Sport and Culture in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Sport does more than merely reflect mainstream society and culture. It plays a significant and dynamic role in the production and reproduction of culture. Approached from a critical perspective this course examines sport in New Zealand with a focus on its unique bi-cultural nature and the social and cultural issues related to its practice and its significance in New Zealand. The progression towards successful integration of some aspects of Maori and NZ European cultures is a feature of New Zealand sport on the world stage but the interaction of culture and sport is complex and tied into larger social issues that that are often overlooked. This course examines a range of cultural and social issues in New Zealand sport with a focus on its bicultural nature and how this should inform coaching practice.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject.

The Contemporary and Transnational Pacific

This course examines the contemporary interface of global forces that reconfigure the organisation of power within the Pacific. An exploration of transnational processes, paradigms and conceptualisations of the local, national, regional and global impacts will be explored with a critical lens of inclusion, diversity and empowerment. Students will analyse theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of global politics, education, health, wellbeing, employment, identity and power. Key research about Pacific community engagement and the economic relations between the islands, Aotearoa and the Pacific region will be supported by the perspectives of local and national Pacific community leaders. Contemporary issues related to colonialism, migration, racism, postcolonial contexts, aid in the Pacific, security and the role of the social media will also be critically analysed.

15 points

Any 45 points at 100-level

Maori and Indigenous Development

This course will examine Maori and Indigenous development. Students will explore both historical and contemporary developments and the factors which have affected Maori and Indigenous engagement with globalisation. For example the course will look at areas such as economic development, education and health, amongst others.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from HIST, MAOR, SOWK, or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

HIST262, HIST379