MAORIDEV 722 : Tikanga Ture mo ngā Huanga Māori: Legal Studies

Business and Economics

2022 Quarter One (1222) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Explores the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and tikanga Māori in the legal system with an emphasis on statutory and customary law relevant to business in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Importance is placed on governance and business structures most conducive to sustainable kaupapa Māori commercial and entrepreneurial activity.

Course Overview

The goal of the course is to introduce students to key legal concepts relevant to business and entrepreneurial activity. This will include korero about how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is integrated into the constitution of Aotearoa. It will be done in the contexts of Te Ao Māori, sustainability and conflict resolution. Students will demonstrate an  innovative approach to law reform and be encouraged by assessments and other means to communicate and record their informed opinions in a constructive and collegial environment.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of how laws are made in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the role played by Te Tiriti o Waitangi in this process. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2 and 6)
  2. Identify a contract in commonly arising business contexts and demonstrate an understanding of how legally enforceable agreements are used in business. (Capability 1, 2, 4.3 and 5.2)
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of available legal structures within which business can be conducted and critically evaluate their suitability for kaupapa Maori business. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 6)
  4. Identify common types of business risk, and how they may be managed (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4.3)
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of common ways to resolve legal disputes. Analyse the monetary and opportunity cost of disputes and evaluate the appropriate dispute resolution forum. (Capability 1, 3, 4.3 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 30% Individual Coursework
Test 20% Individual Test
Reflective Journal 25% Individual Coursework
Presentation 25% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Assignments
Test
Reflective Journal
Presentation

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 15 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

The following are estimates of how long to spend on relevant tasks. However, they are only indications and organising your own time is a skill you are expected to have.

You can expect 18 hours of workshops, 10 hours whare wānanga and 5 hours of group presentations (33 hours 'in class').

In addition:

Reflective Journal - 15 hours

Assignment (research and topic formulation) - 15 hours

Assignment (thinking and writing) - 10 hours

Preparation and completion of test - 15 hours

Preparation and co-ordination for group presentations - 15 hours

Preparation for each workshop will require reading, thinking, research and identifying areas you are unsure of for further clarification by the teacher and your colleagues. The greater part of the workshops will be devoted to group work and korero. There will be no 'lecture' time  although your teacher will lead discussions, answer questions and facilitate problem solving. So, to get the full benefit from the workshops you are strongly advised to spend approximately 5 hours per week  preparing for them.


Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes depending on the status of Covid 19 related Government Directives:

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including workshops and group presentations to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities  will not be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including group discussions.
Attendance on campus is not required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable apart from whare wānanga over the course of one weekend.

Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including workshops and group presentations to receive credit for components of the course.
The course will include live online events including workshops and group presentations and these will be recorded.
Attendance on campus is not required for the test or the group presentations; the latter being recorded.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

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.

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

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.

Published on 07/12/2021 03:21 p.m.