Te Reo Māori Introduction 1
Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary so be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled.
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Tue 07 Feb
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 07 Feb 19:00 - Tue 07 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 14 Feb 19:00 - Tue 14 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 21 Feb 19:00 - Tue 21 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 28 Feb 19:00 - Tue 28 Feb 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 07 Mar 19:00 - Tue 07 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 14 Mar 19:00 - Tue 14 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 21 Mar 19:00 - Tue 21 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 28 Mar 19:00 - Tue 28 Mar 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting list -
Wed 08 Feb
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 08 Feb 17:00 - Wed 08 Feb 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 15 Feb 17:00 - Wed 15 Feb 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 22 Feb 17:00 - Wed 22 Feb 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 01 Mar 17:00 - Wed 01 Mar 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 08 Mar 17:00 - Wed 08 Mar 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 15 Mar 17:00 - Wed 15 Mar 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 22 Mar 17:00 - Wed 22 Mar 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 29 Mar 17:00 - Wed 29 Mar 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting list -
Tue 02 May
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 02 May 17:00 - Tue 02 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 09 May 17:00 - Tue 09 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 16 May 17:00 - Tue 16 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 23 May 17:00 - Tue 23 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 30 May 17:00 - Tue 30 May 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 06 Jun 17:00 - Tue 06 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 13 Jun 17:00 - Tue 13 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 20 Jun 17:00 - Tue 20 Jun 19:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
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Wed 03 May
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 03 May 19:00 - Wed 03 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 10 May 19:00 - Wed 10 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 17 May 19:00 - Wed 17 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 24 May 19:00 - Wed 24 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 31 May 19:00 - Wed 31 May 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 07 Jun 19:00 - Wed 07 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 14 Jun 19:00 - Wed 14 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 21 Jun 19:00 - Wed 21 Jun 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Tue 01 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 01 Aug 19:00 - Tue 01 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 08 Aug 19:00 - Tue 08 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 15 Aug 19:00 - Tue 15 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 22 Aug 19:00 - Tue 22 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 29 Aug 19:00 - Tue 29 Aug 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 05 Sep 19:00 - Tue 05 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 12 Sep 19:00 - Tue 12 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 19 Sep 19:00 - Tue 19 Sep 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Wed 11 Oct
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 11 Oct 19:00 - Wed 11 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 18 Oct 19:00 - Wed 18 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 25 Oct 19:00 - Wed 25 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 01 Nov 19:00 - Wed 01 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 08 Nov 19:00 - Wed 08 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 15 Nov 19:00 - Wed 15 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 22 Nov 19:00 - Wed 22 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Wed 29 Nov 19:00 - Wed 29 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
As courses fill, they are removed from the website. Tutors are confirmed several weeks before courses start, according to availability.
This course is designed for beginners and relative beginners to Te Reo Māori or Māori culture. There will be a small homework assignment each week and you will need to allocate few minutes for practise each day.
Course outline
"Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used. Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users." The New Zealand Curriculum, p.24
Kia ora. 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.
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.
Your commitment
Learning a new language can be difficult and requires effort in the classroom, with homework and with daily practice. Please enrol in this course only when you have the time resources to attend at least seven of the eight classes and to complete the modest homework and practise requirements. If you've already registered and you can no longer meet these obligations, please contact the office at least five days before the course starts and we'll do our best to transfer your registration to a future date.
Our Te Reo pathway
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 1 - for total or relative beginners
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 2 - for those who have successfully completed our Introduction 1 course
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 3 - for those who have successfully completed our first two courses of 32 hours learning
You are welcome to repeat any level to consolidate learning before progressing to the next level.
Additional Financial Support
We have a small fund available to assist NZ citizen and resident learners for whom our course fee is a barrier to accessing this course. If you would like to seek additional financial support to attend this course, please contact our Programme Director, Anne Cave, on 5219623 or cavea@selwyn.school.nz
Eligibility for Course Fee Subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizen and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas or visitor visas, and refugees. To qualify, registrants should be over the age of 16 years and not currently enrolled in a secondary school. We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes. You must also provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status if requested. A condition of accepting a course fee subsidy is that you commit to at least 80% attendance of your course. The subsidised course fee is $60.
Zoom courses
Most courses are held face-to-face. Occasionally, zoom courses are offered and these will be identified on the course page. Requirements for zoom courses: We recommend a device with a larger screen (i.e. not a phone), a microphone and a camera. Course materials will be emailed to you a few days before the course. You may wish to have these printed if you have access to only one screen. We do not provide printed resources or course books for zoom classes.
Zoom course etiquette:
- your session should display your name for attendance marking (not a nom-de-plume or nickname)
- please allow your tutor to see your face during the class
- do not allow others to sit in on the sessions
- do not record sessions or you may infringe the privacy of others on the course.
Course options (not all options available in all terms)
- Evening course (usually 5 - 7 PM or 7 - 9 PM) running once per week over eight weeks (16 hours)
- Occasional ZOOM classes on other days/times.
- Day time courses at St Chads (not available in 2023)
Testimonials
Testimonial from Te Reo student in 2022: I have found Level One and now, Level Two, Te Reo Maori with our tutor, Kingi, to be a life-changing experience. After years of awkwardness and embarrassment, I can now attempt to join in when there is a Karakia or someone greets or farewells me. I see Maori written around our city and can try to pronounce it without reinventing it! Kingi is humble, highly sensitive, and manages to gently lead us forward as a group. There is laughter, warmth and respect as we experience manakitanga and learn from his cultural practice. I wish I had grown up experiencing this kind of holistic teaching. Selwyn has a gem in this tutor. I am also impressed with how Kingi manages the provided texts, which are in need of some sensitive corrections. He negotiates errors swiftly and without criticism which I find very gracious. As a past visiting lecturer, (not Maori by ethnicity) in Maori Art for the Auckland Teachers College many years ago, Kingi represents hope for to me. Thank you to Selwyn for making his skills available. I will be back for more.
From September 2021: I am writing to provide feedback to Selwyn College of my experience of Josh Wainui’s Levels 1 and 2 Beginners’ Te Reo Māori classes.Josh has a lovely way of teaching and imparting knowledge. He is relaxed in his approach and yet focused on delivering a rounded experience including a variety of learning styles; there was a good balance of him teaching and kinesthetic learning with us speaking/practising in groups. Josh never made anyone feel embarrassed or awkward. On the contrary, his style was very inclusive and brought everyone along with him; he made the experience fun and most worthwhile. We not only learned beginners’ Teo Reo Māori language but also some culture, values, traditions, and customs too – all of which was most interesting and useful. A big thanks to Josh for being himself, for sharing some personal experiences and insights, and for making learning Te Reo Māori so enjoyable. Liz.
From June 2021: The teachers were amazing and so enthusiastic, it was a privilege to learn from them.
From February 2021 ZOOM course: It was really fun, rewarding, educational and even a bit emotional- feeling more connected to my ancestors and my culture. I got to meet lots of great people and learned a heap. I’ve already recommended this course to several people. I also just enrolled in level 2 - can’t wait!
From October 2020: Anahera is an amazing, and inspirational lady, and I have really enjoyed her classes, not only learning Te Reo , but Anahera has given me a much deep understanding, beyond the words of the language. Emma
From May 2020:.... I have enjoyed the course and it was great to be able to zoom in and participate from Dunedin otherwise I would not have had the opportunity to do the course. I how have more confidence in Te Reo and look forward to continuing that and also learning more about the culture and values. Thanks so much. FG.
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Prerequisites
This course is taught in English. For students with English as a second language, we recommend that only those with Upper Intermediate or higher level English attend this course.
