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2010<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong><strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Undergraduate Handbook
Welcome tothe <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Welcome to the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, one<strong>of</strong> the world’s leading faculties for humanities and social sciences.Studying for a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> is a greatopportunity for you to follow your own interestsfrom a diverse range <strong>of</strong> fascinating subjects.As well as gaining deep understanding <strong>of</strong> atleast one subject, you can build a soundfoundation for a variety <strong>of</strong> future careers bydeveloping knowledge and skills that arevalued by employers in many fields. <strong>The</strong>transferable skills you can acquire fromstudying <strong>Arts</strong> subjects will give you theflexibility to follow different careeropportunities throughout your life. Ourgraduates are working in New Zealand andaround the world in areas such as journalism,publishing, the media and the arts, business, international development and language teaching.You may also decide to progress to postgraduate study in order to further pursue a subject thatinspires you and hone your skills for future employment.For 2010 we are pleased to be able to <strong>of</strong>fer additional opportunities for language study throughtwo new programmes: the Diploma in Languages and the Certificate in Languages. <strong>The</strong>seadditional pathways for language study reflect the value we place on language skills for advancedacademic study, future career options and personal development. More graduates with foreignlanguage skills are essential in today’s competitive global economy and to further New Zealand’sinternational objectives.With all the choices we can <strong>of</strong>fer you, this handbook is designed to help you plan your study andchoose your courses for 2010. It also gives you information about learning support so that you canmake the most <strong>of</strong> your <strong>University</strong> studies, and it directs you to the many resources you have accessto. I encourage you to use this handbook to make well-informed and thoughtful study decisions andto ensure that you fully utilise all the resources and support on <strong>of</strong>fer.I wish you every success with your studies in 2010.ASSOCIATE PROFESSORJAN CROSTHWAITEDean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook |3
2010 key datesClosing dates for applications for admission in 2010For admission to the BA, DipLang, CertLang or Cert<strong>Arts</strong> in Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 1 December 2009For admission to the above in Semester One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 8 December 2009For admission to the above in Semester Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday 4 July 2010Summer SchoolClosing date to enrol in Summer School courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 22 December 2009Lectures begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 5 January 2010Last day to add, change or delete Summer School courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 11 January<strong>Auckland</strong> Anniversary Day (no classes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 1 FebruaryLast day to withdraw from Summer School courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 5 FebruaryWaitangi Day (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday 6 FebruaryLectures end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 12 FebruaryExaminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 15 February – Wednesday 17 FebruarySummer School ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday 17 FebruarySemester OneSemester One begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 1 MarchLast day to add, change or delete Semester One courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 12 MarchLast day to add or delete full-year (A and B) courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 26 MarchMid-semester/Easter break (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2 April – Saturday 17 AprilANZAC Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday 25 AprilGraduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday 29 April – Friday 7 MayLast day to withdraw from Semester One courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 14 MayLectures end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday 5 JuneStudy break/exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday 5 June – Monday 28 JuneQueen’s Birthday (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 7 JuneSemester One ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 28 JuneInter-semester break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 29 June – Saturday 17 JulySemester TwoSemester Two begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 19 JulyLast day to add, change or delete Semester Two courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 30 JulyMid-semester break (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 30 August – Saturday 11 SeptemberGraduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 SeptemberLast day to withdraw from Semester Two and full-year (A and B) courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 1 OctoberLectures end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday 23 OctoberStudy break/exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday 23 October – Monday 15 NovemberLabour Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 25 OctoberSemester Two ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday 15 November4| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Help and advice<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre is available to all <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> students.We can help you with:• applying and enrolling• planning your enrolment• planning your degree• any questions about study or the <strong>University</strong>.You can drop in without an appointment – visit our website forinformation and forms.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ CentreRoom 416-418 (Symonds Street level, to the right <strong>of</strong> the café), HumanSciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85060Fax: +64 9 308 2395Email: asc@auckland.ac.nzOpen: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (except public holidays, ChristmasEve and the day after Easter Monday)www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ascAcademic adviceYou can see an Undergraduate Adviser, lecturer or tutor. See p29.General <strong>University</strong> enquiries<strong>The</strong> Student Information Centre<strong>The</strong> Student Information Centre can help with:• general enquiries• applying and enrolling• replacement ID cards• NetAccount passwords• <strong>University</strong> forms.<strong>The</strong> Student Information CentreRoom 112, street level, <strong>The</strong> ClockTower, 22 Princes StreetOpen: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-12 noon<strong>The</strong> Student Central Office<strong>The</strong> Student Central Office <strong>of</strong>fers all the services <strong>of</strong> the StudentInformation Centre, and also accommodates:• AUSA representatives for any clubs or sports queries• International Student Insurance Administration Officers, who can helpwith any StudentSafe insurance queries.<strong>The</strong> Student Central OfficeLevel 1, Student Union Building (311), 34 Princes StreetOpen: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> Call CentrePhone: 0800 61 62 63 or +64 9 308 2386Fax: 0800 61 62 64 or +64 9 373 7663Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nzTxt: 5533Open: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-12 noonSecurity<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a large institution with extensive buildings and grounds,and it is important to protect your personal safety and belongings. Donot leave personal property in unlocked rooms and never leave a laptopanywhere, even in a locked room. After dark, take the best lit route andavoid taking shortcuts through badly lit areas or public parks. Avoid workingon your own or if you must do so, lock the door <strong>of</strong> the room in which youare working. If you are working late or alone, tell people where you are.To contact <strong>University</strong> SecurityEmergency calls: phone 0800 373 7556 or +64 9 373 7599 ext 85000Routine calls: phone +64 9 373 7599 ext 85000Useful addressesAdmissions OfficeRoom 126, street level, <strong>The</strong> ClockTower, 22 Princes StreetPhone: 0800 61 62 63 (or +64 9 308 2386 if overseas)Fax: +64 9 308 2363Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/admissions<strong>Arts</strong> Labs Help DeskLevel 4, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street (street level, to theright <strong>of</strong> the café, go in to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85004Email: artslabs@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/artslabs<strong>Auckland</strong> InternationalRoom G23, Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street (corner <strong>of</strong> Alfred andSymonds Street)Phone: +64 9 373 7513Fax: +64 9 373 7405Email: international@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/internationalExaminations OfficeRoom 134, street level, <strong>The</strong> ClockTower, 22 Princes Streetwww.auckland.ac.nz/examsIC Help Desk (For enquiries, NetAccount, printing and photocopyaccounts, general student computing, Cecil)Level 2, Kate Edger Information CommonsPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82333Email: ichelpdesk@auckland.ac.nzwww.information-commons.auckland.ac.nz2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 5
Admission and enrolment• <strong>The</strong> rank score will be calculated by awarding the following points forup to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3 in the lasttwo years. <strong>The</strong> maximum rank score is 320.ExcellenceMeritAchieved4 points3 points2 points• Credits obtained in any required subjects do not have to be among thebest 80 credits used for ranking purposes.Example <strong>of</strong> how a rank score for NCEA Level 3 is calculatedSubject Standard type Results Calculation ScoreEnglish Achievement 4 Excellence8 Merit8 Achieved4 x 4 points8 x 3 points8 x 2 points56French Achievement 4 Merit4 Achieved• NCEA Level 3 credits achieved in Year 12 may be counted towards the80 best credits used for ranking purposes.• Level 3 subject requirements for a specific programme may be met inYear 12.• You are strongly encouraged to take achievement standards aspreparation for <strong>University</strong> study.4 x 3 points4 x 2 pointsHistory Achievement 14 Achieved 14 x 2 points 28Mathematics Achievement, Unit 8 Excellence8 x 4 points70*6 Merit16 Achieved6 x 3 points10 x 2 points*Tourism Unit 24 Achieved** Not an approved subject Nil**Rank score 174*Maximum 24 credits per subject. Any points above this limit are excluded.**Only approved subjects are used for ranking.20Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)If you are applying for admission to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> for 2010based on Cambridge International Examinations taken in New Zealandschools, you will be required to meet the following <strong>University</strong> EntranceStandard, as established by the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee(NZVCC). Please note that the information below is for New Zealand andAustralian citizens and permanent residents. International studentsshould refer to p15.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> Entrance Standard• 120 points* on the UCAS Tariff including a minimum grade <strong>of</strong> Din each <strong>of</strong> at least two subjects equivalent to those in the listapproved for NCEA at AS or A Level; plus a minimum grade <strong>of</strong> Din one further subject either from the approved list or related to adomain on the National Qualifications Framework at AS orA LevelplusAdmission requirementsYou must meet the admission requirements for your programme(s)<strong>of</strong> study. In addition to achieving university entrance, some <strong>of</strong> ourundergraduate programmes require you to have taken specific subjects.Some programmes have other requirements such as a portfolio, auditionand/or interview.<strong>The</strong> table on p12 shows the rank scores which are required forguaranteed entry in 2010, specific subject requirements and any otherrequirements you need for admission and selection into <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Auckland</strong>’s undergraduate programmes.For programmes that refer to Table A and/or Table B, use the table below.Table AClassical StudiesEnglishGeographyTable BAccountingBiologyBusiness Studies• a D pass or higher in IGCSE MathematicsplusHistoryHistory <strong>of</strong> ArtChemistryEconomics• an E pass or higher in AS English.*Should an applicant obtain 3 D grades, totalling fewer than 120UCAS Tariff points, the applicant may include points from any oneadditional subject available for CIE to make up the differencebetween 90 and 120 points.Note: NZVCC has recognised Business Studies as equivalent to anapproved subject.To be admitted to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> you must gain the<strong>University</strong> Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.MathematicsPhysicsFor more information about requirements for specific programmes (eg,portfolio <strong>of</strong> creative work) refer to the relevant faculty undergraduateprospectus or website.How your rank score is calculatedYou will be ranked according to your UCAS Tariff score total accumulatedover a maximum <strong>of</strong> six subject units in the last two years, in subjects atAS, A2 or A Level from subjects that match those <strong>of</strong> NCEA.10 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
• <strong>The</strong> rank score will be calculated from your UCAS Tariff points byawarding the following points for each approved subject (to amaximum <strong>of</strong> six subject units). <strong>The</strong> maximum rank score is 360.Level A B C D EAS 60 50 40 30 20A 120 100 80 60 40• An A Level counts as two subject units. Where a student has studiedmore than six subject units the best six scores will be used.• A CIE rank score may differ from the UCAS Tariff used for universityentrance because only subjects equivalent to approved NCEA subjectsare used for ranking.Example <strong>of</strong> how a rank score for CIE is calculatedSubject Level Subject units Grade Tariff points Rank scoreClassical Studies AS 1 B 50 50English AS 1 C 40 40French AS 1 D 30 Nil*History A 2 B 100 100Mathematics A 2 B 100 100Rank score 290*Maximum six subject units. If more are achieved, the best six scores are used.Admission and enrolmentInternational Baccalaureate (IB)If you are applying for admission to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> for 2010based on International Baccalaureate, you will be required to meetthe following entrance standard, as established by the New ZealandVice-Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC). Please note that the followinginformation applies to New Zealand and Australian citizens andpermanent residents. International students should refer to p15.An applicant will be deemed to be eligible for admission if they havebeen awarded the full International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 pointsminimum).To be admitted to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> you must gain the<strong>University</strong> Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.Admission requirementsYou must meet the admission requirements for your programme(s)<strong>of</strong> study. In addition to achieving university entrance, some <strong>of</strong> ourundergraduate programmes have other requirements such as a portfolio,audition and/or interview.<strong>The</strong> table on p12 shows the rank scores which are required forguaranteed admission in 2010 and any other requirements you need foradmission and selection into <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>’s undergraduateprogrammes.For more information about requirements for specific programmes (eg,portfolio <strong>of</strong> creative work) refer to the relevant faculty undergraduateprospectus or website.How your rank score is calculatedYou will be ranked according to your IB score. For example, if you achieve27 points for IB, your rank score will also be 27 points.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 11
Admission for internationals<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> warmly welcomes all international students. You’ll be part <strong>of</strong> a diversecommunity which includes more than 4,000 international students from 93 different countries.Are you an international student?You are an international student if you are not a citizen or permanentresident <strong>of</strong> New Zealand or Australia.How do you get in?International students studying at New Zealandsecondary schools – NCEA and CIETo be admitted to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> you will need to gain the<strong>University</strong> Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.If you are sitting National Certificate <strong>of</strong> Educational Achievement(NCEA), you will be given a rank score based on your best 80 creditsat Level 3, from up to five subjects on the approved NZQA list (seewww.nzqa.org.nz). Cambridge International Examination (CIE) candidateswill be given a rank score based on their UCAS tariff points. Refer topp8-12 for full details <strong>of</strong> how rank scores are calculated, information onsubject and credit requirements, and any additional requirements.Please note that the rank score for entry for international students ishigher than that required for New Zealand citizens and permanentresidents.First language restrictionsIf your first language is not English, credits obtained in your firstlanguage will not be factored into your ranking.Note that programmes in other faculties may have additional entryrequirements, such as an interview or additional application form.English language requirementsFor students entering from a New Zealand educationproviderIf you are applying on the basis <strong>of</strong> NCEA you must meet the standardliteracy requirements for admission. <strong>The</strong>se are the same as those forNew Zealand citizens or permanent residents (refer to p9). If you areapplying on the basis <strong>of</strong> CIE you must obtain a pass in AS level English(refer to p10).For students entering from an international educationproviderIf English is not your first language you will be required to submit pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency. For admission to the BA you candemonstrate English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in one <strong>of</strong> the following ways:• an overall score in Academic IELTS <strong>of</strong> at least 6.0 with no band lessthan 5.5• a paper-based TOEFL score <strong>of</strong> at least 550 with a TWE <strong>of</strong> 4.5; or acomputer-based TOEFL score <strong>of</strong> at least 213 with a TWE <strong>of</strong> 4.5; or aninternet-based TOEFL overall score <strong>of</strong> at least 80 and a written score <strong>of</strong>at least 21Admission and enrolmentEntry through international colleges and foundationprogrammesYou can apply for entry based on the successful completion <strong>of</strong> a widerange <strong>of</strong> foundation programmes. Each application is assessed on acase-by-case basis. Contact <strong>Auckland</strong> International to find out whetheryour programme is recognised by <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>.Successful completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Certificate inFoundation Studies or Taylors <strong>Auckland</strong> Foundation Year (TAFY) will giveyou an entrance qualification to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, subject toyour meeting the <strong>University</strong>’s English language requirements andselection standards. Selection will depend upon your grades.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Certificate in Foundation Studies– This is run on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> by the Academic Colleges Group.<strong>The</strong> programme is internationally recognised and designed for studentswho wish to enter university in New Zealand. Visit www.acgedu.comTaylors College – <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> recognises the Taylors<strong>Auckland</strong> Foundation Year (TAFY) programme as a pathway to the<strong>University</strong>. Visit www.taylorscollege.ac.nzInternational students outside New ZealandYou can apply for entry to the <strong>University</strong> based on qualifications you haveobtained outside New Zealand. For details visit www.auckland.ac.nz/international or contact <strong>Auckland</strong> International.Entry requirements will continue to be higher for international studentsthan for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, as has alwaysbeen the case.• completion <strong>of</strong> the Foundation Certificate in English for AcademicPurposes (FCertEAP) with a C grade. For information about theFCertEAP see p14 and visit www.ela.auckland.ac.nzHow to applyApply for admission online at www.auckland.ac.nz/applynowWe recommend that you contact <strong>Auckland</strong> International to help you withyour application. <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> also has <strong>of</strong>ficial representatives overseaswho can help with the application process – visit www.auckland.ac.nz/overseasrep for contact details.When to applyFor application closing dates, see p17. International students shouldapply well before the deadline and contact <strong>Auckland</strong> International earlyfor help and advice.For more information and adviceVisit www.auckland.ac.nz/international and contact <strong>Auckland</strong>International.<strong>Auckland</strong> International<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, Private Bag 92019, <strong>Auckland</strong> 1142,New ZealandPhone: +64 9 373 7513Fax: +64 9 373 7405Email: international@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/international2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 15
Admission and enrolmentTransferringstudentsIf you are transferring from another tertiary institution and have neverbeen a student at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, you must apply to beadmitted to the <strong>University</strong> and to a <strong>University</strong> programme. You will needto complete an Application for Admission (see p17) and meet <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> entry requirements (see p9).To be guaranteed admission to the BA you will need a grade pointaverage <strong>of</strong> 2.0 (or an average grade <strong>of</strong> C) in your past study. Applicantswith lower results will be considered individually for possible admissionunder the Targeted Admission Scheme. You will need to provide evidence<strong>of</strong> your prior study through a student record or transcript.You may also apply for credit for courses or qualifications completedelsewhere. To be awarded a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> undergraduatedegree, you must complete the equivalent <strong>of</strong> at least one full-time year<strong>of</strong> study at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, regardless <strong>of</strong> the transfer creditawarded.How to apply for external transfer creditYou must formally apply for an assessment <strong>of</strong> your eligibility for externaltransfer credit. Do this either on your Application for Admission or bycontacting the Admissions Office or <strong>Auckland</strong> International (if you are aninternational student). <strong>The</strong>re is a credit application fee.Apply as early as possible and submit the following:• certified copies <strong>of</strong> your <strong>of</strong>ficial academic transcripts / records• <strong>of</strong>ficial course descriptions, including details <strong>of</strong> the degree / diplomastructure, grading system and course outlines for each course studied,content, lecture hours, textbooks etc. (If this information is not inEnglish, you must submit a certified translation.)Allow at least two to three weeks for your application to be processed.Allow more time if you apply from January to March or if you studiedoverseas.<strong>The</strong> Admissions Office or <strong>Auckland</strong> International will advise you when thefaculty or faculties concerned have considered your application. ChecknDeva to see what credit has been approved.Returningstudents(Previously enrolled at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>)If you are continuing in the sameprogrammeYou don’t need to submit an Application for Admission, unless you havenot been in the programme for an extended period. Students with aGrade Point Average <strong>of</strong> less than 2.0 in their previous record may bedeclined for readmission or considered for possible admission under theTargeted Admission Scheme.You should be able to enrol yourself directly in courses online - see the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre if you have problems.If you want to change your programmeYou must apply to be admitted into the new programme. Submit anAdd / Change Programme request on nDeva (see the guide to nDeva onp220).To be admitted to the BA you will need a Grade Point Average <strong>of</strong> 2.0(average grade <strong>of</strong> C). Students with a lower Grade Point Average maybe considered individually for admission under the Targeted AdmissionScheme.International students will need a Grade Point Average <strong>of</strong> 2.2 (averagegrade <strong>of</strong> C+) to be admitted to the BA, and are not eligible for theTargeted Admission Scheme.Cert<strong>Arts</strong> studentsIf you want to transfer to the BA, or you have completed the Cert<strong>Arts</strong>and want to begin a BA, you must apply to be admitted. <strong>The</strong> selectioncriteria above will apply.Admissions OfficeRoom 126, street level, <strong>The</strong> ClockTower, 22 Princes StreetPhone: 0800 61 62 63 (or +64 9 308 2386 if overseas)Fax: +64 9 308 2363Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/admissions<strong>Auckland</strong> InternationalRoom G23, Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street (corner <strong>of</strong> Alfred andSymonds Street)Phone: +64 9 373 7513Fax: +64 9 373 7405Email: international@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/international16 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
How to applyApply for a place in a programme(s)Do you have internet access, or can you come on to campus to our help labs?(See the closing dates below.)Yes• Log on to www.auckland.ac.nz• Click on Apply Now.• Complete the online Application for a place in your programme(s) <strong>of</strong> choice. Note that youcan apply for more than one programme.• You will receive an acknowledgement letter asking you to provide specific certified documents(and in some cases to complete other requirements*) before your application can beassessed. <strong>The</strong> letter will also tell you how to access the <strong>University</strong>’s nDeva system to completethe next steps.NoPhone: 0800 61 62 63(or +64 9 308 2386 if overseas)Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> ClockTower Call Centre will forwardrequired information to you.Admission and enrolmentOfferYour application will be assessed and, if successful, an “Offer <strong>of</strong> a place in a programme” letterwill be mailed to you. This normally happens from mid-January**.AcceptAccept or decline your <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> a place in a programme online. Remember, you still need to enrolin your courses!Enrol in your choice <strong>of</strong> courses• Before you enrol, you’ll need more information. Refer to the information in this Handbookabout planning your degree, subjects and courses.• You can attend Courses and Careers Day on 28 August 2010 and Course Advice Day in lateJanuary/February 2010. If you need advice contact the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or anUndergraduate Adviser.Pay your tuition fees.You are now a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> student. Congratulations!*For some programmes, you may be required to submit supplementary information (eg, aportfolio <strong>of</strong> work, referee reports, an online form) or to attend an interview / audition. If youhave not already done this, any outstanding requirements will be explained in theacknowledgement letter – ensure that you follow them up as quickly as possible.**You can also check the status <strong>of</strong> your application online using your login and password (if youdon’t know these, check the instructions in your acknowledgement letter). If you are not <strong>of</strong>fereda place in the programme(s) <strong>of</strong> your choice, you will receive a letter outlining alternative options.Please follow the advice on the letter or phone 0800 61 62 63. Your final <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> a place isdependent both on you gaining admission to the <strong>University</strong> (which for school leavers may bedependent on your final school results) and assessment by the faculty <strong>of</strong>fering the programme.Closing dates forapplications for admissionin 2010(For admission to the BA, DipLang, CertLangor Cert<strong>Arts</strong>)• Tuesday 1 December 2009 for admissionin Summer School.*• Tuesday 8 December 2009 for admissionin Semester One.• Sunday 4 July 2010 for admission inSemester Two.*New students may not begin <strong>University</strong> inSummer School.Late applications may be considered, butplaces in some courses may not be available.Closing date for acceptingan <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> a placeIf you have been <strong>of</strong>fered a place in an <strong>Arts</strong>programme because you have met guaranteedentry requirements, you are encouraged toaccept your <strong>of</strong>fer as soon as possible. Youshould have accepted your <strong>of</strong>fer before <strong>Faculty</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Orientation so that you can fullyparticipate in that programme.You must have accepted the <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> aplace no later than the last Friday beforethe start <strong>of</strong> semester. After that time the<strong>of</strong>fer may be withdrawn (students applying foradmission in Semester Two are more likely tobe affected in this way.)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 17
Enrolling in coursesAdmission and enrolment<strong>The</strong> difference between admission andenrolment<strong>The</strong>se are two separate processes.1. You must apply to be admitted to the <strong>University</strong> and a <strong>University</strong>programme.2. You can enrol in the individual courses you want to take after you havebeen <strong>of</strong>fered a place and have accepted the <strong>of</strong>fer online.Once you are in your programme you just re-enrol each year.When to enrolReturning students can enrol from the first Monday in November for thefollowing academic year. New students can enrol once they have gainedadmission and accepted their <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> place on nDeva.Enrol as soon as you can for the best choice <strong>of</strong> courses and class times.(You can change your mind after you’ve enrolled – see p23.)You should have completed enrolment by the following dates:Summer School courses: 22 December 2009Semester One courses: 14 February 2010Semester Two courses: 4 July 2010You can add courses until the deadline dates specified on p23, but placesare not guaranteed.How to enrolEnrol using nDeva, the student self-service system at www.auckland.ac.nz/ndeva (see p20 for instructions). First, you must check courseavailability and work out your timetable (see p21).You can use any computer with internet access. Computers are availableat the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre and <strong>Arts</strong> Labs, both located in the HumanSciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, at Symonds Street level to the right<strong>of</strong> the café.If you need help – Phone 0800 61 62 63 (or +64 9 308 2386 ifoverseas) or contact the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre (contact details are on p5).How many courses to enrol inTo finish your BA in three yearsEnrol in 120 points (eight 15-point courses) each year: 60 points (fourcourses) in Semester One and 60 points (four courses) in Semester Two.This is a normal full-time study load.Part-time enrolmentYou are part-time if you are enrolled in:• fewer than 100 points over two semesters in one year, or• fewer than 50 points in one semester, or• fewer than 25 points in Summer School.To be eligible for a loan or allowance during SemesterOne and TwoIf you enrol for each semester separately – You must enrol in atleast 50 points each semester. If you are taking 15-point courses, this willmean enrolling in at least four courses in each semester.If you enrol for both semesters at the same time – You must enrol inat least 100 points over both semesters. You could therefore enrol in four15-point courses in one semester and three 15-point courses in the other.Unless you are an international student, you may spread these 100points over Summer School, Semester One and Semester Two, if you enrolin all your courses at the same time.International students may spread these 100 points over SemestersOne and Two only, if you enrol in all your courses at the same time.You cannot count Summer School.To be eligible for a loan or allowance during SummerSchoolYou must be enrolled in at least 25 points. If you are taking 15-pointcourses you must therefore enrol in two courses. Contact the StudentFinancials Office for more information.To be eligible for an international student visaIf you are applying for a one-year visa – You must be enrolled in atleast 105 points (at least seven 15-point courses) across Semesters Oneand Two. Summer School does not count.If you are applying for a half-year visa – You must be enrolled in atleast 60 points (at least four 15-point courses) in either Semester One orTwo.Contact <strong>Auckland</strong> International for more information.Course availabilityCourse availability can change. <strong>The</strong> most up-to-date information is onthe nDeva Class Search; check this before you go to enrol. If it says “tobe advised” in this handbook, check the Class Search and if necessarycontact the department.Maximum enrolmentYou may enrol in up to 170 points in an academic year. Within this limit,you can take:• up to 80 points in each <strong>of</strong> Semesters One and Two, and• up to 30 points in Summer School.See p21 for how to use the Class Search.TimetablesBefore you enrol, work out your own personal timetable, taking intoaccount all the classes for each course. Use the nDeva Class Search t<strong>of</strong>ind the most up-to-date times and note that timetables may change.(See p21 for how to use the Class Search.)To help you work out your timetable there is a Class Selection Worksheetat www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-how-to-enrol-on-ndeva18 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
RoomsClassrooms are usually shown on the nDeva Class Search. However,rooms are not finalised until the first week <strong>of</strong> semester, and in somecases aren’t allocated before the start <strong>of</strong> semester.Check rooms on the Class Search in the first week <strong>of</strong> semester, either thenight before or the day <strong>of</strong> your class.TBA – This means “to be advised”. If the Class Search continues to saythis, ask the department.See Dept – Ask at the teaching department’s main <strong>of</strong>fice. For example,if this related to an Ancient History course you would ask at theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History.How to choose your coursesYou need to be prepared before you enrol online, and you should haveconsidered the following.Are these the right courses for my degree?Each course you take must fit into the degree requirements so thatyou can eventually graduate with that qualification. Make an informedchoice – don’t enrol only to discover later that you can’t count the coursetowards your degree.• Familiarise yourself with the degree planning information in thishandbook.• Contact the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre if you have any questions or if you’dlike help with planning your enrolment.Do I have a timetable clash?You won’t be able to enrol in a course if the classes clash with those foranother course. Work out your timetable carefully before you go to enrol,taking into account all the classes shown on the nDeva Class Search, eg,related classes such as tutorials. See p21 for how to use the Class Search.For European languages – Submit the electronic AR20E form(at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sell). Enrol yourself as usual on nDeva.If you want to study above beginners’ level, see the School <strong>of</strong> EuropeanLanguages and Literatures.For Pacific languages – Submit the AR20P form (at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacific). If you want to take a beginners’ course, enrol yourself onnDeva – you will be wait-listed until the department determines if this isthe right course for you. You may have to take a placement test.Language Competency forms are also available at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asc (under Forms For Students) and on the nDeva Class Searchunder “Notes” when you have searched for beginners’ courses.See p20 for information about enrolling in wait-listed courses.General Education coursesHow to choose your coursesFor information about General Education requirements and how tochoose your courses, see p36 if you are in the BA or p43 if you are in aBA conjoint programme.Enrolling in G-coded coursesGeneral Education courses have G course codes, eg, MUSIC 144G.Some courses are available as both standard degree courses and asGeneral Education courses. For enrolment purposes these courses haveboth a standard course code (eg, PSYCH 109) and a G course code(eg, PSYCH 109G).If you are taking the course for General Education – You mustenrol in the G course code (eg, PSYCH 109G) for it to count towards yourGeneral Education requirement.If you are not taking the course for General Education – Enrol inthe standard course code (eg, PSYCH 109) and not the G course code.Admission and enrolmentAm I trying to take too many points?<strong>The</strong>re is a maximum number <strong>of</strong> points you are permitted to enrol in (seep18). nDeva will not let you go over the limit.Are there any conditions attached to the course?You may need to have passed a prerequisite, enrolled in a corequisite, ornot have passed an equivalent course (a restriction). You may even needspecial approval from the department. Refer to the individual courses inthis handbook.Language coursesYou must enrol in the appropriate course for your level <strong>of</strong> competency.Some language courses are for beginners, while others are for moreadvanced learners or native speakers. Read the course description andif necessary seek advice from an Undergraduate Adviser.<strong>The</strong> Language Competency FormIf you want to study a modern language you must submit a LanguageCompetency Form. This tells the department about your background(if any) in the language and ensures that you take the right course/s.For Asian languages – Submit the AR20A form (at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia). If you want to take a beginners’ course, enrol yourself onnDeva – you will be wait-listed until the department determines if this isthe right course for you. You may have to take a placement test.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 19
Admission and enrolmentHow to enrol on nDevawww.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor information online see www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-how-to-enrol-on-ndeva, and see the generalguide to nDeva on p220.Step 1CLASS SEARCHUse Class Search to find the times and 5-digit class numbers <strong>of</strong> eachcourse you want to take. See the information about the Class Search onpage 21.• Check to see if there are any related classes such as tutorials.• Work out your timetable and make sure there are no times whichclash.Step 2ENROLMENTENROLMENTHelphelp• You can click on help at any time.• Phone 0800 61 62 63 or contact the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre. Staff at the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre can guide you through the process.Wait listsFor a place in some courses you must be assessed and selected by thedepartment. While this happens you are put on a wait list.• Go through the online enrolment procedure on nDeva as usual. Youwill then be put on the wait list and your enrolment status will show as“waiting”.Use enrolment to insert the class numbers for the main component.• Do not enter the related class numbers in this screen – this is done inStep 3.• You can click on insert additional class to load in all the courses youwant to take for a semester.Insert Additional Class• When you have entered all the courses, click on save classes.Save Classes >>Step 3Once you’ve clicked on save classes you will be taken to a screen to addrelated classes (if applicable).• If you didn’t copy down the related class numbers in Step 1, you cansearch for them and their times on this screen.• Make sure that you click on save related classes – this will load therelated classes in.Save Related ClassesStep 4Click on submit request to complete enrolment into all the classes youhave selected.Submit RequestIf your enrolment is not successfulCheck the error messages. If you need help, ask the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre or phone 0800 61 62 63.• <strong>The</strong> department will periodically assess all students on the wait list.If you are selected, your status on nDeva will automatically change to“enrolled”. If you are declined, you will be contacted (make sure thatyour contact details are correct on nDeva).• All wait lists are closed on the Friday before semester starts. If youhave not been enrolled by then, ask the department if there are anyplaces available. If there are places available, you will need to beenrolled via a concession request (see the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre). Ifnot, you will need to choose another course. Note: there may havebeen a problem preventing your enrolment from the wait list whichcan be resolved when you see the department.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> website also provides useful information on this topic(including links) – go to www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-how-to-enrol-on-ndevaWhy won’t nDeva let me enrol in thiscourse?<strong>The</strong> most common reasons are: you have a timetable clash, you haven’tpassed the prerequisites, or you’ve taken a restricted course.Other possibilities are:• the class is full• you’ve already failed the course twice (and therefore can’t enrol in itagain)• you have outstanding fees or accommodation debts• you’re not “active in a programme”, which means that you have notbeen admitted to a programme and/or accepted your <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> placeonline• you need permission from the department to enrol in the course• you’ve been suspended or are under points restrictions because <strong>of</strong>unsatisfactory progress• you are trying to enrol in too many points (see “How many courses toenrol in” on p18).20 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> nDeva Class Searchwww.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor information online see www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/ae-how-to-enrol-on-ndeva, and see the generalguide to nDeva on p220.Check course availability and work out yourtimetableUse the Class Search to get up-to-date availability, individual classes andtimetables for each course.If you don’t yet have a Login, you can log in as a guest.Finding the course1. Select term – When you get to the Class Search you’ll first need toselect the term – this is the semester. Some courses are available inmore than just one semester.2. Subject area – <strong>The</strong> second screen asks for details <strong>of</strong> the course youwant to find. First, select the subject area. For example, if you wantedto find ARTHIST 106, this would be Art History – ARTHIST.3. Catalogue number – You then have to enter the catalogue number,eg, 106 for ARTHIST 106.Now click on search and you’ll get all the classes that are open, alongwith their times. (If classes are full they do not display.)Finding the different classesEach course consists <strong>of</strong> one or more class components. Each class has aclass number on the Class Search.<strong>The</strong> main class – This is the lecture.Related classes – nDeva will <strong>of</strong>ten also display related classes such asa tutorial or laboratory. (Sometimes these will be arranged within thedepartment and won’t show on nDeva.) You must attend all the classesfor the course, eg, the lectures and tutorial or any other related classes.Class Search examples<strong>The</strong> following examples use the course ARTHIST 106 and are based ontimetables for Semester One, 2009.<strong>The</strong> main classWhen we searched for ARTHIST 106 we got a screen showing eightdifferent class numbers. Below is the first class number (22519). This isthe lecture (LEC under Component).Under class number 22519 there are times shown for Monday andTuesday, 2-3pm. <strong>The</strong> days are shown on two separate lines because thelectures are in different locations (lecture room Eng 1401 on Monday andEng 1439 on Tuesday). Because they come under the one class number,these two hours <strong>of</strong> lectures are part <strong>of</strong> the same class. You would enrol inclass number 22519 and attend a lecture on both Monday and Tuesday.Admission and enrolment<strong>The</strong> main class (lecture)Selection Result: 8matching classes found.For an explanation <strong>of</strong> the selection result fields, scroll down the page.ClassSubject Catalog Nbr Title Component Status Campus NotesNumber22519 ARTHIST 106LocationEng1401LocationEng1439Meeting Time2:00PM to3:00PMMeeting Time2:00PM to3:00PMMeetingDay(s)MonMeetingDay(s)TueImges & Ideas: Art sinceAntiqMeeting Start & End Dates02-MAR-0906-JUN-09Meeting Start & End Dates02-MAR-0906-JUN-09LEC Open CExam DateExam Start & EndTimeTBA TBA TBAExam DateExam Start & EndTimeTBA TBA TBAClass has associatedtutorial.Exam LocationExam Location2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 21
