Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory

Theory for Maori and indigenous scholars. The study of counter-hegemonic theory in so-called post-colonial states. In this course drawing from a range of theorists, from Frantz Fanon, Edward Said, Lewis Gordon, Homi Bhabha to Gayatri Spivak and others, we explore the coloniser-colonised binary. Can we maintain resistance and create new spaces and practices 'outside' of this relationship?

30 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

CULT420

Matauranga Maori and Science

What are the synergies and tensions between matauranga Maori and western science? This course delves into aspects of current and historical debates around that relationship. Themes include past struggles between Maori and western concepts, ‘knowledge’ and its situatedness within both matauranga Maori and western science, the theoretical consequences of taking a position, the philosophical similarities between the two and possible divergences - including in the context of various specialisations of both western science and matauranga Maori - and the uptake of matauranga Maori by scientific policy and academic literature.

30 points

Permission of the Head of School

Ethnicity, Migration and Multiculturalism

This course explores ethnicity, race, racism, indigeneity, migration, nationalism and related phenomena in a range of different times and places.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

SOCI413, HSRV413

Research Essay

Independent research essay for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct advanced research and/or progress to thesis writing. Enrolling students must have a B+ grade average. They are expected to see a lecturer in the School to supervise them and to develop a proposal.

30 points

A B+ grade average at 300-level in MAOR. Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Rangahau - Major Research Dissertation

This course is designed for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct postgraduate research and/or progress to thesis writing in Maori and Indigenous Studies. Students are invited to discuss a topic of their choice with staff. Students are expected to make a short presentation at the School's Annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

90 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation

This course is designed for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct postgraduate research and/or progress to thesis writing in Maori and Indigenous Studies. Students are invited to discuss a topic of their choice with staff. Students are expected to make a short presentation at the School's Annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

60 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Rangahau - Research Paper

This course is designed for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct postgraduate research and/or progress to thesis writing in Maori and Indigenous Studies. Students are invited to discuss a topic of their choice with staff. Students are expected to make a short presentation at the School's Annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Rangahau - Research Paper

A piece of original research on an agreed topic. Students must obtain a supervisor from the School and submit a proposal for approval by the Head of School by the beginning of the second semester. This Project should be submitted by the end of semester two (7,500 to 10,000 words).

30 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation Part 2

This course is designed for students with a demonstrated ability to conduct postgraduate research and/or progress to thesis writing in Maori and Indigenous Studies. Students are invited to discuss a topic of their choice with staff. Students are expected to make a short presentation at the School's Annual Matariki Research Seminar Series.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

MA Dissertation

MA Dissertation

60 points

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

MA Thesis

120 points

Subject to approval of the Head of School.