Marlborough Boys’ College Marlborough Boys’ College

Year 9 Māori

MAO001
Course Description

Students get an introduction to te Ao Māori – The Māori World. They will gain basic conversational skills and delve into the history, culture and values of Tangata Whenua (People of the Land). Students explore the theories behind Pacific Migrations and traditional Māori and the effects of colonization and modern day, bi-culture Aotearoa. Kapa Haka is also introduced in this course. 

Topics include:

a) Whakaatu - Karakia - Tīmatanga

b) Whakaatu - Karakia - Whakamutunga 

c) Korero - Tātai - Whakapapa



Learning Areas:

Year 9, Year 9 Te Reo Māori, Languages - Ngā Reo


Pathway

Year 10 Te Reo Māori