<strong>The</strong> related classAfter the lecture, seven tutorials were shown (TUT under Component)with seven different class numbers. <strong>The</strong> first two are shown below.Admission and enrolment<strong>The</strong> different class numbers (22520 and 22521) indicate different tutorialstreams at different times. (<strong>The</strong>y can also be on different days.)You would choose one tutorial (eg, class number 22521 on Monday from12-1pm) and enrol in this as well as the lecture. You would attend thistutorial as well as your two hours <strong>of</strong> lectures. You will be told in the firstlecture when tutorials will start – it is <strong>of</strong>ten not until the second week <strong>of</strong>semester.<strong>The</strong> related class (tutorial)ClassNumberSubject Catalog Nbr Title Component Status Campus Notes22520 ARTHIST 106LocationSee DeptClassNumberMeeting Time11:00AM to12:00PMMeetingDay(s)MonImges & Ideas: Art sinceAntiqMeeting Start & End Dates02-MAR-0906-JUN-09TUT Open CExam DateExam Start & EndTimeSubject Catalog Nbr Title Component Status Campus Notes22521 ARTHIST 106LocationSee DeptMeeting Time12:00PM to1:00PMMeetingDay(s)MonImges & Ideas: Art sinceAntiqMeeting Start & End Dates02-MAR-0906-JUN-09TUT Open CExam DateExam Start & EndTimeExam LocationExam LocationTimetables and course availabilityCheck timetables just before you go to enrol as they may have changed.Also check course availability and semester, as departments may have tochange their teaching plans.<strong>The</strong>re are sometimes alternative lecture streams on different days and/ortimes. <strong>The</strong>se will have different class numbers – choose one class number(or stream) to enrol in.RoomsLecture rooms – In our main class example, the locations are shownas Eng 1401 and Eng 1439. <strong>The</strong>se are the abbreviated names <strong>of</strong> lecturerooms. See the campus map on p221.Because <strong>of</strong> fluctuating enrolment numbers, rooms are not finalised untilthe first week <strong>of</strong> semester, and in some cases aren’t allocated beforethe start <strong>of</strong> semester. You’ll need to check the locations again (using theClass Search) in the first week <strong>of</strong> semester, either the night before or theday <strong>of</strong> your class.TBA – This means “to be advised”. If the Class Search continues to saythis, ask the department.See Dept – You will need to ask at the teaching department’s main<strong>of</strong>fice. For example, for an Art History tutorial you would ask at theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Art History.22 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Changing your enrolmentDeadlinesYou can add, change or delete courses on nDeva within the followingdeadlines.Summer School courses – Monday 11 January 2010Semester One courses – Friday 12 March 2010Full-year (A and B) courses – Friday 26 March 2010Semester Two courses – Friday 30 July 2010If you delete a course it is removed from your record and your fees arerefunded – but you must be within the deadline. (<strong>The</strong>se deadlines alsoapply to paper enrolment requests.)How to change your enrolment on nDevaStep 1Go to the enrolment screen. If you’re already enrolled in classes for thesemester you select, they will appear on the screen.Step 2Under the main component (usually the lecture) <strong>of</strong> each course you arecurrently enrolled in, drop this class and swap this class options willappear.drop this classswap this classUse these as applicable. Swap this class allows you to change one classto another, but it won’t work if there are any clashes or problems with thenew class (this way you keep your place in the original class).<strong>The</strong>re is no swap or drop option under the related class component. If youwant to change your tutorial but are staying in the same lecture stream,you’ll need to use the swap option under the lecture component. Swapinto the same lecture stream but choose a different related class stream.Help3. If your request is approved, you’ll be contacted so that you can collectthe form and take it to the Student Financials Office to pay the late fee.4. When you have paid the late fee, return the form to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre. You’ll then be enrolled in the course.To discontinue a course after the deadlinefor deletions<strong>The</strong>re are formal procedures you must follow. If you just stop attending,you remain enrolled and will therefore fail the course/s. <strong>The</strong> procedureyou should follow depends on why you want to discontinue.If there are serious reasons beyond your controlApply for a late deletion – If you are suffering from seriouscircumstances such as illness, apply for a late deletion rather thanwithdraw (refer to the information about withdrawing below). If the<strong>University</strong> approves your application, the course/s will be deleted fromyour record and you may get a partial refund <strong>of</strong> fees.Contact Student Records (Room 123 in <strong>The</strong> ClockTower) as soon as youcan. <strong>The</strong>re is a cut-<strong>of</strong>f date and a strict procedure applies.If you have just changed your mindApply to withdraw – You can apply to withdraw from a course withinthe deadlines below. No fees will be refunded. <strong>The</strong> course will stay onyour record with a “W” (for withdrawn) against it – this counts as a failgrade for the purposes <strong>of</strong> calculating your GPA (Grade Point Average).Submit a Course Alteration Form (also known as a “CAF” or SA70 form,available from the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre) to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Deadlines for withdrawing – You can withdraw from Summer Schoolcourses up to one week before the end <strong>of</strong> classes. You can withdrawfrom Semester One and Two courses up to three weeks before the end <strong>of</strong>classes.<strong>The</strong> following deadlines apply for 2010.Summer School courses – Friday 5 February 2010Semester One courses – Friday 14 May 2010Admission and enrolmenthelp• You can click on help at any time.• Phone 0800 61 62 63 or contact the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre. Staff at the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre can guide you through the process.Semester Two courses – Friday 1 October 2010Full-year (A and B) courses – Friday 1 October 2010To add a course after the deadlineYou cannot do this online, and there is a late fee <strong>of</strong> $100 for each course.1. Ask the department to sign a Course Alteration Form (also knownas a “CAF” or SA70 form, available from the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre).Attach a memo explaining why you are enrolling late. If you have beenattending class, ask the department for a memo confirming yourattendance and any coursework you have completed.2. Return the CAF to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre for approval by theAssociate Dean (Students).2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 23
<strong>The</strong> difference between schooland <strong>University</strong>At <strong>University</strong> you are treated as an independent adult. It’s important to be well prepared academically,but you’ll also need to be self-motivated and committed to <strong>University</strong> study. You won’t be supervised tomake sure you attend classes or do all your coursework. Instead, you need to take ownership <strong>of</strong> yourown learning. Your own independent study is just as important as attending classes.<strong>University</strong> studyYou’ll also need to be proactive and take responsibility for yourself. <strong>The</strong>reare many resources and sources <strong>of</strong> help available, and we expect you t<strong>of</strong>ind out about these and seek help when you need it. Information aboutmany <strong>of</strong> these resources and support services is in this handbook.Your workloadIf you are a full-time student you should regard <strong>University</strong> as a full-timejob. Each 15-point course should involve about ten hours <strong>of</strong> work eachweek. This includes classes (three or four hours per course) andindependent study (six or seven hours per course).AttendanceAttendance at lectures and any other classes (eg, tutorials andlaboratories) is a basic requirement. If you skip lectures or other classes,or don’t adequately prepare for them, you will compromise both yourlevel <strong>of</strong> achievement and the benefit you derive from <strong>University</strong> study.Tutorials are just as essential as lectures, and you’re expected to attendboth.For information about timetables and room allocations, see pp18-19.TutorialsAlthough they have a very different format, tutorials are just asimportant as lectures.Tutorials are classes where a tutor takes a small group <strong>of</strong> students. <strong>The</strong>yare not remedial or catch-up classes, but an opportunity to reinforce yourlearning by discussing and asking questions about the topics covered inlectures. Our data on student attendance and pass rates confirms thatparticipation in tutorials is an essential part <strong>of</strong> success at <strong>University</strong>.Working on your ownTaught classes are just one aspect <strong>of</strong> your learning.You will have hours or even days without classes, and making good use<strong>of</strong> this time is just as important as going to class. <strong>University</strong> teaching andlearning is designed so that you spend time outside class workingindependently, either on your own or with others. This might involvereading and researching, preparing essays or assignments, preparing forlectures and tutorials, working in language laboratories, consulting tutorsor attending courses to improve your academic skills. You might chooseto work at home, or in the Library, the Information Commons or the <strong>Arts</strong>Labs.See the example <strong>of</strong> a weekly timetable on p26.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 25
Sample timetable<strong>University</strong> studyBelow is an example <strong>of</strong> what a weekly timetable might look like. It’s up to you how you manage yourwork and where you study, but it is essential to make good use <strong>of</strong> your time outside classes.This is an example only, based on class timetables for Semester One 2009.ClassesIndependent studyMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday8 - 9 In the InformationCommons preparingfor PHIL 105assignmentIn the Librarypreparing forASIAN 100 tutorialMeet a classmateover c<strong>of</strong>fee toprepare forPHIL 105 tutorial9 - 10 Reading in theLibrary forASIAN 100 lecturePHIL 105 lectureMeet History tutorto discuss essayPHIL 105 lecture10 - 11 ASIAN 100 lecture JAPANESE 130seminarJAPANESE 130seminarJAPANESE 130seminarJAPANESE 130seminarIn the InformationCommons workingon essay forHISTORY 12511 - 12 HISTORY 125lectureHISTORY 125lectureASIAN 100 tutorialPHIL 105 tutorial12 - 1 In the Library doinghomework forJAPANESE 1301 - 2 JAPANESE 130lectureHISTORY 125tutorialResearching forHISTORY 125 essayin the InformationCommonsIn the self-accesslanguage lab forJAPANESE 1302 - 3 In the self-accesslanguage lab forJAPANESE 130In the Libraryreading forHISTORY 125 essayIn the <strong>Arts</strong> Labsworking on ASIAN100 assignment3 - 4 At home workingon PHIL 105assignment4 - 5 In the InformationCommons doingresearch for PHIL105 assignmentDoing homework forJAPANESE 130 inthe LibraryAt home studyingfor ASIAN 100online test5 - 6 At home readingfor ASIAN 100At home doingreading forASIAN 100At home doinghomework forJAPANESE 1006 - 7 At home reviewingPHIL 105 notesin preparation fornext lecture26 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
paraphrasing from, or directly copying from, books, articles, the internetand other students’ work.<strong>University</strong> study<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> will not tolerate cheating, or assisting othersto cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic<strong>of</strong>fence. <strong>The</strong> work you submit for grading must be your own work, andwhere you use work from other sources, it must be properlyacknowledged and referenced. (This also applies to sources on theinternet.)<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a licence to use Turnitin, a web-based plagiarismdetection and prevention tool. Upon reasonable request, you may berequired to provide an electronic version <strong>of</strong> your work for computerisedreview.How to avoid plagiarismWherever you make use <strong>of</strong> the work or ideas <strong>of</strong> other people, publishedor unpublished, you must properly acknowledge and cite it. You wouldusually acknowledge material by providing a reference to where you gotit from, either in a footnote or in brackets in the text.Departments will advise you about referencing styles either in coursehandouts or web pages. Don’t hesitate to seek advice from your lectureror tutor.For more information and advice, visit www.auckland.ac.nz/honestyHonesty in exams<strong>The</strong>re are strict regulations governing honest conduct in exams, and anybreach <strong>of</strong> these is subject to serious penalty.Read the examination regulations carefully. <strong>The</strong>y are sent to you withyour exam timetable, and are also at www.auckland.ac.nz/exams (underConduct in examinations).28 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Learning supportAcademic adviceUndergraduate AdvisersUndergraduate Advisers are academic staff within our teachingdepartments who can give you in-depth advice about their subject. Readthis handbook first, and contact an Undergraduate Adviser if you needacademic advice. Contact details are under the individual subject entriesin this handbook and also on the front pages <strong>of</strong> our individual subjectwebsites – you can access these by going to www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/subjectsPlease provide your student ID number when you contact anUndergraduate Adviser.Lecturers and tutorsLecturers and tutors expect students to approach them with questions,and they usually have <strong>of</strong>fice hours when you can see them. For example,you may have a question about coursework requirements or how toprovide references in an essay. You should also see your lecturer or tutorif you find you’re having problems with the course.<strong>The</strong> Student Learning Centre<strong>The</strong> Student Learning Centre (SLC) facilitates the development <strong>of</strong> effectiveacademic learning and performance skills for all students enrolled at the<strong>University</strong>. Qualified tutors provide learning instruction, advice andsupport through workshops and individual consultations, and also online.<strong>The</strong> skills areas covered include:• learning skills: reading, note-taking, memory, critical thinking, exams• writing skills: question analysis, research, planning and structuring,drafting• self-management: time management, motivation, stress management• communication skills development for English as an AdditionalLanguage (EAL) students• support in Mathematics and Statistics for specific courses• computer skills: MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; SPSS; EndNote.<strong>The</strong> SLC caters for the academic needs <strong>of</strong> Māori students through itsTe Puni Wānanga programme, and for the needs <strong>of</strong> Pacific studentsthrough the Fale Pasifika programme. <strong>The</strong> SLC also has specialist tutorswho can provide instruction and support for students with specificlearning disabilities.You must register with the SLC in order to utilise its services; this costs$10 for the calendar year.<strong>The</strong> Student Learning CentreCentre for Academic DevelopmentLevel 3, Information Commons, 9 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88850Email: slc@auckland.ac.nzwww.slc.auckland.ac.nzTuākana <strong>Arts</strong> undergraduate mentoringprogrammeTuākana <strong>Arts</strong> is designed to help first-year Māori and Pacific studentssettle into academic life. We aim to support you so that you can reachyour full academic potential. You’ll be helped and encouraged bymentors within our teaching departments. Mentors are mostly Māori andPacific senior students who are studying, or who have studied, yoursubject.We <strong>of</strong>fer you:• one-on-one support• study groups• help with specific subjects• workshops to help you improve your academic skills• instruction on how to use the Library• advice about <strong>University</strong> processes, procedures and regulations• an overnight writing wānanga at the marae.Visit www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/tuakanaTo get involvedIf you’re interested in being part <strong>of</strong> Tuäkana <strong>Arts</strong>, contact us:Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89114Email: tuakana_arts@auckland.ac.nzImproving your academic EnglishWe expect a high standard <strong>of</strong> academic English from all our students.If you are a native speaker or pr<strong>of</strong>icient in English as a second languageyou may still need to improve your academic English skills. Poor academicwriting skills will affect your performance and your grades.(If you need help with English as a second language, see p216.)Have your skills assessedAll first-year students are expected to complete a screening through theDELNA programme (Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment).DELNA is an assessment which allows us to identify your level <strong>of</strong>academic English. If you need to improve your skills, we can then directyou to effective sources <strong>of</strong> help within the <strong>University</strong>. DELNA is only forstudents who have accepted a place and enrolled at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Auckland</strong>. It is not used to exclude you, there is no cost and the results donot appear on your academic record.<strong>The</strong> faster you improve your skills the greater your chance <strong>of</strong> being ableto participate effectively in your courses and get good grades. BecauseDELNA can identify your needs before you even begin studying, you canstart to improve your skills immediately and increase your chances <strong>of</strong>success.<strong>The</strong>re are two parts to the DELNA assessment.1. <strong>The</strong> ScreeningThis is taken by all first-year students and enables us to quickly identifystudents who are unlikely to need help and those who will. <strong>The</strong> screeningtakes about 30 minutes.<strong>University</strong> study2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 29
2. <strong>The</strong> DiagnosisThis is taken by those students whose screening results suggest that theymay need assistance. We can then direct you to the most appropriatesources <strong>of</strong> help.<strong>University</strong> studyTo book your assessmentGo to www.delna.auckland.ac.nz/booking to book your screeningassessment during orientation week or in the first week <strong>of</strong> semester.For more informationVisit www.delna.auckland.ac.nzWays you can improve your academic writing skills<strong>The</strong> BA subject Writing Studies includes courses which will develop yourwriting skills. You don’t need to be taking Writing Studies as a major orminor – you can take individual courses as electives in your BA. Note thatthese courses are designed for students who are already competentusers <strong>of</strong> English; they are not English as a Second Language courses (seep110 for ESOL courses).<strong>The</strong> Student Learning Centre <strong>of</strong>fers help with writing skills – see p29.30 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>Graduate Pr<strong>of</strong>ileA student who has completed an undergraduate degree at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> will haveacquired an education at an advanced level, including both specialist knowledge and generalintellectual and life skills that equip them for employment and citizenship and lay the foundationsfor a lifetime <strong>of</strong> continuous learning and personal development.<strong>University</strong> study<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> expects its graduates to have the followingattributes.Specialist knowledge• A mastery <strong>of</strong> a body <strong>of</strong> knowledge, including an understanding <strong>of</strong>broad conceptual and theoretical elements, in the major fields <strong>of</strong>study.• Respect for the values <strong>of</strong> other individuals and groups, and anappreciation <strong>of</strong> human and cultural diversity.• Personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional integrity and an awareness <strong>of</strong> therequirements <strong>of</strong> ethical behaviour.• An understanding and appreciation <strong>of</strong> current issues and debates inthe major fields <strong>of</strong> knowledge studied.• An understanding and appreciation <strong>of</strong> the philosophical bases,methodologies and characteristics <strong>of</strong> scholarship, research andcreative work.General intellectual skills and capacities• A capacity for critical, conceptual and reflective thinking.• An intellectual openness and curiosity.• A capacity for creativity and originality.• Intellectual integrity, respect for truth and for the ethics <strong>of</strong> research andscholarly activity.• An ability to recognise when information is needed and a capacity tolocate, evaluate and use this information effectively.• An awareness <strong>of</strong> international and global dimensions <strong>of</strong> intellectual,political and economic activities, and distinctive qualities <strong>of</strong>Aotearoa New Zealand.• An ability to access, identify, organise and communicate knowledgeeffectively in both written and spoken English and/or Māori.• An ability to undertake numerical calculations and understandquantitative information.• An ability to make appropriate use <strong>of</strong> advanced information andcommunication technologies.Personal qualities• A love and enjoyment <strong>of</strong> ideas, discovery and learning.• An ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.• Self-discipline and an ability to plan and achieve personal andpr<strong>of</strong>essional goals.• An ability to be leaders in their communities, and a willingness toengage in constructive public discourse and to accept social and civicresponsibilities.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 31
Part 3:Planning your studyBA subjects 33Advice for all students 34Planning your BA 35Planning your BA conjoint 41<strong>The</strong> Diploma in Languages 47<strong>The</strong> Certificate in Languages 50<strong>The</strong> Certificate in <strong>Arts</strong> 53Choosing your subjects 54After your BA: postgraduate study 56NOTE: Students who first enrolled before 2006will complete under transition regulations.If you first enrolled before 2006, refer to theseparate section for transition students on p58.32 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
BA subjectsBA majors and minors• Ancient History• Anthropology• Art History• Asian Studies• Chinese• Music Education*• Pacific Studies• Philosophy• Political Studies• Psychology• Samoan*Planning your study• Classical Studies• Criminology• Dance*• Drama• Economics• Education• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies• English• English Language Acquisition and Linguistics• Ethics• Ethnomusicology*• European Studies• Film, Television and Media Studies• French• Geography• German• Greek• History• Italian• Japanese• Korean• Latin• Latin American Studies*• Linguistics• Linguistics and English Language Teaching• Logic and Computation• Māori Studies• Mathematics• Medieval and Early Modern European Studies*• Music• Social Science for Public Health• Sociology• Spanish• Statistics• Tongan*• Women’s Studies• Writing Studies*Available as minor only.Additional BA subjects (majors and minorsnot available)• Biological Sciences (one BA course only)• Comparative Literature• Computer Science (selected courses only)• Cook Islands Maori• Croatian• English as a Second Language• English Writing• Hebrew (one BA course only)• Language Teaching and Learning• Physics (selected courses only)• Polish• Russian2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 33
Advice for all studentsYou are expected to be familiar with the requirements for your degree or other programme.Planning your studyRequirements and planning advice are provided in this handbook asfollows.• For the BA see pp35 and following.• For the BA conjoint see pp41 and following.• For the Diploma in Languages and Certificate in Languages refer topp47 and following.• For the Certificate in <strong>Arts</strong> refer to p53.You can get BA and BA conjoint degree planners from the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre.Help with planning your programme<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre can give you personal assistance and advice atany time in your studies, or before you begin studying.Language coursesYou must enrol in the appropriate course for your level <strong>of</strong> competency.Some language courses are for beginners, while others are designed formore advanced learners or native speakers. Read the course descriptionand if necessary seek advice from an Undergraduate Adviser.<strong>The</strong> Language Competency FormIf you want to study a modern language, you must submit a LanguageCompetency Form (see p19). This ensures that you take the right course.General EducationGeneral Education courses are designed to give you a greaterunderstanding <strong>of</strong> New Zealand and its place in the world, an opportunityto mix with students from different disciplines, and to expose you to crossdisciplinaryresearch. You can choose from a range <strong>of</strong> subjects, includinga number <strong>of</strong> courses that have been developed especially for GeneralEducation.Before you enrol for your final year, see the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre tomake sure that you will complete your degree. Conjoint students shouldget advice each year.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ CentreRoom 416-418 (Symonds Street level, to the right <strong>of</strong> the café),Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85060Fax: +64 9 308 2395Email: asc@auckland.ac.nzOpen: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (except statutory holidays)www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ascBA subjects and coursesChoose your BA subjects from the list on p33 and your courses fromthose listed in this handbook. (Some BA subjects are also available forother degrees, and there may be courses which you can’t count as BAcourses.)General Education courses have the same workload as other universitycourses, and the same standard <strong>of</strong> work is expected. Many are alsoavailable as standard courses in other degrees. All students attend thesame classes and complete the same coursework.<strong>The</strong> General Education courses you can take depend on whichprogramme you are in and the other subjects you are taking. If you are inthe BA, see p36; BA conjoint students should refer to p43.If you have transferred from another institution<strong>The</strong>re are special arrangements for students who have transferred to<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> with credit. Refer to p37 (if you are in the BA)or p43 (if you are in a BA conjoint).Choosing your subjectsYou are free to take any combination <strong>of</strong> BA subjects, but you can getmore out <strong>of</strong> your degree if you study complementary subjects. See p54for some ideas.Stage I coursesYou can take Stage I courses in your second or third year, provided theyfit into the degree requirements. (<strong>The</strong>re is a limited number <strong>of</strong> Stage Icourses you can count towards your degree.)Stage II and III coursesStage II and III courses have prerequisites, which are courses or pointsyou must have passed to be able to enrol. As a very general rule, youmust have passed two courses at Stage I to enrol in Stage II, and twocourses at Stage II to enrol in Stage III. Prerequisites are listed undereach course in this handbook.34 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Planning your BAQuick factsTime to complete: three years full-time (mayalso be taken part-time).You can take as long as you need to finish.Points per degree: 360Courses per degree: 24 (each course is worth15 points)Application closing date: 8 December 2009Classes start: 1 March 2010 or 19 July 2010.Highlights• You are free to follow your own interests andcombine any BA subjects.• <strong>The</strong> BA’s flexible structure allows you toadapt your degree as your studies develop.Advice for first-year studentsTreat your first year as an opportunity to discover your interests and strengths. <strong>The</strong> best strategyis to try out different subjects while giving yourself a good foundation for later years. You shouldchoose subjects you think you may want to continue with in later years – but you don’t need todecide your major or minor until your second year.Choose the three BA subjects that interest you the most and take two courses in each. Take onecourse in a fourth BA subject, and your eighth course in General Education. For maximum flexibilityall the BA subjects you take in your first year should be available as both majors and minors.You should not take more than five different subjects in your first year or you may need to takemore courses (and time) to complete your degree.<strong>The</strong> diagram below shows the enrolment pattern we recommend for your first year.BAsubject 12BAsubject 22BAsubject 32BAsubject 41GeneralEducation1= 8 coursesPlanning your study• Many BA subjects are complementary, andso you can enrich your studies and build acoherent degree programme. (For moreinformation see p54.)• You’ll be able to develop sought aftertransferable skills that you can use in avariety <strong>of</strong> careers. For information aboutcareers, see p217.BA degree requirementsAlso see the degree examples on pp38-40.This enrolment pattern will leave your options open. For your second year you will be able to choosetwo or three <strong>of</strong> these subjects to take at Stage II. Two subjects will eventually become your majorand minor, or your two majors. See the degree examples on pp38-40.Advice for transferring studentsStudents who have transferred from another tertiary institution should note the following.• As well as a major, your BA must include either a minor or a second major.• To be awarded a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> degree, you must complete the equivalent <strong>of</strong> at leastone full-time year <strong>of</strong> study as an enrolled student at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, regardless <strong>of</strong> thetransfer credit you have been awarded.• You may be exempt from having to take General Education if you enrolled in a BA or BA conjointbefore 2006, or depending on the number <strong>of</strong> transfer credit points you’ve been awarded. See the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Your BA MUST include: Subjects Courses / points1. 360 points 24 15-point courses2. At least three BA subjects (This may include your major andminor or double major)3. EITHER a majorA BA major subject consisting <strong>of</strong>:and a minorORA double major4. A proportion <strong>of</strong> courses aboveStage I, including a Stage IIIrequirementand a BA minor subject consisting <strong>of</strong>:ORTwo BA major subjects consisting <strong>of</strong>:5. General Education 30 points (2 courses)Your BA MAY include: Subjects Courses / pointsA limited number <strong>of</strong> courses fromother degreesNon-<strong>Arts</strong>Up to 30 pointsAt least 135 points (9 courses),including at least 60 points (4 courses) at Stage IIIAt least 90 points (6 courses),including at least 60 points (4 courses) above Stage I120 points (8 courses) in each major,including at least 45 points (3 courses) at Stage III in each majorAt least 180 points (12 courses) above Stage I,including at least 75 points (5 courses) at Stage III2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 35
Planning your studyHow many courses to enrol inTo complete in three years you would enrol in (and pass) 120 points (eight15-point courses) each year – 60 points (four courses) in Semester Oneand 60 points (four courses) in Semester Two.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> limits how many courses you can enrol in per year and persemester (see p18).Majors and minorsYour BA must include either a major and a minor or two majors (a doublemajor).<strong>The</strong> major is the subject which is the main focus <strong>of</strong> your degree, andwhich you take to the most advanced undergraduate level.A double major allows you to study two subjects to an advanced level.Choosing courses for your major / minorEach BA subject has a schedule (or list) <strong>of</strong> the courses which you cancount as part <strong>of</strong> that subject. Choose your courses from this list –see “Requirements for major and minor” under each subject in thishandbook.Some courses appear in the lists for more than one subject, but you canonly count them once (and for one subject) towards your degree.Special requirements for your major / minorCompleting your major or minor may involve more than just passingthe right number <strong>of</strong> courses. Some subjects also have particularrequirements for a major or minor, eg, compulsory courses.Check the “Requirements for major and minor” section under the subjectentries in this handbook.<strong>The</strong> minor is the secondary focus <strong>of</strong> your BA.Choosing your major / minorSee p33 for the BA majors and minors available.For your first year you don’t need to know your major or minor. Youshould have made this decision for your second year; after that it canbe difficult to change your mind without having to take extra courses.Depending on the courses you’ve already passed, you may be able toswap your major and minor, or turn your minor into a second major, atthe end <strong>of</strong> your second year.Requirements for a single majorCoursesAt least 9,including at least 4 at Stage IIIRequirements for a double majorCoursesFor each major:At least 8,including at least 3 at Stage IIIRequirements for a minorCoursesAt least 6,including at least 4 above Stage I*Points135,including at least 60 at Stage IIIPointsFor each major:At least 120,including at least 45 at Stage IIIPointsAt least 90,including at least 60 above Stage I*<strong>The</strong>se can be at Stages II and III or all at Stage II, provided you meet theoverall Stage III requirement for the degree.Single and double majors<strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> courses you must take for your major depends on whetherit is a single major or one subject <strong>of</strong> a double major.If you are taking a double major:• you still have to meet any specific requirements for each major• you will not take longer to finish your degree – your 360 points will justbe organised in a different way.Courses above Stage IAt least half the courses for your BA must be above Stage I, ie, at least180 points above Stage I, including at least 75 points at Stage III.Your Stage I allowanceIt’s very important not to take too many Stage I courses. Your BA canonly include up to 180 points at Stage I (ie, 12 15-point courses). Your twoGeneral Education courses are included in this allowance <strong>of</strong> 12 Stage Icourses.<strong>The</strong> Stage III requirementYour BA must include 75 points (5 courses) at Stage III. This is one morecourse than you need for a single major (4 courses). You may take thisfifth Stage III course in any subject, provided you have the prerequisites.<strong>The</strong> table below explains the requirement for courses above Stage I.Stage I Stage II Stage IIICan take up to 180points at Stage I30 points (2 courses)in General Education*Can take up to 150more points(10 courses)= 12 coursesat mostMust take at least 180 points above Stage I,including at least 75 points at Stage IIIAt least 75 points(5 courses) atStage III**= 12 courses at least,including Stage III requirement*<strong>The</strong>re are some Stage II General Education courses.**This includes courses for your major.General EducationWhen to take General EducationYou can take your two General Education courses at any time, but werecommend that you take one in your first year.How to choose your General Education courses<strong>The</strong> courses you can take depend on which degree you are in and theother subjects you’re taking.<strong>The</strong>re are General Education schedules (groups <strong>of</strong> courses) which list thecourses available for each degree. BA students can choose their General36 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Education courses from the following schedules. (Additional restrictionsmay apply depending on the other subjects you are taking.)A. Music, Art and Contemporary IssuesC. Business and SocietyD. Life SciencesE. Physical SciencesF. Mathematical and Information SciencesH. LanguagesVisit www.auckland.ac.nz/generaleducation to find the schedules andchoose your courses.Enrolling in General Education coursesGeneral Education courses have G course codes. See p19 for informationabout enrolling in General Education courses.If you have transferred from another tertiary institutionYou may be exempt from having to take General Education if youenrolled in a BA or BA conjoint before 2006, or depending on the number<strong>of</strong> transfer credit points you’ve been awarded. See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre.IMPORTANT• You cannot take a General Education course in a subject in which youhave previously passed a course, are already enrolled, or intend toenrol.Courses from other degreesYou may include up to 30 points in your BA from courses availablefor other degrees (ie, non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses). If a course is not listed in thishandbook, it is a non-<strong>Arts</strong> course.Courses taught by other faculties may have different points values.<strong>The</strong> allowance is a maximum <strong>of</strong> 30 points, and not two courses.First-year studentsYou should not take non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses in your first year, as this will limityour options for later years.<strong>The</strong> tables below explain how courses within the BA may be organised.BA courses onlyBA coursesGeneral Education coursesBA totalORBA + non-<strong>Arts</strong> coursesBA coursesNon-<strong>Arts</strong> coursesGeneral Education coursesBA total330 points30 points360 pointsAt least 300 pointsUp to 30 points30 points360 pointsPlanning your study• You cannot take both your General Education courses in the samesubject.General Education language coursesYou may not take Schedule H (Languages) courses for General Educationif you are, or have previously been, enrolled in a course with a languagecourse code. For example, if you have been or are enrolled inITALIAN 111 Italy on Screen, you may not take SPANISH 104G Beginners’Spanish 1 for General Education. <strong>The</strong> exceptions are Greek and Latin(if you are enrolled in Greek or Latin you may take another language forGeneral Education).Language courses do not satisfy the General Education requirementif you have prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the language (eg, as a native speaker,through formal or informal study, or through living with others whospeak the language). Enrolment requires submission <strong>of</strong> a LanguageCompetency Form (see p19). If you have prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the languageyou may be declined enrolment or your enrolment may be deleted at thediscretion <strong>of</strong> the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 37
BA degree examplesExample 1: a BA with a major and minorThis is an example only. Many patterns <strong>of</strong> study are possible. Refer also to “Tessa’s degree” on p39.Planning your studyStage I course Stage II course Stage III courseYear 1Year 2BA subject 1 BA subject 2 BA subject 3 BA subject 4 BA subject 5 GeneralEducationBA courses8 courses(120 points)8 courses(120 points)Year 38 courses(120 points)= major(9 courses –135 points)= minor(6 courses –90 points)BA total =24 courses(360 points)In your first yearExplore• Try out different subjects and establish agood foundation for the future.• Choose four BA subjects which are availableas both majors and minors.• Don’t be too focused - don’t take more thantwo Stage I courses in any one subject.• Don’t be not focused enough - don’t takeone Stage I course in lots <strong>of</strong> differentsubjects.• Enrol in a General Education course.In your second yearClarify• Narrow down your interests but keep youroptions open for your major and minor ordouble major. Make a final decision aboutthese by the end <strong>of</strong> the year.• Be clear about the requirements for yourmajor and minor.• Don’t focus too much on one subject andtake too many Stage II courses in thatsubject. Consider your degree as a wholeand don’t jeopardise your minor or secondmajor.• Try to take your second General Educationcourse.In your third yearComplete• Before you enrol, check with the <strong>Arts</strong>Students’ Centre that you’re taking thecourses you need to complete your degree.• Be aware <strong>of</strong> the differences between a singleand a double major.• Make sure your degree will include enoughStage III courses.• Don’t take Stage I courses unless you’re sureyou are within the Stage I allowance.38 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Heading BTessa’s degree: a BA with a major and minorTessa is about to begin her BA and is not quite sure what to study. She goes to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre for some ideas. Together they fill in a degree planner to see how her degree might fittogether.I really want to get away from the same old school subjects anddo something different.Which subjects appeal to you? What sort <strong>of</strong> things are you interestedin?Well, I’m interested in the world around me – society andpolitics, I suppose. And I like discussing things that are a bitcontroversial.Some ideas could be Sociology, Political Studies and Philosophy. You’llneed another BA subject for your first year as well.I’d quite like to try learning a language – can I start fromscratch? I’d like to have a go at learning Italian.But what if I wanted to pick up a Stage I course in somethingelse in my second or third year? Can you only take Stage Icourses in your first year?No – that’s an idea a lot <strong>of</strong> new students have, but it’s not true. Youcan take Stage I courses in your second or third year as long as youdon’t end up with too many Stage I courses in your degree. Lots <strong>of</strong>people take Stage I courses in their second or third year.Now let’s imagine I’m at the end <strong>of</strong> my second year. I could nowhave my major in either Political Studies or Philosophy, couldn’t I?Political Studies would be easier, because you’d have taken morecourses in that. You’d have to take five Philosophy courses in your thirdyear otherwise. You could do a double major fairly easily, though.Planning your studyYou certainly can start from scratch. Let’s put down a beginner’scourse in Italian – and then with a General Education course you’dhave the eight courses you need for your first year.OK, that’s my first year sorted! But what if I get to the start <strong>of</strong>my second year and I still don’t know what I want to major andminor in? Just say I couldn’t decide between Political Studiesand Philosophy.That’s not a problem – you’d still have time to decide which one wasgoing to be your major or minor. As long as you’ve narrowed it downto these two, you could keep thinking about it during your second year.In fact, if you wanted to continue with Sociology you could take a StageII course in that as well. At least half your BA has to be in coursesabove Stage I, so that course will help with that.Well let’s say I major in Political Studies and minor inPhilosophy. But why are you putting a Stage III course inPhilosophy into my degree planner?Because you have to have five Stage III courses overall in your BA, notjust the four you need for your major – although if we arranged thingsdifferently you could do all five in Political Studies.Tessa is a fictional character and these subjects are examples only.Stage I course Stage II course Stage III courseYear 1Year 2PoliticalStudiesPhilosophy Sociology Italian Film,Televisionand MediaStudiesGeneralEducationBA courses8 courses(120 points)8 courses(120 points)Year 38 courses(120 points)= major(9 courses –135 points)= minor(6 courses –90 points)BA total =24 courses(360 points)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 39
Planning your studyGetting adviceYou’ll need to consult both faculties for advice about your conjointprogramme. See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre for advice about the BAconjoint.How many courses to enrol inTotal courses per yearEnrol in a total <strong>of</strong> 135 points each year to finish in four or five years,depending on your programme (135 points is the equivalent <strong>of</strong> nine15-point courses). It may be possible to take extra courses in SummerSchool, or to take only 120 points each year and take one extra semesterto complete.<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> limits how many courses you can enrol in per year and persemester – see p18.BA courses per yearYou would normally take four or five BA courses each year. However, thenumber <strong>of</strong> BA courses you take in any given year may depend on thedemands <strong>of</strong> your other degree.BA subjects and coursesChoose your subjects from the list on p33 and your courses from thoselisted in this handbook. If a course is not in this handbook, it is not a BAcourse and may not be included in the BA conjoint (General Education isthe exception).If you are taking a BA subject which is also available for another degree,be aware that there may be courses in that subject which are not BAcourses (eg, some MGMT and MUSIC courses). BA courses are listed inthis handbook.Courses with G course codesSome courses are only available with a G course code. You may only takea G-coded course if you are taking it for General Education.<strong>The</strong> major or double major<strong>The</strong> BA conjoint must include one major subject or two major subjects (adouble major) – see the information on p36.<strong>The</strong> major for your BA and for your other degree must not be in the samesubject.Advice for first-year studentsYou need to be clear about what you want to study, and you should beprepared to major in one <strong>of</strong> the subjects you study in your first year.However, you should still use your first year to explore your interests andplan your enrolment to leave your options open for later years.In your first year you will usually enrol in a total <strong>of</strong> nine courses. Unlessyou have to give priority to courses for your other degree, you should takefour or five BA courses.Choose the two BA subjects which interest you the most from the list onp33 and take two courses in each. (Both subjects should be available asBA majors.) If possible, take a fifth course from a third BA subject.You should not take General Education in your first year. It is moreimportant to study BA subjects so that you have as many options aspossible for your second year.We don’t recommend that first-year students take five courses (75 points)in their first semester at <strong>University</strong>, as this is too heavy a workload tobegin with.<strong>The</strong> diagram below shows the BA enrolment pattern we recommend foryour first year.BAsubject 12BAsubject 22BAsubject 3(if possible)1= 4 or 5BA coursesFor your second BA year you can then choose one or two subjects to takeat Stage II. If you take two subjects at Stage II, you should have a choice<strong>of</strong> majors and also the option <strong>of</strong> doing a double major.Each conjoint combination is different. Your BA enrolment willdepend on what you need to do for your other degree and you may notbe able to follow the first-year pattern above. Get advice from your otherfaculty and work out how to meet the requirements for both degrees.Refer to the degree examples on pp44-46.Note that the BA conjoint does not require a minor.Courses above Stage IYour BA conjoint must include at least 150 points above Stage I, includingat least 75 points at Stage III.<strong>The</strong> Stage I allowanceIt’s very important not to enrol in too many Stage I courses. You can onlyinclude up to 120 points at Stage I (ie, eight 15-point courses) in your BAconjoint. Your General Education course is included in this allowance <strong>of</strong>eight Stage I courses.<strong>The</strong> Stage III requirement<strong>The</strong> overall Stage III requirement (five courses) is one more than you needfor a single major (four courses). You may take this fifth Stage III course inany BA subject, provided you have the prerequisites.<strong>The</strong> table below explains the requirement regarding advanced courses inthe BA conjoint.Stage I Stage II Stage IIICan take up to 120points at Stage I1 course (15 points)in General Education*Up to 7 BA courses(105 points)= 8 coursesat mostMust take at least 150 points above Stage I,including at least 75 points at Stage IIIAt least 75 points(5 courses)**= 10 courses at least,including Stage III requirement*<strong>The</strong>re are some Stage II General Education courses.**This includes courses you take for your major.42 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
