Cultural Perspectives Papers Subject regulations
All of our undergraduate qualifications offer a cultural perspectives element to give students skills, confidence and capabilities in understanding their own and other cultures, in order to work and contribute effectively within increasingly diverse local and global contexts. This cultural perspectives element may be a single paper, or it may be a collection of papers. Completing this cultural perspectives element is compulsory.
The cultural perspectives papers are listed here by Division. However, the appropriate paper or papers will depend on which qualification and subjects you are studying. For course planning information, please see a Student Advisor in your Division of study.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences If you are taking a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Social Sciences you should include any one of: ANTHY102, ANTHY201, ANTHY208, DSIGN252, EDUCA200, ENGLI200, GEOGY219, INTLC101, INTLC221, INTLC225, LINGS203 or any MAORI (excluding MAORI100) or PACIS coded paper. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Sciences students may also select ANTHY101 to meet this requirement.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Environmental Planning you should include MAORI102 and GEOGY219.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Global Studies you should include MNMGT202.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Laws or a Bachelor of Laws with Honours your cultural perspectives requirements are included in the papers required for the programme, as specified on the Law subject page.
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Division of Education If you taking a Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor of Teaching you will need to include TEACH101 or TEEDU201.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Social Sciences you will need to include EDUCA200.
If you are taking Te Ara Poutama Toit奴 Te Reo you can meet this requirement through the TOITU, PUTOI and NGAIO coded papers in your programme.
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Division of Health If you are taking a Bachelor of Health you should include HELTH220.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Nursing you should include NURSE104, NURSE120 and NURSE220.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance you should include HELTH220.
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Division of Management If you are taking a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology you should include MNGMT101.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Communication you should include COMMS202.
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Division of STEM If you are taking a Bachelor of Applied Computing your programme includes CSMAX270.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Design you should include DSIGN252.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours you should include ENGEN370.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science (Technology) you should include CSMAX270 (if studying through the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences) OR SCIEN100 (if studying through the School of Science).
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Faculty of M膩ori and Indigenous Studies If you are taking a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Social Sciences you can meet this requirement through any MAORI coded (excluding MAORI100) or PACIS coded paper in your programme.
Cultural Perspectives Papers papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ANTHY101
Exploring Cultures: Introduction to Anthropology
An introduction to sociocultural anthropology and the comparative study of human societies and cultures, in all their various forms. An examination... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ANTHY102
Exploring Cultures: Aotearoa and the Pacific
Social and cultural change in Aotearoa-New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with special emphasis on national identities, regional relations and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Secondary School - Unistart) |
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INTLC101
International Languages and Cultures
This paper introduces students to major world cultures and their languages in a comparative context. Students will gain a critical understanding of... |
15 | 26B (Online) & 26G (Online) |
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MAORI101
Introduction to Conversational M膩ori for Absolute Beginners
For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational M膩ori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI102
He H墨n膩tore ki te Ao M膩ori: Introducing the M膩ori World
An introduction to the M膩ori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including M膩ori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26G (Online) |
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MAORI103
Introduction to M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies
This course examines M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous peoples鈥� philosophies and relationships with land, language, culture, resources, development and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI111
Te Reo M膩ori: Introductory 1
An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the M膩ori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI112
Te Reo M膩ori: Introductory 2
This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI150
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI151
Te Raranga Kete: Introduction to M膩ori Fibre Arts
An introduction to theoretical and practical components of weaving kete. Students learn to weave kete and critically examine traditional techniques... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI157
Ng膩 Mahi a Rehia: An Introduction to Kapa Haka
An introduction to the theoretical and practical components of kapa haka as a means of communication and cultural expression in the M膩ori world. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MNGMT101
Character and Intercultural Capabilities in Organisations
