Te Reo Māori Introduction 1 (Selwyn)
It is the intention of this course to deliver you a basic understanding of some language structures, grammar, pronunciation and concepts that are core of the indigenous people of Aotearoa, Ngā Iwi Māori - the Māori people. It is impossible to cover everything, but we hope this course will provide the foundation for your journey towards learning about the people, the language, and the beliefs of Ngā Iwi Māori.
Mondays, 1-3pm
Start date: 6 May
Course Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $60 (NZ citizens) / $155
Tutor: Nathan Grey
To learn Te Reo Māori, it is essential to also learn Te Ao Māori (the world of Māori). Many words and phrases can only be understood when viewed through the lens of Te Ao Māori. For this reason, Tikanga Māori (values, beliefs and processes within Māori social structures) will be interwoven as an integral part of the course structure.
Course content includes:
Māori alphabet and pronunciation
Greetings
Introductions
Farewells
Counting/prices
Telling the time
Asking and responding to simple questions
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Waitangi Tribunal
Māori proverbs
Introduction to te Pōwhiri (ceremonial welcome)
Tikanga Māori
Learning outline for Te Reo Māori Introduction 1
By the end of the course you'll be able to:
Understand the basics of the Māori spiritual and natural worlds (mana atua, mana whenua), and our important connections to them
Identify the sound of Māori letters and pronounce letter combinations using correct intonation and stress patterns
Confidently greet people, introduce yourself and communicate basic personal information in an informal context
Identify and respond to phrases in the classroom including basic commands/instructions
Confidently describe the day/date, time, and the weather
Count in Māori
You'll also participate in a ‘dress rehearsal’ marae visit on the last night.
