Introduction to Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
Course details
| NZQF Level | 1 |
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About the course
Improve your understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori and develop the confidence to incorporate them into your everyday life.
This course will use engaging, welcoming and fun hands-on learning to develop your confidence with basic te reo Māori, better your pronunciation, and deepen your understanding of tikanga Māori.
During the Monday evening classes (2 hours), kaiako (tutors) will introduce you to cultural concepts and practices, pronunciation, greetings, songs and language, allowing you to understand and incorporate them into your world.
You will learn to:
- Prepare and deliver a paku mihi
- Learn and perform waiata
- Learn and perform karakia, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate usage and associated tikanga
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.