ANTHRO 207

Archaeological History of Aotearoa New Zealand

Description

Examines the first 600-700 years of human settlement in Aotearoa New Zealand from an archaeological perspective, from Polynesian arrival through the early historic period. Themes include Maori origins in East Polynesia, adaptations to Aotearoa’s temperate environment, changing patterns of resource use, Maori material culture and arts, the development of fortified sites or pa, and the emergence of classic Maori society.

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Availability 2025

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework only; no exam

Points

ANTHRO 207: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points passed

Restrictions

ANTHRO 365