MAORI157-23B (HAM)

Ngā Mahi a Rehia: An Introduction to Kapa Haka

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What this paper is about

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This paper is an introduction to Kapa Haka the Māori Performing Arts (dance). Students will be taught the origins of kapa haka through Māori histories and stories. Students will be taught a basic level of kapa haka and introduced to the art of group singing, hand and foot coordination and choreography which will prepare them to perform Kapa Haka as a member of a group.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through a series of lectures. It is advised that students attend all lectures to prepare for the end of semester performance.

The information you need to help you complete this paper will be delivered in three ways:

1. There are four contact hours per week consisting of 2 two-hour lectures

2. A Facebook page will be set up to assist students with the learning of songs, lyrics and hand and foot movements.

3. Students will also have access to learning materials on Moodle.

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Required Readings

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Karetu, T. (1994). Haka: Dance of a noble people. Auckland: Reed.

Kāretu, T. (1993). Haka, the dance of a noble people. Auckland: Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd.

Best, E. (1976). Games and pastimes of the Maori. Wellington: Government Printer.

Gardiner. W. (2010). Haka: a living tradition. Auckland: Hodder Moa.

Huata, N. (2000). The rhythm and life of poi. Auckland: Harper Collins.

Maxwell, T. K. (2019). Te Kaunati Hikahika a Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti: Ka hika i taku ahi, kimihia e Te Whakatōhea te ara o te tikanga i pai ai te noho i te ao nei (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Papesch, T. (2015). Creating a Modern Identity Through Kapa Haka. Doctor of Philosophy. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Royal, T. A. (1994). Kati au i konei. Wellington: Huia.

Royal, T. A. (2005). The light dances: the creative possibilities of haka: expanding our understanding of haka in history, inspiring the composition and performance of new haka. Wellington: Orotokare. Te Matatini. (2009). Nga tatangi a te whare karioi. Wellington: Huia.

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You will need to have

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Practice equipment: Water bottles, knee pads, warm clothing, flannel/towel, spare change of clothes\

Haka implements - rākau / taiaha / patu / poi

Workbook + Stationary

Sharp acquisition techniques / Persistence and resilience

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate hand and feet coordination to perform waiata, poi (wahine) and haka (tāne)
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  • Demonstrate understandings of Kapa Haka through reflection and critique using relevant readings, research and class discussions and written work
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  • Identify different types of Māori performance genres (haka, poi and waiata)
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  • Perform waiata, poi and haka in front of a live audience
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  • Perform with confidence a waiata Māori / Māori song: waiata tira - group song, whakaeke - entrance,, poi, waiata-ā-ringa - action song, haka, whakawātea - exit in a group by reciting the lyrics and storing the lyrics to memory
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  • Sing and perform with confidence as a member of a Kapa Haka; melodies, harmonies, octave ranges, pitching and inclination to attain a blended Kapa Haka sound
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  • Understand the genesis of ‘Kapa Haka’
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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. Group Presentation
10 Aug 2023
9:00 AM
25
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Essay
15 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Public Performance
11 Oct 2023
1:00 PM
35
  • Other:
4. Tikanga and Participation
10
  • Other: Students' attendance in class will be marked.
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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