Ngati Apopo: Maori Futures

This course explores the local, national and global trends that will materially impact on the future trajectory of Maori self determination and futures making. Students will investigate how Maori navigate such shifts and trends to advance self-determination as change agents.

30 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from CULT, MAOR, POLS, or TREO, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

POLS331, POLS358, CULT319

Takahi: Colonisation

Colonisation has had a significant effect on the shaping of contemporary New Zealand society. This course will cover key events in the colonisation throughout New Zealand’s brief colonial history. This course utilises different theories of colonisation to critically examine the continued subjugation of Indigenous Peoples in Aotearoa and around the world. Special attention will also be paid to breaking down the power relationships that have emerged between coloniser and colonised.

30 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from CULT, HIST, MAOR, or TREO, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

RELS322, HIST366, CULT302

Research Essay

Independent research essay for students with a demonstrated ability to progress to postgraduate research study and thesis writing. Enrolling students must have a B+ grade average. They are expected to see a lecturer in the School to develop a project with a supervisor and proposal.

30 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from MAOR or TREO, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA, and permission of the Head of School.

MAOR321

Research Essay

Independent research essay for students with a demonstrated ability to progress to postgraduate research study and thesis writing. Enrolling students must have a B+ grade average. They are expected to see a lecturer in the School to develop a project with a supervisor and proposal.

30 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from MAOR or TREO, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA, and permission of the Head of School.

MAOR321

Whakaaro Wairua: Maori Spiritual Beliefs and Philosophies

This course explores Maori philosophies, thought and, what has been described in the literature as, "spiritual beliefs" across time. The course will look at Maori concepts such as tapu, mana, mauri, ihi, wehi, wana and others, how these concepts have changed and the factors that have given rise to new understandings of these. We will also explore the ongoing maintenance of these concepts in the face of Christianity and modernity.

30 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from MAOR or TREO, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

MAOR417