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