CLIMT104-23B (HAM)

Introduction to Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies: The Climate Change Crisis

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What this paper is about

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This course examines Māori, Pacific and Indigenous peoples' philosophies and relationships with land, language, culture, resources, development and political frameworks within settler-colonial states and Pacific nations and others.
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How this paper will be taught

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PLEASE CHECK: This is a blended paper with lectures in person as well as online and accompanying resources provided through Moodle each week. Online content will be supported by weekly tutorials on campus. Students who are unable to attend face-to-face tutorials will have an opportunity to participate in a Zoom tutorial. Office hours are available via appointment.
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Required Readings

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Teves, S. N., Smith, A., & Raheja, M. H. (Eds.). (2015). Native Studies Keywords. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press.

  • Please note that the books required are available online through the library and do not need to be purchased.
  • Additional weekly readings and other resources will be made available through Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Articulate the connection between a core Indigenous Studies concept, or keyword, and climate change
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  • Be aware of examples from multiple Indigenous contexts in relation to the core concepts of Indigenous Studies
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous struggles for land, life and sovereignty, and the connection of such struggles to Indigenous Studies
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the pillars of Indigenous Studies land, language, culture, resources, development and political frameworks
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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reading review
28 Jul 2023
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Key concepts
18 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Poster
15 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Essay: an Indigenous approach to climate change
20 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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