Course syllabus

Course delivery format:

This Course has a two hour lecture on Wednesday and a one hour tutorial on Wednesday.

Lecture:      Wednesday    3-5pm    206-005  (OGB-005)     

Tutorial:      Wednesday    5-6pm    Tanenuiarangi                    

Summary of Course Description:              

This course moves on from Māori 130 and examines in greater depth aspects of traditional Māori society that continue to challenge and mould contemporary life in New Zealand. The course examines social, political and economic impacts of European colonization on Māori culture beginning with the events leading up to the 1835 He Wakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and the 1840 Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).

It covers a range of topics from a Māori perspective. Among these are: insights to He Wakaputanga and te Tiriti o Waitangi; Treaty Claims processes and the major players – the Waitangi Tribunal; Office of Treaty Settlements; the role of mainstream Churches in 1840 and how Te Tiriti is manifest in these institutions today. Te reo revitalisation efforts and Māori leadership in 2018 are also topics covered in the course.

All these issues continue to impact on and reflect the shaping of Māori and Pākehā relations in New Zealand.

Course outcomes:

Through this course students will:

• gain insights into Māori understandings of He Wakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi, the differing perceptions of what these documents meant to Māori pre 1840 and thereafter, and that of the New Zealand Government.
• gain an understanding of the Māori viewpoint on particular issues through the examination of specific case studies that cover a range of domains and topics.
• be able to articulate arguments that demonstrate a strong understanding of He Wakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Assessment Summary:

Article Summary:                           5%                           

Test - In Class                              15%             

Oral Presentations - In Class        6%                 

Argument Essay                          24%            

EXAM                                          50%

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

Prescribed Texts:

See Talis for Readings

Recommended Text:

Ngāpuhi Speaks: He wakaputanga o te rangatiratanga o Niu Tīreni and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. (2012) Independent Report, Whangarei: Te Kawariki & Network Waitangi.

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.