MAORI204-23A (HAM)

Māori and Pacific Health and Wellbeing

15 Points

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Convenor(s)

Apo Aporosa

Apo Aporosa
9094
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apo.aporosa@waikato.ac.nz

Jordan Waiti

Jordan Waiti
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jordan.waiti@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper explores some of the conceptual understandings of Māori and Pacific health and wellbeing, providing a critical examination of the impact of colonisation and the social determinants of health on these communities. It also explores the relationship between traditional whenua-based practices and their relevance to modern society. Upon completion, students will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the various factors that shape the health and wellbeing of Māori and Pacific peoples.

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How this paper will be taught

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1x 2hr Lecture per week

1x 1hr Tutorial per week - except the Field Trip week (27 - 31 March) and the week after mid-semester break (24 - 28 April)

1x full day Field Trip (choose one of Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th March)

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Required Readings

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Readings will be posted weekly onto Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Apply Māori, Pacific and Indigenous concepts of health and wellbeing to a specific case study related to sport, health or wellbeing
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  • Comprehend the importance of self reflective practises in reducing inequities in health practices in Aotearoa/New Zealand and a wider global and Pacific context.
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  • Comprehend the importance of whenua based (Te Taiāo) health practices in an Aotearoa/New Zealand context
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  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health and their effects on Māori, Pacific or Indigenous communities
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  • Describe Māori, Pacific and Indigenous health and wellbeing in relation to colonisation and the current health status of Māori
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Assessments

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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. Tutorial Quizzes
9
  • In Class: In Tutorial
2. Tutorial Engagement
9
  • In Class: In Tutorial
3. Field Trip Engagement
12
  • In Class: In Workshop
4. Written Assignment: Social Determinants of Health
28 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Kiriata (Group Video)
2 Jun 2023
5:00 PM
35
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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