FOUND301-22B (HAM)
New Zealand Context and Society
30 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Alaa Aljanaby
9687
EAS.G.18
alaa.aljanaby@waikato.ac.nz
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Fariba Mostafa
7727
fariba.mostafa@waikato.ac.nz
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- Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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- For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
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Paper Description
Paper Structure
This paper is offered in FLEXI format, meaning your learning can be done face-to-face (on campus) and/or online. In addition, all sessions will be recorded. This paper employs the principle of active and collaborative learning. Therefore, your involvement with the materials, your lecturer, and your peers will determine a large portion of your learning. Students must attend, whether online or face to face and participate in all sessions to get the most out of the learning activities. Attendance and involvement in all class activities and breakout rooms will be recorded during each session. Students unable to attend sessions due to reasonable reasons must inform the paper convenor in advance.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
The required textbook for FOUND301 is "A Land of Milk and Honey? Making Sense of Aotearoa New Zealand". Additional weekly readings and other resources will be made available through Moodle. Before class, you should check which resources will be used and read them ahead of time.
Recommended Readings
Online Support
Moodle is the virtual space for students to connect with each other as well as teaching staff outside of the face-to-face classes. Students will use the site to ask questions of staff (anonymously), participate in online discussions, and complete selected learning activities. You can also find assessment instructions, submit your finished assessments, access feedback, and keep track of your grades.
To access Moodle, sign in to your university login and click on the “Moodle” link. Moodle will be your main source of information for the course.
Panopto:
Classes will be recorded, and the links to these recordings will be available on the Moodle page for this paper. The aim of recording classes is to aid in the further study and understanding of content and as a revision tool. Class recordings do not replace attendance.