MAORI 190 : Kapa Haka 1
Arts
2023 Semester One (1233) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
The word ‘kapa’ means column, rank or row. The word ‘haka’ means dance or to sing a song accompanied by dance. ‘Kapahaka’ is a general term covering a wide variety of songs and dances that are performed in formation. This is intended as an introductory course for beginners or others who have only a minimal knowledge of traditional and contemporary Māori Performing Arts. The course introduces students to kapahaka and aims to teach the practical and basic skills of performing and of expressing the meaning of songs through actions or movements of limbs and body as well as the various social, cultural and political settings that give it meaning.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of the basic skills of performing (Capability 1.1)
- Knowledge of the ways of expressing the meaning of songs through actions and an understanding of the settings in which they are performed (Capability 1.2 and 4.2)
- Perform kapa haka items consisting of a haka powhiri, waiata, action song, poi and haka
- Recount the Maori creation story and name some/the majority of the Polynesian ancestors as well as the constituent parts of the marae and wharenui (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of of Powhiri (ritual encounter of welcome) and associated Maori protocols.
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 60% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
Module
No prerequisites, although a working knowledge of the Māori language would be helpful. Students with little or no proficiency in the Māori language will gain some proficiency from learning and performing the songs. Students who wish to learn more of the language should enrol in Māori 101 and Māori 103.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures, 4-5 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 2-3 hours of work on assignments and exam preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled lectures.
Lectures may be available as recordings but please note, due to the nature of the learning in this course, which includes a lot of group work/moving around/interaction etc., it will be highly beneficial for students to attend lectures in person.
Assessments and final exam will be conducted on campus.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
This course is not available for remote study for students living outside of Auckland or New Zealand in 2023.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
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Other Information
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.