This paper focuses on developing students鈥� abilities to demonstrate self-awareness, openness to cultural diversity, and cultural humility, in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26C (Hamilton Waikato College) |
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NURSE104
The Socio-Political Context of Health and Healthcare
This paper explores the socio-political context of health and healthcare in Aotearoa-NZ. Health scenarios are used to develop understanding of... |
15 | 26I (Hamilton) |
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NURSE120
Navigating Hauora for Nurses
This paper will explore the concepts of Hauora M膩ori and Pacific Health from a historical and contemporary view in Aotearoa. Lectures, workshops and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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PACIS100
Introduction to Pacific Histories, Languages and Cultures
This paper introduces students to foundational elements of Pacific Studies, including various histories, languages and cultures and their importance... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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SCIEN100
Science and M膩tauranga M膩ori
This paper will provide science students with a foundational understanding of both scientific and M膩tauranga M膩ori perspectives on topical issues and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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STMGT101
Introduction to Management
Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Hamilton Waikato College) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26C (Hamilton Waikato College) & 26VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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TEACH101
Ko te Reo me ng膩 Tikanga o ng膩 kura
This paper introduces students to the skills, attitudes and values required of a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores professional and... |
15 | 26D (Hamilton) & 26D (Tauranga) & 26X (Online) |
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|---|---|---|
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ANTHY201
Patriots, Racists, and Foreigners: Ethnicity and Identity in Global Perspective
This paper focuses on ethnicity and related categories of division such as "race" and nation. It explores how these concepts link to identity in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ANTHY208
Protest Movements in the Asia-Pacific
This paper is about how people across the Asia-Pacific region act collectively to challenge the status quo of powerful political, social, economic... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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COMMS202
Intercultural Perspectives in Communication
This paper examines concepts of intercultural communication where consideration is given to individual and cross cultural values and practice... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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CSMAX270
Cultural Perspectives for Computing and Mathematical Sciences
The paper provides students with an understanding of scientific and culture-specific perspectives on issues in computing and mathematical sciences... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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DSIGN252
Cultural Perspectives for Design
The paper provides students with an understanding of culture-specific perspectives on design issues and the ability to apply these in diverse... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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EDUCA200
Te Hononga Tangata
This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally... |
15 | 26B (Online) |
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ENGLI200
Global Fictions
This paper examines literary responses to the contemporary world. We will study international writing that grapples with issues associated with... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY219
M膩ori Lands and Communities
This paper introduces students to M膩ori geographical perspectives and examines key events that shape M膩ori communities and their relationships to... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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INTLC221
Understanding East Asia
This paper offers a critical examination of historical traditions and contemporary life in East Asia within a global context. This paper is taught in... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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LINGS203
Language, Society and Culture
In this paper, we explore cultural diversity through language. We develop understandings of the way that language both reflects, and is used to... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI200
Mana Wahine
This paper examines foundational aspects of mana wahine scholarship, the impact of colonisation on M膩ori and Indigenous women, and the resistant... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI202
Ng膩 Iho Matua: M膩ori Philosophy
This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga M膩ori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI203
Decolonising Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
The paper looks at the detrimental effects that research has historically had on Indigenous peoples and the relatively recent creation of research... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI204
M膩ori and Pacific Health and Wellbeing
This paper looks at health and wellbeing from M膩ori and Pacific perspectives, including models and frameworks in relation to Health, Sport, Human... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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MAORI210
Te Whakahaumanu Reo: M膩ori and Indigenous Language Revitalisation
This paper will explore the impact of colonisation on indigenous languages and examine a range of current and historic language revitalisation... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI211
Te Reo M膩ori: Intermediate 1
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI212
Te Reo M膩ori: Intermediate 2
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in M膩ori for communication about feelings... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI251
