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Coming of the Māori: Archaeology of Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Faculty of Arts
ANTHRO 365
Coming of the Māori: Archaeology 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 Māori origins in East Polynesia, adaptations to Aotearoa's temperate environment, changing patterns of resource use, Māori material culture and arts, the development of fortified sites or pā and the emergence of classic Māori society.
Availability 2018
Not taught in 2018
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Points
ANTHRO 365: 15.0 points
Prerequisites
60 points passed at Stage II
Restrictions
ANTHRO 207