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This course provides a critical analysis of culture, diversity and contemporary debates within Aotearoa New Zealand society. There is a focus on racial diversity and the part that the Treaty of Waitangi plays in developing biculturalism as a precursor to multiculturalism.
Articulate how a treaty-based society impacts on social work practiceDescribe the connections between Te Tiriti o Waitangi and social work practice with Māori, both at a policy and practice level.Understanding what tino rangatiratanga is for Māori and how to engage with Māori on this basis
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.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
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.
Subject to approval of the Associate Dean - Academic.
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Students must attend one activity from each section.
Social work students: you are required to attend the two day Noho Marae visit and all scheduled block course days.Students joining us from counselling, youth, health related degrees: You are only required to attend block course A and block course B.
Hannah Verheul-Cane
Domestic fee $1,150.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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 School of Health Sciences .