Example courses

• Language and Society

  This course provides an introduction to the study of language and society. Students will evaluate questions such as: How does language shape reality and societal norms? What is the relationship between our language(s) and our identities? How do we use language(s) to negotiate community membership? How do such questions relate to language teaching and learning contexts?

• Tiri Te Wana Wana/Māori Language 3

  In this course students test their advanced Māori language oral, aural, reading and writing skills, through engaging in a variety of advanced level Māori language tasks. This includes delving into the use of figurative language (kōrero whakaniko) and colloquialisms (kīwaha) and discussing and analysing examples of literature rich in these language features. Students are also challenged to demonstrate their competence in te reo Māori through debating current issues related to te reo and te ao Māori, and crafting quality translations with sensitivity to key translation principles and language features such as subtlety, formality, and grammatical accuracy.

• Wana te Wanawana/Māori Language 1A

  This course focuses upon developing a foundation of tertiary level Māori language learning and academic skills. Throughout MAOR 111 students will work to develop oral and aural confidence in te reo Māori. They will also encounter a range of Māori language literature, and will work to expand their vocabulary and develop accuracy in reading and writing in te reo Māori. Students with NCEA Level 2, Sixth Form Certificate, NCEA Level 3, University Entrance Māori or an equivalent should begin with this course. This course includes a noho marae component.