Kiwi Culture

Learning Outcomes

• You will:
  
  
• become conversant with the main events and trends in New Zealand’s past and understand different interpretations of New Zealand history;
  
• demonstrate knowledge of major pieces of historical writing (historiography);
  
• be introduced to a range of sources, including those neglected by New Zealand historians, and;
  
• acquire extensive knowledge that will assist you in your study of New Zealand history at Honours level or in a culture and heritage related workplace.
  
  Skills include:
  
• managing your work and time;
  
• research: locating information and using the Library, electronic and other resources; handling and interpreting primary sources;
  
• comprehension: précis writing; essay writing;
  
• analysis: identifying parts of an argument and how they fit together, critical engagement in understanding underlying assumptions, assessing the adequacy of evidence, and the logic of a case;
  
• evaluation of historical arguments: understanding concepts and theories used in historical writing; familiarity with classic or landmark texts in New Zealand history;
  
• basic scholarly conventions : referencing, compiling bibliographies, use of quotations, avoiding plagiarism, and;
  
• oral presentations: introduction to seminars; developing confidence in small group discussion.
  Upon completing this course you will be able to demonstrate:
  1. a sound knowledge of key questions and recent trends in New Zealand history, and in diverse historical approaches;
  2. a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which historians approach questions about the nature of Kiwi Culture – as an assemblage – and New Zealand exceptionalism (or the lack of it), and;
  a critical understanding of what is meant by ‘Kiwi Culture’ in relation to the key concepts such as post-colonialism, cultural cringe, nationalism, national identity, and heritage.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

	Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
	Employable, innovative and enterprising Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
	Biculturally competent and confident Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
	Globally aware Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

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Recommended Preparation

For further information see Humanities .