Staff + Student LoginMāori Media and Communication
Māori Media and Communication is about gaining an understanding of the historical, political, cultural and social contexts in which media and communication practices develop and operate. It provides the opportunity for students to gain particular in-depth understandings of traditional and contemporary forms of Māori communication through Māori media forms including the study of kapa haka, Māori art, Māori film making, the Treaty of Waitangi and other oral traditions.
Degrees
Māori Media and Communication can also be taken as second majors or supporting subjects within most degrees.
School subjects
You do not need to have studied Māori at secondary school to study it at Waikato.
Other subjects that may interest you
Human Development, Law, New Zealand Studies, Pacific Studies (see Anthropology), Psychology, Public Policy.
Career Opportunities
- Broadcasting and Journalism
- Educationalist
- Government Policy Analyst
- International Development Practitioner
- Iwi and Pacific Development
- Māori Creative and Performing Arts
- Research Consultant
Potential Employers
- Government Departments
- Iwi Authorities
- Non-governmental Organisations
- Private Consultants
- Schools and Research
- Theatre Companies Institutions
Papers
MAOR100 Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga: The Māori Language and its Customs
This paper is designed to introduce the student to basic Māori culture through elementary Māori language, and the Māori customs demonstrated by that language. Students will gain experience of Māori culture through the language learned. This paper also provides an introduction to further te reo and tikanga papers.
MMAC121 – Communication in Aotearoa/New Zealand
This paper examines the cultural contexts of communication in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It explores Western and Māori models of business and communication and the challenges these pose for communication professionals.
TIKA163 Te Ao Tawhito, Te Ao Hou: Introduction to Traditional and Contemporary Māori Society
A study of Māori myths and traditions, kinship, social organisation and customs with comparisons of traditional and contemporary Māori society, noting changes and adaptations in the cultural context.
TTWA150 – Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.
200 Level and Beyond
200 and 300 level papers extend students’ language skills to advanced levels and further examine customs of traditional and contemporary Māori society in more detail. Students are also equipped with a critical understanding of development and development practice.