General EducationMost conjoint programmes include a total <strong>of</strong> 30 points (two courses) inGeneral Education – 15 points (one course) for each component degree.Planning advice for specific conjointsNote: the major for your BA and for your other degree must not be in thesame subject.When to take General Education for the BA conjointYou can take this course at any time. However, we recommend that youdo not take it in your first or final year <strong>of</strong> the BA conjoint. Refer to theadvice for first-year students on p42.How to choose your BA conjoint General Educationcourse<strong>The</strong> courses you can choose from depend on your conjoint programmeand the other subjects you’re taking.<strong>The</strong>re are General Education schedules (groups <strong>of</strong> courses) which listthe courses available for each conjoint programme. Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/generaleducation to find the schedules. (When searching bydegree, select your conjoint programme and not Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>.)Enrolling in General Education (G) coursesGeneral Education courses have G course codes. See p19 for informationabout enrolling in General Education courses.Some courses are only available with a G course code. You may only takesuch a course if you are taking it for General Education.If you have transferred from another tertiary institutionYou may be exempt from having to take General Education if youenrolled in a BA or BA conjoint before 2006, or depending on the number<strong>of</strong> transfer credit points you’ve been awarded. See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre.IMPORTANT• You cannot take a General Education course in a subject in which youhave previously passed a course, are already enrolled, or intend toenrol.BA/BComIf you want your BA major to be either Economics or EmploymentRelations and Organisation Studies, discuss this with the Business StudentCentre. ECON 101 and ECON 111, or MGMT 101, are compulsory forboth the BA majors and the BCom.MGMT coursesSome MGMT courses are BCom courses and not BA courses. You mustchoose your MGMT courses from those listed in this handbook underEmployment Relations and Organisation Studies. Any other coursesare not BA courses and cannot be counted towards the BA side <strong>of</strong> yourconjoint programme.BA/BE(Hons)Check with the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Engineering if you want to take Maths coursesfor your BA. You should not take Maths courses if their content overlapswith BE courses.BA/BHScYou should not take Social Science for Public Health as a BA major. <strong>The</strong>following courses are compulsory for both the BHSc and the BA major:POPHLTH 101, 102, 203, 204, SOCSCIPH 200 and 300.BA/LLBIn your first year you take two Law courses and six BA courses (a total<strong>of</strong> 120 points). You need to be especially aware that you can take only alimited number <strong>of</strong> Stage I courses. <strong>The</strong> BA conjoint can only include up toeight courses at Stage I (120 points), including General Education. Afteryour first year, you’ll only be able to take two more Stage I courses foryour BA.<strong>The</strong> BA/LLB requires particularly careful planning - consult both facultiesbefore you enrol each year.Planning your study• You cannot take both your General Education courses in the samesubject.General Education language coursesYou may not take Schedule H (Languages) courses for General Educationif you are, or have previously been, enrolled in a course with a languagecourse code. For example, if you have been or are enrolled in ITALIAN 111Italy on Screen, you may not take SPANISH 104G Beginners’ Spanish 1for General Education. <strong>The</strong> exceptions are Greek and Latin (if you areenrolled in Greek or Latin you may take another language for GeneralEducation).Language courses do not satisfy the General Education requirementif you have prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the language (eg, as a native speaker,through formal or informal study, or through living with others whospeak the language). Enrolment requires submission <strong>of</strong> a LanguageCompetency Form (see p19). If you have prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the languageyou may be declined enrolment or your enrolment may be deleted at thediscretion <strong>of</strong> the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.BA/BMusYou may include up to 30 points from BA Music courses in your BAconjoint. BA Music courses are listed in this handbook – any otherscannot be counted.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 43
BA conjoint degree examplesExample 1: a BA conjoint with a single majorThis is an example only. Many patterns <strong>of</strong> study are possible. Refer also to “Sam’s degree” on p45.Planning your studyStage I course Stage II course Stage III courseBA subject 1 BA subject 2 BA subject 3 BA subject 4 GeneralEducationBA coursesYear 15 BA courses(75 points)Year 2 4 BA courses(60 points)Year 35 BA courses(75 points)For yourotherdegree4 courses5 courses4 coursesYear 4= major(9 courses –135 points)4 BA courses(60 points)BA conjoint total= 18 courses(270 points)5 courses+ other coursesif necessaryIn your first yearExplore• Try out two or three different BA subjects.Make these your priority and don’t takeGeneral Education yet.• Keep your options open for future studyand take two Stage I courses in each <strong>of</strong>two BA major subjects.In your second yearConsolidate• Try to take two BA subjects at Stage II togive yourself a choice about a major ordouble major.• Don’t take too many Stage II courses in anyone subject – this will close <strong>of</strong>f possibilitiesfor the future.• Don’t take Stage I courses in another subjectat the expense <strong>of</strong> your possible major/s.• Decide your major or double major by theend <strong>of</strong> your second year.In your third and fourthyearsComplete• Make sure you know exactly what you needto do to meet the degree requirements.Don’t enrol in any course unless you’recertain it will help you complete – check withthe <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.• Be aware <strong>of</strong> the differences between a singleand a double major, and any specificrequirements for your major.• Make sure your degree will have enoughStage III courses.• Be very careful about taking Stage I courses.Before you enrol in a Stage I course makesure that you will be within your Stage Iallowance.44 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Heading BSam’s degree: a BA conjoint with a single majorSam goes to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre to check that he’s enrolling in the right courses for his firstyear <strong>of</strong> the BA conjoint.Can I just do all my Stage I courses in Anthropology?<strong>The</strong>re’s nothing to stop you, but to be honest that would not be a wisething to do. We see lots <strong>of</strong> students who are so certain they want tostudy something, and then by the end <strong>of</strong> their first year they changetheir minds completely! <strong>The</strong>re’s always the possibility that you maychange your mind, so why not take another subject or two just in case?It’s also good for career options to keep your studies broad rather thannarrow.OK, I admit it does sound like a good idea to take courses inanother subject. I guess Art History was my second choice, solet’s go for that. And I’ve seen a course in Pacific Studies thatlooks pretty interesting.Now if we fill in a degree planner with all that you’ll be able to seehow this plan leaves your options open. And let’s imagine that at theend <strong>of</strong> your first year you’ve changed your mind completely and youwant to major in Art History.And after my second year I don’t want to take any moreAnthropology courses. Now when should I start taking Stage IIIcourses for my Art History major?Don’t leave them all for your last year. Get some under way in yourthird year so that you don’t have too much pressure in your final year.What if by studying Anthropology I got interested in MāoriStudies. Could I do a minor in Māori Studies?<strong>The</strong>re’s no minor in the BA conjoint. But you can certainly branch outby taking some courses in Māori Studies. In fact these courses wouldhelp get you the courses you need above Stage I and also the fiveStage III courses you need for your degree.I shouldn’t do too many Stage I courses, should I?You really do have to be careful not to take too many Stage I courses,especially in a conjoint. You can only take seven Stage I BA courses,plus your one General Education course. Sometimes students just keepon taking Stage I courses without really thinking about it. <strong>The</strong> troubleis, they find out too late that they can’t count them towards theirdegree.Sam is a fictional character and these subjects are examples only.Planning your studyStage I course Stage II course Stage III courseYear 1Year 2Year 3Art History Anthropology Mäori Studies PacificStudiesGeneralEducationBA courses5 BA courses(75 points)4 BA courses(60 points)5 BA courses(75 points)Year 44 BA courses(60 points)BA conjoint total= 18 courses(270 points)= major(9 courses –135 points)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 45
Planning your studyGermanStage I courses: GERMAN 101, 102Stage II courses: GERMAN 200, 201, 203, 277,278Stage III courses: GERMAN 301, 302, 377, 378,390GreekStage I courses: GREEK 100, 101Stage II courses: GREEK 200, 201, 202, 203,204Stage III courses: GREEK 300, 301, 302, 305,310MāoriStage I courses: MĀORI 101, 103Stage II courses: MĀORI 201, 203Stage III courses: MĀORI 301, 302PolishStage I courses: POLISH 100, 102RussianStage I courses: RUSSIAN 100, 101Stage II courses: RUSSIAN 200, 201, 277, 278Stage III courses: RUSSIAN 377, 378ItalianStage I courses: ITALIAN 106, 107Stage II courses: ITALIAN 200, 201, 202, 204,205, 209, 277, 278Stage III courses: ITALIAN 300, 302, 303, 312,331, 333, 335, 336, 339, 377, 378JapaneseStage I courses: JAPANESE 130, 131Stage II courses: JAPANESE 222, 231, 232, 277,278, ASIAN 208Stage III courses: JAPANESE 322, 324, 328,331, 332, 377, 378, ASIAN 308KoreanStage I courses: KOREAN 110, 111Stage II courses: KOREAN 200, 201, 277, 278,ASIAN 208Stage III courses: KOREAN 300, 301, 377, 378,ASIAN 308SamoanStage I courses: SAMOAN 101, PACIFIC 105Stage II courses: SAMOAN 201Stage III courses: SAMOAN 301, PACIFIC 302SpanishStage I courses: SPANISH 104, 105Stage II courses: SPANISH 200, 201, 221, 277,278Stage III courses: SPANISH 314, 319, 321, 377,378TonganStage I courses: TONGAN 101, PACIFIC 105Stage II courses: TONGAN 201Stage III courses: TONGAN 301, PACIFIC 302LatinStage I courses: LATIN 100, 101Stage II courses: LATIN 200, 201, 202, 203,204, 205Stage III courses: LATIN 300, 301, 302, 305,310Enrolling in language coursesSee p19 for the requirements governing enrolment in language courses. You may need to submit aLanguage Competency Form and/or sit a placement test.Language study involves following a progressive sequence <strong>of</strong> courses, so check course prerequisiteswhen planning your study. You may also have to meet corequisites, ie, concurrent enrolment in twospecified courses.48 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Diploma in Languages examplesNote that the following are examples only and there are many possible patterns <strong>of</strong> study.Example 1Courses for the DipLangCourses for your degree (eg, BA, BCom, BSc)Summer School Semester One Semester Two Courses for theDipLangCourses for yourdegreeYear 1 1 course (15 points) 7 courses (105 points)Year 2 2 courses (30 points) 7 courses (105 points)Planning your studyYear 3 3 courses (45 points) 7 courses (105 points)Year 4 2 courses (30 points) 3 courses (45 points)DipLang total= 8 courses (120 points)Degree total= 24 courses (360 points)+ other courses ifnecessaryExample 2Courses for the DipLangCourses for your degree (eg, BA, BCom, BSc)Summer School Semester One Semester Two Courses for theDipLangCourses for yourdegreeYear 1 1 course (15 points) 7 courses (105 points)Year 2 3 courses (45 points) 5 courses (75 points)Year 3 2 courses (30 points) 6 courses (90 points)Year 4 2 courses (30 points) 6 courses (90 points)DipLang total= 8 courses (120 points)Degree total= 24 courses (360 points)+ other courses ifnecessary2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 49
Planning your study<strong>The</strong> Certificate in Languages(new for 2010)Quick factsTime to complete: you would normallytake the Certificate in Languages (CertLang)part-time concurrently with a degree. It isequivalent to one semester <strong>of</strong> full-time study –the time you take to complete will depend onhow you structure your enrolment.Points: 60Courses: 4 (each course is worth 15 points)Application closing date: 8 December 2009CertLang requirementsAlso see the study examples on p52.Your CertLang MUST SubjectsCourses/pointsinclude:1. 60 points 4 15-point courses2. One or two languages Language courses chosenfrom those available for theCertLang3. Courses at moreadvanced levelsAt least 30 points (2 courses)above Stage IClasses start: 1 March 2010 or 19 July 2010Highlights• <strong>The</strong> CertLang is a way <strong>of</strong> taking languagecourses at the same time as you study forany degree (including the BA), and havingthis recognised through the award <strong>of</strong> anadditional qualification.• Learning a language is an invaluable way <strong>of</strong>gaining insight into another culture. You canalso add context to your study <strong>of</strong> othersubjects and increase your skill set for futureemployment.• You have the option <strong>of</strong> converting thecourses you have passed to the Diploma inLanguages (provided you have not beenawarded the CertLang).Structuring your study<strong>The</strong> CertLang is intended to be taken part-time while you are enrolled in a degree. (If you havealready completed a degree, you may take the CertLang on its own as a part-time student.)Because language study is progressive, it is not usually possible to study languages full-time.You cannot take courses at different levels in a single semester or year but need to spread yourstudy over time so that you gradually build up your knowledge.It may be possible to obtain 15 points credit towards this certificate, including a General Educationcourse.You have considerable flexibility as to how you structure your study. See the study examples on p52.Enrolment limits<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> limits how many courses you can enrol in per year and per semester – see p18.Languages availableChinese, Cook Islands Maori, Croatian, Egyptian, French, German, Greek (Ancient), Italian,Japanese, Korean, Latin, Māori, Polish, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Tongan.You may study one or two languages for the CertLang. Note that courses may not always beavailable in all languages.Choosing your coursesSelected language courses are available for the CertLang. You must choose your courses from thefollowing schedule.Certificate in Languages coursesChineseStage I courses: CHINESE 100, 101Stage II courses: CHINESE 200, 201, 277, 278Stage III courses: CHINESE 300, 301, 304,305, 377, 378Cook Islands MaoriStage I courses: COOKIS 101Stage II courses: COOKIS 201Stage III courses: COOKIS 301CroatianStage I courses: CROATIAN 100, 101EgyptianStage II courses: ANCHIST 210, 220Stage III courses: ANCHIST 310, 340FrenchStage I courses: FRENCH 101, 102Stage II courses: FRENCH 203, 204, 230, 269,277, 278Stage III courses: FRENCH 304, 305, 377, 37850 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Certificate in Languages examplesNote that the following are examples only and there are many possible patterns <strong>of</strong> study.Example 1Planning your studyCourses for the CertLangYear 1Courses for your degree (eg, BA, BCom, BSc)Summer School Semester One Semester Two Courses for theCertLangCourses for yourdegree8 courses (120 points)Year 2 2 courses (30 points) 7 courses (105 points)Year 3 2 courses (30 points) 7 courses (105 points)Year 42 courses (30 points)CertLang total= 4 courses (60 points)Degree total= 24 courses (360 points)+ other courses ifnecessaryExample 2Courses for the CertLangCourses for your degree (eg, BA, BCom, BSc)Year 1Summer School Semester One Semester Two Courses for theCertLangCourses for yourdegree8 courses (120 points)Year 28 courses (120 points)Year 3 3 courses (45 points) 5 courses (75 points)Year 4 1 course (15 points) 3 courses (45 points)CertLang total= 4 courses (60 points)Degree total= 24 courses (360 points)+ other courses ifnecessary52 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> Certificate in <strong>Arts</strong>Quick factsTime to complete: one semester full-time.May also be taken part-time.You can take as long as you need to finish.Points: 60Courses: 4 (each course is worth 15 points).Application closing date: 8 December 2009Classes start: 1 March 2010 or 19 July 2010HighlightsYou can choose one or two subjects from the whole range <strong>of</strong> BA subjects.<strong>The</strong> Cert<strong>Arts</strong> is a good way to try out <strong>University</strong> study. If you complete itand decide you don’t want to do further study, you will still be awarded aformal <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> qualification. If you would like to continuestudying, you can use the courses you have passed towards a BA or anumber <strong>of</strong> other <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> degrees.Cert<strong>Arts</strong> requirementsYour Cert<strong>Arts</strong>MUST include:60 points in BAcoursesOne or two BAsubjectsCourses at Stage I,or Stages I and IISubjects Courses /points4 15-point courses(Not more thantwo subjects)Choosing BA subjects and courses(No Stage III courses)For your Cert<strong>Arts</strong> you must choose your subjects from the list on p33 andyour courses from those listed in this handbook.Cert<strong>Arts</strong> examplesNote that the subjects used are examples only and there are manypossible patterns <strong>of</strong> study.Example 1: two subjects taken at Stage IThis example shows full-time study.Stage I courseSemesterOneAnthropologyMäoriStudiesCert<strong>Arts</strong> total= 4 courses(60 points)Example 2: one subject taken at both Stages I and IIThis example shows part-time study.Stage I courseYear 1Year 2Semester OneSemester TwoSemester OneSemester TwoStage II courseAnthropologyCert<strong>Arts</strong> total = 4 courses (60 points)Planning your studyStage I and II coursesYou can take all your courses at Stage I, or you can take a combination<strong>of</strong> Stages I and II. To take Stage II courses you generally need to havepassed two Stage I courses in the subject.If you want to begin a BAIf you want to transfer to the BA, or you have completed the Cert<strong>Arts</strong>and want to begin a BA, you must apply to be admitted. Selection criteriawill apply – refer to the information on p16 under “Returning students”.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 53
Language• A major in one <strong>of</strong> the many languages+ a minor in Linguistics• A major in Linguistics or Linguistics and English Language Teaching+ a minor in English and electives in another language• A double major in languages+ electives in English, Linguistics or Language Teaching and Learning(Language majors are available in: Chinese, French, German, (Ancient)Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Māori, Spanish)• A double major in Philosophy and Political Studies+ electives in Economics or Sociology(Logic and Computation, Mathematics and Statistics can be combinedwith any areas if you have an interest in the area <strong>of</strong> computation.)Visual images, film and TV, the media, multimedia(including the internet)• A major in Art History+ a minor in Film, Television and Media Studies, English or Sociology• A major in Film, Television and Media StudiesPlanning your study<strong>The</strong> Pacific• A major in Pacific Studies+ a minor in Ethnomusicology or a Pacific language (Samoan, Tongan)+ electives in English• A major in Anthropology+ a minor in Pacific Studies+ electives in a Pacific language (Cook Islands Maori, Samoan,Tongan)• A double major in Pacific Studies and Anthropology+ electives in History+ a minor in English, Political Studies or Sociology• A double major in Art History and English, or English and Film,Television and Media Studies+ electives in Political Studies and Women’s Studies.People• A major in Sociology+ a minor in Anthropology, Education or History• A major in Psychology+ a minor in Sociology or Criminology• A double major in Sociology and Employment Relations andOrganisation Studies+ electives in PsychologySociety and politics• A major in Sociology+ a minor in Political Studies, Anthropology or Education• A major in Anthropology+ a minor in Political Studies, Women’s Studies or Social Science forPublic Health• A double major in Political Studies and Economics+ electives in Philosophy or Latin American StudiesThinking and ideas• A major in Philosophy+ a minor in Sociology or Anthropology• A major in Ethics+ a minor in Political Studies or Classical Studies2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 55
Planning your studyAfter your BA: postgraduatestudyPostgraduate study allows you to pursue your interests in depth and work closely with leading scholarsand researchers. It is also excellent preparation for your future pr<strong>of</strong>essional life, enabling you todevelop advanced transferable skills that will be an asset in any career.Beginning postgraduate study: theBachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> (Honours)<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one-year, stand-alone postgraduate degree which youcan take after your BA. You will be awarded the BA(Hons) as a separatequalification in its own right, and can also use it as an entry qualificationfor the one-year MA, or in some cases to progress to a PhD.As well as taught courses, you’ll work on your own small research projectunder the guidance <strong>of</strong> a supervisor.<strong>The</strong> MA<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> usualentry qualification is a BA(Hons) with at least Second Class Honours,Second Division. In most subjects you can take the MA as either aResearch Masters or a Taught Masters.Other postgraduate programmes• Graduate Diploma in <strong>Arts</strong>Extend your skills for future careers<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) will give you more advanced preparation for future careers.You can develop more sophisticated skills in research, analysis andcommunication. This extra year can also take your personal developmentin self-management, organisation and planning to a higher level.A postgraduate degree is in itself a demonstration <strong>of</strong> intelligence,self-discipline and commitment, and as such is an advantage in theemployment market.Admission requirements• A completed BA with a major in the relevant subject, or in some casesin a related subject;• an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in themajor;• any specific undergraduate courses required for the subject.If you do not meet the admission requirements, you may be able to takea bridging programme.BA(Hons) subjectsAncient History, Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese,Comparative Literature, Development Studies, Drama, Economics,Education, Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, English,Film, Television and Media Studies, French, Geography, German, Greek,History, Italian, Japanese, Languages and Literature, Latin, Linguistics,Logic and Computation, Māori Studies, Mathematics, Medieval andEarly Modern European Studies, Museums and Cultural Heritage,Music, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, ScreenProduction, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics.Take a new approachYour options may not be limited to your BA major subject. <strong>The</strong> followingBA(Hons) subjects are not BA majors and draw upon knowledge fromdifferent areas, so that you can specialise in a particular area or takeanother direction:• Postgraduate Diploma in <strong>Arts</strong>• Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science Research Methods• Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies• Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Interpreting• Master <strong>of</strong> Creative Writing• Master <strong>of</strong> Literature• Master <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Studies (available in International Relations andHuman Rights, Language Teaching or Translation)• Master <strong>of</strong> Public Policy• Master <strong>of</strong> Teaching English to Speakers <strong>of</strong> Other LanguagesScholarships<strong>The</strong>re is a range <strong>of</strong> scholarships to support postgraduate study. Forinformation refer to:• the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook• www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/postgraduate• www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Summer ScholarshipsSummer Scholarships are an opportunity to work with leadingresearchers over the summer. <strong>The</strong>y are available to students who havecompleted Year 3 <strong>of</strong> an undergraduate degree, and who intend to enrol,or are already enrolled in, an honours or masters degree. Students areselected based on their knowledge and/or experience <strong>of</strong> the researchtopic area, relevant skills, academic performance, and study andresearch intentions.Watch out for information at www.arts.auckland.ac.nzComparative Literature, Development Studies, Languages and Literature,Medieval and Early Modern European Studies, Museums and CulturalHeritage, Screen Production.56 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
To find out more• See the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Prospectus.• See the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook.• Visit www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/postgraduateYou can discuss the possibility <strong>of</strong> postgraduate study with yourdepartment’s Graduate Adviser. See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz for contactdetails.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> postgraduate pathwayBachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Planning your studyBachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>(Honours)PostgraduateDiploma in <strong>Arts</strong>Other specialistpostgraduatediplomas andmasters degreesFirst Class HonoursMaster <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Taught Masters or Research MastersPhD2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 57
Part 4: Information fortransition students(Students first enrolled before 2006)Deadlines to complete undertransition arrangementsBA students have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations.BA conjoint students have until the end <strong>of</strong>2011-2013, depending on the programme.(This is an extension <strong>of</strong> the previousdeadline.)BA subjects 59What is transition? 60BA transition arrangements 61BA conjoint transition arrangements 6458 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
BA subjectsBA majors and minors• Ancient History• Anthropology• Art History• Asian Studies• Chinese• Classical Studies• Economics• Education• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies• English• English Language Acquisition and Linguistics• English Language Acquisition and Literature in English• Ethics• European Studies• Film, Television and Media Studies• French• Geography• German• Greek• History• Italian• Japanese• Korean• Latin• Latin American Studies• Linguistics• Linguistics and English Language Teaching• Logic and Computation• Māori Studies• Mathematics• Music• Pacific Studies• Philosophy• Political Studies• Psychology• Russian*• Social Science for Public Health• Sociology• Spanish• Statistics• <strong>The</strong>atre Studies• Women’s StudiesBA minors (majors not available)• Comparative Literature• Cook Islands Maori• Dance• Ethnomusicology• Medieval and Early Modern European Studies• Music Education• SamoanAdditional BA subjects(majors and minors not available)• Biological Sciences (one BA course only)• Computer Science (selected courses only)• Croatian• English as a Second Language• English Writing• European Languages and Literatures• Hebrew (one BA course only)• Language Teaching and Learning• Physics (selected courses only)• Polish• Tongan*Students wishing to complete a major or minor in Russian shouldcontact the Undergraduate Adviser for Russian.Information for transition students2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 59
What is transition?Information for transition studentsSince 2006 there have been new requirements for <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> qualifications. For studentsfirst enrolled before 2006 transition arrangements are in place so that you can complete yourqualification without being disadvantaged by the change <strong>of</strong> regulations. <strong>The</strong>se arrangements will notbe available after 2010 (or later for conjoint programmes).Transferring studentsIf you have transferred from anotherinstitution, consult the Associate Dean(Students) at the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Changes to degreestructures from 2006<strong>The</strong> BA<strong>The</strong> BA changed from a 42-point (21 course)degree to a 360-point (24 course) degree.Eight courses per year (120 points) are nowrequired in order to complete in three years.See p18 for how many courses you can takeper year and per semester.<strong>The</strong> BA conjoint<strong>The</strong> BA component <strong>of</strong> conjoint programmeschanged from a 32-point (16 course) degree toa 270-point (18 course) degree. Nine coursesper year (135 points) are now required tocomplete a conjoint programme in four years(or five, depending on the combination).See p18 for how many courses you can takeper year and per semester.Points values from 2006• Until 2006 most undergraduate courseswere worth 2 points each. Since 2006<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> undergraduate courses havebeen worth 15 points each.• <strong>The</strong> values <strong>of</strong> the courses you passed before2006 have been converted into theirequivalent in “new” points.• 2 “old” points have been converted to 17.14“new”points. (<strong>The</strong> old seven course year isequivalent to the new eight course year <strong>of</strong>120 points. Because seven “old” courses areworth 120 “new” points, each 2-point courseis therefore worth 17.14 “new” points.)See Table 1 to see “old” and “new” pointsequivalents.Courses required tocomplete<strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> courses you need to take tocomplete will depend on how many you havealready passed.Table 1: “old” and “new” pointsPre-2006 pointsEquivalent in “new”2006 points1 8.572 17.143 25.714 34.285 42.856 51.427 59.998 68.569 77.1310 85.7011 94.2712 102.8413 111.4114 119.9815 128.5516 137.1217 145.6918 154.2619 162.8320 171.4021 179.9722 188.5423 197.1124 205.6825 214.2526 222.8227 231.3928 239.9629 248.5330 257.1031 265.6732 274.2433 282.8134 291.3835 299.9536 308.5237 317.0938 325.6639 334.2340 342.8041 351.3742 359.9460 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Information for transition studentsHow many courses to enrol inCourses each yearSince 2006 the average full-time year for all students has been eight15-point courses (120 points). See p18 for how many courses you cantake per year and per semester.Courses to complete your degree<strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> courses you need to take to complete will depend on howmany you have already passed.“Top up” pointsWhen you have completed all the following requirements, you will beeligible for an allowance <strong>of</strong> up to 13 points to bring your total to 360points.• You must have completed the requirements for a major and minor, ora double major, as specified below.• You must have passed at least 180 points above Stage I.• You must have passed at least 347 points.You will be eligible for the allowance <strong>of</strong> “top up” points only when youhave satisfied all these requirements. “Top up” points cannot counttowards any <strong>of</strong> these requirements, except the requirement for 360points (ie, you cannot count “top up” points towards a major, minor, orpoints above Stage I).See Table 3 on p63 to work out how your points fit into therequirement <strong>of</strong> 360 points.Majors and minorsYour BA must include either a major and a minor, or a double major.Points required for a single majorAt least 120 points, with at least 45 points at Stage III.Points required for a double majorAt least 120 points in each major, with at least 45 points at Stage III ineach major.Points required for a minorAt least 90 points, with at least 60 points above Stage I.(<strong>The</strong> 60 points above Stage I can be all at Stage II, or a combination <strong>of</strong>Stages II and III.)• one or more compulsory courses• points from a range <strong>of</strong> specified courses• one or more courses from a related subject• courses which cannot be counted towards a major, such as beginners’language courses.See Table 2 on p63 to work out how many more courses you needto take for your major or minor.Courses above Stage IYour BA must include at least 180 points above Stage I. See Table 3 onp63 to work out how many more courses you need to take to meet thisrequirement.BA subjects and coursesChoose your subjects from the list on p59.Choose your courses from the BA transition schedules which are set outunder each subject in this handbook under “Transition students”, or fromthe schedule for your subject in the Transition Handbook (available at the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or online at www.auckland.ac.nz/transitionregulations).Language coursesIf you want to take a language course, refer to the information onp19.Courses from other degrees (non-<strong>Arts</strong>courses)You can include up to 69 points from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses. This allowancehas been set to accommodate students who have already passed 8 “old”points from the pre-2006 non-<strong>Arts</strong> allowance (8 “old” points areequivalent to 68.56 points.)General Education and G coursesTransition students cannot take General Education courses.• You must not enrol in courses with a G course code.• Many courses are available as both regular degree courses and asGeneral Education courses. <strong>The</strong>se courses have both a regular coursecode (eg, PSYCH 109) and a G course code (eg, PSYCH 109G). Enrol inthe regular course code and not the G course code.Courses for your major / minor<strong>The</strong> courses you can count towards your major or minor are listed in thetransition schedule for that subject. Transition schedules are set outunder each subject in this handbook under “Transition students”.<strong>The</strong>y are also in the Transition Handbook, which is available at the <strong>Arts</strong>Students’ Centre or online at www.auckland.ac.nz/transitionregulationsSpecific requirements for your major / minor<strong>The</strong> transition schedule also indicates any special requirements for yourmajor or minor (no new requirements have been imposed on transitionstudents). Refer to the “Transition students” section under each subject inthis handbook, or to the Transition Handbook. Check that you will havemet requirements such as:62 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Information for transition studentsBA conjoint transitionarrangementsTransition regulations govern the BA component <strong>of</strong> conjoint programmes for students who were firstenrolled before 2006. <strong>The</strong>y have been especially formulated so that you will not be disadvantaged bythe change to the new degree structures.You may complete under thetransition regulations if:• you were enrolled in a conjoint degreescombination at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>for at least one semester before 2006; or• you were enrolled in another undergraduateprogramme (which you have not completed)at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> for at leastone semester between 2001 and 2005.Time limits to completeunder the transitionregulationsIf you have not completed your programme bythe time specified below, you will then normallyhave to complete under the new (2006)regulations.You are not obliged to complete under thetransition regulations. However, you mustcomplete under either the transitionregulations (by the time specified) or the newregulations – you may not combine the two.Seek advice before you decide to completeunder the new regulations, as it is unlikely tobe in your interests to do so.<strong>The</strong> transition schedules also include all the courses which could be taken as part <strong>of</strong> the subjectfrom 2001 to 2005, even if those courses are no longer taught. This means that if you havepreviously passed those courses, you can count them as part <strong>of</strong> the subject.<strong>The</strong> BA conjoint transition regulations and BA transition schedules are different fromthose which apply to students completing under the new (2006) regulations.BA conjoint requirements for transition studentsYour BA component SubjectsCourses / pointsMUST include:1. A total <strong>of</strong> 270 points See p65 about “top up” points2. BA courses only No courses from other degreesNo General Education (G) courses*3. At least 120 points inone BA subject, includingat least 45 points atStage III4. At least 150 points aboveStage IOne BA subject*Transition regulations do not include General Education courses.Planning your BA conjointAt least 120 points, including atleast 45 points at Stage III• You are expected to be familiar with the requirements that are outlined on this and the followingpages.BA/BCom, BA/BEd(Tchg), BA/BHSc,BA/BMus, BA/BProp, BA/BSc,BA/B<strong>The</strong>olYou have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2011 to completeunder the transition regulations.BA/BE, BA/BFA, BA/LLBYou have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2012 to completeunder the transition regulations.BA/LLB(Hons)You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2013 to completeunder the transition regulations.BA transition schedulesEach BA subject has a transition schedule.This is a list <strong>of</strong> all the courses that you cancount as part <strong>of</strong> the subject. <strong>The</strong> transitionschedules are set out under each subject inthis handbook under “Transition students”.<strong>The</strong>y are also in the Transition Handbook,which is available at the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centreor online at www.auckland.ac.nz/transitionregulations• <strong>The</strong> requirements for the BA conjoint are the same no matter what your other degree is, with theexception <strong>of</strong> the BA/BEd(Tchg) (refer to p65).• You can get a BA conjoint (transition) degree planner from the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Get help to plan your degreeCheck with the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre about what you need to complete your BA conjoint, and that thecourses you are planning to take will meet the requirements. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre can adviseyou about any aspect <strong>of</strong> the regulations and can help you to plan the remainder <strong>of</strong> your degree.(For information about your other degree, see the faculty concerned.)It is very important that you see the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre before you enrol each year oreach semester.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ CentreRoom 416-418 (Symonds Street level, to the right <strong>of</strong> the café), Human Sciences Building,10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85060Fax: +64 9 308 2395Email: asc@auckland.ac.nzOpen: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (except public holidays, Christmas Eve and the day after EasterMonday)www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asc64 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
How many courses to enrol inCourses each yearSince 2006 the average full-time year for all conjoint students has been135 points, or the equivalent <strong>of</strong> nine 15-point courses. See p18 for howmany courses you can take per year and per semester.Courses to complete your degree<strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> courses you need to complete will depend on how manyyou have already passed.“Top up” pointsWhen you have completed all the following requirements, you will beeligible for an allowance <strong>of</strong> up to 9 points to bring your total to 270points.• You must have passed at least 120 points in one BA subject, includingat least 45 points at Stage III.• You must have passed at least 150 points above Stage I in BA courses.• You must have passed at least 261 points in BA courses.You will be eligible for the allowance only when you have satisfied allthese requirements. “Top up” points will not count towards any <strong>of</strong> theserequirements, except the requirement for 270 points (ie, you cannot count“top up” points towards the 120 points required in one subject, or the150 points required above Stage I).(<strong>The</strong> allowance <strong>of</strong> up to 9 “top up” points has been set so that you cancomplete the BA component without taking more points than you wouldotherwise have taken. <strong>The</strong> pre-2006 requirement <strong>of</strong> 32 points is theequivalent <strong>of</strong> 274.28 points. At 261 points one more course would takeyour total past 274.28 points.)See Table 4 on p66 to work out how many more courses you needto meet these requirements.120 points in one BA subjectYour BA component must include at least 120 points in one BA subject,including at least 45 points at Stage III. <strong>The</strong> transition schedule for eachsubject lists the courses you can count as part <strong>of</strong> that subject. Refer to“Transition students” under the subject entries in this handbook, or to theTransition Handbook (available at the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or online atwww.auckland.ac.nz/transitionregulations).See Table 4 on p66 to work out how many more courses you needto meet this requirement.Courses above Stage IYour BA conjoint must include at least 150 points above Stage I.See Table 4 on p66 to work out how many more courses you need to taketo meet this requirement.BA subjects and coursesYou may only include BA subjects and courses in the BA conjoint.Note that some BA subjects are also available for other degrees,and there may be courses in those subjects which are not BA courses.Choose your subjects from the list on p59.You must choose your courses from the BA transition schedules. <strong>The</strong>seare set out under each subject in this handbook under “Transitionstudents”. <strong>The</strong>y are also in the Transition Handbook, which is availableat the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or online at www.auckland.ac.nz/transitionregulationsLanguage coursesIf you want to take a language course, refer to the information onp19.General Education and G coursesYou must not enrol in courses with a G course code. Refer to theinformation on p62.Part-time studentsNote the time limits for completion on p64.Specific conjoint planning adviceBA/BComYour BA and BCom majors must not be in the same subject.Employment Relations and Organisation Studies• Some MGMT courses are not BA courses and therefore cannot becounted towards the BA side <strong>of</strong> your conjoint. You must choose yourMGMT courses from those listed in this handbook – see “Transitionstudents” under Employment Relations and Organisation Studies.• MGMT 101 is a compulsory course for the BCom component. If youare taking Employment Relations and Organisation Studies as a BAsubject, discuss this with the Business Student Centre.EconomicsECON 101 and ECON 111 are compulsory courses for the BComcomponent. If you are taking Economics as a BA subject, discuss this withthe Business Student Centre.BA/BESeek advice from the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Engineering if you want to includeMathematics courses in your BA. You should not take Maths courses iftheir content overlaps with BE courses.BA/BEd(Tchg)<strong>The</strong> BA component <strong>of</strong> this programme must include at least 270 pointsfrom BA courses, including:• at least 120 points in a subject other than Education, with at least45 points at Stage III• at least 60 points in a second subject other than Education, includingat least 30 points above Stage I• a total <strong>of</strong> at least 150 points above Stage I.BA/BHSc<strong>The</strong> pre-2006 regulations specified compulsory courses for the BAcomponent <strong>of</strong> this programme. <strong>The</strong>se courses are no longer requiredunder either the transition or new regulations.BA/LLB and BA/LLB(Hons)Be especially mindful that you can include no more than 120 points atStage I in the BA component. This is a potential problem because <strong>of</strong> thepattern <strong>of</strong> first year enrolment in the BA/LLB.BA/BMusYou may include up to 35 points from Music courses in the BAcomponent. <strong>The</strong>se must be BA Music courses or they will not be able tobe counted. Choose BA Music courses from those listed in this handbook– see “Transition students” under Music.Information for transition students2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 65
BA/BProp<strong>The</strong> pre-2006 regulations specified compulsory courses for the BAcomponent <strong>of</strong> this programme. <strong>The</strong>se courses are no longer requiredunder either the transition or new regulations.Information for transition studentsBA/BScYour BA and BSc majors must not be in the same subject.Table 4: the BA component <strong>of</strong> conjoint programmespre-20062-pointcoursesequivalent inpointsnewpointsIN ONE SUBJECT AT STAGE I ABOVE STAGE I TOTAL REQUIREDat least120 pointsminimum furtherpointsrequired15 ptcoursesrequiredno more than120 pointsmaximum furtherpointsallowedcoursesallowedat least150 pointsminimum furtherpointsrequired15 ptcoursesrequiredat least261 pointsminimum furtherpointsrequired0 0 0 120 8 120 8 150 10 261 181 2 17.14 105 7 90 6 135 9 255 172 4 34.28 90 6 75 5 120 8 240 163 6 51.42 75 5 60 4 105 7 210 144 8 68.56 60 4 45 3 90 6 195 135 10 85.70 45 3 30 2 75 5 180 126 12 102.84 30 2 15 1 60 4 165 117 14 119.98 none none none none 30 2 150 108 16 137.12 15 1 135 99 18 154.26 none none 120 810 20 171.40 90 611 22 188.54 75 512 24 205.68 60 413 26 222.82 45 314 28 239.96 30 215 30 257.10 15 116 32 274.24 0 015 ptcoursesrequired66 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Part 5:Subjects and coursesAncient History 68Anthropology 70Art History 76Asian Studies 80Biological Sciences 83Chinese 84Classical Studies 87Comparative Literature 89Computer Science 91Cook Islands Maori 91Criminology 92Croatian 93Dance 94Drama 95Economics 97Education 99Employment Relations and OrganisationStudies 100English 102English Language Acquisition andLinguistics 108English as a Second Language 110English Writing 112Ethics 112Ethnomusicology 115European Studies 116Film, Television and Media Studies 120French 125Geography 129German 131Greek 134Hebrew 136History 137Italian 141Japanese 144Korean 148Language Teaching and Learning 150Latin 151Latin American Studies 153Linguistics 155Linguistics and English Language Teaching 158Logic and Computation 161Māori Studies 163Mathematics 167Medieval and Early Modern EuropeanStudies 169Music 172Music Education 174Pacific Studies 175Philosophy 178Physics 184Polish 185Political Studies 185Psychology 190Russian 192Samoan 193Social Science for Public Health 195Sociology 197Spanish 202Statistics 205<strong>The</strong>atre Studies 207Tongan 208Women’s Studies 209Writing Studies 2112010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 67
