MAOR317

Te Ao Hurihuri: Colonisation and Maori

28 points

Occurrences

  • MAOR317-09S1 (C) Semester One 2009
  • MAOR317-09S2 (C) Semester Two 2009 - Not Offered

Description

This course focuses on the impact of colonisation on traditional Maori society. Topics include first contact; religion and spiritual beliefs, God vs Gods; war, Musket Wars vs Traditional Taua; sovereignty, Settler Government vs Kingitanga and Kotahitanga; prophets, guerrilla warfare vs passive resistance; changes in economic and social life, kumara vs potato; education, te reo vs English. The course looks at the impacts of colonisation on Maori in contemporary times. Students are encouraged to research a topic of their choosing.

Prerequisites

Any 22 points in 200-level courses in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 44 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Restrictions

Co-requisites

Any 22 points in 200-level courses in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or 44 points in 200-level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music and/or Social Work, or by permission of the Head of School.

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