Raranga Whakairo: Design Elements in M膩ori Fibre Arts
This paper is a multi-disciplinary focused paper providing students with the opportunity to understand a M膩ori worldview through the lens of M膩ori... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI257
Kapa Haka: Noble Dances of the M膩ori
To influence the cultural and political landscape of Aotearoa. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MNMGT202
Intercultural Perspectives on Organisations
This paper provides students wit the skills and knowledge to become competent and confident in culturally diverse contexts, locally and globally, and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
|
NURSE220
Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa
This paper explores conceptual and applied understandings of M膩ori and Pacific health and wellbeing, with a focus on application of M膩ori and Pacific... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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PACIS200
Pacific Migration, Diaspora and Identity
This paper looks at the various socio-historic influences on migration in the Pacific and the relationship between Indigenous cultures of origin and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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TEEDU201
Te Hononga Tangata Cultural Dimensions of Education
This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally... |
15 | 26D (Hamilton) & 26D (Tauranga) & 26X (Online) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI302
M膩tauranga M膩ori, Indigenous Knowledges
This paper looks at the influence and forms that M膩tauranga M膩ori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI303
Critical Indigenous Theory
This paper looks at the key theoretical influences, from Marxism to post-structuralism, upon critical Indigenous studies and the most significant... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI304
Sustainability in M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous Contexts
This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI310
Ng膩 Pepeha, ng膩 Whakatauk墨 me ng膩 Kupu Whakaari: Proverbial and Prophetic Sayings
This paper concentrates on examining and analysing proverbial, prophetic and colloquial sayings within M膩ori culture. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI311
Te Reo M膩ori: Advanced 1
I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai t膿nei akoranga ki te whakah艒honu, whakawh膩nui ake i te reo me ng膩 p奴kenga o te 膩konga ki te tuhituhi, ki te... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI312
Te Reo M膩ori: Advanced 2
I tua atu o MAORI311, ko t膩 t膿nei pepa he 膩ta kuhu ki roto i 膿tahi rangahau e h膩ngai nei ki te whaik艒rero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ng膩 kano... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
|
MAORI316
Te Reo Ahurei
This paper is intended for students who have completed M膩ori language proficiency to intermediate level or higher. The emphasis will be on developing... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI350
Mana Motuhake
A critical analysis investigating tribal reconfigurations of mana motuhake in the 21st century, focusing in particular on economic, environmental... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI390
Kaupapa Rangahau
A Directed Study is a taught paper that enables suitably qualified undergraduate students to undertake a piece of extended Indigenous Studies... |
15 | 26X (Online) |
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PACIS300
Contemporary Critical Issues in the Pacific
This paper provides an in-depth examination of a number of contemporary critical issues in the Pacific as identified by leading Pacific scholars... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ANTHY101 Exploring Cultures: Introduction to Anthropology
An introduction to sociocultural anthropology and the comparative study of human societies and cultures, in all their various forms. An examination...
Points 15Social and cultural change in Aotearoa-New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with special emphasis on national identities, regional relations and...
Points 15This paper introduces students to major world cultures and their languages in a comparative context. Students will gain a critical understanding of...
Points 15For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational M膩ori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of...
Points 15An introduction to the M膩ori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including M膩ori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary...
Points 15This course examines M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous peoples鈥� philosophies and relationships with land, language, culture, resources, development and...
Points 15An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the M膩ori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings...
Points 15This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands...
Points 15This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into...
Points 15An introduction to theoretical and practical components of weaving kete. Students learn to weave kete and critically examine traditional techniques...
Points 15An introduction to the theoretical and practical components of kapa haka as a means of communication and cultural expression in the M膩ori world.
Points 15This paper focuses on developing students鈥� abilities to demonstrate self-awareness, openness to cultural diversity, and cultural humility, in...
Points 15This paper explores the socio-political context of health and healthcare in Aotearoa-NZ. Health scenarios are used to develop understanding of...
Points 15This paper will explore the concepts of Hauora M膩ori and Pacific Health from a historical and contemporary view in Aotearoa. Lectures, workshops and...
Points 15This paper introduces students to foundational elements of Pacific Studies, including various histories, languages and cultures and their importance...
Points 15This paper will provide science students with a foundational understanding of both scientific and M膩tauranga M膩ori perspectives on topical issues and...