Ancient HistoryAncient HistoryAncient History, Classical Studies, Greek, and Latin are the fourdisciplines taught in the Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History.Ancient History covers the history <strong>of</strong> the Egyptian, Greek and Romancivilisations. In these civilisations we can find almost every politicalexperience. Many <strong>of</strong> the problems facing modern societies were alsoencountered and discussed, and solutions to them attempted.Stage I courses give special attention to social, cultural and artistictopics, and clarify the outlines <strong>of</strong> historical development. At moreadvanced levels the ability to interpret ancient sources is emphasised.If you are studying Egyptian history you may find it desirable to knowthe Egyptian language (hieroglyphics), and this is taught from Stage II inANCHIST courses. For Greek history you may find it desirable to knowGreek language, and for Roman history, Latin. <strong>The</strong> department teachesLatin and Greek as subjects in their own right. Because <strong>of</strong> the importance<strong>of</strong> language knowledge, you are required to have passed at least onelanguage course in order to advance to a BA(Hons) in Ancient History –see “Postgraduate study” below.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History has been connectedover many decades with the development <strong>of</strong> important scholars, authorsand university teachers in the areas <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) and MA in Ancient History are standard intermediatedegrees for those aiming for an academic career, and may lead into PhDprogrammes.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Ancient History may be taken after a completed BA.To be admitted you must have a major in Ancient History or ClassicalStudies, or a major in Greek or Latin plus 90 points in Ancient History orClassical Studies. You must have an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in yourbest 45 points at Stage III in the major, and have passed at least one <strong>of</strong>ANCHIST 310, 340, GREEK 101, LATIN 101. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐yearpostgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in its own right.It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inAncient History is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesRecent graduates in Ancient History and Classical Studies have movedon to careers in journalism, teaching, public relations and humanresources.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ANCHIST 100, 102, 103• at least 45 points from the Stage III courses listed below and, for asingle major an additional 15 points must be taken from any Stage IIIcourse with an ANCHIST or CLASSICS course code.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from ANCHIST 100, 102, 103You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Ancient History:Stage I courses: ANCHIST 100-103Stage II courses: ANCHIST 200-259, CLASSICS 270, 280Stage III courses: ANCHIST 300-377, CLASSICS 370, 380You can also study Egyptian for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) orthe Certificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ANCHIST 100, 102, 103.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from ANCHIST 100, 102, 103.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Ancient History:Stage I courses: ANCHIST 100-103Stage II courses: ANCHIST 200-255, CLASSICS 270, 280Stage III courses: ANCHIST 300-377, CLASSICS 370, 380(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010ANCHIST 100 Ancient Egyptian History (15 points)Semester 1This is a basic course in the history, society, literature and culture <strong>of</strong>ancient Egypt, with some reference to the ancient Near East.Convenor: Jennifer HellumANCHIST 102 Ancient Greek History (15 points)Semester 1This basic course in Greek history considers such topics as society,politics, warfare, ideas and culture.Convenor: Jeremy Armstrong68 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ANCHIST 103 Roman History (15 points)Semester 2This basic course in Roman history concentrates on the Roman Republicand early empire, and considers such topics as society, politics, warfare,ideas and culture.Convenor: Lisa BaileyStage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANCHIST 210 Egyptian Language 1A (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selecteddocuments up to Dynasty 18.Convenor: Jennifer HellumPrerequisite: ANCHIST 100ANCHIST 220 Egyptian Language 1B (15 points)Semester 2Further study <strong>of</strong> the Egyptian language, hieroglyphic writing and selecteddocuments up to Dynasty 18.Convenor: Jennifer HellumPrerequisite: ANCHIST 210Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for AncientHistory but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANCHIST 222 / ANCHIST 322 Ancient Greek Tyranny (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> the lives and achievements <strong>of</strong> individual tyrants in order toestablish the causes and effects <strong>of</strong> the phenomenon <strong>of</strong> tyranny, and anevaluation <strong>of</strong> Greek views <strong>of</strong> tyranny.Convenor: Vivienne GrayPrerequisite for ANCHIST 222: ANCHIST 102Prerequisite for ANCHIST 322: ANCHIST 102 and 15 points atStage II in Ancient HistoryRestriction for ANCHIST 222: ANCHIST 322Restriction for ANCHIST 322: ANCHIST 222ANCHIST 230 / ANCHIST 330 Egypt in Dynasties 11‐17 (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> the reunification <strong>of</strong> Egypt at the end <strong>of</strong> the First IntermediatePeriod, and <strong>of</strong> the Middle Kingdom – the collapse <strong>of</strong> Dynasty 12, loss<strong>of</strong> unity in Dynasty 13, the Hyksos rule, reunification at the start <strong>of</strong>Dynasty 18.Convenor: Anthony SpalingerPrerequisite for ANCHIST 230: ANCHIST 100Prerequisite for ANCHIST 330: ANCHIST 100 and 15 points atStage II in Ancient HistoryRestriction for ANCHIST 230: ANCHIST 330Restriction for ANCHIST 330: ANCHIST 230ANCHIST 253 / ANCHIST 353 Special Topic: Early Egypt(15 points)Semester 2This course covers the earliest periods <strong>of</strong> Egypt’s development from theprehistoric to the end <strong>of</strong> the Old Kingdom. It focuses on the lead-up tostate formation and the great Pyramid Age that followed.Convenor: Jennifer HellumPrerequisite for ANCHIST 253: ANCHIST 100Prerequisite for ANCHIST 353: ANCHIST 100 and 15 points atStage II in Ancient HistoryRestriction for ANCHIST 253: ANCHIST 353Restriction for ANCHIST 353: ANCHIST 253ANCHIST 254 / ANCHIST 354 Special Topic: Early Rome(15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the earliest development <strong>of</strong> ancient Rome, using writtensources but with special emphasis on archaeological evidence.Convenor: Jeremy ArmstrongPrerequisite for ANCHIST 254: ANCHIST 102 or 103Prerequisite for ANCHIST 354: ANCHIST 102 or 103 and 15 points atStage II in Ancient HistoryRestriction for ANCHIST 254: ANCHIST 354Restriction for ANCHIST 354: ANCHIST 254CLASSICS 280 / CLASSICS 380 Art and Society in Ancient Rome(15 points)See Classical Studies.Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANCHIST 310 Egyptian Language 2A (15 points)Semester 1Hieroglyphic writing and a study <strong>of</strong> texts <strong>of</strong> Dynasty 18.Convenor: Anthony SpalingerPrerequisite: ANCHIST 220ANCHIST 314 Historians <strong>of</strong> Rome (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> the major writers on Roman history in English translation.Historians to be studied include Livy, Sallust, Caesar, Tacitus andAmmianus Marcellinus.Convenors: Marcus Wilson and Lisa BaileyPrerequisite: ANCHIST 103 and 15 points at Stage II in either AncientHistory or Classical StudiesRestriction: ANCHIST 753For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Ancient History2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 69
Ancient History | AnthropologyTeaching staffDr Jeremy Armstrong. Early Rome, the Roman army.Dr Lisa Bailey. Late Antiquity.Dr Bill Barnes, Undergraduate Adviser. Latin and Greek languageand literature.Dr Dougal Blyth. Greek language and literature; Greek philosophy.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Vivienne Gray. Greek history, Greek language and literature.Dr Jennifer Hellum. Egyptian history and language.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anne Mackay. Greek art, Greek and Romanliterature, mythology.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anthony Spalinger. Egyptian history and language, ancientnatural science, calendars and chronology, narrative military art.Dr Marcus Wilson, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Latin language andliterature, Roman history.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: W. R. BarnesPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87047Email: wr.barnes@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History3 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87622Fax: +64 9 308 2301Email: classics@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsAnthropologyAnthropology is the study <strong>of</strong> humankind, in terms <strong>of</strong> its biology, cultureand diversity, both in the past and the present. At <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Auckland</strong> the subject covers four sub‐disciplines: Archaeology, BiologicalAnthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. <strong>The</strong>sesub‐disciplines bridge the natural sciences, the social sciences and thehumanities. You can choose to specialise in one or more sub‐disciplines,although the department embraces a unified view <strong>of</strong> Anthropology and<strong>of</strong>fers interdisciplinary courses across this spectrum.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyArchaeology studies the development <strong>of</strong> human culture from itsearliest beginnings to the present day. <strong>The</strong>re is an emphasis on Pacific,New Zealand and Australian archaeology, with additional coursescovering other regions, and archaeological theory methods.Biological Anthropology is the study <strong>of</strong> our species, Homo sapiens, ourimmediate ancestors and close relatives, from a biological point <strong>of</strong> view.You can study primates, human growth, genetics and fossil materials.Ethnomusicology is the study <strong>of</strong> music in the context <strong>of</strong> human culturallife. (See the separate entry for Ethnomusicology.)Social Anthropology enables you to study different cultures and ways<strong>of</strong> life ranging from African tribal communities to contemporary Polynesiaand the suburbs, factories and boardrooms <strong>of</strong> modern New Zealandand Europe. Social anthropologists employ a wide range <strong>of</strong> theoreticalperspectives on human social life, the environment and symbolicelements <strong>of</strong> culture.In your first year<strong>The</strong>re are seven Stage I courses to choose from, covering the range <strong>of</strong>sub‐disciplines in Anthropology (Archaeology, Biological Anthropology,Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology). ANTHRO 104 Peoples andCultures <strong>of</strong> the Pacific is <strong>of</strong>fered as part <strong>of</strong> both Anthropology and PacificStudies. MĀORI 130 may be taken as an Anthropology course.Constructing your major or minorAnthropology majors must take at least 30 points (two courses) fromANTHRO 100 to 104. Generally students choose their first year courseswith some idea <strong>of</strong> which sub‐discipline <strong>of</strong> Anthropology they are likely topursue in later years. For example, if you want to specialise in BiologicalAnthropology you should do ANTHRO 102 Introduction to BiologicalAnthropology plus one other Stage I Anthropology course fromANTHRO 100 to 104. If you want to specialise in Archaeology you shoulddo ANTHRO 101 World Archaeology and one other Stage I Anthropologycourse from ANTHRO 100 to 104. This is also the same for the othersub-disciplines. You need to have passed at least two Stage I courses inAnthropology to enrol in the Stage II core courses.If you plan to major in Anthropology, you must take at least one <strong>of</strong>the Stage II core courses to allow you to progress to Stage III in yoursub‐discipline. <strong>The</strong> core courses are ANTHRO 200, 201, 203 and 219.You can select additional Stage II courses from the range available – see“Requirements for major and minor” below.At Stage III you should be guided partly by your chosen specialisation,with four courses (60 points) at Stage III required for a (single) majorin Anthropology. Interdisciplinary courses in Anthropology are alsoavailable.A minor in Anthropology requires at least one <strong>of</strong> ANTHRO 100 to 104.Anthropology minors are not required to do Stage II core courses butmay choose to do so.70 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Anthropology may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Anthropology with an average grade<strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons)is a one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification inits own right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inAnthropology is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ANTHRO 100-104• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 200, 201, 203.AnthropologyCareer opportunitiesAn Anthropology degree equips you intellectually and practically todeal with issues concerning culture, ethnicity, gender, human historyand society. <strong>The</strong> broad education and flexible skills provided byAnthropology are useful in a wide range <strong>of</strong> careers. Anthropologygraduates find employment in New Zealand and overseas wherevergood communication skills and analytical and cross‐cultural abilitiesare required. This might be with aid and development agencies, asteachers, as consultants undertaking archaeological, health, social orenvironmental research or impact assessments, in tourism, or with iwiauthorities, museums, government departments or regional and districtcouncils.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ANTHRO 100‐104• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 200, 201, 203, 219For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 100‐104You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Anthropology:Stage I courses: ANTHRO 100-106, MĀORI 130Stage II courses: ANTHRO 200-252, MĀORI 230Stage III courses: ANTHRO 300-361, MĀORI 330, WOMEN 303For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 100-104.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Anthropology:Stage I courses: ANTHRO 100-105, MĀORI 130Stage II courses: ANTHRO 200-248, MĀORI 230, 231Stage III courses: ANTHRO 300-350, MĀORI 330, WOMEN 303(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010ANTHRO 100 Human Cultures: Introduction to SocialAnthropology (15 points)Semester 1Humans are social and cultural beings. This course introduces the diverseways in which people live their lives and understand the world aroundthem, as well as key anthropological concepts. Topics include the arts,cultural identities, economics, embodiment, gender and sexuality,globalisation, indigeneity, inequality, kinship and marriage, power,politics and conflict, race and racism, religion and worldview. We drawupon global and historical cross‐cultural case materials.Convenor: Dr Susanna TrnkaANTHRO 101 World Archaeology (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A survey <strong>of</strong> world archaeology from the emergence <strong>of</strong> culture over twomillion years ago to the first cities, including coverage <strong>of</strong> the Pacificregion.Convenor: Semester 1: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter SheppardANTHRO 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1Who was Lucy and what is a hominid? What can studying monkeys andapes tell us about our evolutionary past? This course provides anintroduction to the range <strong>of</strong> topics addressed and approaches used in thebiological study <strong>of</strong> the human species. Topics covered include: anintroduction to evolutionary theory, the most recent evidence <strong>of</strong> the fossilremains <strong>of</strong> our ancestors, studies <strong>of</strong> primate evolution and behaviour,and understanding patterns <strong>of</strong> modern human variation.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Judith Littleton2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 71
AnthropologyANTHRO 103 Musics <strong>of</strong> the World (15 points)Semester 1This introductory survey examines music cultures from a range <strong>of</strong> areasincluding the Americas, Africa, Europe and many regions <strong>of</strong> Asia.In‐depth case studies are combined with broader conceptual surveys;cultures covered change yearly. In addition, special attention is given tothe musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific, New Zealand and Aboriginal Australia.Although the geographic scope is vast, the content is non‐technical andthe lectures well illustrated. Note: this is a required course for a BA minorin Ethnomusicology.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg BoothANTHRO 104 Peoples and Cultures <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)Semester 2An exploration <strong>of</strong> Pacific peoples and their diverse cultural and biologicalheritages, and an introduction to the subfields <strong>of</strong> Anthropology. Thiscourse surveys Pacific people’s origins and island adaptations, currenthealth and biological issues, music and cultural diversity.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Judith LittletonANTHRO 105 Questions <strong>of</strong> Race and Racism (15 points)Semester 1International, cross‐cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives question“race” and “racism”. Why does the concept have such social and politicalpotency? What are the impacts <strong>of</strong> concepts <strong>of</strong> race and practices <strong>of</strong>racism and anti‐racism on individuals, families, communities, nation‐statesand empires, and in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific in particular?Convenor: Dr Bruce FloydANTHRO 106 Issues and History in Popular Music (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> popular music styles, artists, sub‐cultures and issues thatexplores facets such as genre, the music industry, music and politics,music videos, the sales process, race and identity, and gender theory.Core theory and writers in popular music studies are introduced andpopular music is used to explore societal changes in class, ethnicity,gender, sexuality, youth, and global economic and cultural processes.Convenor: Dr Kirsten ZemkeRestriction: POPMUS 106, 106GMĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: <strong>The</strong> Māori World (15 points)See Māori Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forAnthropology but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 200 Archaeology: Understanding the Past (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> key methods and theories used to analyse and understandthe human past. An examination <strong>of</strong> current concepts in archaeologicalresearch and their place in the development <strong>of</strong> archaeological thought.<strong>The</strong> course is illustrated by examples taken from around the world, andit includes an introductory laboratory component.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>The</strong>gn LadefogedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 101 and ANTHRO 100 or 102 or 103 or 104, or60 points passedANTHRO 201 Human Evolution (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> human evolution, including recent advances in fossil,molecular, primate and ecological approaches. This course coversevolutionary theory as applied to human evolution in the last five toseven million years. ANTHRO 201 is the core course in BiologicalAnthropology and is essential for students intending to continue theirstudy <strong>of</strong> Biological Anthropology at Stage III.Convenor: Dr. Bruce FloydPrerequisite: ANTHRO 102 and ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 103 or 104, or60 points passedANTHRO 203 <strong>The</strong>oretical Approaches to Society and Culture(15 points)Semester 1An analysis <strong>of</strong> the major social theories that have informedanthropological perspectives over the past century and more, includingevolutionism, functionalism, structuralism, Marxism, feminism, Foucault,symbolic analysis and post‐modernism. <strong>The</strong> course focuses on the utility<strong>of</strong> these different ways <strong>of</strong> seeing and their implications for understandingcurrent debates and issues within the social sciences.Convenor: Dr Mark BussePrerequisite: ANTHRO 100, and 101 or 102 or 103 or 104, or 60 pointspassedANTHRO 204 Ethnography <strong>of</strong> Island Polynesia (15 points)Summer SchoolWhat is distinctive about Polynesian culture and society? How and whyare Polynesian cultures alike? How do they differ? <strong>The</strong>se questions areexplored through indigenous Polynesian, anthropological and historicalaccounts and scholarship.Convenor: Dr Phyllis HerdaPrerequisite: ANTHRO 100 or 104, or 60 points passedANTHRO 206 Origins <strong>of</strong> Civilisation (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> course investigates societies that shifted from hunter gathering tothe use <strong>of</strong> domesticated plants and animals during the last 10,000 years.Examples draw on Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Holdaway’s research interests in Australiaand Egypt as well as the archaelology <strong>of</strong> the Levant and central America.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Simon HoldawayPrerequisite: ANTHRO 101 or 60 points passedANTHRO 207 Coming <strong>of</strong> the Māori (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to New Zealand’s archaeological history, from early Māoriorigins to the initial period <strong>of</strong> Western contact. Covers tropical Polynesianadaptations to New Zealand’s temperate climate, Māori’s rich materialculture and arts, resource use and environmental change, development <strong>of</strong>classic Māori society, and the emerging field <strong>of</strong> historic archaeology.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Melinda AllenPrerequisite: ANTHRO 101 or 30 points at Stage I in Museums andCultural Heritage or 60 points passedANTHRO 211 Anthropological Perspectives on Gender (15 points)Semester 2Gender as a cultural construction has been a dynamic field <strong>of</strong>anthropological enquiry for the past three decades. How do variouspeoples exhibit and conceptualise gender differences? How haveanthropologists studied them?Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or 104, or 60 pointspassedANTHRO 215 Human Sexuality (15 points)Semester 1Human sexuality and sexual behaviour explored from a variety <strong>of</strong>perspectives within anthropology. Topics include: the evolution <strong>of</strong> sex,cross‐cultural variation in sexual behaviour, sex and the brain, sex throughthe life course, and the impact <strong>of</strong> sexually transmitted diseases.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or 104, or 30 pointspassed in Social Science for Public Health, or 60 points passed72 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ANTHRO 217 Rhythm, Blues and Rock (15 points)Semester 1African‐American popular music and culture from the mid‐1930s throughto the early 1960s, including styles such as blues, R ‘n’ B, and early Rock‘n’ Roll. Considers issues <strong>of</strong> racial and gendered representation,creativity, the popular music industry, the place <strong>of</strong> music in thedevelopment <strong>of</strong> “youth culture” and stylistic trends. Individualperformers, recordings and performances, are also examined.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg BoothPrerequisite: ANTHRO 103 or 106 or 60 points passedRestriction: POPMUS 206ANTHRO 221 European Prehistory: From Cave Art to the Celts(15 points)Semester 2An overview <strong>of</strong> major developments in the prehistory <strong>of</strong> Europe, includingthe British Isles, from Palaeolithic art to the Iron Age and ending with theVikings. Emphasis will be on significant, well‐studied sites, archaeologicaltreasures, cultural and technological developments, populationmovements and interactions which help us to understand Europeanheritage.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 101 or 60 points passedANTHRO 234 Popular Musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)Semester 1From Hip Hop to reggae to pop, this course explores Pacific popularmusic genre, artists and songs as well as relevant musical techniques,modes <strong>of</strong> distribution, and processes <strong>of</strong> fusion and change. It probes thepositions and possibilities <strong>of</strong> Pasifika pop musics by discussing criticalquestions about culture, authenticity, modernisation, consumerism,identity and musical (ex)change.Convenor: Dr Kirsten ZemkePrerequisite: ANTHRO 103, 104, MUSIC 145 or POPMUS 106, or60 points passedANTHRO 245 Special Topic in Biological Anthropology (15 points)Semester 1Details to be advised.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 102 or 60 points passedMĀORI 230 <strong>The</strong> Ancient Māori World / Māori and PākehāPerspectives (15 points)See Māori Studies.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg BoothPrerequisite for ANTHRO 233: ANTHRO 103 or 60 points passedPrerequisite for ANTHRO 333: ANTHRO 219 or 120 points passedRestriction for ANTHRO 233: ANTHRO 333Restriction for ANTHRO 333: ANTHRO 233ANTHRO 244 / ANTHRO 330 <strong>The</strong> Politics <strong>of</strong> Culture (15 points)Semester 2A critical exploration <strong>of</strong> contemporary debates around the idea <strong>of</strong>“culture” and its uses. Topics include problems <strong>of</strong> cultural translation,museums and the appropriation <strong>of</strong> culture, the politicisation <strong>of</strong> culture,multiculturalism, “audit culture” and the rise <strong>of</strong> “consumer culture”.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cris ShorePrerequisite for ANTHRO 244: ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or104 or 60 points passedPrerequisite for ANTHRO 330: 30 points at Stage II in Anthropologyincluding ANTHRO 203Restriction for ANTHRO 244: ANTHRO 330Restriction for ANTHRO 330: ANTHRO 244ANTHRO 247 / ANTHRO 331 Anthropology Today: Debates inCulture (15 points)Semester 1This course deals with debates and issues at the cutting edge <strong>of</strong>contemporary social anthropology. Its primary aim is to provide studentswith an understanding <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the more topical and controversialthemes that anthropologists are currently engaged with. In particular,the course focuses on anthropological work that is addressed to a widerpublic audience. Topics include anthropology and the new reproductivetechnologies, cyberculture, the internet and the implications <strong>of</strong> moderncommunications technologies, masculinity, the anthropological study <strong>of</strong>prisons, globalisation, and the politics <strong>of</strong> representation,environmentalism, privatisation and conflict over land use.Convenors: Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Veronica Strang and Cris ShorePrerequisite for ANTHRO 247: ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or104 or 60 points passedPrerequisite for ANTHRO 331: ANTHRO 203 or 120 points passedRestriction for ANTHRO 247: ANTHRO 331Restriction for ANTHRO 331: ANTHRO 247ANTHRO 249 / ANTHRO 359 Archaeology and Identity inPalestine / Israel (15 points)Semester 2Examines the history <strong>of</strong> archaeology in Palestine/Israel, recentarchaeological findings and how new interpretations are changing ourunderstandings <strong>of</strong> the past, and conflicts over the use <strong>of</strong> archaeology incontemporary identity politics.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Harry AllenPrerequisite for ANTHRO 249: ANTHRO 100 or 101 or 102 or 103 or104 or 60 points passedPrerequisite for ANTHRO 359: ANTHRO 200 or 120 points passedRestriction for ANTHRO 249: ANTHRO 359Restriction for ANTHRO 359: ANTHRO 249Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesAnthropologyFor a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 233 <strong>The</strong> Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points)ANTHRO 333 Advanced Studies in the Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> selected musics from the Indian sub‐continent, includingtraditional, religious and street musics, classical vocal and instrumentalstyles and the popular musics <strong>of</strong> the commercial cinema and musicindustries.ANTHRO 306 Pacific Archaeology (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> archaeology <strong>of</strong> the Pacific region, including colonisation, settlementpatterns, inter-island trade, traditional navigation, cultural change,emergence <strong>of</strong> complex societies and ethnohistory (except for New Zealandwhich is covered by a separate course). This course is taught concurrentlywith ANTHRO 706.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>The</strong>gn LadefogedPrerequisite: ANTHRO 200 or 120 points passedRestriction: ANTHRO 7062010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 73
AnthropologyANTHRO 309 Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (15 points)Semester 1Introduction to analytical approaches to anthropological data, providingpr<strong>of</strong>essional skills <strong>of</strong> particular interest to students consideringpostgraduate work. Topics include: quantitative research design, basicstatistical concepts and methods, and use <strong>of</strong> computer package. Thiscourse assumes only a limited mathematical background.Convenor: Dr Bruce FloydPrerequisite: ANTHRO 200 or 201 or 203 or 120 points passedANTHRO 310 Reading Ethnography (15 points)Semester 2Ethnographic texts are the major outcome <strong>of</strong> research in social andcultural anthropology. This course compares different ethnographiesand approaches to ethnographic research and writing. Enrolment inANTHRO 310 is limited to a maximum <strong>of</strong> 25 students, with selectionbased on GPA over a minimum <strong>of</strong> three Anthropology courses.Convenor: Dr Christine DureauPrerequisite: ANTHRO 203ANTHRO 317 Field Methods in Archaeology (15 points)Semester 1Fieldwork will consist <strong>of</strong> two weeks in February 2010. <strong>The</strong> 2010 fieldschool will be conducted at an archaeological site in New Zealand.Students will undertake preliminary analysis <strong>of</strong> archaeological materials inthe archaeology student laboratory on topics negotiated with staff, andpresent reports. Enrolment in ANTHRO 317 is limited to a maximum <strong>of</strong> 16Stage III students, with selection based on the best three Anthropologycourses and GPA. Students must apply in writing to Dr Marianne Turner atthe Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology by 30 November 2009.Convenor: Dr Marianne TurnerPrerequisite: ANTHRO 200 or 120 points passedRestriction: ANTHRO 737ANTHRO 318 Approaches to Archaeological Science (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the application <strong>of</strong> scientific techniques in archaeology.Topics covered will include: site location, dating, sourcing archaeologicalmaterial, investigation <strong>of</strong> artefact manufacture and use and study <strong>of</strong>archaeological sediments.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter SheppardPrerequisite: ANTHRO 200 or 120 points passedANTHRO 319 World‐view and Religion (15 points)Semester 2Anthropological approaches to religion and world‐view. Includescross‐cultural approaches to meaning, belief, religious experience, ritualand myth. Issues <strong>of</strong> religion, ideology, syncretism, symbolism in socialconflict and change. Considers local and world religions.Convenor: Dr Christine DureauPrerequisite: ANTHRO 203 or 120 points passedANTHRO 320 Ethnographic Film and Photography (15 points)Semester 2Explores the uses <strong>of</strong> photography and film in the production anddissemination <strong>of</strong> anthropological knowledge. A goal <strong>of</strong> this course is toincrease students’ awareness <strong>of</strong> the choices that are made at all stagesin the production <strong>of</strong> anthropological images. <strong>The</strong> course will also useethnographic film and photography to consider issues <strong>of</strong> ethnographicrepresentation more generally.Convenor: Dr Mark BussePrerequisite: ANTHRO 200 or 201 or 203 or 219 or 15 points fromFTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219 or 120 points passedANTHRO 324 Medical Anthropology (15 points)Semester 1Biological and social anthropological approaches to health, employingcross‐cultural perspectives and critical analysis <strong>of</strong> health, illness anddisease, health systems and health policy.Convenors: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Judith Littleton and Dr Susanna TrnkaPrerequisite: ANTHRO 201 or 203 or HLTHSOC 200 or SOCSCIPH 200or 120 points passedANTHRO 340 Heritage Conservation in Aotearoa (15 points)Semester 2Addresses the main principles <strong>of</strong> heritage conservation focussing on therationale rather than treatment methods. Special emphasis is given tothe fields <strong>of</strong>: conservation <strong>of</strong> place, archaeological, architectural,ethnographic and fine art conservation. Provides students with a culturalorientation to conservation where issues are examined through severalcontexts, including anthropological studies and conservation science.Convenor: Dilys JohnsPrerequisite: ANTHRO 100 and 101, and ANTHRO 200 or 201 or 203or HERITAGE 200 or MUSEUMS 200, or 120 points passedANTHRO 348 Perspectives on Human Growth (15 points)Semester 2This course adopts evolutionary and biocultural perspectives in examiningpatterns <strong>of</strong> human growth and maturation. Human developmentalpatterns are placed within an evolutionary framework using evidencefrom non‐human primates and earlier hominid remains. Variability withinand among human populations in growth and developmental timing isconsidered in terms <strong>of</strong> genetics interacting with physical, biotic and socialfactors.Convenor: Dr Bruce FloydPrerequisite: ANTHRO 201 or 120 points passedANTHRO 349 Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation(15 points)Semester 1Among mammals, primates stand out for the diversity and complexity <strong>of</strong>their social systems. Primates can be solitary, pair‐bonded, live inone‐male / one‐female or multi‐male / multi‐female groups, as well as inlarge communities that fission and fusion on a daily basis. By the sametoken, individuals within a group establish various relationships with oneanother – for instance, organising themselves in egalitarian ordominance‐based hierarchal societies. In this course, we will examine thisdiversity in primate social organisation and structure using anevolutionary perspective. In the first half <strong>of</strong> this two‐part course we willdiscuss natural selection, sexual selection, kin‐selection, competition andaggression. In the second part, we will focus on the ecology <strong>of</strong> socialbehaviour as well as primate ecology and conservation.Convenor: Dr Nicholas MalonePrerequisite: ANTHRO 201 or 120 points passedANTHRO 353 Archaeology in Practice (15 points)Semester 2Contemporary approaches to archaeological practice: materials, analysisand interpretation.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Anthropology includingANTHRO 200ANTHRO 357 Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)Semester 1Explores the ways in which gender and sexual identities are both reflectedin and modified by mainstream popular music: from “girl power” to boybands; from outwardly gay and lesbian artists to the gay appropriation<strong>of</strong> heterosexual female divas; from the camp masculinity <strong>of</strong> heavy metalto lesbian rock and riot grrrls; from women‐hating gangster rappers topowerful women in the recording industry.Convenor: Dr Kirsten ZemkePrerequisite: 135 points passedRestriction: POPMUS 306MĀORI 330 Contemporary Māori Issues (15 points)See Māori Studies.74 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
WOMEN 303 Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific (15 points)See Women’s Studies.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen Molloy, Women’s Studies. Gender, globalisation,nations and nationalism, fashion, history <strong>of</strong> anthropology.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthroFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Harry Allen, Archaeology. New Zealand,Australian and South East Asian archaeology, and cultural resourcemanagement.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Melinda Allen, Archaeology. Oceanic prehistory,palaeoenvironmental studies, marine zooarchaeology, human ecology.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg Booth, Ethnomusicology. Hindi film musicand culture, brass bands and processional music <strong>of</strong> India, Hindustaniclassical music (tabla,) oral tradition and cognition.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>esor Julie Park, Social Anthropology. Anthropology<strong>of</strong> Aotearoa and settler societies, health, gender, sustainability, researchmethods.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Sheppard, Archaeology. Melanesia,Solomon Islands, processes <strong>of</strong> social transformation, geoarchaeology.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cris Shore, Social Anthropology. Anthropology <strong>of</strong> policy,political anthropology, elite cultures, audit culture, corruption, theEuropean Union.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Veronica Strang, Social Anthropology. Humanenvironmental relations, cultural landscapes, conflicts over landand natural resources (particularly water), art and material culture,performance and gender.Dr Susanna Trnka, Social Anthropology, Undergraduate Adviser.Political violence, health, the body, Indo‐Fijians in Fiji.Dr Marianne Turner, Archaeology. New Zealand archaeology, culturalresource management, stone tool technology, historic and prehistoricmaterial culture.Dr Kirsten Zemke, Ethnomusicology. Popular music, Hip Hop, Pacificpop, pop music and power, gender and ethnicity.AnthropologyDr Mark Busse, Social Anthropology. Economic anthropology,material culture, visual anthropology, kinship and marriage,Papua New Guinea.Dr Christine Dureau, Social Anthropology. Ethnographic history,indigenous Christianities, religion, gender, Melanesia, colonial cultures.Dr Bruce Floyd, Biological Anthropology, Adviser to Asianstudents. Human growth and development, biological variation, andbio‐ecological perspectives on health.Emeritus Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Green, Archaeology. Oceanic prehistoryand ethnohistory with emphasis on integrative culture history employingvarious disciplines within Anthropology.Dr Phyllis Herda, Social Anthropology/Women’s Studies. Polynesia,textiles, oral traditions as history, disease and colonialism, issues <strong>of</strong>gender, status and power.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Simon Holdaway, Archaeology, Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Australian, New Zealand and Palaeolithic archaeology, stone artefactanalysis, theory and GIS.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Judith Huntsman, Social Anthropology.Polynesia, ethnography, history, local narrative, migration and change.Emeritus Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Irwin, Archaeology. Oceanic andNew Zealand archaeology.Dr Dilys Johns. Conservation, wet organic archaeological materials,wetland archaeological sites.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>The</strong>gn Ladefoged, Archaeology. Oceanicprehistory, socio‐political transformation, agricultural intensification GIS.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Judith Littleton, Biological Anthropology.Human osteology and health, fieldwork in Middle East, Australia andNew Zealand.Dr Nicholas Malone, Biological Anthropology. Hominoid evolution,non-human primate biology and socioecology, conservation, ecologicalcommunities, human relationships to non-human animals and theenvironment.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Susanna TrnkaPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85316Email: s.trnka@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> AnthropologyLevels 7 and 8, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87662, 89375 or 88535Fax: +64 9 373 7441Email: anthro@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthro2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 75
Art Historyat least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.Art HistoryArt History is the study <strong>of</strong> visual images and objects. You can explorepainting, drawing and sculpture, and also architecture, photography,video, performance, design and the decorative arts. Art History examinesthe many roles (aesthetic, social, religious, political, commercial) playedby the visual arts in different cultures and at different periods.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyArt History courses give you a broad and thorough knowledge andunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the visual cultures <strong>of</strong> various societies. <strong>The</strong>re are specialopportunities to study the history <strong>of</strong> the visual arts in European culturesfrom antiquity to the present, and in Māori and Polynesian cultures.Several courses concentrate on New Zealand art.In your first yearArt History has developed four courses at Stage I to provide an excellentintroduction to the subject and the skills needed for studying the history<strong>of</strong> art. ARTHIST 106 Images and Ideas: Art since Antiquity is a survey <strong>of</strong>periods and key artworks up to the nineteenth century that were animportant foundation for western art; ARTHIST 107 Art and the City:1400‐1700 studies key centres <strong>of</strong> art in Europe in the Renaissance andBaroque periods; ARTHIST 109 Modern Art and Modernity 1850‐1970examines visual culture and art movements after the IndustrialRevolution; ARTHIST 110 Visual Art in Aotearoa New Zealand:Differences and Identities surveys the history <strong>of</strong> New Zealand art –Māori, colonial and modern.Constructing your major or minorYou should think carefully about where your main interests lie. You canbuild your own pathway because we <strong>of</strong>fer a wide variety <strong>of</strong> courses,taught by specialists in each area. While we encourage you to sample arthistory from different cultures, themes and historical periods, it ispossible to take most <strong>of</strong> your courses in a single field. Possible areas <strong>of</strong>specialisation include: history <strong>of</strong> European art, modern Euro-Americanart, Māori and Pacific art, New Zealand art. To enrol in Stage II coursesyou should have passed two Art History courses at Stage I, and for StageIII courses, two Art History courses at Stage II.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inArt History is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesA qualification in Art History could prepare you for a career as aresearcher, teacher, curator (whether in museums and galleries or on afreelance basis), librarian, art dealer, critic or journalist, as well as a careerin related fields <strong>of</strong> culture and human resources. Graduates and formerteachers <strong>of</strong> the department include many distinguished researchers,curators and gallery directors all over New Zealand and overseas. <strong>The</strong>emphasis on New Zealand art in our courses helps prepare you for a widerange <strong>of</strong> other careers in such growing fields as cultural tourism. Visit thegallery <strong>of</strong> Art History graduate careers at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/arthistory to learn about the careers <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> our graduates.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Art History:Stage I courses: ARTHIST 106-112, PACIFIC 102Stage II courses: ARTHIST 201-245, ANCHIST 251, CLASSICS 270, 280,MĀORI 240, 241Stage III courses: ARTHIST 302-345Other useful subjectsArt History complements and is complemented by studies in thehumanities and social sciences. If you are studying historical periods, youmight consider such disciplines as History, Classical Studies, English, andEuropean languages and literatures. Modern courses in these subjectsare also appropriate for students taking courses in recent art, as arecourses about film. Students working on Māori and Pacific art mightconsider combining this with study in Anthropology, Māori Studies andPacific Studies. Philosophy, particularly aesthetics, is valuable for allareas. (Note that European languages are extremely valuable for anyoneconsidering postgraduate study in Art History.)Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Opportunities for postgraduate study enable you to extend your skills andpursue specialised research projects.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Art History may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Art History with an average grade <strong>of</strong>Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Art History:Stage I courses: ARTHIST 101–112Stage II courses: ARTHIST 201–224, MĀORI 240, 241, WOMEN 202Stage III courses: ARTHIST 301–328(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)76 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage I courses for 2010ARTHIST 106 Images and Ideas: Art since Antiquity (15 points)Semester 2A survey <strong>of</strong> art periods that have been the foundation <strong>of</strong> western art andarchitecture. It provides knowledge <strong>of</strong> important art developments acrossthe ages in their socio‐historical context, including periods not covered inother Art History courses but important for their understanding, such asancient and medieval art. While the main focus is on historical Europeanart, the survey is diversified with non‐western and modern material.Alongside this broad chronological survey, the course <strong>of</strong>fers the closestudy <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> key works which will be studied in detail, shiftingattention from generalisation to in‐depth enquiry, and further developingstudent skills in visual and iconographic analysis. <strong>The</strong>se studies will rangeacross different periods and disciplines, including the Great Sphinx andpyramid <strong>of</strong> Khafra at Giza; the Parthenon, Athens; the Cathedral <strong>of</strong> NotreDame, Chartres; Giotto’s frescoes in the Arena Chapel, Padua;Leonardo’s Last Supper; Bernini’s Ecstasy <strong>of</strong> St Teresa; Vermeer’s Girl witha Pearl Earring; Watteau’s Embarkation for Cythera; Delacroix’s LibertyLeading the People; and Constable’s Haywain.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Elizabeth RankinRestriction: ARTHIST 111ARTHIST 107 Art and the City: 1400‐1700 (15 points)Semester 1An investigation <strong>of</strong> the social and cultural history <strong>of</strong> urbanisationbetween 1400 and 1700 as expressed in art and architecture. <strong>The</strong> areas<strong>of</strong> study will involve looking at art in the spheres <strong>of</strong> public buildings,religious institutions and private houses. <strong>The</strong> cities to be covered mayinclude Florence, Bruges, Venice, Antwerp, Rome, Madrid andAmsterdam.Convenors: Dr Erin Griffey, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Iain BuchananARTHIST 109 Modern Art and Modernity 1850‐1970 (15 points)Semester 2Will explore the production and reception <strong>of</strong> modern art in the context <strong>of</strong>rapid social, political and technological change during the period fromc.1850 to 1970. Modern art is interpreted broadly to include painting,sculpture, design, architecture, performance, photography and film.Issues such as the emergence <strong>of</strong> the avant garde, primitivism andabstraction will be studied.Convenor: Dr Don BassettRestriction: ARTHIST 104, 105ARTHIST 110 Visual Art in Aotearoa New Zealand: Differences andIdentities (15 points)Semester 1Explores painting, sculpture and carving, photography and other visualmedia, both Māori and European, and landscape, cross‐culturalinteractions, adaptation and innovation, from the eighteenth century tothe near present. Questions such as what is different and new about thevisual arts in New Zealand, and how the arts relate to ethnic, social andgender identities are also addressed.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Len Bell (Convenor), Ngarino EllisARTHIST 112 <strong>The</strong>mes in Art History (15 points)Summer SchoolExamines emerging questions and topical issues in Art History in achosen subject area.Convenor: to be advisedPACIFIC 102 Topics in Pacific <strong>Arts</strong> (15 points)See Pacific Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forArt History but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCLASSICS 280 Art and Society in Ancient Rome (15 points)MĀORI 240 Te Kete Aronui (15 points)MĀORI 241 Te Āho Tahuhu (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesARTHIST 201 / ARTHIST 321 Art and Revolution 1750‐1850(15 points)Semester 1Addresses Neo‐Classicism and Romanticism in painting, sculpture andarchitecture in Europe between c.1760 and 1850. It examines theimportance <strong>of</strong> Italy for artists and patrons and traces the establishment<strong>of</strong> the Royal Academy, the rise <strong>of</strong> British artists such as Gainsborough,Reynolds, Constable and Turner, and their move away from dependenceon Italy and classical subject matter. <strong>The</strong> second part <strong>of</strong> the coursefocuses on French art at the time <strong>of</strong> the French Revolution and after.Artists covered are David, Ingres, Géricault and Delacroix. Links andcomparisons with British art are examined as well as the effects <strong>of</strong> theturbulent political events taking place in France. Comparisons are madewith the work <strong>of</strong> the Spanish artist Goya and the German Friedrich. <strong>The</strong>reis also an overall thematic consideration <strong>of</strong> issues and stylisticdevelopments <strong>of</strong> the period. <strong>The</strong> nude, landscape, fantasy, art as politicalpropaganda and the notion <strong>of</strong> the sublime, are all explored.Convenor: Dr Robin WoodwardPrerequisite for ARTHIST 201: any 30 points at Stage I in Art Historyor EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 321: any 30 points at Stage II in Art Historyor EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 201: ARTHIST 321Restriction for ARTHIST 321: ARTHIST 201ARTHIST 202 / ARTHIST 302 Crisis and Change: Mid 19th CenturyArt in France and Britain (15 points)Semester 2Selected topics in British and French art, photography, art criticism andtheory from the 1840s to the 1870s, a crucial period <strong>of</strong> change in art,with particular foci on Pre‐Raphaelitism, leading figures such as Manet,Courbet, Daumier and Whistler, and influential women artists andphotographers.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Len BellPrerequisite for ARTHIST 202: 30 points at Stage I in Art History, orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 302: any 30 points at Stage II in Art Historyor EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 202: ARTHIST 302Restriction for ARTHIST 302: ARTHIST 202Art History2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 77
