Course syllabus

 

 

SUMMER SCHOOL, 2019

15 points

 

Teacher: A/P Harry Allen -  h.allen@auckland.ac.nz

Tutor: Ashley McGarry - a.mcgarry@auckland.ac.nz

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial

LECTURE TIMES: Monday 10am to 12:00 pm (260-051: Owen G Glenn, Room 051); Wednesday 10am-12 pm (260-051: Owen G Glenn, Room 051)

TUTORIAL: Monday 1-3pm (206-209: Arts 1, Room 209), (after lunch and after the Monday lecture).

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

 

Summary of Course Description:         

Examines Māori traditions and history as a guide to processes in New Zealand archaeology. Case studies will include Māori canoe traditions, the expeditions of Hongi Hika and Te Rauparaha, and the Ngāi Tahu settlement of the South Island. In looking at the intersection of Māori traditions, history and archaeology, this paper takes the point of view that changes in social and artistic forms might have social as well as environmental causes. To this end, in addition to New Zealand archaeology, the paper examines Maori traditions and history.

 

Course outcomes:

The aims of 'History and Tradition in New Zealand Archaeology' are:

• The development of critical analytical skills
• The application of knowledge about New Zealand's past to multiple fields of inquiry
• Increasing skill with written analysis and verbal discussion of ideas

The objectives we will work toward in achieving these aims are:

• Acquiring general knowledge about New Zealand and its past as known through archaeology and Māori tradition through lectures, reading and discussion
• The application of theoretical and methodological issues in New Zealand archaeology to other regions and disciplines
• The evaluation of methods and proposed explanations in New Zealand archaeology. 

Students who attend lectures, participate in discussion  engage with the material by taking thorough notes and reading closely and who complete all assigned work should be able to reach these aims and objectives

 

Assessment Summary:

The weighting of assignments and due dates:

15%  Annotated Bibliography and Essay Proposal, due Friday 18th January

35% 2500 word essay, due Wednesday 6th February

50% Final Exam, 2-hour exam

 

Weekly Topics:

Monday 7^th January: Introduction and Welcome: Voyaging to New Zealand

Wednesday 9^th January: New approaches to understanding the First Arrival of Peoples.

Monday 14^th January: The archaeology of the early Period in NZ 1250 -1450 AD

Wednesday 16^th January: Auckland and Late period: 1650 – 1800 AD.

Monday 21^st January: Period of change: 1450 – 1650 AD

Wednesday 23^rd January: Recent approaches to the study of paa and wet sites; Part 2 Approaches to the study of Maori tradition in NZ.

Monday 28^th January: Auckland Anniversary Day.

Wednesday 30^th January: Pouerua and the rise of NgaPuhi.

Saturday 2^nd February: Field trip to Mangere Mountain.

Monday 4^th February: Hongi Hika – a northern chief.

Wednesday 6^th February: Waitangi Day

Monday 11^th February: Ngai tahu and the archaeology of the South Island.

Wednesday 13^th February: Tainui, Te Rauparaha and course resume.

Monday 18^th February to Wednesday 20^th January: Examinations.

 

Recommended Texts:

Anderson, Atholl, Judith Binney and Aroha Harris 2015. Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History. Auckland Museum, Bridget Williams Books, Stout Trust. Available as an e-book at: BWB New Zealand History Collection (see Library Catalogue) (Chapters 1 to 8).

 

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.