Te-Tu-a-Uri: Introduction to Maori Culture and Society

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

1. Essentially understand and explain tikanga Māori values, attitudes and beliefs.
2. Understand ritenga (practice) and its expression across different context.
3. Describe and explain concepts of te ao Māori in a mana whenua (localised) context.
4. Comfortably and respectfully engage with Māori communities through interaction and communication.
5. Discuss the importance of cultural contexts and cross-cultural experiences.
6. Be able to critically analyse academic literature.
7. Acknowledge the importance of te ao Māori in a contemporary context.
8. Recognise the implications of tikanga Māori in academic study.
9. Appreciate cultural diversity by understanding cultural differences.