Nga Tikanga Maori (Maori Cultural Studies)
Society
A course by
Lincoln University
An introduction to Māori culture, values, traditional life, and society, exploring both past and contemporary contexts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Examine Māori tikaka
Examine Māori tikaka as it applied in traditional life and as it is used in present situations.
Discuss Māori arts and culture
Discuss Māori arts and culture as expressed in kōrero (oral tradition), haka, waiata, contemporary expression, leisure activities, and mātauraka Māori in daily and spiritual life.
Demonstrate te reo Māori language skills
Demonstrate ability in te reo Māori language to formally and informally greet people and offer mihi.
What You're Signing Up For
Nga Tikanga Maori (Maori Cultural Studies) provides students with an introduction to Māori culture, values, and social structures, focusing on traditional and contemporary practices. The course examines Māori tikanga, arts, language, and the significance of key cultural concepts in both daily and spiritual life. Students will gain foundational skills in te reo Māori, and critical understanding of Māori social and cultural practices.
Course Content
- Māori tikaka (customs) in traditional and contemporary contexts
- Māori arts and culture: kōrero, haka, waiata, contemporary expressions
- Mātauraka Māori (Māori knowledge) in daily and spiritual life
- Te reo Māori language: formal and informal greetings, mihi
- Riteka, kawa, and tikaka surrounding whanaukataka, kaitiakitaka, manaakitaka, whenua, whakapapa, and mana
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Cultural Heritage
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Work in Māori and bicultural community and cultural roles
Support roles in education, heritage and cultural organisations
Enhancement of professional competence for a range of New Zealand-based roles involving cross-cultural knowledge