Art HistoryARTHIST 203 / ARTHIST 303 Northern European Art 1400-1600(15 points)Semester 2Surveys art in the Netherlands during the fifteenth and sixteenthcenturies in painting, and to a lesser extent sculpture, manuscriptillumination and tapestry. <strong>The</strong> first half <strong>of</strong> the course concerns fifteenthcenturyart in Burgundy and Flanders: Claus Sluter, Robert Campin, theVan Eycks, Hugo van der Goes and Hieronymus Bosch. Issues <strong>of</strong> religioussymbolism, contemporary approaches to the portrait and landscape, andthe functions <strong>of</strong> art at the time are also addressed. <strong>The</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> thecourse deals with the changing artistic situation over the sixteenthcentury in Flanders and Holland; the development <strong>of</strong> new genres such aslandscape, still‐life, architectural paintings, markets and low life subjects.Artists examined include Jan Gossaert, Quentin Massys, Bernard vanOrley, Pieter Bruegel and Pieter Aertsen.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Iain BuchananPrerequisite for ARTHIST 203: any 30 points at Stage I in Art Historyor EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 303: any 30 points at Stage II in Art History;or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 203: ARTHIST 303Restriction for ARTHIST 303: ARTHIST 203ARTHIST 204 / ARTHIST 334 Contemporary Art and <strong>The</strong>ory(15 points)Semester 2Examines central concerns that have arisen in recent art. This courseexplores some <strong>of</strong> the moves, intensifications and political implications <strong>of</strong>art in the post-1968 period, the dematerialisation <strong>of</strong> the art object,site‐specificity, the artist in a commodity culture, activism, questions <strong>of</strong>identity, narrative forms, notions <strong>of</strong> looking and spectatorship,interactivity, the impact <strong>of</strong> new media forms, contemporary censorshipand recent debates about the role <strong>of</strong> the aesthetic.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite for ARTHIST 204: any 30 points at Stage I in Art Historyor FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for ARTHIST 334: 30 points at Stage II in Art History orFTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for ARTHIST 204: ARTHIST 334Restriction for ARTHIST 334: ARTHIST 204ARTHIST 210 / ARTHIST 310 Modernism and Design (15 points)Semester 1Architecture and design cannot easily be separated from each other inhistorical study. One is commonly the context <strong>of</strong> the other. This coursefocuses on architecture and design (chiefly in Europe and USA, but withsome reference to New Zealand) during the first half <strong>of</strong> the twentiethcentury. <strong>The</strong> aim is to consider the emergence <strong>of</strong> the Modern Movementin the wider context <strong>of</strong> art, architecture and design, Modernism andalternatives to Modernism to c.1950. <strong>The</strong> domestic environment and thecity will be the main sites <strong>of</strong> study. Design and architecture’s responses topolitical, social, and technological developments, and to the marketplace, will be considered, as will matters <strong>of</strong> style and taste. <strong>The</strong>oreticaldebates on such matters as the role <strong>of</strong> ornament, the appropriate use <strong>of</strong>materials, the relationship <strong>of</strong> design to industry, will be looked at. Aprogramme <strong>of</strong> videos on architecture and design will be viewed inaddition to a weekly tutorial.Convenor: Dr Don BassettPrerequisite for ARTHIST 210: any 30 points at Stage I in Art History,or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 310: any 30 points at Stage II in Art History,or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 210: ARTHIST 310Restriction for ARTHIST 310: ARTHIST 210ARTHIST 212 / ARTHIST 312 Neo‐Gothic to Art Nouveau (15 points)Semester 1This course will trace the development <strong>of</strong> ideas and practice inarchitecture and design (chiefly British) during the Victorian periodc.1840‐1900. Central to the topic are the debates concerning style andhistoricism; form and function; the use <strong>of</strong> new technology and materials;the role <strong>of</strong> ornament and its relationship to structure and to the forms <strong>of</strong>nature. In addition to these issues the course looks at the influence upondesign <strong>of</strong> Victorian notions <strong>of</strong> the family and the position <strong>of</strong> women; theexpansion <strong>of</strong> the city and the proliferation <strong>of</strong> building types; the growingconcern about working conditions, workers’ housing, health andsanitation. Reference will be made where possible to New Zealandexamples. Tutorials will on occasion take place at the <strong>Auckland</strong> PublicLibrary’s Rare Books Room, and at local buildings.Convenor: Dr Don BassettPrerequisite for ARTHIST 212: 30 points at Stage I in Art History orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 312: 30 points at Stage II in Art History orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 212: ARTHIST 312Restriction for ARTHIST 312: ARTHIST 212ARTHIST 217 / ARTHIST 317 Contemporary Pacific Art (15 points)Semester 1This course focuses on work by contemporary Pacific artists. It explores theways that they translate indigenous knowledge and urban experiences intogallery forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, installation andmulti‐media, as well as performance, film and video making. Artistsdiscussed in the course include Ani O’Neill, Tracey M<strong>of</strong>fatt, Fatu Feu’u,Sima Urale, John Pule and Gordon Bennett. <strong>The</strong>mes such as migration anddiaspora, language and memory, notions <strong>of</strong> homelands and return, and thecreation <strong>of</strong> complex cultural identities are explored. <strong>The</strong> course alsoprovides an introduction to post‐colonial theory and non‐western feminisms.Convenor: Dr Caroline VercoePrerequisite for ARTHIST 217: any 30 points at Stage I in Art History,or PACIFIC 102 and 15 points at Stage I in Pacific StudiesPrerequisite for ARTHIST 317: 30 points at Stage II in Art History;or PACIFIC 201 and 15 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies; orHERITAGE 200 or MUSEUMS 200Restriction for ARTHIST 217: ARTHIST 317Restriction for ARTHIST 317: ARTHIST 217ARTHIST 223 / ARTHIST 323 Contemporary Sculpture inNew Zealand and Australia (15 points)Semester 2An up‐to‐date look at current developments in sculpture in New Zealandand Australia, specifically in <strong>Auckland</strong>, Wellington, Sydney andMelbourne. Topics include urban revitalisation, cultural tourism and therise <strong>of</strong> large scale sculpture as event and destination, focusing onSculpture on the Gulf, Terry Stringer’s sculpture park Zealandia, ConnellsBay Sculpture Park on Waiheke Island and the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail.Convenor: Dr Robin WoodwardPrerequisite for ARTHIST 223: any 30 points at Stage I in Art HistoryPrerequisite for ARTHIST 323: any 30 points at Stage II in Art HistoryRestriction for ARTHIST 223: ARTHIST 323Restriction for ARTHIST 323: ARTHIST 223ARTHIST 224 / ARTHIST 324 Power and Piety: the Baroque(15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> art to display, enhance and justify political power and pietyand to promote political and religious ideologies in the major powercentres <strong>of</strong> seventeenth‐century Europe in the Baroque period, withreference to the work <strong>of</strong> artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez,Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Le Brun, Jones and Wren.Convenor: Dr Erin GriffeyPrerequisite for ARTHIST 224: any 30 points at Stage I in Art Historyor EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage I in Art History78 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Asian StudiesAsian StudiesNew Zealand needs people with Asia‐related knowledge and skills. Atthe School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies you can develop this knowledge and skillsthrough two complementary pathways: languages and Asian Studies.You can choose to study Chinese, Japanese or Korean language, oryou can major or minor in Asian Studies, which does not require anylanguage study. Most students choose a combination <strong>of</strong> the two pathsand combine a language with Asian Studies. <strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies<strong>of</strong>fers you the largest and richest cluster <strong>of</strong> experts on Asia among allNew Zealand universities.<strong>The</strong> subject Asian Studies gives you several routes into the study <strong>of</strong> thecultures and histories <strong>of</strong> Asia. You choose from a wide range <strong>of</strong> coursestaught entirely in English. <strong>The</strong>se courses cover a variety <strong>of</strong> disciplines andapproaches, including history, media studies, literature, politics, genderstudies and sociology. <strong>The</strong> core courses are ASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asiaand ASIAN 200 Asian Identities. Focussing on East and Southeast Asia,these courses use a mix <strong>of</strong> visual and written texts to survey key issues inmodern Asia and develop skills in analysis and communication. An AsianStudies major or minor can be complemented by a semester or severalyears <strong>of</strong> language courses, or none at all.See the separate subject entries for Chinese, Japanese and Korean.You must have an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points atStage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degreewhich is awarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be usedas the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inAsian Studies is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesCareers for Asian Studies graduates are as diverse as our students. Ourgraduates have developed their careers in international organisations,non‐governmental organisations, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs andTrade, the Prime Minister’s Office and other government departments.<strong>The</strong>re are also increasing opportunities to work for multinationalcompanies and New Zealand companies in Asia, as well as in NewZealand’s growing Asian communities. You may also wish to considertaking a conjoint degree such as a BA/BCom or BA/LLB, which couldfurther enhance career opportunities.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can choose from a wide range <strong>of</strong> courses not only in Asianlanguages, but also in Asian history, media studies, literature, politics,gender studies, sociology, cultural studies and more. We aim to producegraduates who are not only pr<strong>of</strong>icient in an Asian language, but alsohave a broad knowledge <strong>of</strong> Asia and are culturally aware. We encourageyou to take advantage <strong>of</strong> exchange programmes that give you theopportunity to live and study in Asian countries.In your first yearYou are encouraged to enrol in the core course ASIAN 100. This providesan important foundation for all students in the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies,regardless <strong>of</strong> their choice <strong>of</strong> majors within the School. It uses a range <strong>of</strong>visual and written texts to explore the history and idea <strong>of</strong> Asia.Constructing your major or minor<strong>The</strong> requirements for the major and minor differ according to whetheryou choose to major in a language or in Asian Studies. It is also possible(and encouraged) to take an Asian Studies minor in addition to a major inan Asian language.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) At postgraduate level you will use your language skills to continuediscipline‐based study <strong>of</strong> the culture in which you are interested. Youare encouraged to take advantage <strong>of</strong> scholarships and exchangeprogrammes run by the School and spend some time overseas to improveyour language skills either before or during postgraduate study.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Asian Studies may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Chinese, Japanese or Korean and atleast 45 points at Stage II or above in Asian Studies; or a major in AsianStudies with relevant language skills as approved by the Head <strong>of</strong> School.For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100, 200• at least 60 points from either History and Politics or Literature andCultural Studies courses listed below.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ASIAN 100, 200You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Asian Studies:Stage I courses: ASIAN 100, 101, 140, CHINESE 130, HISTORY 103,JAPANESE 150, KOREAN 120Stage II courses: ASIAN 200, 203• History and Politics: ASIAN 206, HISTORY 213, 222, 248, 249,POLITICS 226, 254• Literature and Cultural Studies: ASIAN 201, 202, 207, 208,ANTHRO 232, 233, COMPLIT 206, FTVMS 205, 216, JAPANESE 240,242, 270, KOREAN 230, PHIL 214Stage III courses:• History and Politics: ASIAN 302, ECON 343, GEOG 322,HISTORY 313, 322, 347, 348, INTBUS 312, POLITICS 318, 339, 354• Literature and Cultural Studies: ASIAN 305‐308, ANTHRO 332, 333,CHINESE 325, COMPLIT 302, FTVMS 302, 308, JAPANESE 307, 324,341, 343, 381, 385, 393, PHIL 33480 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)community and state level are all considered, with examples from“animism”, shamanism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto, Islam, AsianChristianity and their myriad combinations.Convenor: Tim BehrendRequirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100, 200• at least 60 points from either History and Politics or Literature andCultural Studies courses listed below.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:ASIAN 140 New Zealand and Asia (15 points)Semester 2An exploration <strong>of</strong> the interrelationships between Asia and New Zealand,including Asia’s growing presence in New Zealand in all itsmanifestations, to develop a critical understanding <strong>of</strong> the evolvingpolitical, social, economic, cultural and strategic relations between thiscountry and Asia. <strong>The</strong> teaching is interdisciplinary, covering a range <strong>of</strong>topics including historical and contemporary ties with Asia, Asianmigration, literature, media and film. <strong>The</strong> course will focus especially onEast Asia and Southeast Asia.Convenor: Manying IpFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forAsian Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesAsian Studies• ASIAN 100, 200You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Asian Studies:Stage I courses: ASIAN 100, 101, 140, CHINESE 124, 125, 130,FTVMS 111, HISTORY 103, INDO 130, JAPANESE 150, KOREAN 120, 121Stage II courses: ASIAN 200‐203• History and Politics: ASIAN 206, HISTORY 221, 222, 226, KOREAN 240,POLITICS 226, 228• Literature and Cultural Studies: ASIAN 201, 202, 207, ANTHRO 232,233, ARCHHTC 207, 214, CHINESE 220‐222, FTVMS 205,JAPANESE 240, 270, KOREAN 230, PHIL 214Stage III courses:• History and Politics: ASIAN 302, ECON 343, GEOG 322, HISTORY 312,313, 346‐348, INTBUS 312, KOREAN 340, POLITICS 318, 331, 339,SOCIOL 313, WOMEN 305• Literature and Cultural Studies: ANTHRO 305, 332, 333, ASIAN 305,306, CHINESE 304, 305, 325, FTVMS 302, JAPANESE 307, 324, 341,381, 385, 390, 393, PHIL 334, WOMEN 305(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010ASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the history <strong>of</strong> the idea <strong>of</strong> “Asia”, and to the complexprocesses <strong>of</strong> state and national identity formation in East and SoutheastAsia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We look at broad themesrelating to religion, gender, imperialism, nationalism, globalism andpopular culture focussing on China, Korea, Japan and Indonesia.Numerous lecturers bring their expertise to this course, which is requiredfor all students majoring in the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies.Convenor: Tim BehrendRestriction: HISTORY 135ASIAN 101 Faith and Festival in Asia (15 points)Semester 2A broad‐based introduction to religious life in East and Southeast Asiawith special focus on ritual life, ceremony and identity construction ratherthan canonical texts and theology. Religion at the personal, family,CHINESE 130 Rethinking China (15 points)HISTORY 103 Global History (15 points)JAPANESE 150 Exploring Japan (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesASIAN 200 Asian Identities (15 points)Semester 1An exploration <strong>of</strong> the changing and contested nature <strong>of</strong> identity inmodern Asia through readings <strong>of</strong> seminal scholarship and theory andtheir application to specific experience in a range <strong>of</strong> socio‐culturalcontexts in Asia. <strong>The</strong> main areas <strong>of</strong> experience include nationalism,gender, religion and minority and their representation in a range <strong>of</strong>popular cultural texts including film, performance art and popularmagazines.Convenor: Hilary ChungPrerequisite: ASIAN 100For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forAsian Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesJAPANESE 240 Introduction to Japanese Literature (15 points)JAPANESE 242 Japanese Drama in Translation (15 points)JAPANESE 270 Japanese Culture and Society (15 points)POLITICS 226 International Relations: Asia‐Pacific (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/courses2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 81
Asian StudiesASIAN 207 / ASIAN 307 East Asian Film (15 points)Semester 2In nations undergoing rapid social and political change, films are ameans <strong>of</strong> charting the transformation <strong>of</strong> contemporary cultures andcommunities. Selected Chinese, Japanese and Korean films <strong>of</strong>fer artisticsites where issues in the development <strong>of</strong> these nations are contested.Several films will be compared with their literary originals. Other films<strong>of</strong>fer insight into social phenomena.Convenor: Paul ClarkPrerequisite for ASIAN 207: 30 points from ASIAN 100, CHINESE 130,JAPANESE 150, KOREAN 120, or 30 points from FTVMS 100 and 101, or45 points at Stage I in BA coursesPrerequisite for ASIAN 307: 30 points from ASIAN 200‐206, 208,HISTORY 212, 213, 221, 222, 226, 246, 248, 249, POLITICS 226,ANTHRO 232, 233, FTVMS 202, 205, 216, JAPANESE 240, 270,KOREAN 230, PHIL 214Restriction for ASIAN 207: ASIAN 307, CHINESE 124, 125Restriction for ASIAN 307: ASIAN 207ASIAN 208 / ASIAN 308 Writing Systems in East Asian Cultures(15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> written form has always carried enormous cultural value in East Asia.This course examines the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese characters, their use inKorea and Japan, and the appearance <strong>of</strong> new scripts to supplement orreplace them. It also examines the principles behind each script and therole they play in defining national identity. No previous knowledge <strong>of</strong>Asian languages required.Convenor: Wayne LawrencePrerequisite for ASIAN 208: 45 points at Stage I in BA coursesPrerequisite for ASIAN 308: 30 points from ASIAN 200‐207,HISTORY 212, 213, 221, 222, 226, 246, 248, 249, POLITICS 226,ANTHRO 232, 233, FTVMS 205, 216, JAPANESE 240, 270,KOREAN 230, PHIL 214Restriction for ASIAN 208: ASIAN 308Restriction for ASIAN 308: ASIAN 208For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.JAPANESE 307 Classical Language and Culture (15 points)JAPANESE 324 Topics in Japanese Linguistics (15 points)JAPANESE 341 Nation, Text, Popular Culture (15 points)JAPANESE 343 Geisha and Samurai Edo Literature (15 points)JAPANESE 381 Modernity and Identity (15 points)JAPANESE 385 Topics in Japanese Culture and Society (15 points)JAPANESE 393 Japanese Media (15 points)POLITICS 318 International Relations <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)POLITICS 339 Politics <strong>of</strong> North‐East Asia (15 points)ECON 343 East Asian Growth and Trade (15 points)INTBUS 312 Business in Asia-Pacific (15 points)Refer to the 2010 Business School Undergraduate Handbook (availablefrom the Department <strong>of</strong> Economics, and the Business School StudentCentre, Level 1, Owen G. Glenn Building, or by phoning 0800 61 62 63)and visit www.business.auckland.ac.nzGEOG 322 Culture and Environment in East Asia (15 points)Refer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and visit www.sgges.auckland.ac.nzFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffMs Chako Amano. Teaching Japanese as a foreign language andholistic approaches to language teaching and learning.ANTHRO 233 <strong>The</strong> Music <strong>of</strong> India / ANTHRO 333 Advanced Studiesin the Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points) (15 points)COMPLIT 206 / COMPLIT 302 When East Meets West (15 points)FTVMS 205 / FTVMS 308 Screening Hong Kong (15 points)HISTORY 222 / HISTORY 322 Late Imperial China (15 points)PHIL 214 / PHIL 334 Classical Chinese Philosophy (15 points)POLITICS 254 / POLITICS 354 China and the World (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesASIAN 302 Asian Diasporas (15 points)Semester 2This course deals with (1) various theories <strong>of</strong> international migration andethnic relations; (2) the historical, political and economic backgrounds <strong>of</strong>Chinese, Korean and Japanese diasporas; (3) the cultures and identities<strong>of</strong> these diasporic groups; and (4) the relationship between diasporas andtheir ethnic homelands.Convenor: Changzoo SongPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in BA coursesFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forAsian Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesDr Tim Behrend. Javanese intellectual history and modern Indonesianlanguage and society.Dr Hilary Chung. Modern Chinese literature, comparative literature,gender and representation in literature, the poetics <strong>of</strong> exile, literature <strong>of</strong>diaspora.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Paul Clark, Head <strong>of</strong> School. Chinese films and popularculture, including culture during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).Dr Megumi Inoue. Japanese theatre.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Manying Ip. Chinese New Zealanders: history, society, andidentity; Asian migration, transnationalism, racism and multiculturalism.Ms Reiko Kondo. Teaching Japanese as a foreign language.Dr Wayne P. Lawrence. Phonology, morphology, dialect accent,Ryukyuan linguistics.Ms Margaret Lee. Computer‐Assisted Language Learning and teachingChinese as a foreign language.Dr Young Hee Lee. Traditional and modern Korean women’s literatureand gender studies.Dr Lawrence Marceau. Japanese literature, Japanese culture.Dr Edward McDonald. Chinese linguisitics, culture and society.82 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Dr Harumi Minagawa. Japanese linguistics and teaching Japanese asa foreign language.Dr Ellen Nakamura. Japanese social history, history <strong>of</strong> medicine,women’s history, early modern Japan.Dr Richard T. Phillips. Twentieth-century China and Japan, withparticular reference to China‐Japan relations 1931‐45.Dr Rumi Sakamoto. Modern intellectual history, national/culturalidentity, gender, cultural studies.Dr Robert Sanders. Chinese language and linguistics, comparison <strong>of</strong>varieties <strong>of</strong> Mandarin Chinese.Dr Tomoko Shimoda. Media and gender issues in contemporary Japan,especially gender relations in the Japanese media.Dr Changzoo Song. Korean politics and popular culture, Korean / Asiandiasporas, nationalism, and globalisation.Ms Nora Yao. Contrastive analysis, its implication and teachingmethodology in TCFL.BiologicalSciences<strong>The</strong> following course may be counted as an <strong>Arts</strong> course in the BA.(This also applies to transition students.)BIOSCI 100 Antarctica: <strong>The</strong> Frozen Continent (15 points)(online delivery)Semester 2For more information see the website <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Biological Sciences:www.sbs.auckland.ac.nzAsian Studies | Biological SciencesDr Inshil Yoon. Teaching Korean as a foreign language, Korean classicsconcerning the relationship between culture and environment.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Hilary ChungPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84603Email: h.chung@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian StudiesRoom 420, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87588 or 85889Fax: +64 9 373 7411Email: asianstudies@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 83
ChineseChineseStudying Chinese will give you a broad knowledge <strong>of</strong> contemporaryChina, including its language, history, culture, politics, society andliterature. Language courses are an opportunity to attain reading abilityand to learn conversational Chinese. Non‐language courses introduceyou to diverse aspects <strong>of</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> China and embed your languagelearning in rich civilisational and cultural contexts.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can learn modern standard Chinese (<strong>of</strong>ten referred to as Mandarin)and study the classical written language (wenyan) at Stage III. While amajor emphasis is on learning to read and write Chinese, you will alsoacquire a solid grounding in communicative language. You will also learnbasic translation skills. Language courses are complemented by anumber <strong>of</strong> courses taught entirely in English which introduce aspects <strong>of</strong>Chinese culture. <strong>The</strong>se courses <strong>of</strong>fer you in‐depth study <strong>of</strong> Chineseliterature, film, philosophy, history and society. You can also take them aspart <strong>of</strong> the major and minor in Asian Studies.<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies strongly encourages you to take advantage <strong>of</strong>the institutional links that the <strong>University</strong> enjoys with a number <strong>of</strong> universitiesin Chinese‐speaking locations. Special study tours for <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>students to Yunnan Normal <strong>University</strong> began in 2005.In your first yearIn your first year you take the introductory language courses CHINESE 100and CHINESE 101. You will be able to recognise and write over 500simplified characters (jiantizi) and engage in basic conversation inChinese. All students take ASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia and CHINESE 130Rethinking China to gain a basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> the history, culture andsociety <strong>of</strong> China, and more broadly, Asia. In subsequent years, you cantake advanced courses in Chinese language along with courses which<strong>of</strong>fer in‐depth study <strong>of</strong> Chinese literature, culture, history and society.Constructing your major or minorYou are strongly encouraged to complement your language study withcourses on Chinese culture, history, society and literature. A minor inAsian Studies with a focus on Chinese culture would most beneficiallycomplement a major in Chinese.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study involves using your language skills to continuediscipline‐based study. <strong>The</strong> courses <strong>of</strong>fered in our postgraduateprogrammes include such disciplines as history, literature and film,religion, gender studies, philosophy, linguistics, teaching Chinese as aforeign language and translation.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Chinese may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Chinese (or Head <strong>of</strong> School approval)with an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III inthe major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degree which isawarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as theentry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inChinese is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesFor further information on career opportunities and complementary<strong>of</strong>ferings in the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies, please refer to the entry underAsian Studies.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• CHINESE 130, ASIAN 100• CHINESE 301Note: Native speakers <strong>of</strong> Chinese should consult the School <strong>of</strong> AsianStudies about the content <strong>of</strong> their major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Chinese:Stage I courses: CHINESE 100-130, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: CHINESE 200-278, ASIAN 207, 208, HISTORY 213,222Stage III courses: CHINESE 300-378, ASIAN 307, 308, HISTORY 313,322You can also study Chinese for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) orthe Certificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• CHINESE 130, ASIAN 100• either CHINESE 301 or 310.Note: native speakers <strong>of</strong> Chinese should consult the School about thecontent <strong>of</strong> their major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Chinese:Stage I courses: CHINESE 100-130, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: CHINESE 200-278, ASIAN 207, HISTORY 222Stage III courses: CHINESE 300-378, HISTORY 31384 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Notes• All students wishing to take Chinese language courses for the first time at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> must fill in the online Language CompetencyForm (AR20A) available at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia – wait listapplications to Chinese language courses cannot be processed withoutthis form (see the information about wait lists on p20).• Students wanting to take Stage III courses in 2010 should consult theChinese Undergraduate Adviser.• Native speakers <strong>of</strong> Chinese should consult the Chinese UndergraduateAdviser about the content <strong>of</strong> a minor in Chinese.Stage I courses for 2010CHINESE 100 Beginning Modern Chinese 1 (15 points)Semester 1Designed to provide basic written and spoken skills in modern standardChinese (Mandarin, Putonghua, Guoyu, Hanyu, Huayu) for studentswithout previous knowledge <strong>of</strong> the language. By the end <strong>of</strong> the course,students will be able to communicate orally in Chinese on simple topics<strong>of</strong> everyday life, to read simple texts written in Chinese characters and towrite about 300 Chinese characters. Students will be required to attendone stream <strong>of</strong> lectures five days a week (check nDeva).Convenor: Margaret LeeRestriction: CHINESE 110, 210, 310. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.CHINESE 101 Beginning Modern Chinese 2 (15 points)Semester 2Intended to enable students to recognise and write approximately 400Chinese characters and to converse in basic language.Convenor: Margaret LeePrerequisite: CHINESE 100Restriction: CHINESE 110, 210, 310. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.CHINESE 110 Chinese for Heritage Speakers (15 points)Semester 1Aims to help heritage speakers <strong>of</strong> Mandarin Chinese who have oral andlistening skills, but limited reading and writing skills, to develop literacycompetence. Covers character recognition and writing, dictionary useand the romanisation skills needed for computer use.Convenor: Edward McDonaldRestriction: CHINESE 100, 101, 200, 201, 300, 301, 304, 305. May notbe taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subjecthas previously been passed.CHINESE 130 Rethinking China (15 points)Semester 2This course introduces students to basic themes in Chinese culture,including classical and modern literature, philosophy, relations withnon‐Chinese cultures, and contemporary society. Through discussions <strong>of</strong>a variety <strong>of</strong> stimulating texts and other media, students will beencouraged to rethink their conceptions <strong>of</strong> China and seek a betterunderstanding <strong>of</strong> this important country. No knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Chineselanguage is necessary in this course.Convenor: Edward McDonaldASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia (15 points)See Asian Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCHINESE 200 Intermediate Modern Chinese 1 (15 points)Semester 1CHINESE 200 and 201 are continuations <strong>of</strong> CHINESE 100 and 101.Emphasis is placed on the further development <strong>of</strong> skills in grammar,vocabulary, comprehension and sentence construction. Texts used includeboth semi‐authentic and authentic materials that provide an insight intocontemporary Chinese society.Convenor: Robert SandersPrerequisite: CHINESE 101Restriction: CHINESE 210, 211, 310. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.CHINESE 201 Intermediate Modern Chinese 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> CHINESE 200.Convenor: Robert SandersPrerequisite: CHINESE 200Restriction: CHINESE 210, 211, 310. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.CHINESE 277 Chinese Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course involves the study <strong>of</strong> Chinese at an approved overseasinstitution. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the planned overseasstudy by the Head <strong>of</strong> School. A student must be currently enrolled at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> and for this course before starting overseasstudy. A grade for the course will be determined on completion <strong>of</strong> thestudy on the basis <strong>of</strong> formal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in Chinese.Convenor: Chinese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredCHINESE 278 Chinese Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2See CHINESE 277.Convenor: Chinese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredStage II / Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forChinese but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesASIAN 207 / ASIAN 307 East Asian Film (15 points)ASIAN 208 / ASIAN 308 Writing Systems in East Asian Cultures(15 points)HISTORY 222 / HISTORY 322 Late Imperial China (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCHINESE 300 Advanced Modern Chinese 1 (15 points)Semester 1CHINESE 300 and 301 build on the knowledge you have gained over theprevious years <strong>of</strong> studying Chinese and aim to help you to developindependent and confident skills as a learner and user <strong>of</strong> Chinese in aChinese speaking environment. You will read authentic texts coveringvarious aspects <strong>of</strong> Chinese society, culture, politics, literature and history.This course will strengthen your knowledge <strong>of</strong> Chinese grammar andvocabulary and develop your skills in both written and spoken Chinese. Youwill also develop a deeper knowledge about Chinese language and China.Chinese2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 85
ChineseConvenor: Margaret LeePrerequisite: 30 points from CHINESE 200, 201 and 15 points fromASIAN 207, 208, HISTORY 213, 222Restriction: CHINESE 310. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.CHINESE 301 Advanced Modern Chinese 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> CHINESE 300. Students will be required to attend twolectures plus two tutorials (check nDeva).Convenor: Nora YaoPrerequisite: CHINESE 300 or 377Restriction: CHINESE 310CHINESE 304 Classical Chinese 1 (15 points)Semester 1Introduces a basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> classical Chinese language withselective readings from representative works <strong>of</strong> the pre‐Qin period (before221 BC). <strong>The</strong> emphasis will be on the differences and similarities betweenmodern Chinese and classical Chinese in terms <strong>of</strong> vocabulary andgrammar. Taught in Chinese.Convenor: Robert SandersPrerequisite: 30 points from CHINESE 200, 201 and 15 points fromASIAN 207, 208, HISTORY 213, 222Restriction: 130.302, CHINESE 210, 310. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Nora YaoPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87532Email: n.yao@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian StudiesRoom 420, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87588 or 85889Fax: +64 9 373 7411Email: asianstudies@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaCHINESE 377 Chinese Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course involves the study <strong>of</strong> Chinese at an approved overseasinstitution. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the planned overseasstudy by the Head <strong>of</strong> School. A student must be currently enrolled at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> and for this course before starting overseasstudy. A grade for the course will be determined on completion <strong>of</strong> thestudy on the basis <strong>of</strong> formal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in Chinese.Convenor: Chinese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredCHINESE 378 Chinese Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2See CHINESE 377.Convenor: Chinese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: CHINESE 377 and School approval requiredFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Asian Studies.86 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ClassicalStudiesClassical Studies is ideal if you want to gain a broad understanding <strong>of</strong>Greek and Roman myth, art, literature and philosophy by studying textsin English translation and original artworks.<strong>The</strong> subject reflects the wide scope <strong>of</strong> Classical Studies as taught insecondary schools. If you did not take Classical Studies at secondaryschool you can begin it at university and do well. <strong>The</strong> courses availableaim to give you a balanced range <strong>of</strong> Greek and Roman areas <strong>of</strong>specialisation from Stage I onwards.Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 75 points in courses with a CLASSICS course code.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Classical StudiesIf you want to advance in Classical Studies you may find it useful tolearn either Latin or Greek, or better still both. Language knowledgeenables you to develop your studies on the basis <strong>of</strong> a well groundedunderstanding <strong>of</strong> original texts. You can include a certain number <strong>of</strong>Ancient History courses as part <strong>of</strong> Classical Studies.Postgraduate studyStudents with a major in Classical Studies may advance to postgraduateprogrammes in Ancient History; see the information under the subjectentry for Ancient History. In recent years these programmes havebeen adapted to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> Classical Studies graduates whoseinterests in the ancient world are not mainly historical.Career opportunitiesOur recent graduates have moved on to careers in journalism, teaching,public relations and human resources.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 75 points in courses with a CLASSICS course code including atleast 30 points at Stage III in courses with a CLASSICS course code.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 60 points in courses with a CLASSICS course code.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Classical Studies:Stage I courses: CLASSICS 110-150, ANCHIST 102, 103Stage II courses: CLASSICS 210-285, ANCHIST 202, 203, 213, 222,250, 251, 254, 255, 258, 259, PHIL 204Stage III courses: CLASSICS 310-385, ANCHIST 302, 303, 313, 314,322, 324, 350, 351, 354, 355, 358, 359You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Classical Studies:Stage I courses: CLASSICS 110-150, ANCHIST 102, 103Stage II courses: CLASSICS 210-285, ANCHIST 202, 203, 212, 213,222, 250, 252-254, PHIL 204Stage III courses: CLASSICS 310-385, ANCHIST 302, 303, 312‐314,322, 324, 350, 352-354(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCLASSICS 110 Classical Mythology through Tragedy (15 points)Semester 1This course studies the mythology <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece and Rome and itsuse in tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. A strongemphasis will be the way a study <strong>of</strong> myth helps to develop anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the values <strong>of</strong> the society that produced it. All texts willbe studied in English translation.Convenor: Anne MackayCLASSICS 130 Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature(15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> a selection <strong>of</strong> literary texts in English translation from ancientGreece and Rome exemplifying two themes that continue to be relevanttoday. Selections will include pieces by some <strong>of</strong> the best known writers <strong>of</strong>antiquity, and will cover a variety <strong>of</strong> literary genres.Convenors: Dougal Blyth and Anne MackayANCHIST 102 Ancient Greek History (15 points)ANCHIST 103 Roman History (15 points)See Ancient History.Stage II courses for 2010PHIL 204 Greek Philosophy (15 points)See Philosophy.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate a2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 87
deeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaClassical StudiesFor a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for ClassicalStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCLASSICS 210 / CLASSICS 310 Greek and Roman Epic Poetry(15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the beginnings <strong>of</strong> European epic poetry, especially in Homerand Virgil.Convenor: W.R. BarnesPrerequisite for CLASSICS 210: 15 points at Stage I in ClassicalStudies, or GREEK 101, or LATIN 101Prerequisite for CLASSICS 310: 15 points at Stage I in ClassicalStudies or ANCHIST 102 or 103, and 15 points at Stage II in ClassicalStudies or Ancient HistoryRestriction for CLASSICS 210: CLASSICS 310Restriction for CLASSICS 310: CLASSICS 210For more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Ancient History.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: W. R. BarnesPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87047Email: wr.barnes@auckland.ac.nzCLASSICS 260 / CLASSICS 360 Humanity, Nature and Knowledgein Ancient Philosophy (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> Aristotle and the Hellenistic philosophical schools, focussing onthe conception <strong>of</strong> human nature in Aristotle’s ethical and political works,and the alternatives presented by Stoicism, Epicureanism and Scepticism.Convenor: D.J. BlythPrerequisite for CLASSICS 260: 15 points at Stage I in Classical Studies,or GREEK 101, or ANCHIST 102 and 15 points at Stage I in Philosophy, or30 points at Stage I in Philosophy, or EUROPEAN 100 and ANCHIST 102Prerequisite for CLASSICS 360: 15 points at Stage I in ClassicalStudies or ANCHIST 102 or 103, and 15 points at Stage II in ClassicalStudies or Ancient HistoryRestriction for CLASSICS 260: CLASSICS 360Restriction for CLASSICS 360: CLASSICS 260<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History3 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87622Fax: +64 9 308 2301Email: classics@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsCLASSICS 280 / CLASSICS 380 Art and Society in Ancient Rome(15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> the art and architecture <strong>of</strong> the ancient Romans. Emphasis willbe placed on the role <strong>of</strong> the visual arts as vehicles for the expression <strong>of</strong>social values and political and imperial ideas.Convenor: Marcus WilsonPrerequisite for CLASSICS 280: 15 points at Stage I in ClassicalStudies, or ANCHIST 102 or 103 or ARTHIST 101, 106, 111Prerequisite for CLASSICS 380: 15 points at Stage I in ClassicalStudies or ANCHIST 102 or 103, and 15 points at Stage II in ClassicalStudies and Ancient HistoryRestriction for CLASSICS 280: CLASSICS 380Restriction for CLASSICS 380: CLASSICS 280ANCHIST 222 / ANCHIST 322 Ancient Greek Tyranny (15 points)ANCHIST 254 / ANCHIST 354 Special Topic: Early Rome (15 points)See Ancient History.Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for ClassicalStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANCHIST 314 Historians <strong>of</strong> Rome (15 points)See Ancient History.88 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ComparativeLiteratureFrom 2010 Comparative Literature is available as an additionalBA subject only (the minor is no longer available). If you havealready begun a minor in Comparative Literature, see the <strong>Arts</strong>Students’ Centre for your requirements.Comparative Literature is the study <strong>of</strong> literature and related fields acrossboundaries <strong>of</strong> language, culture and discipline. Studying literature froma comparative perspective is particularly appropriate in a stronglymulticultural university like ours. It is <strong>of</strong> great interest if you enjoy readingworks from countries and languages other than your own, and if you wantto enhance your enjoyment and think more deeply about what you read.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyAny BA student can take courses in Comparative Literature as electivesin their degree. However they are <strong>of</strong> special value if you are majoring in alanguage or in English, because they will present in a systematic way skillsand theories which are relevant to your major. You can widen the culturalrange <strong>of</strong> your literary studies and add a comparative dimension to yourrepertoire <strong>of</strong> critical approaches. Comparative Literature courses introduceyou to works from a wide range <strong>of</strong> cultures, mostly in English translation,and develop general strategies for reading literature across cultures.You can explore literary forms, such as folktales, which are found almostuniversally, and examine such broad topics as: the social and psychologicalfunctions <strong>of</strong> storytelling; concepts <strong>of</strong> tragedy; the relation between literatureand the visual arts; and literature depicting the encounters betweenpeoples <strong>of</strong> different cultures through migration, colonisation or conquest.We recommend that to start with you take COMPLIT 100 ReadingComparatively. Nevertheless there is no requirement that the COMPLITcourses be taken as a sequence; the Stage I course is not a prerequisitefor the Stage II courses.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study in Comparative Literature is available if youhave pursued undergraduate study in two literatures in the originallanguage (and preferably some COMPLIT courses), and wish to continueyour studies in those literatures at an advanced level. IndividualComparative Literature courses are also available if you are undertakinga postgraduate degree in another department. Recent research bypostgraduate students has included such topics as: a comparison <strong>of</strong> shortstories by modern Chinese and New Zealand women writers; the theme<strong>of</strong> European identity in writings by contemporary writers in continentalEurope; the representation <strong>of</strong> trauma in writing by women; writings aboutexile; translation and reception <strong>of</strong> New Zealand fiction in Germany.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inComparative Literature is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesComparative Literature is useful for any career which requires literary,textual and writing skills in a cross‐cultural perspective: publishing,journalism, creative writing, editing, arts administration, performance,library work, translation, foreign affairs, international business, teachingabroad, secondary school teaching and teaching English as a secondlanguage. <strong>The</strong> skills developed through the study <strong>of</strong> ComparativeLiterature are useful in any occupation involving the ability to work acrosscultures.Stage I course for 2010COMPLIT 100 Reading Comparatively (15 points)Semester 1Whenever we pick up a novel, or a play, or a book <strong>of</strong> poetry from anotherculture, whether in the original language, or in translation, issues arisewhich are not present when we read a work from our own culture.Having only a limited knowledge <strong>of</strong> the cultural context from which thework comes, we are likely to approach it with expectations based in ourown culture and our own personal and literary experience. Whatstrategies can the reader adopt to avoid gross misunderstandings <strong>of</strong> aforeign text? Are some literary forms, themes, or motifs universally found,in all cultures? How can we prepare ourselves to handle forms andthemes we have never met before? What sorts <strong>of</strong> comparison arepossible between pieces <strong>of</strong> writing (and oral literature) in differentcultures? What kinds <strong>of</strong> interaction occur between the literatures <strong>of</strong>different countries and cultures? <strong>The</strong>se and many other questions arediscussed in this course as texts written in many languages and fromdifferent historical periods are studied in English in the light <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong>contemporary approaches to literature.Convenor: Mike HanneStage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCOMPLIT 200 Narrative: <strong>The</strong>ory and Practice (15 points)Availability to be advisedMyths, oral tales, histories, feature films, diaries, strip cartoons, newsreports, evidence in court, as well as novels and short stories, are allforms <strong>of</strong> narrative. Narrative seems to be a fundamental instrument usedin all cultures to make the flow <strong>of</strong> experience comprehensible. Introducestheoretical tools for studying narrative, and applies them to a variety <strong>of</strong>texts from many cultures. All texts are in English.Prerequisite: any 60 points passedCOMPLIT 203 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: any 60 points passedComparative Literature<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Comparative Literature may be taken after a completedBA. To be admitted you must have a major in one <strong>of</strong>: Chinese, English,French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Māori Studies,Russian or Spanish, and a minor in another <strong>of</strong> these. You must havean average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III inthe major, and will need to satisfy the Head <strong>of</strong> any Department inwhich you wish to take 700-level literature courses that you haveadequate language ability for such courses. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐yearpostgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in its own right.It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 89
Comparative LiteratureCOMPLIT 204 / COMPLIT 300 Travelling Tragedy (15 points)Availability to be advisedA study <strong>of</strong> the mutations that tragedy has undergone from its origins asa theatrical form in ancient Greece to its contemporary manifestationsaround the world in drama, fiction and film.Convenor: Mike HannePrerequisite for COMPLIT 204: any 60 points passedPrerequisite for COMPLIT 300: 30 points at Stage IIRestriction for COMPLIT 204: COMPLIT 300Restriction for COMPLIT 300: COMPLIT 204COMPLIT 206 / COMPLIT 302 When East Meets West (15 points)Availability to be advisedWestern readers have encountered the literatures <strong>of</strong> East and South Asia,and Asian readers have encountered Western literature, in a variety <strong>of</strong>political and cultural contexts, including: colonial expansion, spiritualinquiry, modernisation, warfare, migration and globalisation. A selection<strong>of</strong> works from East and West, which have played a key role in theseencounters, especially in the modern period, will be studied.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite for COMPLIT 206: any 60 points passedPrerequisite for COMPLIT 302: any 30 points at Stage IIRestriction for COMPLIT 206: COMPLIT 302Restriction for COMPLIT 302: COMPLIT 206Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Mike HannePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87106Email: m.hanne@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell-info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/complitFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mike Hanne, Programme Co‐ordinator.Literature <strong>of</strong> cross‐cultural encounter, exile and creativity, narrative andmetaphor studies, folktales, reworking stories.Dr Tracy Adams (French)Dr Hilary Chung (Asian Studies)Dr Jan Cronin (English)Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bernadette Luciano (Italian)Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raylene Ramsay (French)Dr Stephan Resch (German)Dr Mark Swift (Russian)Dr Helen Sword (Centre for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development)Dr Melenaite Taumoefolau (Pacific Studies)Dr Marcus Wilson (Classics)and other members <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies, the Departments <strong>of</strong>Art History, Classics and Ancient History, English, French, Italian, MāoriStudies, Spanish and the Centre for Pacific Studies.90 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ComputerScience<strong>The</strong> following courses may be counted as <strong>Arts</strong> courses in the BA. (Thisalso applies to transition students.) COMPSCI 101 and 105 also formpart <strong>of</strong> the BA major/minor in Logic and Computation.Stage I courses for 2010COMPSCI 101 Principles <strong>of</strong> Programming (15 points)COMPSCI 105 Principles <strong>of</strong> Computer Science (15 points)COMPSCI 111 Mastering Cyberspace: Introduction to PracticalComputing (15 points)For more informationSee www.cs.auckland.ac.nz or refer to the Computer Science Handbook(available from the Science Student Centre, or phone 0800 61 62 63).<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Computer ScienceLevel 3, the Science Centre (Building 303), 38 Princes StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85857 or 82930Fax: +64 9 373 7453Email: <strong>of</strong>fice@cs.auckland.ac.nzwww.cs.auckland.ac.nzCook IslandsMaoriStudying Cook Islands Maori gives you a fascinating insight into thesecond‐largest Pacific ethnic group in New Zealand, and our introductorycourse will give you a basic grounding in conversational language.Studying Cook Islands Maori also gives you a deeper appreciation <strong>of</strong> itsEastern Polynesian “sister” languages: Tahitian, Hawaiian and Te ReoMāori <strong>of</strong> Aotearoa.For 2010 no minor will be available in Cook Islands Maori; theintroductory course may be taken as an elective in the BA. (If you havealready begun a minor in Cook Islands Maori and need advice aboutcompleting it, consult the Undergraduate Adviser.) You can also studyCook Islands Maori for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Both a major and minor, as well as postgraduate study opportunities, areavailable in Pacific Studies – see the separate subject entry.Career opportunitiesSubjects <strong>of</strong>fered by the Centre for Pacific Studies can be useful for careersin education, the public service, social service, social welfare, business,advertising, marketing, journalism, Pacific Islands language instruction,interpreting and translation.Computer Science | Cook Islands MaoriStage I courseCOOKIS 101 Conversational Cook Islands Maori (15 points)Cook Islands Maori will not be <strong>of</strong>fered in 2010. For course information,see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffTo be advised.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Melenaite TaumoefolauPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85167Email: m.taumoefolau@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Centre for Pacific StudiesRoom 101, Building 273, 20‐26 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85893Fax: +64 9 373 7420Email: m.gabriel@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacific2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 91
CriminologyCriminologyCriminology seeks to understand issues relating to crime, deviance,justice, law, culture and power. It is concerned with the broader issues<strong>of</strong> social control and deviance as these play out in penology andcriminal justice, as well as theoretical debates and forms <strong>of</strong> research inCriminology. You can study a wide range <strong>of</strong> topics involving the social,economic, cultural, political and legal determinants <strong>of</strong> criminality and itsregulation within local and international contexts.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyWithin Criminology you could concentrate your course selections in specificdisciplinary areas. For example, in addition to the core courses, you mightchoose to focus on History, Philosophy, Political Studies or Sociology.In your first yearIn your first year you should take two courses from MĀORI 130,PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, SOCIOL 100, 101 or 103. This will provide youwith the background for our CRIM-coded Criminology courses at Stage II.Constructing your major or minorTo complete your major or minor in Criminology you must take corecourses in Criminology (with course code CRIM) and Sociology. <strong>The</strong>subject is structured so that you will normally take the core courses inyour second and third years <strong>of</strong> study. You can choose the remainder <strong>of</strong>your courses from those listed in the schedule for Criminology (refer to“Requirements for major and minor” below).Other useful subjectsCriminology would be a strong complement, as a second major or minor,to other BA subjects such as Sociology, Anthropology or Political Studies,and would be desirable in a BA/LLB conjoint programme.Career opportunitiesA background in Criminology will provide vocational and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalopportunities to graduates in the areas <strong>of</strong> social policy and criminal justice,as well as providing a sound background in analytical and research skills.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006):Criminology is not available under the transition regulations.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• CRIM 201 or 202, SOCIOL 216, CRIM 301, 302, SOCIOL 337For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• CRIM 201 or 202, 301 or 302You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Criminology:Stage I courses: MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, SOCIOL 100,101, 103Stage II courses: CRIM 201, 202, HISTORY 227, PHIL 217,POLITICS 238, SOCIOL 201, 215, 216, 225Stage III courses: CRIM 301, 302, HISTORY 327, MĀORI 335,PHIL 337, POLITICS 320, SOCIOL 308, 326, 337, LAW 423Stage I courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.MĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: the Māori World (15 points)PHIL 103 Freedom, Rights and Justice (15 points)POLITICS 109 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Western Politics and Law (15 points)SOCIOL 100 Issues and <strong>The</strong>mes in Sociology (15 points)SOCIOL 101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand (15 points)SOCIOL 103 Social Policy, Social Justice (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010CRIM 201 Debates in Criminology (15 points)Semester 1Presents analysis <strong>of</strong> criminal behaviour, crime control and communitysafety. Attention is paid to criminal <strong>of</strong>fending, response and regulation.Examples are drawn from New Zealand and overseas.Convenor: Dr William WoodPrerequisite: 30 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109,SOCIOL 100, 101, 103CRIM 202 Contemporary Issues in Punishment (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> focus is on contemporary issues in punishment, considering both itspurposes and effectiveness. <strong>The</strong> course explores a range <strong>of</strong> perspectivesdrawing on long standing criminological, sociological and philosophicalliteratures.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109,SOCIOL 100, 101, 103For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forCriminology but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 238 Censorship and Toleration (15 points)SOCIOL 201 Social Research: An Introduction (15 points)SOCIOL 216 Sociology and Crime: An Introduction (15 points)SOCIOL 225 Outsiders: Youth and Adult Subcultures (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010CRIM 301 Issues in Criminal Justice (15 points)Semester 2Discusses the workings <strong>of</strong> the criminal justice system and explores andcontextualises classical and emergent approaches to criminal justice,including their legal underpinnings. Practical and theoretical issues willbe considered using a case study approach. Emphasis is given to thedeveloping synthesis <strong>of</strong> criminal and social justice.Convenor: Dr William WoodPrerequisite: CRIM 201 or CRIM 202CRIM 302 Criminology: <strong>The</strong> Indigenous and the Global (15 points)Semester 2Are we all equal before the law? Or are groups treated differently by thecriminal justice system? With particular emphasis on indigenous peoplesin New Zealand, Australia and Canada, this course examines the impact<strong>of</strong> differential practices on inequalities and collective efforts to achievesocial change. Concepts <strong>of</strong> restorative justice are central to this course.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: CRIM 201 or 20292 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forCriminology but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMĀORI 335 Māori, Indigenous Governance and Public Policy(15 points)POLITICS 320 Social Justice (15 points)SOCIOL 308 Law and Identity (15 points)SOCIOL 326 Sociology <strong>of</strong> Violence (15 points)SOCIOL 337 Doing Time: Sociology <strong>of</strong> Incarceration (15 points)LAW 423 Criminology (15 points)For information (including availability) see www.law.auckland.ac.nzFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/criminologyFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. Note that Criminology isnot available to transition students (first enrolled before 2006).Teaching staffDr William Wood. Criminology, prisons, social theory, deviance, mediastudies.And staff from contributing departments.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr William WoodPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82389Email: w.wood@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> SociologyRoom 952, Level 9, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85057 or 88614Fax: +64 9 373 7439Email: sociology@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sociologyCroatianCroatian is taught at Stage I level, with teaching financially supported bythe Croatian community in New Zealand. You may include one or bothcourses as electives in the BA. You can also study Croatian for theDiploma in Languages (see p47) or the Certificate in Languages (see p50).<strong>The</strong> two courses focus on giving you a practical knowledge <strong>of</strong> Croatianand Croatia. If you have some prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> Croatian or <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong>its dialects, you should consult staff about enrolling in eitherCROATIAN 100 or CROATIAN 101.Stage I coursesCROATIAN 100 Beginners’ Croatian 1 (15 points)CROATIAN 101 Beginners’ Croatian 2 (15 points)Croatian will not be <strong>of</strong>fered in 2010. For course information, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/croatianFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James BadePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87672Email: j.bade@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser: Dr Mark SwiftPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85384Email: m.swift@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell-info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellCriminology | Croatian2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 93
DanceDanceDance can be studied through the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Performing <strong>Arts</strong> degree,*<strong>of</strong>fered by the <strong>University</strong>’s National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> andIndustries. Dance can also be taken as a minor in the BA. WithinDance there are stimulating and challenging courses combining danceeducation, dance techniques, writing, history and choreography.Dance studios are located at Level 1, Building 421, 26 Symonds Streetand the Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland Street.*<strong>The</strong>re is a proposal subject to CUAP approval to change the name <strong>of</strong> theBachelor <strong>of</strong> Performing <strong>Arts</strong> to the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Dance Studies from 2010.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Dance is available as a BA minor (BA major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the NationalInstitute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and Industries. See “For more information”below.Stage I courses for 2010DANCE 101 Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes(15 points)DANCE 107 Dance History and Contexts (15 points)DANCE 112 Dance Kinesiology (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010DANCE 201 Dance and Interdisciplinarity (15 points)DANCE 210 Contemporary Dance and Choreography 2 (15 points)DANCE 212 New Zealand Dance Contexts and History (15 points)DANCE 231 Community Dance (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010DANCE 302 Dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand (15 points)DANCE 310 Contemporary Dance and Choreography 3 (15 points)DANCE 331 Dance Education Research (15 points)• DANCE 101, 107, 212You may count the courses listed below towards a BA minor inDance:Stage I courses: DANCE 101, 107, 112Stage II courses: DANCE 201, 210, 212, 231Stage III courses: DANCE 302, 310, 331Note: Dance courses other than those listed above may only be includedin the BA as part <strong>of</strong> the points permitted from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses. <strong>The</strong>ycannot be counted towards the BA minor in Dance without prior approvalfrom the Head <strong>of</strong> Dance Studies and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Associate Dean(Students).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for minorDance is available as a BA minor (BA major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from DANCE 102, 107• at least 15 points from DANCE 202, 212.You may count the courses listed below towards a BA minor inDance:Stage I courses: DANCE 101, 102, 107, 112, MUSIC 145, POPMUS 106Stage II courses: DANCE 201-204, 207, 211-213, 215, 250Stage III courses: DANCE 301-305, 307, 311, 315, 350-352Note: Dance courses other than those listed above may only be included inthe BA as part <strong>of</strong> the points permitted from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses. <strong>The</strong>y cannotbe counted towards the BA minor in Dance without prior approval from theHead <strong>of</strong> Dance Studies and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Associate Dean (Students).(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)For more informationRefer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor course descriptions see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesContact:NICAI Student CentreLevel 2, Building 421 (Architecture and Planning Building),26 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7067Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nzwww.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.94 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
DramaDrama as an art form exists in the form <strong>of</strong> texts which can be studied,but is not fully realised until a dramatic text becomes live and present inperformance. This situation demands a meeting between performer andaudience in a special space which we call the theatre. For these reasonsDrama is a complex and interdisciplinary subject. Dramas exist in mostcultures and languages <strong>of</strong> the world. <strong>The</strong> live production <strong>of</strong> dramatictexts can involve speech, song, music, dance, movement and gesture,lighting, sound effects, costuming and set design. Drama employs arange <strong>of</strong> different signifying systems in a public, time‐based event, andembodies its discourse in the form <strong>of</strong> live action. As such Drama is ideallysuited to addressing questions and issues <strong>of</strong> contemporary relevance anddebate. Very <strong>of</strong>ten historical and ancient dramatic texts are updated tothe technology and conventions <strong>of</strong> modern theatre. For this reason anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> historical and cultural changes in theatre is necessaryto all theatre production. Drama is both a creative subject (acting,designing, writing, directing) and an analytic and academic subject.<strong>The</strong> Drama programme addresses Drama as a subject in all the termsoutlined above.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyAt <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Drama has its home in the Department<strong>of</strong> English, but at undergraduate level the Drama programme includescourses <strong>of</strong>fered in Asian Studies, Classical Studies, Dance, EuropeanLanguages and Literatures, Māori Studies, Music and Pacific Studies, aswell as courses in English and those <strong>of</strong>fered under the DRAMA coursecode. As you proceed with your study and move towards postgraduatework, you can begin to concentrate on one <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> areas – one <strong>of</strong>the creative areas such as acting, writing or directing might become yourfocus; or you might be attracted to the historical or theoretical study <strong>of</strong>Drama, how it works and how it developed different modes and styles.In your first yearIf you are thinking about the possibility <strong>of</strong> a major or minor in Drama,you are advised to take at least one <strong>of</strong> ENGLISH 109 Drama on Stageand Screen or CLASSICS 110 Classical Mythology through Tragedy.Constructing your major or minorDRAMA 204 is a 30‐point undergraduate course at Stage II which iscompulsory for both the major and minor in Drama. Each year thiscourse involves a full‐scale, public production, usually directed by apr<strong>of</strong>essional director, <strong>of</strong> a large cast play. At Stage III you must takeDRAMA 301 Drama: Topics and <strong>The</strong>mes. <strong>The</strong>re is another Stage IIIcourse, DRAMA 302 Performance Skills, which provides training inacting.Postgraduate study<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inDrama is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): you willcomplete your major or minor in <strong>The</strong>atre Studies and not in Drama. Seethe subject entry for <strong>The</strong>atre Studies for your requirements.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• DRAMA 204, 301For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• DRAMA 204You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Drama:Stage I courses: CLASSICS 110, DANCE 101, ENGLISH 109, MĀORI 190,PACIFIC 110Stage II courses: DRAMA 203, 204, 205, CLASSICS 220,COMPLIT 204, ENGLISH 213, 265, EUROPEAN 207, JAPANESE 242,MĀORI 292, MUSIC 240Stage III courses: DRAMA 301‐303, 305, CLASSICS 320, COMPLIT 300,ENGLISH 310, 332, 353, EUROPEAN 307, MĀORI 393Stage I courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.CLASSICS 110 Classical Mythology through Tragedy (15 points)ENGLISH 109 Drama on Stage and Screen (15 points)MĀORI 190 Kapa Haka 1 (15 points)PACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance (15 points)DANCE 101 Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes(15 points)Refer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzDramaBA(Hons)MA(one year) (one year)Practical drama at postgraduate level has been taught by theDepartment <strong>of</strong> English since 1977.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Drama may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a bachelors degree containing advanced levelcourses in Drama or <strong>The</strong>atre. You must have an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.For a course description see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesDRAMA 204 A & B History and Performance (30 points)Semester 1 and 2 (full year)This course provides an historical survey <strong>of</strong> Western drama from AncientGreece through to contemporary New Zealand. A wide range <strong>of</strong> texts arecovered. Wherever possible an element <strong>of</strong> practical work is brought tobear on each text taught. In addition a summary <strong>of</strong> Westernperformance history is provided in relation to the texts. Students2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 95
Dramaundertake their own theatrical projects in relation to the plays that aretaught, both individually and via group work. <strong>The</strong> second major aspect <strong>of</strong>this course is the full production staging <strong>of</strong> a play with either historicalsignificance or contemporary relevance. <strong>The</strong> production will normally bedirected by an outside pr<strong>of</strong>essional with students taking all other roles:acting, designing, costuming, lighting, music, sound, stage management,publicity and so on. <strong>The</strong> production has a short public season in thesecond semester. Enrolment is limited to 30 students. Early enrolment isstrongly advised as an initial selection will be completed in Decemberand further selection will only take place if places remain unfilled.To complete this course students must enrol in DRAMA 204 A and B.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 60 points passed and English Department approvalRestriction: THEATRE 201, 202, 203, 204For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forDrama but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesDRAMA 302 Performance Skills (15 points)Semester 1This course provides classes in training for performance. Typically theareas covered will be: improvisation and impulse; voice and vocaltechnique; movement and acrobatic technique; acting analysis andaction study. A lot is covered in one semester and the momentum <strong>of</strong> thecourse is strong. Classes involve full and active participation andattendance is vital and part <strong>of</strong> assessment. <strong>The</strong> classes are taught by arange <strong>of</strong> tutors from inside the university and from the theatrecommunity and pr<strong>of</strong>ession. Students are expected to keep a workbook,which is a journal <strong>of</strong> work done and a record <strong>of</strong> progress and process.<strong>The</strong> course ends with an assessed solo performance by each student.Convenor: Murray EdmondPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II and English Department approvalRestriction: DRAMA 719For information about the following courses, see the relevant subject entries.For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Dramabut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesJAPANESE 242 Japanese Drama in Translation (15 points)MĀORI 292 Kapa Haka 2 (15 points)ENGLISH 332 Contemporary Drama (15 points)MĀORI 393 Kapa Haka 3 (15 points)MUSIC 240 Music in the <strong>The</strong>atre (15 points)Refer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor a course description see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage II / Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forDrama but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCOMPLIT 204 / COMPLIT 300 Travelling Tragedy (15 points)ENGLISH 213 / ENGLISH 353 Age <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare: Tragedy(15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesDRAMA 301 Drama: Topics and <strong>The</strong>mes (15 points)Semester 2This course builds on the performance principles and experiencesinvolved in DRAMA 204. It focuses on the topic <strong>of</strong> comedy, requiringmore detailed exploration <strong>of</strong> particular theatrical and dramatic issues.Students should be prepared for extensive practical workshops on thematerial studied. Areas <strong>of</strong> exploration will include: laughter, the comicactor and the audience, clowning, styles <strong>of</strong> comedy and the comic, thesocial spaces <strong>of</strong> performance, and political/street theatre. Particularwriters and works providing scenarios for exploration will include classicalcomedy, Shakespearean comedy, farce and contemporary comedy.Enrolment is limited to 20 students. Early enrolment is strongly advisedas an initial selection will be completed in December, with laterenrolments only possible if places remain unfilled.Convenor: Tom BishopPrerequisite: DRAMA 204 and English Department approvalRestriction: THEATRE 301For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dramaFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffPr<strong>of</strong>essor Tom Bishop, Undergraduate and Graduate Adviser(Semester 2). Shakespeare; Renaissance literature, art and history;drama; poetry and poetics; colonial and post‐colonial literature(especially Australia and West Africa).Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Murray Edmond, Undergraduate andGraduate Adviser (Semester 1). <strong>The</strong>atre; American poetry;modernism; local culture; dramaturgy; the teaching <strong>of</strong> writing.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor MurrayEdmondPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87333Email: m.edmond@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tom BishopPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85586Email: t.bishop@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> EnglishRoom 412, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85914Fax: +64 9 373 7429Email: english@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/english96 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
EconomicsMany <strong>of</strong> the great issues that confront societies nationally and globallyrequire trade-<strong>of</strong>fs between conflicting objectives. This is the essence<strong>of</strong> Economics, which is a core component <strong>of</strong> the social sciences. <strong>The</strong>reare two Stage I courses which teach the principles <strong>of</strong> Economics.Microeconomics is about decision-making by individual consumersand firms and about how resources are priced and allocated throughmarkets. Macroeconomics is concerned with outcomes for an economyas a whole, and so is concerned with variables such as income, growth,wealth, inflation, unemployment, interest rates and exchange rates.Both microeconomics and macroeconomics are also concerned with theinteraction between government policies and market outcomes.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can study all the main areas <strong>of</strong> Economics. <strong>The</strong> courses available,including those required for a major or minor, have been designed to giveyou a broad but thorough appreciation <strong>of</strong> modern Economics and alsoto allow you to pursue your own interests in more specialised aspects <strong>of</strong>the subject. <strong>The</strong> emphasis is on developing your competence in economicanalysis and its application to real-world issues.Stage I courses are confined to the broad areas <strong>of</strong> microeconomicsand macroeconomics, with an emphasis on understanding economicprinciples and applying them to real-world issues. A broader range <strong>of</strong>courses is <strong>of</strong>fered at Stages II and III levels.Other useful subjectsKnowledge <strong>of</strong> Economics is a valuable complement to other BA subjectssuch as Philosophy, Sociology, Political Studies, History, Geography,Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, Mathematics andStatistics, and to other programmes such as Commerce, Law andScience. In addition to the courses required for a major in Economics, thedepartment <strong>of</strong>fers courses that are complementary to other <strong>Arts</strong> majors.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study in Economics allows those who have completed amajor in the subject to extend their skills and pursue specialised researchprojects. Academic staff members teach courses and supervise studentresearch in their fields <strong>of</strong> expertise.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Economics may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Economics with an average grade<strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major, and at leasta B pass in ECON 201, 211, 221, 381, either ECON 321 or 322, andone additional Stage III Economics course. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one-yearpostgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in its own right.It may be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA in Economics is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons).<strong>The</strong> MA in Economics is available as a Taught or Research Masters.Other options are also available – see the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> PostgraduateHandbook and the Business and Economics Postgraduate Handbook. Ifyou are considering postgraduate study in Economics you should discussyour options with the department’s Postgraduate Administrator orDirector <strong>of</strong> Postgraduate Studies.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesWith an undergraduate major or postgraduate degree in Economicsyou will have one <strong>of</strong> the strongest possible platforms for launching yourcareer. Many <strong>of</strong> our graduates work as economists but some choose togo in other directions. Your career might be in industry, central or localgovernment, international business, the financial sector, journalism orteaching. Career options include: a trade negotiator for New Zealandat the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva or in the Ministry <strong>of</strong>Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington; an economic adviser inone <strong>of</strong> New Zealand’s political or commercial branches around the globe;an equity analyst for a major mutual fund; a trade consultant for one <strong>of</strong>the major law firms; an adviser for a leading NGO (non-governmentalorganisation); an economics expert in a management consulting firm;a policy analyst for <strong>The</strong> New Zealand Treasury or the Reserve Bank <strong>of</strong>New Zealand; an economic analyst in a commercial bank; a public sectoreconomist; or an economist with regional or local government.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ECON 101, 111, 201, 211Note: Students must also pass MATHS 108 or 150 to major in Economics.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ECON 101, 111You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Economics:Stage I courses: ECON 101, 111, MATHS 108, 150Stage II courses: ECON 201-273Stage III courses: ECON 301-381Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ECON 101, 111, 201, 211.Note: students must also pass MATHS 108 (or equivalent) to major inEconomics.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Economics2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 97
Economics<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ECON 101, 111.Note: students must also pass MATHS 108 (or equivalent) to minor inEconomics.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Economics:Stage I courses: ECON 101, 111, MATHS 108Stage II courses: ECON 201-273Stage III courses: ECON 301-381ECON 303 Law and Economics (15 points)ECON 304 Firms and Markets (15 points)ECON 311 Macroeconomic <strong>The</strong>ory and Policy (15 points)ECON 321 Econometrics (15 points)ECON 322 Applied Econometrics (15 points)ECON 341 International Trade (15 points)ECON 342 International Economic Policy (15 points)ECON 343 East Asian Growth and Trade (15 points)ECON 351 Financial Economics (15 points)ECON 352 International Finance (15 points)ECON 361 Public Economics (15 points)ECON 372 Energy and Resource Economics (15 points)ECON 373 Environmental Economics (15 points)ECON 381 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Economic Analysis (15 points)(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Notes1. Stage I Economics courses are limited entry courses. This means thatall school leaver applications, based on NCEA and/or CIE, will beranked and selected based on academic merit using the schemesexplained in:www.auckland.ac.nz/docs/sa/admissions/ncea.pdfwww.auckland.ac.nz/docs/sa/admissions/cie2005.pdfReturning students will be selected based on achievement <strong>of</strong> a GPA(Grade Point Average) <strong>of</strong> not less than 2.7 over their best 90 points intheir most recent study.2. Students who began their first undergraduate degree in or after 2006must also pass MATHS 108 or 150 for a major in Economics.Transition students must also pass MATHS 108 or an equivalentcourse to major or minor in Economics.3. A pass in ECON 101 is required for enrolment in most Stage IIEconomics courses.BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Business and Economics. See “For more information” below.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010ECON 101 Microeconomics (15 points)ECON 111 Macroeconomics (15 points)MATHS 108 General Mathematics 1 (15 points)MATHS 150 Advancing Mathematics 1 (15 points)For more informationRefer to the 2010 Business School Undergraduate Handbook (availablefrom the Department <strong>of</strong> Economics, and the Business School StudentCentre, Level 1, Owen G. Glenn Building, or by phoning 0800 61 62 63)and visit www.econ.auckland.ac.nzContact:<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> EconomicsLevel 6, Owen G. Glenn Building, 12 Grafton RoadPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87479 or 85768; DDI: 923 7479 or923 5768Fax: +64 9 373 7427Email: r.sykes@auckland.ac.nzwww.econ.auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Business School Student CentreLevel 1, Owen G. Glenn Building, 12 Grafton RoadPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87186Fax: +64 9 373 7019Email: comenquiry@auckland.ac.nzwww.business.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Stage II courses for 2010ECON 201 Microeconomics (15 points)ECON 202 Managerial Economics (15 points)ECON 204 <strong>The</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> the Internet (15 points)ECON 211 Macroeconomics (15 points)ECON 212 Game <strong>The</strong>ory and Economic Applications (15 points)ECON 221 Introduction to Econometrics (15 points)ECON 232 Development <strong>of</strong> the International Economy (15 points)ECON 241 International Economics (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010ECON 301 Advanced Microeconomics (15 points)ECON 302 Economics <strong>of</strong> Labour Markets (15 points)98 | 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
EducationYou can study Education as either a major or a minor in the BA. Youmay choose to pay particular attention to a certain area <strong>of</strong> educationsuch as the psychology, philosophy, sociology and history <strong>of</strong> education,teaching, child and adolescent development, gender and education,Māori education, Pacific education or adult education. With an Educationmajor in your BA, you can go on to the BA(Hons) (one further year <strong>of</strong>full-time study), which gives you more depth in your study <strong>of</strong> educationand which has some advantages when applying for a job; or you cango on to more advanced postgraduate study in a specialised area <strong>of</strong>education; or you are well equipped to go on to a primary school or earlychildhood teaching qualification. If you also have a major in a secondaryschool teaching subject in your BA, you may go on to a secondary schoolteaching qualification.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Education:Stage I courses: EDUC 113-117, 121Stage II courses: EDUC 201-225, 283Stage III courses: EDUC 302-319, 341-384, MATHS 302Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from EDUC 101-103, 111-116Education<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Education may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Education with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons)is a one-year stand-alone postgraduate degree which is awardedas a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as the entryqualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inEducation is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesCareers in education are wide-ranging. Teachers are in demand. Adegree in Education can also lead to a wide range <strong>of</strong> careers, particularlyif you go on to postgraduate study. Graduates in Education have gotjobs helping with the planning and servicing <strong>of</strong> education in this andother countries; as educational psychologists; in human resource andpersonnel work; in marae-based training; and in colleges <strong>of</strong> educationand universities doing research and helping others study many aspects<strong>of</strong> education.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points at Stage I in Education• at least 30 points at Stage II in EducationFor a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points at Stage I in Education• at least 30 points from EDUC 201-283For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from EDUC 101-103, 111-116You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Education:Stage I courses: EDUC 101-103, 111-116Stage II courses: EDUC 201-283Stage III courses: EDUC 301-384, MATHS 302(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Education. See “For more information” on p100.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010EDUC 113 Current Issues in Education (15 points)EDUC 114 Introduction to Māori Education (15 points)EDUC 115 Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development(15 points)EDUC 116 Introduction to Educational Thought (15 points)EDUC 117 Teaching and Learning: An Educational PsychologicalPerspective (15 points)EDUC 121 How People Learn (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010EDUC 201 History <strong>of</strong> Education (15 points)EDUC 204 Philosophy and Sociology <strong>of</strong> Education (15 points)EDUC 207 Decolonising Education (15 points)EDUC 211 Schooling Ethnic Diversity (15 points)EDUC 213 Education and Social Justice (15 points)EDUC 221 Child Development (15 points)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 99
Education | Employment Relations and Organisation StudiesEDUC 223 Educational Psychology (15 points)EDUC 224 Assessment and Evaluation in Education (15 points)EDUC 225 Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation (15 points)EDUC 283 Pedagogy - Beyond Skills and Methods (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010EDUC 304 Educational Philosophy and Policy (15 points)EDUC 308 Teachers and Teaching (15 points)EDUC 309 Issues in Pacific Nations’ Education (15 points)EDUC 316 Gifted Education (15 points)EDUC 317 History and Sociology <strong>of</strong> Education (15 points)EDUC 318 Teaching Languages in Schools (15 points)EDUC 341 Introduction to Counselling in the Community(15 points)EDUC 342 Educational Psychology: A Behavioural Approach(15 points)EDUC 348 <strong>The</strong> Reading Process (15 points)EDUC 351 Understanding Behaviour in Classrooms (15 points)EDUC 352 Adolescence (15 points)EDUC 360 Treaty Politics in Education (15 points)EDUC 380 Methods <strong>of</strong> Research in Education (15 points)EDUC 381 Adult Learning and Education (15 points)EDUC 384 Information Technology in Education (15 points)For more informationRefer to the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education’s BA Student Guide, available atthe <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or by phoning the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education on0800 223 266.See www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/programmes/liberalart.cfmContact:<strong>The</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education – Liberal <strong>Arts</strong> ProgrammeLevel 10, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo Quadrant (City Campus)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85156Fax: +64 9 363 7191Email: lap@auckland.ac.nzwww.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/programmes/liberalart.cfmEmploymentRelations andOrganisationStudiesEmployment Relations and Organisation Studies explores howorganisations function, how people are managed within them, and howboth interact with society. <strong>The</strong> topics in this major are at the core <strong>of</strong> yourexperiences <strong>of</strong> work, and the questions you may have about the nature<strong>of</strong> business, employment and society. We <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range <strong>of</strong> courses,covering organisational behaviour, employment relations, diversity atwork, human resource management, business ethics and business andsociety.Other useful subjectsA major or minor in Employment Relations and Organisation Studiesis recommended alongside related social science subjects, includingPsychology, Sociology, Political Studies, Economics or Geography.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons)MA(one year) (one year)<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Employment Relations and Organisation Studies may betaken after a completed BA. To be admitted you must have a major inEmployment Relations and Organisation Studies with an average grade<strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons)is a one-year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification inits own right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.For information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MAin Employment Relations and Organisation Studies is available as aResearch Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study. BA graduates may also pursuea PGDipCom or MCom in the Department <strong>of</strong> Management andInternational Business.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 points aboveStage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• MGMT 101, 223, 314, 321100| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