Points 15Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of...
Points 15This paper introduces students to the skills, attitudes and values required of a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores professional and...
Points 15 -
ANTHY201 Patriots, Racists, and Foreigners: Ethnicity and Identity in Global Perspective
This paper focuses on ethnicity and related categories of division such as "race" and nation. It explores how these concepts link to identity in...
Points 15This paper is about how people across the Asia-Pacific region act collectively to challenge the status quo of powerful political, social, economic...
Points 15This paper examines concepts of intercultural communication where consideration is given to individual and cross cultural values and practice...
Points 15The paper provides students with an understanding of scientific and culture-specific perspectives on issues in computing and mathematical sciences...
Points 15The paper provides students with an understanding of culture-specific perspectives on design issues and the ability to apply these in diverse...
Points 15This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally...
Points 15This paper examines literary responses to the contemporary world. We will study international writing that grapples with issues associated with...
Points 15This paper introduces students to M膩ori geographical perspectives and examines key events that shape M膩ori communities and their relationships to...
Points 15This paper offers a critical examination of historical traditions and contemporary life in East Asia within a global context. This paper is taught in...
Points 15In this paper, we explore cultural diversity through language. We develop understandings of the way that language both reflects, and is used to...
Points 15This paper examines foundational aspects of mana wahine scholarship, the impact of colonisation on M膩ori and Indigenous women, and the resistant...
Points 15This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga M膩ori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary...
Points 15The paper looks at the detrimental effects that research has historically had on Indigenous peoples and the relatively recent creation of research...
Points 15This paper looks at health and wellbeing from M膩ori and Pacific perspectives, including models and frameworks in relation to Health, Sport, Human...
Points 15This paper will explore the impact of colonisation on indigenous languages and examine a range of current and historic language revitalisation...
Points 15This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel...
Points 15This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in M膩ori for communication about feelings...
Points 15This paper is a multi-disciplinary focused paper providing students with the opportunity to understand a M膩ori worldview through the lens of M膩ori...
Points 15To influence the cultural and political landscape of Aotearoa.
Points 15This paper provides students wit the skills and knowledge to become competent and confident in culturally diverse contexts, locally and globally, and...
Points 15This paper explores conceptual and applied understandings of M膩ori and Pacific health and wellbeing, with a focus on application of M膩ori and Pacific...
Points 15This paper looks at the various socio-historic influences on migration in the Pacific and the relationship between Indigenous cultures of origin and...
Points 15This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally...
Points 15 -
ENGEN370 Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15This paper looks at the influence and forms that M膩tauranga M膩ori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and...
Points 15This paper looks at the key theoretical influences, from Marxism to post-structuralism, upon critical Indigenous studies and the most significant...
Points 15This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in...
Points 15This paper concentrates on examining and analysing proverbial, prophetic and colloquial sayings within M膩ori culture.
Ko te h膩ngaitanga o t膿nei...Points 15I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai t膿nei akoranga ki te whakah艒honu, whakawh膩nui ake i te reo me ng膩 p奴kenga o te 膩konga ki te tuhituhi, ki te...
Points 15I tua atu o MAORI311, ko t膩 t膿nei pepa he 膩ta kuhu ki roto i 膿tahi rangahau e h膩ngai nei ki te whaik艒rero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ng膩 kano...
Points 15This paper is intended for students who have completed M膩ori language proficiency to intermediate level or higher. The emphasis will be on developing...
Points 15A critical analysis investigating tribal reconfigurations of mana motuhake in the 21st century, focusing in particular on economic, environmental...
Points 15A Directed Study is a taught paper that enables suitably qualified undergraduate students to undertake a piece of extended Indigenous Studies...
Points 15This paper provides an in-depth examination of a number of contemporary critical issues in the Pacific as identified by leading Pacific scholars...
Points 15
2026 Subject regulation information current as at 6 May 2026 01:00am