POLS358

Kaupapa Maori: Contemporary Issues in Maori and Indigenous Societies

30 points

Not offered 2017

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

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.

Prerequisites

15 points at 200 level in POLS or MAOR219. Students without 15 points at 200 level in POLS, but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted to any one POLS course at 300 level with the approval of the Head of Department.

Restrictions

MAOR301, POLS331, CULT319

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