EnglishEnglishEnglish at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> develops a high‐level mastery <strong>of</strong>writing, reading and intelligent understanding. We study texts <strong>of</strong> allkinds from all over the English‐speaking world, from sonnets to comicbooks and the latest international prizewinning novelists and poets.You can examine the many roles played by texts in different culturesand at different periods, and consider the diverse critical approachesthat readers have taken to them over the centuries, both in the pastand more recently. You can also explore the implications <strong>of</strong> genderand race, with regard to both authorship and reception. <strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong>English pays close attention to how texts achieve their effects, and thusdevelops your skills in critical thinking. You also have the opportunity todevelop your own writing practice, including creative writing. <strong>The</strong>re areseveral award‐winning creative writers among the department’s staff,including Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Witi Ihimaera Smiler, Distinguished Creative Fellowin Māori Literature. English fosters a mastery <strong>of</strong> the signs by which wecommunicate – the signs which help form society and culture.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study is an opportunity to extend your knowledge and workon your own research projects.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in English may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in English with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inEnglish is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Note that if you are interested in studying English as a language, youshould consider taking English as a Second Language and/or Linguistics.See the separate subject entries.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can gain a broad knowledge <strong>of</strong> the literature <strong>of</strong> different erasand countries. You can study literature from the medieval period, theRenaissance, the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, right up to thepresent. You can study literature from Britain, New Zealand and thePacific, America and other English-speaking countries. You can focus onwriting itself – the theories that have been brought to bear on it, and/oryour own writing.In your first yearYou have a free choice among a range <strong>of</strong> Stage I courses. You shouldtake two Stage I courses if you are considering the possibility <strong>of</strong> a majoror minor in English.Constructing your major or minorYou may range broadly or establish “pathways” through your course <strong>of</strong>study. You may wish to specialise in medieval literature, in the eighteenthand nineteenth centuries, in recent literature, in post‐colonial (includingNew Zealand) literature. You may prefer to focus on a particular genre,such as fiction. Or you may wish to concentrate on the theory andpractice <strong>of</strong> writing, including creative writing.However all majoring students must take at least 30 points (two courses)from a prescribed list <strong>of</strong> courses in pre‐twentieth century literature<strong>of</strong>fered at Stages II and III. You may choose any two <strong>of</strong> these courses. Ifyou are taking English as a minor, you must take any one <strong>of</strong> these courses(at least 15 points). See “Requirements for major and minor” below.Other useful subjectsYou can enhance your study <strong>of</strong> English by taking one or more <strong>of</strong> the manyother <strong>Arts</strong> subjects which deal with texts and language. Anyone studyingEnglish will benefit from studying another language. Classical Studies,Greek and Latin are especially relevant to medieval and Renaissanceliterature, while the connections between literature and Philosophy goback to Aristotle and Plato. History and Art History complement studyin different periods <strong>of</strong> literature, and Music is a subject with intimatelinks to poetry. Drama is a close cousin to English, as is Film, Televisionand Media Studies. <strong>The</strong>se and other subjects such as Psychology, PacificStudies and Political Studies will complement your study <strong>of</strong> English.Career opportunitiesWith a major in English you are qualified for a variety <strong>of</strong> careers, whetheron account <strong>of</strong> the knowledge you have gained or the training you haveacquired in thinking, in analysing texts, and in organising and expressingyour ideas. Besides those who have gone on to teaching, our graduateshave careers in administration, the arts, business, communications,government service, libraries and publishing.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ENGLISH 200, 203, 210, 213, 219, 264, 265,302, 308, 310, 314, 320, 336, 340, 341, 353, 359For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from ENGLISH 200, 203, 210, 213, 219, 264, 265,302, 308, 310, 314, 320, 336, 340, 341, 353, 359You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin English:Stage I courses: ENGLISH 100-121, LINGUIST 100 or 103Stage II courses: ENGLISH 200-267, LINGUIST 200-202, WOMEN 205Stage III courses: ENGLISH 302-364, LINGUIST 300-305, 310102| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from ENGLISH 200, 202, 210, 213, 219, 302, 307,308, 310, 314, 315, 320, 336‐342For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from ENGLISH 200, 202, 210, 213, 219, 302, 307,308, 310, 314, 315, 320, 336‐342You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin English:Stage I courses: ENGLISH 100–156, LINGUIST 100 or 103Stage II courses: ENGLISH 200–262, LINGUIST 200–202Stage III courses: ENGLISH 302–353, LINGUIST 300–305, 310(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)NotePlease note in particular the requirement for all students to include atleast 30 points (two courses) from the prescribed list <strong>of</strong> Stage II andStage III courses in pre‐twentieth century literature if you are majoring inEnglish, and at least 15 points (one course) for a minor.Stage I courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 100 Early Texts: Pilgrims to Players (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the pleasures <strong>of</strong> early literature through study <strong>of</strong> worksby the foremost writers <strong>of</strong> the medieval to Renaissance periods,especially works by Chaucer and Shakespeare. Within the genres <strong>of</strong> versenarrative and drama we explore texts in a variety <strong>of</strong> modes <strong>of</strong>fering bothstartlingly realistic observation and fabulous invention, in the case <strong>of</strong>Chaucer’s tales, and, in the field <strong>of</strong> drama, sensational scriptural andsecular histories, tragedy and comical satire, tales <strong>of</strong> greed, tyranny anddamnation. In studying these texts, we investigate relations not justbetween literary works but also between writers <strong>of</strong> a past age andreaders from our own times. This course is valuable preparation forcourses at Stage II that have a historical literary dimension, especiallyENGLISH 200 Middle English: Chaucer and Romance, ENGLISH 210 Age<strong>of</strong> Shakespeare: Poetry, ENGLISH 213 Age <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare: Tragedy,ENGLISH 264 Middle English Popular Literature, and ENGLISH 265Shakespeare: Comedies and Tragicomedies.Convenor: Sophie TomlinsonENGLISH 107 Fundamental Questions: Desire (15 points)Semester 2A fascination with the idea <strong>of</strong> desire is at the forefront <strong>of</strong> recent criticalthought. What is desire? How might the idea <strong>of</strong> desire have currency inour texts, and how might we explore it in familiar genres? Has the way wethink about the idea <strong>of</strong> desire changed between the twentieth andtwenty-first centuries? Thinking about desire will provide the unifyingdevice for the course and for the texts we explore. <strong>The</strong> course usesreference to music, video and film, including Bladerunner and I, Robot.Convenor: Elizabeth WilsonENGLISH 109 Drama on Stage and Screen (15 points)Semester 1Introduces the conventions and techniques <strong>of</strong> drama both on stage andon screen, using texts drawn from the cinema as well as the theatre. <strong>The</strong>selection <strong>of</strong> texts will represent a variety <strong>of</strong> dramatic forms from a range<strong>of</strong> periods and styles: Ancient Greece, Renaissance England, ModernistEurope, contemporary Britain, twentieth-century America or present‐dayNew Zealand. Some theatre texts are paired with screen productions <strong>of</strong>the same drama. <strong>The</strong> course emphasises performance in drama,comparing the different approaches on stage and screen. Broader issuesaddressed include: translation; adaptation; gender and representation;self‐reflexivity and metatheatricality. Stage productions from the Dramaprogramme will coincide with the teaching <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the plays. Thiscourse can be credited to a major or minor in Drama or English or Film,Television and Media Studies.Convenor: Murray EdmondENGLISH 111 Literature From Sonnets to Comics (15 points)Semester 2We enjoy a wide range <strong>of</strong> texts ‐ poetry, drama, novel, novella, satire,live‐action film, animated film, comic, children’s story ‐ as we work backgradually from the twenty‐first century to Shakespeare. We explore texts,terms, contexts, theory and approaches. We consider new findings abouthuman minds and human nature relevant to literature and life. We stresscreative and critical thinking and reading and writing, in our authors andin our responses to them. We consider the element <strong>of</strong> play and laughterin literature, from Dr Seuss and Wallace and Gromit to Shakespeare. Wealso briefly consider material outside English‐language traditions, bothEuropean (this year, a Polish film, a Russian novella) and non‐European(the Chinese poet Li Po and a story set in Georgia and Chechnya).Convenor: Brian BoydENGLISH 112 Global Literatures: Contested Spaces (15 points)Semester 1Covers central issues in international post-colonial, settler and indigenouswriting by examining a small selection <strong>of</strong> texts from the late nineteenthcentury (Kipling and Stevenson), and a larger selection <strong>of</strong> contemporarytexts from several geographically diverse regions including India, thePacific, Africa, the Caribbean, the United States, New Zealand, Irelandand Canada. <strong>The</strong> course is comparative in focus but unified by a number<strong>of</strong> common threads, such as the way the narrative act <strong>of</strong> “writing thepresent” involves a negotiation with and re‐writing <strong>of</strong> the past. <strong>The</strong> coursealso teaches the fundamental skills <strong>of</strong> close reading in the genres <strong>of</strong>fiction, poetry and drama.Convenor: Jan CroninENGLISH 121 Reading / Writing / Text (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2A course developing university‐wide skills <strong>of</strong> reading, writing andanalysis. <strong>The</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> “text” links analytical with writing competence; weconsider what a text is, explore different kinds <strong>of</strong> texts and media, andengage in different modes <strong>of</strong> writing. Lecturers discuss a range <strong>of</strong> texts incontext, the rhetoric <strong>of</strong> texts, the role <strong>of</strong> the audience and suggest how todo things with texts, cultivating an awareness <strong>of</strong> text types andappropriate reading and writing strategies. <strong>The</strong>re is a course book withessays on language, politics, culture and science ranging in genre fromconfessional narrative, popular public writing to academic articles. <strong>The</strong>English2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 103
Englishreader provides the basis for class work, generating ideas, argumentsand topics for writing. <strong>The</strong> course covers basic elements <strong>of</strong> sentence,paragraph and essay structure and reading and writing techniques(taking notes, making and supporting a thesis, drafting, revision andediting) that contribute to effective academic writing.Convenor: Mark Amsler or Roger NicholsonLINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics (15 points)LINGUIST 103 Introduction to English Linguistics (15 points)See Linguistics.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 203 English Language to 1900 (15 points)Semester 2Introduction to the history <strong>of</strong> the English language from its origins to1900, with an emphasis on the development <strong>of</strong> sound changes,grammar, words and meanings in sociocultural and historical contexts.Convenor: Mark AmslerPrerequisite: 30 points in English and/or LinguisticsENGLISH 219 Nineteenth‐Century Literature (15 points)Semester 1Exploring the period in which the modern idea <strong>of</strong> childhood as adistinctive state emerged, the course focuses on the literary theme <strong>of</strong>attaining maturity and an adult sense <strong>of</strong> self in the nineteenth century.Examining fiction, poetry and drama, it considers the treatment <strong>of</strong>childhood, the development <strong>of</strong> sexual and gender identity and howindividuals did (and didn’t) fit into society.Convenor: Joanne WilkesPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in EnglishRestriction: ENGLISH 104ENGLISH 222 Modern Poetry (15 points)Semester 1This course explores poetry in the twentieth century, in the context <strong>of</strong>Modernism and ideas <strong>of</strong> the contemporary. Modernism is seen as thedefinitive international movement <strong>of</strong> the twentieth century. <strong>The</strong>Modernists’ efforts to define “the contemporary” aligned them with shiftsin Western cultural practice. “Old” values were challenged and “new”definitions <strong>of</strong> art and culture emerged. Radical practice in the arts, markedby experimentation and cultural risk‐taking, signified the contemporary.Convinced that creative works construct and define us, the Modernistsquestioned writing, the role <strong>of</strong> the artist and language itself. Modernism isour progenitor; we, and our contemporary practice, are its inheritors.Convenor: Elizabeth WilsonPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in EnglishENGLISH 230 Critical <strong>The</strong>ory and Cultural Studies (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the thinking behind recent developments in criticaltheory and cultural studies. Students who are already competent“practical” close readers will become more aware <strong>of</strong> the range <strong>of</strong>questions they can bring to a text, and more knowing about the waysthose questions might be answered. Each lecture examines a criticalkeyword (such as desire, narrative, unconscious). We explore the issuesand problems the keyword raises and put theory into practice bymodelling the various strategies for reading that the keyword opens out.<strong>The</strong> course is designed for students in Film, Television and Media Studiesas well as English, and operates with a very broad understanding <strong>of</strong> what“counts” as a text.Convenor: Alex CalderPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in English or FTVMS 100 and 101ENGLISH 241 Literature and Science (15 points)Semester 2Literature and science look at our world and ourselves in different ways.How do they differ, how do they relate, what has each <strong>of</strong>fered or whatcan each <strong>of</strong>fer the other? How have their methods overlapped, diverged,conflicted, cross‐fertilised? Among the questions we may consider: Howhas literature seen science and depicted scientists? How has science(cognitive neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, for example) helped,or how could it help, explain literature? How have creative writers usedscience? Are literary works experiments? How have scientists used literarystrategies or examples? Can we mine literature for data about humannature? Are the subjectivity <strong>of</strong> the reading experience and the objectivity<strong>of</strong> scientific explanation inevitably opposed? How do novelists who arealso scientists and scientists who are also novelists throw light on thesequestions? <strong>The</strong> course will include science fiction but will not be a coursein science fiction.Convenor: Brian BoydPrerequisite: 90 points passedENGLISH 252 Creative Writing: Introduction (15 points)Semester 2This course will introduce you to ways <strong>of</strong> writing and thinking aboutpoetry, short prose fiction, multimedia and drama and screenplay. Itcombines lectures on genres and creative composition with smallertutorials that give students time to practise the techniques and engagethe ideas they are learning. We will discuss how language transacts theimagination and how we recognise, produce, resist and combine creativewriting genres. Students will compile portfolios with completed exercises,poetry, literary prose / short fiction, one short play or piece <strong>of</strong> screenplay,and one multimedia composition. <strong>The</strong> course is ideal for students whowish to pursue creative writing at Stage III and masters level. Enrolmentis limited to 120 students, with selection based on GPA and academicrecord.Convenor: Selina Tusitala MarshPrerequisite: 45 points passedRestriction: ENGLISH 255For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.LINGUIST 200 Syntax and Semantics (15 points)LINGUIST 201 Phonology and Morphology (15 points)LINGUIST 202 Language Change (15 points)WOMEN 205 Women’s Texts <strong>of</strong> Experience (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 213 / ENGLISH 353 Age <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare: Tragedy(15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2An introduction to the golden age <strong>of</strong> English theatre, involving detailedstudy <strong>of</strong> a selection <strong>of</strong> tragedies by Shakespeare and several <strong>of</strong> his mostbrilliant contemporaries. <strong>The</strong> course, which can be taken as part <strong>of</strong> amajor or minor in Drama, has a pronounced theatrical bias and isintended to help students respond with pleasure to the plays as theatricalartefacts and not merely as literary texts.104| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Convenor: Claudia Marquis or Sophie TomlinsonPrerequisite for ENGLISH 213: any 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 353: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 213: ENGLISH 353Restriction for ENGLISH 353: ENGLISH 213ENGLISH 220 / ENGLISH 356 Novels Since 1900 (15 points)Summer SchoolA study <strong>of</strong> fiction. <strong>The</strong> prescribed works vary widely in their country <strong>of</strong>origin, formal elements and themes. Some are recognised as classics,while others show the new directions taken by the writers <strong>of</strong> their time.<strong>The</strong> texts are given detailed consideration as well as being placed withinsocial and critical contexts.Convenor: Aimee InomataPrerequisite for ENGLISH 220: any 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 356: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 220: ENGLISH 356Restriction for ENGLISH 356: ENGLISH 220ENGLISH 221 / ENGLISH 355 New Zealand Literature (15 points)Semester 1Offers an historical survey <strong>of</strong> major writers and key issues inNew Zealand literature. Students will not only read some <strong>of</strong> the bestwriting our country has to <strong>of</strong>fer but will develop, through the literaturestudied, a richly detailed overview <strong>of</strong> New Zealand experience from theperiod <strong>of</strong> first contact until now.Convenor: Alex CalderPrerequisite for ENGLISH 221: any 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 355: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 221: ENGLISH 355Restriction for ENGLISH 355: ENGLISH 221ENGLISH 257 / ENGLISH 363 Writing and Culture (15 points)Availability to be advisedStudents use selected materials <strong>of</strong> public and popular culture to practiseand develop skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, argument andwriting with reference to issues <strong>of</strong> public concern in the domain <strong>of</strong> globalculture.Prerequisite for ENGLISH 257: 30 points including ENGLISH 121 orENGWRIT 101, or any 30 points in English, or any 45 pointsPrerequisite for ENGLISH 363: 30 points at Stage II in English orWriting StudiesRestriction for ENGLISH 257: ENGLISH 363Restriction for ENGLISH 363: ENGLISH 257ENGLISH 263 Special Topic in Writing Studies: Writing Selves(15 points)ENGLISH 354 Special Topic in Writing: Writing Selves (15 points)Semester 1Extends student skills in critical reading and composition while criticallyexploring changing concepts <strong>of</strong> the self. Considers the nationalist andhistoricising functions traditionally assigned to biographies andautobiographies, issues <strong>of</strong> authorship, genre, form and convention, sexualand gender politics in life writing and the controversial borderlinebetween fiction and auto/biography.Convenor: Rose Lovell‐SmithPrerequisite for ENGLISH 263: 30 points at Stage I in English orWriting StudiesPrerequisite for ENGLISH 354: 30 points at Stage II in English orWriting StudiesRestriction for ENGLISH 263: ENGLISH 354Restriction for ENGLISH 354: ENGLISH 263ENGLISH 264 / ENGLISH 302 Middle English Popular Literature(15 points)Semester 1Studies popular works in several genres - lyric, dramatic and narrative.Lyrics are <strong>of</strong>ten amorous, sometimes political, frequently devotional;narrative includes comic tale, fable, romance and outlaw tale; dramacomprises especially the major theatrical traditions <strong>of</strong> morality andscriptural cycle plays. Some texts are canonical, like Chaucer’s fabliaux,but all works studied depend for their full effect on our appreciatingtheir socially embedded character. <strong>The</strong> popular literature in this coursecovers texts written for religious purposes as well as secular, is aimed ata mass audience, rather than a social élite, and <strong>of</strong>ten takes pleasure asa goal.Convenor: Roger NicholsonPrerequisite for ENGLISH 264: 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 302: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 264: ENGLISH 302Restriction for ENGLISH 302: ENGLISH 264, 768ENGLISH 266 / ENGLISH 361 Reinventing Ireland (15 points)Semester 2Combines historical and theoretical frameworks to explorecontemporary reinventions <strong>of</strong> Ireland and “Irishness” through a range <strong>of</strong>novels, plays, short stories and poetry. <strong>The</strong> focus is the retrospectivenegotiations <strong>of</strong> Irish history and identity that characterise Irish literature<strong>of</strong> the 1990s and the treatment <strong>of</strong> the “New Ireland” in literature since2000.Convenor: Jan CroninPrerequisite for ENGLISH 266: 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 361: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 266: ENGLISH 361Restriction for ENGLISH 361: ENGLISH 266ENGLISH 267 / ENGLISH 362 Hollywood: <strong>The</strong> Book (15 points)Semester 2Considers the effect <strong>of</strong> cinema on the literary imagination. Commencingwith early cinema’s influence on modernist writing and the thematiccentrality <strong>of</strong> Hollywood novels in the American literary tradition, thiscourse will introduce students to a wide range <strong>of</strong> Hollywood literaturesincluding pulp fictions and the literature <strong>of</strong> celebrity scandal, recentliterary experiments in cinematic forms and the Hollywoodcounter‐tradition <strong>of</strong> filmic representations <strong>of</strong> writing.Convenor: Lee WallacePrerequisite for ENGLISH 267: 30 points at Stage I in EnglishPrerequisite for ENGLISH 362: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishRestriction for ENGLISH 267: ENGLISH 362Restriction for ENGLISH 362: ENGLISH 267Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 308 <strong>The</strong> Novel, the Native and the New (15 points)Availability to be advisedAn inquiry into the genre and nature <strong>of</strong> the “novel” in the eighteenthcentury, focusing on new worlds opened up by science and travel,commerce and the book industry, women’s writing and the developingpublic sphere, cultural contact and colonialism. <strong>The</strong> novel is consideredboth a problem <strong>of</strong> the modern and a means <strong>of</strong> negotiatingunprecedented phenomena.Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishENGLISH 320 Victorian Literature (15 points)Semester 1Focuses on Victorian narrative practices. One module, concentrating onnovels by Dickens, Thackeray and James, examines them in the context <strong>of</strong>the Victorian reading public and publishing practices. <strong>The</strong> other moduledeals with the narrative possibilities open to and deployed by womenwriters and features novels by Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot and OliveSchreiner.Convenor: Claudia MarquisPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishEnglish2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 105
EnglishENGLISH 323 Contemporary Poetry (15 points)Semester 1One <strong>of</strong> the most challenging and exciting aspects <strong>of</strong> poetry in Englishsince 1970 is the emergence <strong>of</strong> experimental movements that engageseriously with revolutions in language use and artistic representationsand values. <strong>The</strong>se poetic movements emerge alongside developments inconceptual art and post‐structuralist theory and have changed the waywe think about literature and its relation to culture. We will focus onthese experimental poetries with an eye to other changing culturalcontexts including technology, politics, and popular and intellectualculture. <strong>The</strong> course should be interesting for students who (1) are writersthemselves, (2) want to explore recent and innovative poetry, and/or(3) are interested in theory and inter‐arts connections.Convenor: Lisa SamuelsPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishENGLISH 332 Contemporary Drama (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> drama since the 1970s, concentrating on politically committeddramatists and the emergence <strong>of</strong> women playwrights. Addressing theplays primarily as theatre texts, it emphasises the theatrical strategiesand conventions deployed in the texts, some <strong>of</strong> which self‐consciouslycelebrate theatricality. Teaching combines lectures, discussions,play‐readings and viewing theatrical videos.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Englishwriters. Lectures feature the theory and practice <strong>of</strong> the short story, theNew Zealand short story tradition and visiting guests. Workshop sessionswill be interactive and lively, focussing on teaching students the skills thatwill help them in the writing <strong>of</strong> their own short stories.Convenor: Witi IhimaeraPrerequisite: 60 points passed and English Department approvalrequiredRestriction: ENGLISH 328ENGLISH 346 African and Caribbean Literature (15 points)Semester 1In this course, we cross national boundaries in order to focus on thedominant problems that surface in the literatures <strong>of</strong> the regions. Ourfocus will primarily be on Caribbean and African societies in order toaddress a range <strong>of</strong> issues connected to these variously hybrid cultures:slavery, black identity and sexuality, nation/narration, home andlocation / dislocation. If this involves taking account <strong>of</strong> myth and history,policies and language, in relation to the connected worlds <strong>of</strong> Africa andthe Caribbean, our first concern will be to investigate literary textswritten in these circumstances. Both Africa and the Caribbean haveoccupied the place <strong>of</strong> fantasy for European and American audiences.This course looks more closely at literatures that take the measure <strong>of</strong> thisfantasy, perforce, but also achieve what we might call a mixedsingularity.Convenor: Claudia MarquisPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage IIENGLISH 340 Arthurian Literature (15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the emergence <strong>of</strong> the Arthurian story‐cycle in early Frenchliterature and its later development in England. <strong>The</strong> first half <strong>of</strong> thecourse focuses on two seminal French narratives (in translation), Chrètiende Troyes’ Knight <strong>of</strong> the Cart, in which the story <strong>of</strong> Lancelot’s love <strong>of</strong>Queen Guenivere is related for the first time, and the Quest <strong>of</strong> the HolyGrail. We take up the problematisation <strong>of</strong> earthly and spiritual love inthese coupled stories. <strong>The</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> the course examinescomparatively Malory’s retelling <strong>of</strong> the Arthurian legend, especially inBooks 6‐8 <strong>of</strong> his Morte d’Arthur. Two other works drawn upon by Maloryare considered in the second half <strong>of</strong> the course: the Middle Englishstanzaic Morte Arthur, and a French romance, <strong>The</strong> Death <strong>of</strong> Arthur.Convenors: Roger Nicholson and Tracy Adams (French)Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in English or FRENCH 200Restriction: ENGLISH 738, 746ENGLISH 343 Writing Poetry (15 points)Semester 2This course is about the practice <strong>of</strong> poetry and/or writing beyond genre.<strong>The</strong> aim is to progressively expand and elaborate an appreciation <strong>of</strong>what writing might be and do in our culture. It will identify and examinea wide variety <strong>of</strong> processes, practices and theories. Apart from studentswho wish to become poets, this course should appeal to those with aninterest in contemporary literature and art. <strong>The</strong>re will be one lecture perweek and one two-hour discussion group concerned with regularlyassigned reading and writing. <strong>The</strong>re will be guest lectures from visitingwriters. <strong>The</strong> course is limited to 35 students. Selection is based on GPAand evidence <strong>of</strong> creative work.Convenor: Lisa SamuelsPrerequisite: 60 points passed and English Department approvalrequiredRestriction: ENGLISH 328ENGLISH 344 Writing the Short Story (15 points)Semester 1Ever wanted to write a short story and to know more about the shortstory tradition in New Zealand? If so, this course is for you. Conceived asa writing workshop, the course is limited to 35 students (selection isbased on GPA and evidence <strong>of</strong> creative work). It involves one lecture perweek for all students and a two-hour workshop taken by pr<strong>of</strong>essionalENGLISH 347 Poetry Off the Page (15 points)Semester 1How do we find where poetry is in the age <strong>of</strong> new technologies andglobal English? If here is there at the click <strong>of</strong> a button, where do we wantto go?Poetry is a performative, oral art form that has been conventionallystored in books or journals. But with the revival since the late 1950s <strong>of</strong>the poetry reading and the more recent advent <strong>of</strong> electronic media,poetry has found transmissions and opportunities for archiving thatbetter suit its performance origins. <strong>The</strong>se developments are alsomodifying how and what poets write the world over. We will investigatethis shift and its implications for reading communities by focussing onlive performance (readings in association with the New ZealandElectronic Poetry Centre, nzepc), the poetry archive (physical andelectronic) and digital poetry (multimedia options). Students will producea series <strong>of</strong> critical and creative web pages and engage in collaborativelive and digital exercises.Convenors: Michele Leggott, Helen SwordPrerequisite: any 30 points in EnglishENGLISH 352 Love and its Literature (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> state <strong>of</strong> being in love – and <strong>of</strong> searching for or recovering from love –has always given rise to literature. This course will range widely in historyand world cultures in order to consider the kinds <strong>of</strong> writing and readinggenerated by the love experience. An exploratory framework will beprovided by the psychoanalytic understanding <strong>of</strong> love as a question toself‐competence. From Homer to Chick Lit, we will consider how theliterature <strong>of</strong> love treats, makes bearable and/or sustains love’s workingenigma. We will also consider to what extent the love experience – whichinaugurates a search for signs <strong>of</strong> love not only in the actions and bearing<strong>of</strong> the beloved but also in the larger world – is always a matter <strong>of</strong> reading.Convenor: Eluned Summers‐BremnerPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in EnglishENGLISH 358 Te Torino: Pasifika Literature (15 points)Semester 1Pasifika literature (defined as Māori and New Zealand‐based Pacificwriting in English) is characterised by multiple crossings <strong>of</strong> cultural,social, political, gendered and geographical borders. 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English Language Acquisition and LinguisticsEnglishLanguageAcquisition andLinguisticsThis subject is available to students from a non‐English speakingbackground. You can combine the advanced study <strong>of</strong> English as a SecondLanguage (ESOL) (at Stage II level) with the study <strong>of</strong> language structure(sounds, words, sentences and meaning) and aspects <strong>of</strong> the theory <strong>of</strong>language teaching and learning. If your English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency isnot advanced enough to enter the Stage II ESOL courses, you could takeStage I ESOL courses before starting this subject.English Language Acquisition and Linguistics consists <strong>of</strong> courses inLinguistics and Language Teaching and Learning as well as ESOLcourses. See the appropriate sections <strong>of</strong> this handbook for moreinformation about those subjects. <strong>The</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> AppliedLanguage Studies and Linguistics will be happy to advise you on the bestoptions for you.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Note: This major requires Stage II ESOL courses. It is therefore availableonly to students from a non‐English speaking background, who mustattain a sufficient competence in English to gain admission to thesecourses.For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• LINGUIST 101, 302, ESOL 201• 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103• 15 points from ESOL 200, 202, 210• 15 points from LINGUIST 307, 310, LANGTCHG 300, 303For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin English Language Acquisition and Linguistics:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100, 101, 103Stage II courses: ESOL 200-202, 210, LINGUIST 203Stage III courses: LANGTCHG 300, 303, LINGUIST 302, 307, 310Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorNote: This major requires courses ESOL 200 or 202, and ESOL 201. It istherefore available only to students from a non‐English speakingbackground, who must attain a sufficient competence in English to gainadmission to these courses.For a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 45 points from LINGUIST 101, 302, ESOL 201• 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103• 15 points from ESOL 200, 202• 15 points from LINGUIST 307, 310, LANGTCHG 300, 303For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin English Language Acquisition and Linguistics:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100, 101, 103Stage II courses: ESOL 200-202, LINGUIST 203Stage III courses: LANGTCHG 300, 303, LINGUIST 302, 307, 310(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010LINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the main areas <strong>of</strong> linguistics: the production andfunction <strong>of</strong> sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structureand word formation (morphology), the principles <strong>of</strong> grammar through astudy <strong>of</strong> sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects <strong>of</strong> meaning(semantics). <strong>The</strong> course is a self‐contained introduction and assumes noprior knowledge <strong>of</strong> linguistics or language study.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frank LichtenberkRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 103LINGUIST 101 Language, Mind and Society (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> the interactions between language and other areas <strong>of</strong> humanbehaviour. Students will study the interaction between language structureand use on the one hand, and social structure and social norms on theother (sociolinguistics), the relationship between linguistic knowledge andcultural knowledge (anthropological linguistics), and the interrelationship<strong>of</strong> language and cognitive structures as revealed through languageacquisition (psycholinguistics).Convenor: Dr Fay WoukLINGUIST 103 Introduction to English Linguistics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the core areas <strong>of</strong> language study. Topics include: howsounds are produced, the basic structure <strong>of</strong> the English sound system,primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English108| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
sentence structure and the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> word meaning. This courseserves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides anexcellent background for students studying languages including English.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 100Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for EnglishLanguage Acquisition and Linguistics but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesESOL 200 Advanced Academic Spoken English (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Aims to help students develop their ability to lead and participate inseminar discussions and develop effective presentation skills foracademic study. Students will be able to gain confidence in speaking ingroups and to an audience. In addition, students will develop expertise inplanning, delivering and evaluating academic presentations andseminars, and develop an awareness <strong>of</strong> the organisation <strong>of</strong> academicspoken texts.Convenor: John TomlinsPrerequisite: ESOL 101 or 102 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: 180.100. ESOL 200 is only available for students <strong>of</strong>non‐English speaking backgrounds.ESOL 201 Advanced Academic Written English (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course develops skills over different types <strong>of</strong> academic writing at anadvanced level. It focuses on editing, language features <strong>of</strong> differentacademic text types (eg, classification, process, cause and effect) andhow to integrate summaries <strong>of</strong> source texts into a referenced essay. Itcovers register, style, cohesion and logical connections betweeninformation and arguments.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: ESOL 101 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.ESOL 210 Writing Research Reports (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2This course develops skills needed for writing up research and laboratoryreports in a range <strong>of</strong> academic disciplines. It covers the moves andlanguage patterns involved in writing a research proposal, and in theliterature review, methodology, results and discussion sections <strong>of</strong> aresearch‐based report, dissertation or thesis.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: ESOL 101 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.LINGUIST 203 Applied English Grammar (15 points)See Linguistics.Stage III courses for 2010LANGTCHG 300 Teaching English in the Second/ForeignLanguage Classroom (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A general introduction to English language teaching. This course requiresstudents to undertake a study <strong>of</strong> the ideas and practice relating to theteaching <strong>of</strong> the knowledge systems <strong>of</strong> English and <strong>of</strong> language skills.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II or above or departmentalapproval requiredLANGTCHG 303 Instructed Language Learning (15 points)Semester 1Introduces the study <strong>of</strong> how second languages are learned byconsidering various factors which influence acquisition and how thesefactors can inform language teaching. Some <strong>of</strong> these factors such as theacquisition order <strong>of</strong> grammatical structures apply to all learners whileothers, such as motivation, may be different for individual learners.Convenor: Dr Jenefer PhilpPrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202 and 300, or enrolment in BEd(TESOL), orapproval <strong>of</strong> the Programme Co‐ordinatorLINGUIST 302 Semantics and Pragmatics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to and critical survey <strong>of</strong> a wide range <strong>of</strong> issues <strong>of</strong>contemporary relevance in the study <strong>of</strong> meaning. <strong>The</strong> semantics part <strong>of</strong>the course includes topics in structural, truth‐conditional and cognitivesemantics. <strong>The</strong> pragmatics parts covers some <strong>of</strong> the basic topics inpragmatics.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan HuangPrerequisite: LINGUIST 100 or 103LINGUIST 307 <strong>The</strong> English Language Worldwide (15 points)Semester 2An overview <strong>of</strong> issues as they relate to the use <strong>of</strong> English in the world today.Topics include: the roles <strong>of</strong> American and British English, attitudes towardvarieties <strong>of</strong> English, the development <strong>of</strong> new Englishes and English‐basedpidgins and creoles, and the notion <strong>of</strong> a “standard” variety <strong>of</strong> English.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in LinguisticsRestriction: 175.208 or LINGUIST 204LINGUIST 310 Linguistics Essays Course (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultationwith appropriate staff (not necessarily the Convenor) according to topic.Students intending to take this course should approach a staff memberworking in their area <strong>of</strong> interest well in advance to arrange for supervision.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersPrerequisite: permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/englishlangFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Helen Charters, Linguistics Undergraduate Adviser, and MartinWhite, ESOL Co-ordinator.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Linguistics Adviser: Dr Helen ChartersPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87086Email: h.charters@auckland.ac.nzESOL Adviser: Martin WhitePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86588Email: ms.white@auckland.ac.nzEnglish Language Acquisition and Linguistics2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 109
English Language Acquisition and Linguistics | English as a Second Language<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies andLinguisticsLevel 8, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo QuadrantPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86252Fax: +64 9 308 2360Email: esl@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dalslEnglish asa SecondLanguageEnglish as a Second Language (ESOL) is for students whose first languageis not English. If you are from a non‐English speaking background youmay find that you need support with academic English while studyingat <strong>University</strong>. ESOL courses help you to improve your language skills sothat you can gain in confidence and do better in your academic work.You can choose from a range <strong>of</strong> courses, all <strong>of</strong> which emphasise studentparticipation and interaction.You can also count ESOL courses towards your BA. ESOL alone is notavailable as a BA major or minor, but you can take selected ESOLcourses as part <strong>of</strong> a major or minor in English Language Acquisition andLinguistics (see the separate subject entry).Stage I courses for 2010ESOL 100 Forms in Academic English (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Focuses on sentence structure and academic vocabulary at theparagraph level in the reading and writing <strong>of</strong> academic texts. Thisincludes learner understanding and production <strong>of</strong> academic text typesand the language associated with each type. Develops an understanding<strong>of</strong> broad principles and practices <strong>of</strong> academic discourse at university level.Convenor: John TomlinsRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.ESOL 101 Academic English Writing (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course guides the student through the process <strong>of</strong> writing academicexpository and argument essays. It begins with planning usingbrainstorming including freewriting, mind mapping, listing and outlining.It then moves on to the structure <strong>of</strong> an essay: developing an introductionwith a strong thesis statement, paragraphs including topic sentences withlogically developed supporting sentences, and conclusions. Linkingexpressions and cohesive devices develop fluency. Learning how to usethe Library to find appropriate academic sources, and then integratingand referencing them accurately in essays through summarising andquoting, helps students avoid plagiarism. <strong>The</strong> features <strong>of</strong> argumentacademic essays are practised: argument, counter-argument andrefutation.Convenor: Martin WhiteRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.ESOL 102 Academic English Listening and Reading (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course aims to develop students’ listening and reading skills inacademic contexts. Students use a range <strong>of</strong> learning tools that make iteasier to find the meaning in written and spoken texts. <strong>The</strong>re is a focuson strategies which direct the reader or listener toward the main ideas,and students are shown ways to identify and note down key points.Some tasks focus on the organisation <strong>of</strong> the written or spoken text andothers help students develop their thinking skills to become more110| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
