Course syllabus

SEMESTER 1, 2018

15 points

 Course Convenor: Hone Sadler, h.sadler@auckland.ac.nz

 Teacher: Paora Sharples, p.sharples@auckland.ac.nz

 Course delivery format:

E.g. - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

 This course aims to develop in much greater depth and detail the skills and knowledge learnt at Stage II. Students are expected to gain a high level of understanding of traditional Māori performing arts. This course seeks to develop the student's ability to critically analyse various topics related to the development, growth and advancement of kapahaka and traditional Māori performing arts.

This course also introduces Māori weaponry as an increasingly dominant feature of stage performance and kapahaka of today. Students will learn the basic use of weaponry, Mau Patu and Mau Taiaha especially within disciplines where Mau Rakau is prevalent in particular – whakaeke, mōteatea and haka.

 Course outcomes:

E.g. A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:

• acquire knowledge of and apply it to x situations
• understand and carry out [practical skills]
• acquire skills in report writing, critical thinking, academic literacy/ numeracy/ oral presentation etc.

 Assessment Summary:

Weighting of assignments and due dates if available, eg:

Essay  3000 words         20%

Attendance Contribution 10%

CW - Performance 50%

CW - Composition 20%

Weekly Topics:

 Prescribed Texts:

Optional info depending on course requirements

 Recommended Texts:

Optional info depending on course requirements

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.