MAORIDEV 722 : Tikanga Ture mo ngā Huanga Māori: Legal Studies
Business and Economics
2024 Quarter Three (1246) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
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.
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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Identify common types of business risk, and how they may be managed (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4.3)
- 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 | 25% | Individual Test |
| Reflective Journal | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 25% | Group Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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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:
Online
Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including group discussions and lectures. These will be 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.
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled wananga which generally run once a quarter.
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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, 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.