Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) - New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo Level 5
Language & Literature
A course by
NMIT
An immersive, full-time diploma programme that develops advanced proficiency in te reo Māori, covering oral and written communication, cultural practices, and research at Level 5.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 34 weeks
This course requires 18 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop fluency in te reo Māori
Gain competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing te reo Māori to an advanced, fluent level.
Understand Māori cultural practices
Acquire knowledge and ability to use traditional and formal Māori language forms including karakia, waiata, whakataukī, and pūrākau.
Conduct research in te reo Māori
Develop skills to perform basic research and academic inquiry using te reo Māori language and cultural contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This 34 teaching week full-time programme at Level 5 provides comprehensive study in te reo Māori language including listening (Te Whakarongo), speaking (Te Kōrerorero), writing (Te Tuhituhi), reading (Te Pānui), and research (Te Rangahau). Focus areas include traditional and formal language use, Māori cultural practices such as waiata, whakataukī, karakia, and pūrākau. The programme aims to revive and strengthen Māori language skills from basic proficiency to an advanced fluent level.
Course Content
- Te Whakarongo (Listening skills in te reo Māori)
- Te Kōrerorero (Speaking skills in te reo Māori)
- Te Tuhituhi (Writing skills in te reo Māori)
- Te Pānui (Reading skills in te reo Māori)
- Te Rangahau (Research skills in te reo Māori)
- Traditional Māori cultural language elements such as Ngā Aituā, Waka, Mōteatea, Pūrākau, Reo ōkawa, Karakia, Waiata, Whakataukī, and Kīwaha
What you need to know first
Te Reo Māori NCEA Level 3 or Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Te Kaupae 4) or equivalent
IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 or equivalent for non-native English speakers
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Cultural and Community Development
Māori Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Teaching and education roles
Māori research and advisory positions
Iwi development and communications