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This course draws together considerations for effective social work practice in New Zealand's bi-cultural society. It also considers issues of cultural identity, ethnic relations, power and control as the basis for cross-cultural work with ethnic minorities, settler communities and refugees. One or more marae-based hui are a course requirement.
Objectives:• To develop increased understanding and response to Aotearoa New Zealand as a Treaty-based society • To develop a critical analysis of historical outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand and the implications for working with its peoples in a Treaty-based society• To develop an increased understanding and skill for responding to indigenous peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand • To develop an increased understanding and skill for responding to other peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand • To develop an understanding of whānau ora and a practice orientation for working with whānau at policy and practice levels• To develop an understanding for working with whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori communities at policy and practice levels• To learn a range of protocols for meeting with whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori groupings and individuals in both informal and formal settings.
- An informed and critical apporach to bicultural relationships in Aotearoa- An understanding of the historical legacy of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and its effect on Maori/Pakeha relationships- Integration of tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori skills at an advanced level- Knowledge of marae protocol and expectations in marare settings- Knowledge of the institutions of whanau, hapu and iwi and their significance for social work practice- Knowledge of key Maori concepts and beliefs such as manaakitanga, whakawhanungatanga and awhitanga
135 points from required SOWK and HSRV courses, and must meet the minimum requirements for Group B and Group C courses from the BSW degree. 90 points from Group B (elective courses). 15points from Group C (optional courses).
HSRV304
Annabel Taylor
Structure of the course:This course will be delivered as four full day wananga in a venue to be advised. The dates for the wananga are:1) Friday 8 August 9am - 5pm (all day)2) Friday 22 August 9am - 5pm (all day)3) Friday 12 September 9am - 5pm (all day)4) Friday 19 September 9 am - 5 pm (all day) - on the MaraeAttendance is required and absences will need to be discussed with the course co-ordinator, Dr Annabel Taylor. Assessment relies on course attendance.
Course Reader available on Learn
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Domestic fee $670.00
International fee $2,850.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .