FOUND301-22C (HAM)

New Zealand Context and Society

30 Points

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Convenor(s)

Sheerali Arya

Sheerali Arya
4653
EAS.G.08
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sheerali.arya@waikato.ac.nz

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: jane.kamal@waikato.ac.nz

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You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
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Paper Description

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In this paper, you will develop confidence in New Zealand's multicultural settings and broader global contexts, respect for diverse cultural perspectives and the ability to evaluate approaches and solutions to problems. This paper will introduce sustainability and responsible management, focusing on examining critical issues and challenges of environmental, social and economic sustainability for individuals, organisations and the New Zealand nation. You will also get an opportunity to develop an appreciation of how you can make a meaningful contribution to the world of work and society as a whole and in New Zealand in particular.
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Paper Structure

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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.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 1. Gather, analyse and synthesise a range of information from a variety of sources to generate useful insights
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  • 2. Integrate Māori perspectives in the context of New Zealand and globally
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  • 3. Recognise a variety of cultural perspectives and how these relate to New Zealand organisations, workplaces and society
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  • 4. Communicate effectively in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts
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  • 5. Identify and articulate contemporary social issues and trends and articulate approaches or solutions that address these
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Assessment

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Assignments must be completed and submitted via Moodle during or after the appropriate session. Please refer to the assignment instructions and grading rubrics, which will be discussed in class and published on Moodle.
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Assessment Components

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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. Critical Reflection - Individual
Sum of All
20
2. Reflection 1
29 Nov 2022
7:00 AM
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  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Reflection 2
13 Dec 2022
7:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Reflection 3
10 Jan 2023
7:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Reflection 4
8 Feb 2023
7:00 AM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Case Study Analysis - Individual
23 Dec 2022
7:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Report - Individual
29 Jan 2023
7:00 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Presentation - Group
14 Feb 2023
7:00 AM
20
  • Presentation: In Class
9. Active participations
10
  • Other:
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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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.

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Recommended Readings

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Recommended 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.
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Online Support

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Moodle:
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.
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Workload

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Contact HoursSelf-directed HoursTotal Hours
96
204300
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