Te Ara Reo Māori Language and Kawai Raupapa Arts
Language & Literature
A course by
SIT
Learn to speak te reo Māori with confidence, improving pronunciation, conversation skills and understanding of Māori culture and safe cultural practices to participate in various cultural situations.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations


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Conversational Ability
Communicate confidently in te reo Māori in casual and formal settings.

Pronunciation Skills
Accurately pronounce Māori words using correct linguistic techniques.

Cultural Understanding
Demonstrate knowledge of Māori cultural values, practices and protocols.
What You're Signing Up For
In partnership with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Southern Institute of Technology offers Māori language and arts courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Students develop correct pronunciation, conversational ability in te reo Māori, and a deepened understanding of Māori culture. The courses emphasize communication skills, cultural safety and enable participation in diverse cultural environments. The programme includes certificates, diplomas and advanced study pathways under SIT's Zero Fees scheme.
Course Content
- Pronunciation of Māori words
- Conversational fluency in te reo Māori
- Understanding Māori culture and protocols
- Safe cultural practices
- Participation in cultural situations
- Basic to advanced Te Reo Māori language courses
- Kawai Raupapa arts and traditional Māori arts

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language and Culture

Future employment opportunities might be
Cultural advisor
Language teacher assistant
Community educator
Māori language practitioner


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