Kapa Haka - Introducing Maori Performing Arts

Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance. Course content includes study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of performing arts from moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare and mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu). The course also covers the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers and the renaissance of kapa haka and its place in Maori culture and society. Students learn a full performance bracket which includes a distinctive Ngai Tahu component as well as a selection of historical and sacred classic tribal anthems.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from MAOR or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

TREO282, MAOR265, MAOR382, TREO382, MUSA252

Reading between the lines: Leading the way with storying and picture books

This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine storying as a vehicle for learning within an integrated, inclusive and holistic curriculum. There is a specific emphasis on looking beyond emergent literacy in isolation to include not only language and literacy skills, but also children’s dispositions, identities and working theories. The course also offers opportunities to display leadership through acknowledging and celebrating whanau funds of knowledge and their ability to promote rich storying and literacy experiences.

15 points

60 points from 200 level AKOE, AKOM or AKOT