Te Pikitanga Ki Awarua | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours
Language & Literature
A course by
EIT
An advanced one-year honours programme building on the Bachelor of Arts (Māori), developing expert knowledge of te reo Māori, its application in academic and social contexts, and enabling research and leadership in Māori language and society.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Use te reo Māori as an academic discourse
Undertake study and research using te reo Māori as the primary language of academic work.
Develop and communicate academic ideas
Demonstrate skills to acquire, understand and assess information, and to express advanced academic ideas clearly.
Apply appropriate academic protocols
Express oneself freely and appropriately within academic settings, adhering to protocols relevant to Māori and academic culture.
What You're Signing Up For
Te Pikitanga ki Awarua | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours is a one-year blended delivery programme (full-time or equivalent part-time) designed for advanced study of Māori language and society. Graduates develop in-depth knowledge of the historical foundations and contemporary issues of Māori society, research and communicate using te reo Māori as an academic medium, and are prepared for leadership, teaching, policy, and cultural advisory roles. The programme provides a pathway to higher research and further study.
Course Content
- Advanced study and research in te reo Māori
- Historical and contemporary Māori society
- Māori academic protocols and discourse
- Research methodologies using te reo Māori
- Cultural consultancy
- Language teaching methodologies (Māori focus)
- Policy analysis related to Māori issues
What you need to know first
Minimum of B+ average in Year 3 of Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) OR
A bachelor's degree in relevant fields (arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, teaching, performing arts, creative arts) with a B or higher in the major subject and B+ equivalent in te reo Māori OR
Equivalent of a bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7), with high academic achievement and B+ equivalent te reo Māori
Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Māori
Sufficient English language skills to access material in English
Personal interview as part of the application process
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Research
Public sector (policy/advisory)
Cultural consultancy
Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Teacher (tertiary, secondary, primary, kura kaupapa, kōhanga reo)
Kaitakawaenga (cultural advisor)
Policy advisor
Researcher (language, history, land, etc.)
Management roles
Language consultant
Translator/Interpreter
TV/Radio announcer, reporter, scriptwriter, bilingual researcher
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