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This course will examine Maori and Indigenous development. Students will explore both historical and contemporary developments and the factors which have affected Maori and Indigenous engagement with globalisation. For example the course will look at areas such as economic development, education and health, amongst others.
Not only is Maori and Indigenous Studies one of the areas of study that are central to understanding life in modern Aotearoa/New Zealand society it provides you with knowledge and a set of skills that are increasingly important to employers; both from within the government and private sectors. BA students who major in Maori and Indigenous Studies must normally take at least two 100-level MAOR courses (two from MAOR107, MAOR108, MAOR170 or MAOR172), plus at least three 200-level MAOR courses, plus at least 60-points from 300-level MAOR courses. For more information see the BA regulations.Learning OutcomesStudents will• Discuss and gain a broader understanding of the contemporary positions of Māori and Indigenous development• Better understand historical, philosophical, social, cultural, political, global and environmental factors impacting on Māori and Indigenous development• Begin to understand the contemporary patterns and aspirations within Māori and Indigenous communities towards reasserting self-determination• Gain awareness of the relationship between self-determination, equity, social justice, indigenous rights and Māori and Indigenous peopleWhy this paper?paper in Maori are increasingly expected by employers, this paper ventures towards pathways in• Policy analyst in Māori and Government organisations.• Community development roles especially within Māori and Iwi sectors.• Professional social services, education, and health sector roles that interface with Iwi and Māori organisations.• Further Māori and Indigenous research• Journalism • Police• Law• Entreprenueralship Transferrable Skills:This course contributes to the development of the following transferable skills• Critical analysis: ability to understand, compare, and contrast contemporary social and political problems.• Creative problem solving: ability to develop solutions for issues, challenges, and opportunities facing Māori and Indigenous people.• Practical writing skills.• Communication and presentation: developed through interactive tutorials. • Maori World view
Any 15 points at 100 level in HIST or MAOR or CLAS120, orany 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
MAOR212, HIST379
MAOR212
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Jeanette King
Jess Maclean
Domestic fee $821.00
International fee $3,750.00
* 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 and Creative Arts .