MAST 120
Mahika Kai
Course overview
You’ll be given an overview of traditional and contemporary mahika kai theory, custom and practice.
The main aims of this course are:
- To introduce students to mahika kai, including its historical and contemporary content in te ao Māori. Students will learn about traditional, practical and innovative elements of mahika kai.
- To develop an understanding and apply Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge systems) through Mahika Kai practices, using a Mahika Kai calendar to explore how people care for and use natural resources.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 2 2025 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,074.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify and explain the key elements of the mahika kai calendar.
- Explain key developments and adaptations in historical and contemporary mahika kai.
- Evaluate impacts on mahika kai practices from the surrounding environment.
- Compare and contrast the use of the mahika kai calendar in different spaces and places.
- Apply under supervision practical elements of mahika kai.
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