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MAOR107-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
Aotearoa: Introduction to Traditional Maori Society

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS
20 Feb 2012 - 24 Jun 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

A comprehensive introduction to: the settlement of the Pacific, Polynesian navigation, star paths, renaissance of voyaging. Maori astronomy, new year stars. Creation myths, Skyfather, Earthmother, gods, origins of life and death. Demigods - Maui, Tawhaki,Whaitiri. Oral traditions, first arrivals, canoe ancestors, explorers, romance, sexual imagery, war. Spiritual beliefs, mana, tapu, makutu black magic witchcraft. Maori geography of New Zealand, greenstone trails, forest lore, pa and settlements, meeting houses, sacred rituals and protocols. Social structure, tribal organisation, leadership, marriage, sex, death. Fortifications, warfare, weapons, canoes,cannibalism. Wood, bone, greenstone carving, tattoo and moko. Performing arts, haka, contemporary themes. Ngai Tahu traditions.

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Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm E6 Lecture Theatre 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun
Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm E6 Lecture Theatre 20 Feb - 1 Apr,
30 Apr - 3 Jun

Tutorials
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 12:00pm-1:00pm Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun
Stream 02 Friday 3:00pm-4:00pm Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun
Stream 03 Tuesday 5:00pm-6:00pm Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun
Stream 04 Wednesday 3:00pm-4:00pm Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
30 Apr - 3 Jun
Stream 05 Monday 9:00am-10:00am Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
23 Apr - 3 Jun
Stream 06 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm Maori 250 27 Feb - 1 Apr,
30 Apr - 3 Jun

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay 35%
In-class test 25%
Final Exam 40%

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Thursday 21 Jun 2012 9:30am-12:30pm  

Textbooks

Recommended Reading

Ka'ai, Tania; Ki te whaiao : an introduction to Maori culture and society; Pearson Longman, 2004.

Walker, Ranginui; Ka whawhai tonu mātou = Struggle without end; Rev. ed; Penguin, 2004.

Fees

Domestic fee $619.00
International fee $2,688.00


For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies.

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  • MAOR107-12S1 (C) Semester One 2012
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