BA - Māori Language/Te Reo Māori as a major
Major, Second Major, Supporting
If you’re fascinated by the history and creative activities of humankind and how this shapes societies and our future, then a Bachelor of Arts (BA) is for you. Our graduates are in demand for their flexible skills, practical outlook and depth of understanding they bring to their roles.
Are you passionate about the survival, retention and revitalisation of te reo Māori? Studying the Māori language at Waikato, you'll explore the world of te reo and its accompanying traditions while picking up vital cultural skills for today's diverse workplace.
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Key information
| Years: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 360 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $6,591 - $7,608 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $29,425 - $38,305 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — BA in Te Reo Māori
Year 1
Field of
MAORI and PACIS 100 Level
Field of
MAORI and PACIS 100 Level
Elective
Elective
Year 2
Field of
MAORI and PACIS 200 Level
Field of
MAORI and PACIS 200 Level
Elective
Elective
Elective
- Major
- Compulsory
- Elective
Note: Students who have gained 14 credits or more at NCEA L3 in Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira will be exempt from 111 and will be guided to select 15 points from approved alternative papers at Level 100.
Papers
Papers available within Māori Language/Te Reo Māori
A programme in Te Reo Māori offers students the opportunity to study Māori language to a high level of competency.
Te Reo Māori is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA). Te Reo Māori may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Te Reo Māori as a single major for the BA, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Te Reo Māori, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI210, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI310, MAORI311, MAORI312 and MAORI316.
To complete Te Reo Māori as part of a double major for the BA or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Te Reo Māori, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI210, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI310, MAORI311 and MAORI312.
To complete a minor in Te Reo Māori, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Te Reo Māori major, including 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI211 and MAORI212.
Te Tohu Paetahi, our total immersion Māori language programme, has paved the way for the revitalisation of our ancestral language and 2016 saw Te Tohu Paetahi programme celebrating its 25th birthday. Please refer to Te Tohu Paetahi for further information.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAORI101 | Introduction to Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginners | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Maori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday obj... | |||
| MAORI111 | Te Reo Māori: Introductory 1 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the Maori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings, farewells, focusing on family relationships, numbers, time, shopping, talking about a trip and commands. | |||
| MAORI112 | Te Reo Māori: Introductory 2 | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands, expression/idioms, describing clothing and parts of the body, and a variety of Marae protocol. | |||
| MAORI115 | Te Hā o te Reo: Emergence of the Language | 15.0 | 24X (Online) |
| This paper further reinforces students' acquisition of introductory language components taught in MAORI111 and MAORI112, expanding on the fundamentals of Mihimihi, Pepeha and Whakapapa, whilst introducing students to Kingitanga. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAORI210 | Te Whakahaumanu Reo: Māori and Indigenous Language Revitalisation | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper will explore the impact of colonisation on indigenous languages and examine a range of current and historic language revitalisation initiatives, with a particular focus on Te Reo Maori. | |||
| MAORI211 | Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 1 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel directions, describing internal and external characteristics of a person and describing objects. | |||
| MAORI212 | Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 2 | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in Maori for communication about feelings, emotions, and describing the weather. | |||
| MAORI215 | Te Reo Whaiaro: Expressive Language | 15.0 | 24X (Online) |
| This paper further reinforces students' acquisition of introductory language components taught in MAORI211 and MAORI212, expanding on the fundamentals of introductory language form, instruction, expressions of emotion and colloquialisms. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAORI310 | Ngā Pepeha, ngā Whakataukī me ngā Kupu Whakaari: Proverbial and Prophetic Sayings | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper concentrates on examining and analysing proverbial, prophetic and colloquial sayings within Maori culture. Ko te hangaitanga o tenei pepa, he matapaki, he wananga i nga pepeha, whakatauki, huahuatau me nga kupu whakaari a te Maori. | |||
| MAORI311 | Te Reo Māori: Advanced 1 | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai tenei akoranga ki te whakahohonu, whakawhanui ake i te reo me nga pukenga o te akonga ki te tuhituhi, ki te whakawhitiwhiti korero, ki te whakaatu me te whakamarama i nga kaupapa rereke o nga horopaki o te ao tawhito, te ao hou hoki. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI212 further dev... | |||
| MAORI312 | Te Reo Māori: Advanced 2 | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| I tua atu o MAORI311, ko ta tenei pepa he ata kuhu ki roto i etahi rangahau e hangai nei ki te whaikorero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna nga kano ahuatanga o te reo tonu, ara te kiwaha, te whakatauki me nga tongikura. I ko atu i enei, ka arohaehaetia nga manukura Maori. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI311 broa... | |||
| MAORI316 | Te Reo Ahurei | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper is intended for students who have completed Maori language proficiency to intermediate level or higher. The emphasis will be on developing oral and critical skills in the use of the Maori language and English with particular attention on the critical examination and understanding of composition styles, including performa... | |||
| MAORI390 | Kaupapa Rangahau | 15.0 | 24X (Online) |
| A Directed Study is a taught paper that enables suitably qualified undergraduate students to undertake a piece of extended Indigenous Studies research. Students enrolled in this paper work on a focused piece of research under the guidance of academic staff with relevant expertise. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAORI590 | He Ketuketunga Kaupapa Kōrero: Directed Study | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| MAORI592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| MAORI593 | Māori Thesis | 90.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| MAORI594 | Māori Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
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Phone: 0800 924 528 ext: 4737 or + 64 7 838 4737
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