• Māori and Indigenous peoples experiences of equality and equity;
Goals:To critically engage with contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities affecting Māori and Indigenous peoples;To understand and critically examine the key themes and patterns affecting Māori and Indigenous peoples in the contemporary era; andTo understand and critically examine Māori and Indigenous peoples aspirations in the contemporary era.
Any 15 points in 200-level courses in MAOR or TREO, or30 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, orby permission of the Head of School.
MAOR301, POLS331, POLS358
Garrick Cooper
Sacha McMeeking
Domestic fee $1,464.00
International fee $5,950.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .