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MAOR214-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012
Te Ao Tawhito: The Ancient Maori World

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS
09 Jul 2012 - 11 Nov 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

Ancient Maori history and culture, including: Origins of the Maori, Archaeology of the Pacific and Aotearoa. Oral Traditions - deconstructing the Great Fleet myth. Social life, courtship, marriage, birth and death practices; sexual symbolism in culture, tradition and song; work, play and sports - ki-o-rahi. Conservation: natural lore of land, ocean, flora, fauna, taniwha and supernatural beings, kaitiakitanga and resource management. Economy: kumara, fernroot, fishing, hunting, fowling, feasting and exchange. First encounters with Pakeha. Students will have the opportunity to research a topic of their choice.

Pre-requisites

Any 15 points in 100 level course in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or or 30 points in 100 level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music  and Social Work, or by permission of the Head of School.

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Equivalent Courses

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 5:00pm-6:00pm Kirkwood KC05 9 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct
Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Kirkwood KC05 9 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct

Tutorials
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm Psychology - Sociology 252 16 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct
Stream 02 Thursday 2:00pm-3:00pm History 212 16 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay 35%
In Class Test 20%
Final Exam 45%

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Friday 26 Oct 2012 2:30pm-4:30pm  

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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