MAOR334

Special Topic: Taonga: Maori Material Culture

30 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2011, 2012

For further information see Aotahi School of Maori and Indigenous Studies

Description

Advanced level projects course researching Maori artefacts and material culture. Includes: recovery of knowledge, traditions and practices; emphasis on advanced skilled work with stone, bone, wood, shell, fibre and feathers. Enrolling students must have a B+ grade average. They are expected to see the Undergraduate Coordinator, find a staff member in the School to supervise their project and submit a two page proposal by July 1 in the year of enrolment. This will count as part of their course work. Successful students are invited to make a short presentation in the School’s annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

Prerequisites

A pass in MAOR224 or any 30 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, with a B+ grade average. Students are expected to see the Undergraduate Coordinator, find a staff member in the School to supervise their project and submit a two page proposal by July 1 in the year of enrolment. This will count as part of their course work.