analytical about a topic. This is a practical course with materials andsubjects that students find interesting and useful. By doing this coursestudents are better equipped to handle new vocabulary and types <strong>of</strong>text as well as lecturers’ speaking styles, and students should feel moreconfident about listening in lectures and reading academic texts for theirmainstream courses.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WetteRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.Stage II courses for 2010ESOL 200 Advanced Academic Spoken English (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Aims to help students develop effective presentation skills for academicstudy and also develop their ability to participate in seminar discussions.Students will be able to gain confidence in speaking in groups and to anaudience. In addition, students will develop expertise in planning,delivering and evaluating academic presentations and seminars, anddevelop an awareness <strong>of</strong> the organisation <strong>of</strong> academic spoken texts.Convenor: John TomlinsPrerequisite: ESOL 101 or 102 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: 180.100. ESOL 200 is only available for students <strong>of</strong>non‐English speaking backgrounds.ESOL 201 Advanced Academic Written English (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course develops skills over different types <strong>of</strong> academic writing at anadvanced level. It focuses on editing, language features <strong>of</strong> differentacademic text types (eg, classification, process, cause and effect) andhow to integrate summaries <strong>of</strong> source texts into a referenced essay. Itcovers register, style, cohesion and logical connections betweeninformation and arguments.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: ESOL 101 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about coursesSee www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/esolFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffJohn Tomlins, Rosemary Wette, Martin White and other staff from theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies and Linguistics (DALSL).Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Martin WhitePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86588Email: ms.white@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies andLinguisticsLevel 8, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo QuadrantPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86252Fax: +64 9 308 2360Email: esl@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dalslEnglish as a Second LanguageESOL 210 Writing Research Reports (15 points)Semester 2This course develops skills needed for writing up research and laboratoryreports in a range <strong>of</strong> academic disciplines. It covers the moves andlanguage patterns involved in writing a research proposal, and in theliterature review, methodology, results and discussion sections <strong>of</strong> aresearch‐based report, dissertation or thesis.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: ESOL 101 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.ESOL 211 Special Topic: Advanced Academic Seminar Discussion(15 points)Semester 2Aims to help students develop their ability to participate effectively intutorial and seminar discussions and to lead a discussion with specialreference to their own discipline. Students learn various discussion andargumentation strategies for participation in discussion andmanagement strategies for leading a discussion. Types <strong>of</strong> seminardiscussion include debating issues, problem‐solving, decision‐making andcase study. Students should consult the department about enrolment inthis course.Convenor: John TomlinsRestriction: this course is available only for students <strong>of</strong> non‐Englishspeaking backgrounds.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 111
<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 15 points from PHIL 102, 103, 152• at least 30 points from PHIL 205, 210, 211• at least 30 points from PHIL 304, 310, 318, POLITICS 320For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from PHIL 102, 103, 152• at least 15 points from PHIL 205, 210, 211You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Ethics:Stage I courses: PHIL 102, 103, 152Stage II courses: PHIL 205, 210, 211, 217, 227, 250Stage III courses: PHIL 304, 310, 317, 318, 337, POLITICS 320,MGMT 331Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 15 points from PHIL 102, 103, 152• at least 30 points from PHIL 205, 210, 211• at least 30 points from PHIL 304, 310, 318, POLITICS 320For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from PHIL 102, 103, 152• at least 15 points from PHIL 205, 210, 211You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Ethics:Stage I courses: PHIL 102, 103, 152, PSYCHIAT 102Stage II courses: PHIL 205, 210, 211, 217, 227, 250, MGMT 232Stage III courses: PHIL 304, 310, 317, 318, 337, 350, POLITICS 320,325, MGMT 331, LAW 440(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics (15 points)Semester 1Ethics is the philosophical study <strong>of</strong> morality. This course examines severalethical theories, including Kantianism, Utilitarianism and Virtue Ethics,and provides an introduction to fundamental questions about the nature<strong>of</strong> morality such as whether moral values are objective, subjective orculturally relative. <strong>The</strong> course also includes discussion <strong>of</strong> selected currentmoral controversies.Convenors: John Bishop, Rosalind Hursthouse, Vanya KovachRestriction: HLTHPSYC 102, PSYCHIAT 102PHIL 103 Freedom, Rights and Justice (15 points)Semester 2Considers various questions concerning the relation between individualsand political societies such as: What principles <strong>of</strong> justice shouldcommunities adopt? What are rights? What limits can legitimately beplaced on individual liberty? What is the source and nature <strong>of</strong> citizens’obligations to obey the law? What makes a decision proceduredemocratic and why does it matter? <strong>The</strong>se questions are considered inrelation to the New Zealand context.Convenors: Stephen Davies, Tim Dare and Gillian BrockPHIL 152 Philosophy and <strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> Human Nature (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2What is human nature? <strong>The</strong> course covers a range <strong>of</strong> ancient andmodern conceptions <strong>of</strong> human nature, found in religious, philosophicaland political thought. Philosophers discussed may include: Plato,Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Nietzsche, Marx, Freud and de Beauvoir.Convenor: Stuart JohnsStage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Ethics butnot available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPHIL 205 Community, Society and Rights (15 points)Semester 1This course covers a range <strong>of</strong> topics including: cultural claims; therelevance <strong>of</strong> ethnicity and culture to group rights, and problemsaccommodating cultural claims in a multicultural society; the theories <strong>of</strong>Thomas Hobbes and John Locke as to the existence <strong>of</strong> a “state <strong>of</strong> nature”and the emergence <strong>of</strong> the political state, as well as the concept <strong>of</strong>sovereignty, social contracts, and political amalgamations betweensovereign units. <strong>The</strong>re will be detailed discussion <strong>of</strong> the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi.Convenors: Stephen Davies, Gillian BrockPrerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy, or 30 points in Political StudiesPHIL 210 Applied Ethics (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2Philosophical analysis and discussion <strong>of</strong> contemporary moral issues, suchas abortion, euthanasia, reverse discrimination, the ethics <strong>of</strong> charity andour treatment <strong>of</strong> animals.Convenors: Tim Dare, Vanya KovachPrerequisite: PHIL 102 or PSYCHIAT 102 or HLTHPSYC 102 or 30 pointsin Philosophy, or 30 points passed at Stage I in Social Science for PublicHealthRestriction: PHIL 313PHIL 211 Ethical <strong>The</strong>ory 2 (15 points)Semester 2Philosophical study <strong>of</strong> moral theory, in both normative ethics andmeta‐ethics. Topics covered include: theories <strong>of</strong> value, theories <strong>of</strong> rightaction, and the status and justification <strong>of</strong> such theories.Convenor: Glen PettigrovePrerequisite: 30 points in PhilosophyEthicsPHIL 250 Environmental Ethics (15 points)See Philosophy.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 113
EthnomusicologyStage III courses: ANTHRO 308, 323, 332‐334, 343, 344(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)In Ethnomusicology we explore the connections between music and culture.Our courses focus on musics that are nearby, such as Māori karakia andAotearoa hip‐hop; and on musics that are further away, such as Bollywoodor global reggae. Lectures analyse the ways that music can interact withgender, race, religion, the media, politics, history and other areas <strong>of</strong> humanlife. We teach courses that focus on the varied musical traditions in thePacific region (both traditional and contemporary) and on the musics <strong>of</strong>India, popular music and gender, R’n B, and world music fusion.Postgraduate studyEthnomusicology staff routinely supervise study and research by studentsfrom Music and Pacific Studies as well as Anthropology. <strong>The</strong> unsurpassedholdings <strong>of</strong> the Archive <strong>of</strong> Māori and Pacific Music are available as astudy resource for students <strong>of</strong> Pacific music.Career opportunitiesA background in Ethnomusicology can be useful for careers in teaching,broadcasting, journalism, the music industry and community culturalevents.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Ethnomusicology is available as a minor (major not available).Stage I courses for 2010ANTHRO 103 Musics <strong>of</strong> the World (15 points)Semester 1This introductory survey examines music cultures from a range <strong>of</strong> areasincluding the Americas, Africa, Europe and many regions <strong>of</strong> Asia.In‐depth case studies are combined with broader conceptual surveys;cultures covered change yearly. In addition, special attention is given tothe musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific, New Zealand and Aboriginal Australia.Although the geographic scope is vast, the content is non‐technical andthe lectures well illustrated. Note: this is a required course for a BA minorin Ethnomusicology.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg BoothANTHRO 106 Issues and History in Popular Music (15 points)See Anthropology.Stage II courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see Anthropology. Forinformation about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEthnomusicology but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 217 Rhythm, Blues and Rock (15 points)ANTHRO 234 Popular Musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)EthnomusicologyFor a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ANTHRO 103, 219You may count the courses listed below towards a minor inEthnomusicology:Stage I courses: ANTHRO 103, 106Stage II courses: ANTHRO 216, 217, 219, 225, 232‐234, 238, 239,MUSIC 272Stage III courses: ANTHRO 308, 315, 323, 332, 333, 343, 344, 357Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for minorEthnomusicology is available as a minor (major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ANTHRO 103, 219You may count the courses listed below towards a minor inEthnomusicology:Stage I courses: ANTHRO 103, MUSIC 145, POPMUS 106Stage II courses: ANTHRO 214, 219, 232‐234, 238, 239, POPMUS 206,MUSIC 245, 272, 273Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010ANTHRO 233 <strong>The</strong> Music <strong>of</strong> India / ANTHRO 333 Advanced Studiesin the Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points)See Anthropology.Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following course, see Anthropology. Forinformation about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEthnomusicology but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 357 Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthroFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg Booth. Hindi film music and culture, brassbands and processional music <strong>of</strong> India, Hindustani classical music (tabla),oral tradition and cognition.Dr Kirsten Zemke. Popular music, Hip Hop, Pacific pop, pop music andpower, gender and ethnicity.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 115
Ethnomusicology | European StudiesContact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Greg BoothPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88568Email: g.booth@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> AnthropologyLevels 7 and 8, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87662, 89375 or 88535Fax: +64 9 373 7441Email: anthro@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthroEuropeanStudiesIn European Studies you choose from courses from a wide range <strong>of</strong> subjectsthat share a European perspective. <strong>The</strong>se include courses from ArtHistory, Classical Studies, History, Music, Philosophy and Political Studies.You can pursue a course <strong>of</strong> study across a wide range <strong>of</strong> subject areas oryou can focus on a specific period or region. <strong>The</strong> core courses ensure thatyour major has a well defined, and shared, academic centre.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can choose from courses from across the faculty that focus primarilyon Europe. <strong>The</strong> courses you include in your major will normally have eitherinter‐cultural or inter‐disciplinary characteristics. More specialised coursesfocussing on either a single European country or its cultural interactionmay be approved if they are appropriate to your course <strong>of</strong> study.In your first yearWe advise you to enrol in the core course EUROPEAN 100. Since there isa language requirement for the European Studies major and minor, westrongly advise students who have not previously studied a language toenrol in at least one <strong>of</strong> the Stage I language acquisition courses in aEuropean language.Constructing your major or minorYou need to carefully construct your major in consultation with theUndergraduate Adviser to ensure that you have a coherent programmewith adequate breadth and depth. Note that Stage I is a building blockfor Stage II – to be able to enrol in a Stage II course in a particularsubject you generally need to have taken at least one Stage I course inthat same subject.Postgraduate studyWith a major in European Studies it may be possible to pursuepostgraduate study in other subjects within the faculty. See p56 and the<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for more information aboutpostgraduate study.Career opportunitiesCareers for which European Studies is useful include foreign affairs,international trade, government service; cultural and commercialorganisations where an ability to work in a European context and tospeak a European language is required.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> the two majors,including at least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• Stage I: EUROPEAN 100. Students who have taken EUROPEAN 100for another major within the School <strong>of</strong> European Languages andLiteratures will have to substitute another Stage I course forEUROPEAN 100.116| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
• Stage II: 30 points from EUROPEAN 200, HISTORY 243, POLITICS 220Majoring students must have passed at least 30 points in a Europeanlanguage other than English, or have equivalent competence in such alanguage.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• EUROPEAN 100For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• EUROPEAN 100• POLITICS 220 or HISTORY 243For a minor in European Studies, students must have passed at least30 points in a European language other than English, or have equivalentcompetency in such a language.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin European Studies:• POLITICS 220 or HISTORY 219• at least 15 points from each <strong>of</strong> at least 3 <strong>of</strong> the 4 areas (Literature andCultural Studies, History, Political Studies and Philosophy, Art Historyand Music).For a minor in European Studies, students must have passed at least30 points in a European language other than English, or have equivalentcompetence in such a language.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin European Studies:Stage I courses: EUROPEAN 100European StudiesStage I courses: ANCHIST 102, 103, ARTHIST 106, 107, 109,CLASSICS 110, 120, 130, EUROPEAN 100, GERMAN 130, HISTORY 102,106, 125, ITALIAN 111, MUSIC 144, PHIL 152, POLISH 101, POLITICS 109,SPANISH 103Stage II courses: ANCHIST 203, ARTHIST 201‐203, 210, 211, 212, 215,224, 225, 236, CLASSICS 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280,EUROPEAN 200, 203, 206, 207, 211, 221, FRENCH 231, 239, 269,GERMAN 230, HISTORY 206, 207, 214, 217, 219, 224, 243, 245, 265,ITALIAN 203, 210, 232, MUSIC 240‐247, PHIL 209, 215, 221, POLISH 210,POLITICS 209, 220, SPANISH 202, 222Stage III courses: ANCHIST 314, 324, ARTHIST 302, 303, 310, 311, 312,315, 321, 324, 325, 336, EUROPEAN 300, 302‐304, 307, 310, 321,FRENCH 306, 339, HISTORY 306, 307, 314, 317, 319, 324, 345, 356,365, MUSIC 341‐347, PHIL 329, 335, 340, 341, RUSSIAN 390,SPANISH 301, 324, 327Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• Stage I: EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points from ANCHIST 103,HISTORY 101, 102 or 109, 110, 140, 150. Students who have takenEUROPEAN 100 for their School <strong>of</strong> European Languages andLiteratures major will have to substitute another Stage I Literature andCultural Studies course for EUROPEAN 100.• Stage II: POLITICS 220 and 30 points from two <strong>of</strong> Literature andCultural Studies, History, Political Studies and Philosophy, Art Historyand Music; or HISTORY 219 and 30 points from two <strong>of</strong> Literature andCultural Studies, Political Studies and Philosophy, Art History and Music.Majoring students must have passed at least 60 points in a Europeanlanguage other than English, or have equivalent competence in such alanguage.• Literature and Cultural Studies: CLASSICS 110, 130, FRENCH 129,159, GERMAN 120, ITALIAN 111, POLISH 101, RUSSIAN 112,SPANISH 103• History: ANCHIST 102, 103, HISTORY 101, 102, 109, 110, 140, 150• Political Studies and Philosophy: CLASSICS 120, PHIL 152,POLITICS 109• Art History and Music: ARTHIST 101, 104, 105, 111, MUSIC 141, 144Stage II courses:• Literature and Cultural Studies: CLASSICS 210, 220, 230, DUTCH 205,EUROPEAN 200, 201, 203, 205, 206, 211, 221, FRENCH 231, 239,ITALIAN 203, 210, 232, POLISH 210, RUSSIAN 250, SPANISH 202,222• History: ANCHIST 203, HISTORY 215, 219, 235, 240, 265, 266• Political Studies and Philosophy: CLASSICS 240, 250, 260, PHIL 209,215, 220, 221, POLITICS 209, 215, 220• Art History and Music: ARTHIST 201, 203, 207, 210, 211, 224,CLASSICS 270, 280, MUSIC 240‐247Stage III courses:• Literature and Cultural Studies: EUROPEAN 300, 302‐304, 310, 311,FRENCH 306, 339, RUSSIAN 350, 390, SPANISH 301, 324, 327• History: ANCHIST 314, 324, HISTORY 317, 324, 336, 337, 343, 365• Political Studies and Philosophy: PHIL 329, 335, 340, 341,POLITICS 327, 335• Art History and Music: ARTHIST 301, 302, 306, 311, 315, 324,MUSIC 341‐347(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010EUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the study <strong>of</strong> Europe, organised around a number <strong>of</strong>major themes. <strong>The</strong> course establishes some basic reference points,including linguistic and ethnic groupings, historical periods, culturaltrends, religious and philosophical traditions, significant politicalmovements and figures ‐ all <strong>of</strong> which are indispensable for the study <strong>of</strong>European culture.Convenor: Mark Swift2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 117
European StudiesFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEuropean Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANCHIST 102 Ancient Greek History (15 points)ANCHIST 103 Roman History (15 points)ARTHIST 106 Images and Ideas: Art since Antiquity (15 points)ARTHIST 107 Art and the City: 1400‐1700 (15 points)ARTHIST 109 Modern Art and Modernity 1850‐1970 (15 points)CLASSICS 110 Classical Mythology through Tragedy (15 points)CLASSICS 130 Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature(15 points)GERMAN 130 Germany on Screen: Modern German CulturalHistory through Film (15 points)HISTORY 102 Sexual Histories: Western Sexualities from Medievalto Modern Times (15 points)HISTORY 106 Europe Transformed: Pre‐modern to the Present(15 points)HISTORY 125 War, Peace and Society (15 points)ITALIAN 111 Italy on Screen (15 points)PHIL 152 Philosophy and <strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> Human Nature (15 points)MUSIC 144 Turning-points in Western Music (15 points)Refer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzStage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesEUROPEAN 200 / EUROPEAN 300 Screening Europe (15 points)Semester 2Europe’s rich and distinctive film tradition provides an opportunity toexamine issues <strong>of</strong> contemporary Europe and its individual nations. Thiscourse examines the sources, complexities and resonances <strong>of</strong> a number<strong>of</strong> European films and the ways in which they refer, directly or obliquely,to historical, social and political issues around the concept <strong>of</strong> Europe. Allfilms shown are subtitled.Convenor: Deborah WalkerPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 200: any 30 points passed in BA coursesPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 300: any 30 points at Stage IIRestriction for EUROPEAN 200: EUROPEAN 300Restriction for EUROPEAN 300: EUROPEAN 200For a course description see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage II courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEuropean Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCLASSICS 210 Greek and Roman Epic Poetry (15 points)CLASSICS 260 Humanity, Nature and Knowledge in AncientPhilosophy (15 points)CLASSICS 280 Art and Society in Ancient Rome (15 points)FRENCH 269 French Language and Culture in Film and Literature(15 points)ITALIAN 210 Major <strong>The</strong>mes in Italian Renaissance Culture (Texts inEnglish) (15 points)POLITICS 209 Modern Political Thought (15 points)For information about the following courses, refer to the 2010 NationalInstitute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and Industries Undergraduate Prospectus(phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) or see www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor course descriptions see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMUSIC 240 Music in the <strong>The</strong>atre (15 points)MUSIC 241 Music in the Middle Ages 1 (15 points)MUSIC 242 Music in the Renaissance 1 (15 points)MUSIC 243 Music in the Classic-Romantic Era 1 (15 points)MUSIC 244 Music from Modernism to the Present 1 (15 points)MUSIC 246 Music in the Baroque Era 1 (15 points)MUSIC 247 Music from Post-Romanticism to Modernism 1(15 points)EUROPEAN 203 / EUROPEAN 303 Jewish Culture and Identity inEurope (15 points)Semester 1An examination <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> Jewish culture and identity in Europefrom the Middle Ages to modern times through an exploration <strong>of</strong> issues<strong>of</strong> identity and assimilation presented in representative literary texts, artand film by and about European Jews from critical periods.Convenors: Roberto González‐Casanovas, Friedrich VoitPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 203: any 30 points passedPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 303: any 30 points at Stage II in BAcoursesRestriction for EUROPEAN 203: EUROPEAN 303Restriction for EUROPEAN 303: EUROPEAN 203EUROPEAN 206 / EUROPEAN 302 Special Topic: EuropeanIntegration: Critical Perspectives (15 points)Summer SchoolA cross‐disciplinary course that examines dynamic processes and effects<strong>of</strong> political, economic and cultural integration in contemporary Europe.Issues addressed include political and economic integration in theEuropean Union; European foreign and security policy; notions <strong>of</strong>European identity and citizenship in the face <strong>of</strong> immigation, globalisationand EU enlargement; the re‐emergence <strong>of</strong> nationalism and nationalcultures as a reaction to integration; post‐Soviet East‐West reintegrationand nostalgia for the old regime.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 206: any 30 points passed at Stage IPrerequisite for EUROPEAN 302: any 30 points at Stage IIRestriction for EUROPEAN 206: EUROPEAN 302Restriction for EUROPEAN 302: EUROPEAN 206For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEuropean Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesARTHIST 201 / ARTHIST 321 Art and Revolution 1750‐1850(15 points)ARTHIST 202 / ARTHIST 302 Crisis and Change: Mid 19th CenturyArt in France and Britain (15 points)118| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ARTHIST 203 / ARTHIST 303 Northern European Art 1400-1600(15 points)ARTHIST 210 / ARTHIST 310 Modernism and Design (15 points)ARTHIST 212 / ARTHIST 312 Neo-Gothic to Art Nouveau(15 points)ARTHIST 224 / ARTHIST 324 Power and Piety: the Baroque(15 points)FRENCH 239 / FRENCH 339 France on Screen: From Lumière toGodard (15 points)HISTORY 206 / HISTORY 306 Making Sex: Modern Histories <strong>of</strong> Sex(15 points)HISTORY 217 / HISTORY 317 Nazi Germany and its Legacies(15 points)HISTORY 219 / HISTORY 319 Medieval Mentalities, WesternEurope c.1100‐1500 (15 points)HISTORY 224 / HISTORY 324 Old Regime and Revolution: France,1750‐1815 (15 points)HISTORY 265 / HISTORY 365 Ireland since 1798 (15 points)PHIL 209 / PHIL 329 Schopenhauer and Nietzsche (15 points)PHIL 215 / PHIL 335 20th Century French Philosophy (15 points)Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Mark SwiftPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85384Email: m.swift@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellEuropean StudiesStage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forEuropean Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPHIL 340 Kant and Hegel (15 points)RUSSIAN 390 East European Interdisciplinary Essay (15 points)For information about the following courses, refer to the 2010 NationalInstitute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and Industries Undergraduate Prospectus(phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) or see www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor course descriptions see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMUSIC 341 Music in the Middle Ages 2 (15 points)MUSIC 342 Music in the Renaissance 2 (15 points)MUSIC 343 Music in the Classic-Romantic Era 2 (15 points)MUSIC 344 Music from Modernism to the Present 2 (15 points)MUSIC 346 Music in the Baroque Era 2 (15 points)MUSIC 347 Music from Post-Romanticism to Modernism 2(15 points)For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/europeanFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffMark Swift, Programme Co‐ordinator. Chekhov, religious thought,contemporary culture, drama and film.And teaching staff from the School <strong>of</strong> European Languages andLiteratures, the Departments <strong>of</strong> Art History, Classics and Ancient History,History, Philosophy, Political Studies, and the School <strong>of</strong> Music.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 119
Film, Television and Media StudiesFilm, Televisionand MediaStudiesFilm, television and media (including music video, the internet and otherforms <strong>of</strong> interactive and digital media) play a central role in all aspects <strong>of</strong>contemporary society, from art, sport and politics to entertainment,education and marketing. An informed knowledge and criticalunderstanding <strong>of</strong> these media will give you valuable insights into theways in which we communicate, represent and reflect on ourselves andour world. It is also relevant to a broad range <strong>of</strong> careers in today’s highlymobile and competitive job market. In Film, Television and Media Studiesyou can engage directly with these media, looking at questions <strong>of</strong>aesthetics, content, institutional organisation, audiences, socialrelevance, technology and production techniques. While the subject’sscope is resolutely international, there is a strong focus on the specificrelevance <strong>of</strong> these media to Aoteoroa New Zealand. You will also gainthe traditional skills <strong>of</strong> a university education: how to read, write andresearch expertly, think independently and communicate fluently in waysthat are particularly relevant to today’s world. <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>was the first tertiary institution in Aotearoa New Zealand to activelypromote the study <strong>of</strong> film and television, and our department is thelargest and most successful <strong>of</strong> its kind in the country. Our staff are notonly excellent teachers but are also recognised as leading researchers intheir respective areas <strong>of</strong> expertise.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong>re are opportunities to explore film, television and media from bothacademic and practical perspectives: you can concentrate on historical,critical and theoretical approaches to the discipline or become involvedin film making, television production and scriptwriting. <strong>The</strong>re is a specialemphasis on media production here in Aotearoa New Zealand and thedepartment has significant links with local film and television industries.While you can combine courses as you choose from the diverse <strong>of</strong>feringsin the undergraduate programme, the department has identified fourspecific pathways to guide you in relation to particular broad interests.<strong>The</strong>se pathways include a selection <strong>of</strong> FTVMS courses and approvedcourses <strong>of</strong>fered by other departments in the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>. <strong>The</strong>pathways are:Film studies / film theoryThis pathway introduces and develops key concepts, theories, historiesand methodologies in film studies. It gives you the opportunity to study awide range <strong>of</strong> national and international cinemas including Hollywood,Bollywood, European, Asian and New Zealand cinemas.Media, new media and television studiesThis pathway introduces and develops key concepts, theories, historiesand methodologies in media studies, a broad field that includestelevision, print media, music video and new interactive media. You alsohave the opportunity to examine the uses <strong>of</strong> media in relation to politics,identity, sport and other aspects <strong>of</strong> social life.Television production and media writingThis pathway provides you with an introduction to various kinds <strong>of</strong> mediaproduction from television studio production, documentary and drama toscriptwriting and other kinds <strong>of</strong> media writing. NB: many <strong>of</strong> the coursesin this pathway are limited entry.Aotearoa New Zealand and the PacificThis pathway has a strong local dimension in bringing together a number<strong>of</strong> courses dealing with various critical, theoretical and historical aspects<strong>of</strong> film, television and other media in Aotearoa New Zealand and thePacific.In your first yearAll students are required to take two Stage I core courses, FTVMS 100Media Studies and FTVMS 101 Film Studies. Together, these coursesexplore the range <strong>of</strong> concepts fundamental to the discipline, and serve asprerequisites for Stage II FTVMS courses.Constructing your major or minorSee “Requirements for major and minor” below for the courses you mustinclude in your major or minor. You may choose particular pathways atStage II and Stage III in order to specialize in film, media or television, oryou may prefer to mix topics according to your own particular interests,including production courses. You can also choose from a wide range <strong>of</strong>film and media‐related courses from other departments includingAnthropology, Art History, English, History, Political Studies, Sociology,Women’s Studies, the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies and the School <strong>of</strong> EuropeanLanguages and Literatures.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) and MA are available in both Film, Television and MediaStudies and Screen Production. Students working toward their BA(Hons)take 700‐level courses across a range <strong>of</strong> specialised topics, while thoseworking toward the MA undertake coursework and/or independentresearch/production under the supervision <strong>of</strong> specialist staff members.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) may be taken after a completed BA. To be admitted to theBA(Hons) in Film, Television and Media Studies you must have a major inFilm, Television and Media Studies; for Screen Production you must havea major in Film, Television and Media Studies or a related subject. In bothcases you need an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points atStage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degree,awarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as theentry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). For Film,Television and Media Studies the MA is available as a Taught or ResearchMasters; for Screen Production it consists <strong>of</strong> a production project.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesOur graduates are successfully pursuing careers in a broad range <strong>of</strong>fields, from film and television production and distribution to advertising,broadcasting, marketing, government policy, public relations, curating,archiving, editing, publishing, journalism, reviewing, teaching andlecturing. Media courses are also useful preparation for careers inbusiness, politics or the cultural sector.120| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Film, Television and Media Studiesthe economy <strong>of</strong> images: symbolism, self and society. Beginning with amethodological framework for how advertisements create meaning, thecourse will then examine how this interacts with and impacts on the widerculture. Traversing a range <strong>of</strong> approaches, advertising is revealed as a sitethat negotiates complex constructions <strong>of</strong> self, gender, class, ethnicity,nationality and globalisation. This course embraces a wide theoreticalspectrum that is useful to those pursuing Commerce, Marketing, Fine <strong>Arts</strong>and Political Studies, as well as Film, Television and Media Studies.Convenor: to be advisedFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.ANTHRO 106 Issues and History in Popular Music (15 points)ENGLISH 109 Drama on Stage and Screen (15 points)GERMAN 130 Germany on Screen: Modern German CulturalHistory through Film (15 points)ITALIAN 111 Italy on Screen (15 points)POLITICS 113 Politics and the Media (15 points)WOMEN 101 Gender and Representation (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFTVMS 201 TV Studio Production: <strong>The</strong> Interview (15 points)Semester 2This workshop-based course introduces students to a range <strong>of</strong> thetechnical and journalistic skills required in television studio production,single-camera field production and digital editing. <strong>The</strong> central focus is onthe craft <strong>of</strong> the television interview. Students operate in small productionteams planning, writing and directing their own multi‐camera magazineprogramme which is recorded “live” at the end <strong>of</strong> the semester.Enrolment in the course is limited to 24 students. <strong>The</strong>re is a selectionprocess for this “competitive entry” course. See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvm or contact the department for details and application form.Convenor: Margaret HenleyPrerequisite: FTVMS 100 and 101FTVMS 204 Media Analysis (15 points)Semester 1This course provides an interactive teaching environment in whichstudents develop and practise the core skills required to analyse themedia. Structured as a weekly two‐hour workshop with a weekly one‐hourlecture, the course emphasises the types <strong>of</strong> scholarship and researchmethods appropriate to the study <strong>of</strong> film, television and media. <strong>The</strong>workshops provide a forum for discussing and practising the skills <strong>of</strong>critical media analysis as well as engaging with contemporary debates inthe field. Specific skills addressed include writing a research essay,analysing media criticism as public discourse, reading secondarycriticism and conducting library and web‐based research. Students willalso deepen their understanding <strong>of</strong> the aesthetic and formal elements <strong>of</strong>film, television, sound and new media texts and how one can write aboutand critically discuss these media. Students practise these verbal andwritten skills in workshops with peers and workshop instructors.Convenor: Misha KavkaPrerequisite: FTVMS 100 and 101FTVMS 215 Reading Contemporary Films (15 points)Semester 1This course considers ways <strong>of</strong> analysing and interpreting twenty‐firstcentury films as the product <strong>of</strong> competing forces <strong>of</strong> cultural expressionand corporate enterprise, with a major interest in how the formalproperties <strong>of</strong> individual films create meaning, communicate ideas,construct and represent characters, relationships, conflicts, spaces, timesand places. <strong>The</strong> aim <strong>of</strong> the course is to develop students’ awareness <strong>of</strong>the scope <strong>of</strong> contemporary film as well as their skills <strong>of</strong> close readingthrough the analysis <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> films. <strong>The</strong> films studied arerepresentative <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> distinct narrative and cinematic styles,both “mainstream” and “alternative”. <strong>The</strong>y will also help to illustrateinternational cinema as a sphere <strong>of</strong> cultural exchange that is dynamicand contested.Convenor: Brenda AllenPrerequisite: 90 points passedRestriction: FTVMS 112FTVMS 219 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: FTVMS 100 and 101For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forFilm, Television and Media Studies but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 230 Critical <strong>The</strong>ory and Cultural Studies (15 points)POLITICS 231 Media, Opinion and Propaganda (15 points)SOCIOL 211 Sociology and Popular Culture (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFTVMS 202 / FTVMS 307 Hollywood and its Others (15 points)Semester 2An investigation <strong>of</strong> Hollywood with a particular focus on its industrial,aesthetic and cultural aspects. Students will gain an historicalunderstanding <strong>of</strong> classical Hollywood cinema, which will serve as thebasis for comparison to other national cinemas and/or Americanindependent productions <strong>of</strong> recent decades.Convenor: Xuelin ZhouPrerequisite for FTVMS 202: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 307: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 202: FTVMS 307Restriction for FTVMS 307: FTVMS 202FTVMS 203 / FTVMS 314 Techno‐culture and New Media(15 points)Semester 2What does it mean to live in the “digital age”? To what extent are recentdevelopments in digital media technology responsible for changes in thenature <strong>of</strong> popular culture and everyday life? To what extent are “newmedia” really new? What do the terms “interactive”, “virtual”, “interface”,“simulation” or “cyberspace” actually mean in the context <strong>of</strong>contemporary media forms and practices? This course examines the riseand the implications <strong>of</strong> key digital media technologies such as theinternet, the world wide web, mobile phones, video games, DVD, digitalimaging tools and digital sound technologies. It also explores some <strong>of</strong> thenew media genres and practices that have emerged in relation to thesetechnologies such as “blogging”, digital special effects and online musicfile‐sharing. This course is designed not only for new media enthusiastsbut also for those who are bewildered and confused by the array <strong>of</strong> rapiddevelopments in media technologies and “digital culture”.122| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Convenor: Luke GoodePrerequisite for FTVMS 203: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 314: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 203: FTVMS 314Restriction for FTVMS 314: FTVMS 203FTVMS 205 / FTVMS 308 Screening Hong Kong (15 points)Semester 1Hong Kong cinema has taken on a certain mythical status in recentyears, while its influence on Western cinema has become increasinglyapparent. Through an examination <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> its major genres, thecourse looks at a wide range <strong>of</strong> issues reflected in this dynamic andvigorous cinema. By examining its distinctive aesthetic features and itslinks with the traditions <strong>of</strong> Chinese cinema, the course aims to achievetwo purposes: a better informed appreciation <strong>of</strong> some remarkable filmicstyles, many <strong>of</strong> which are peculiar to Hong Kong cinema, and anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> change undergone by the Hong Kong filmindustry and its relations to Hong Kong society since the 1980s.Particular film‐makers studied include King Hu, John Woo, Ringo Lam,Tsui Hark, Ann Hui, Wong Kai‐Wai, Stanley Kwan, Johnny To, Fruit Chan,Jackie Chan, Andrew Law and Clara Law.Convenor: Xuelin ZhouPrerequisite for FTVMS 205: either FTVMS 100 and 101, or ASIAN 100and 15 further points in Asian StudiesPrerequisite for FTVMS 308: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 205: FTVMS 308Restriction for FTVMS 308: FTVMS 205FTVMS 207 / FTVMS 312 Media and the Information Society(15 points)Semester 1Examines claims that as a result <strong>of</strong> the expansion <strong>of</strong> media technologiesand mediated social relationships we have witnessed the emergence <strong>of</strong>information societies. Investigates whether such societies are indicative <strong>of</strong>decisive changes in the organisation <strong>of</strong> political, economic and social lifeand in the conception <strong>of</strong> individual identity. Emphasis is thus uponinterpreting this wider pattern <strong>of</strong> social relations and processes ratherthan upon the cultural expression <strong>of</strong> such changes in popular film,television and internet texts.Convenor: Luke GoodePrerequisite for FTVMS 207: FTVMS 100 and 101 or any 30 points atStage I in Political StudiesPrerequisite for FTVMS 312: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219or any 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesRestriction for FTVMS 207: FTVMS 312Restriction for FTVMS 312: FTVMS 207FTVMS 208 / FTVMS 300 New Zealand Film since the Mid‐1980s(15 points)Semester 2This course traces a history <strong>of</strong> filmmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand, fromthe mid‐1980s until the present day. While examining a range <strong>of</strong> filmsand videos as individual texts, we also locate them in their historical,social and political contexts. This course is as much a journey throughNew Zealand history and culture as it is a study <strong>of</strong> the films themselves,raising many questions about what it means to be a New Zealander.Topics include the country’s colonial history and its connections withBritain and the United States; the struggle to create a bicultural nation;gender and sexuality; our film industry’s relationship with Hollywood andthe production <strong>of</strong> “blockbusters”; changes in the concept <strong>of</strong> nation in anage <strong>of</strong> increasing internationalism; Rogernomics; “Fourth Cinema”. Weshall look at ways in which New Zealand films have explored thesethemes and helped us “imagine” our nation.Convenor: Misha KavkaPrerequisite for FTVMS 208: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 300: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 208: FTVMS 300Restriction for FTVMS 300: FTVMS 208FTVMS 209 / FTVMS 322 <strong>The</strong> South Seas on Screen (15 points)Semester 2This course examines how the Pacific has been imagined and representedon the one hand by Hollywood and on the other by an emergent“Pollywood”. Students will examine a range <strong>of</strong> films (feature anddocumentary from silent films in the 1920s through to contemporarycomedies) as well as television series. Key concepts covered in the courseinclude colonialism, post‐colonialism, gender, film history, genre,sovereignty and self‐determination, political economy and culturalgeography. <strong>The</strong> basic concepts explored in this course are applicable to arange <strong>of</strong> cinemas beyond the South Seas.Convenor: Sarina PearsonPrerequisite for FTVMS 209: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 322: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 209: FTVMS 322Restriction for FTVMS 322: FTVMS 209FTVMS 210 / FTVMS 325 Race, Indigeneity and the Media(15 points)Semester 1Considers the media in relation to racial and ethnic identities. Itexamines how dominant media represent different cultural groups as“other” to allegedly mainstream identities. Drawing on critical racetheory and whiteness studies, the course includes a specific focus onMāori engagement with media and “Pākehā‐ness” as an ethnic identity.Students who successfully complete this course will gain a detailedunderstanding <strong>of</strong> postcolonialism and indigeneity in international andlocal contexts.Convenor: Sue AbelPrerequisite for FTVMS 210: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 325: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 210: FTVMS 325Restriction for FTVMS 325: FTVMS 210FTVMS 211 / FTVMS 309 Watching Television (15 points)Semester 2What do we study when we study television? For many <strong>of</strong> us, televisionis an unremarkable aspect <strong>of</strong> our everyday lives. This course, however,demonstrates the centrality and significance <strong>of</strong> television tocontemporary culture. An introduction to the theoretical andmethodological traditions <strong>of</strong> television studies, it explores the historicaldevelopment and distinctive aesthetic style <strong>of</strong> television; examinestelevision’s role in the production <strong>of</strong> individual, national and globalidentities; and interrogates television’s negotiation <strong>of</strong> social meanings inthe context <strong>of</strong> everyday life practice. <strong>The</strong>se three broad themes will bedeveloped through a series <strong>of</strong> particular studies including the domesticcontext <strong>of</strong> television; audience reception and negotiation; the talk showand the cartoon; fandom and celebrity; television and the regulation <strong>of</strong>childhood; television and commodity culture and tabloid television.Convenor: Annamarie JagosePrerequisite for FTVMS 211: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 309: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 211: FTVMS 309Restriction for FTVMS 309: FTVMS 211FTVMS 212 / FTVMS 328 Special Topic: Video Games: <strong>The</strong>ory andCulture (15 points)Summer SchoolA study <strong>of</strong> video games as a new media form situated in the broadercontext <strong>of</strong> media theory and history. Considers video gaming as anindustry, as a leisure activity, and as a site <strong>of</strong> aesthetic and narrativeinnovation. <strong>The</strong> course examines what makes video games a distinctivemedia form.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite for FTVMS 212: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 328: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 212: FTVMS 328Restriction for FTVMS 328: FTVMS 212Film, Television and Media Studies2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 123
Film, Television and Media StudiesFTVMS 214 / FTVMS 306 Early New Zealand Film to the Mid‐1980s(15 points)Semester 2This course traces a history <strong>of</strong> filmmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand,from the beginning <strong>of</strong> the twentieth century until the mid‐1980s. Whileexamining a range <strong>of</strong> films and videos as individual texts, we also locatethem in their historical, social and political contexts. This course is asmuch a journey through New Zealand history and culture as it is a study<strong>of</strong> the films themselves, raising many questions about what it means tobe a New Zealander. Topics include the struggle to create a local filmindustry; the country’s colonial history and its connections with Britain;the relationship between Māori and Pākehā; gender and other socialissues; our film industry’s relationship with Hollywood; Pākehāmasculinity; the “counterculture”. We shall look at ways in whichNew Zealand films have explored these themes and helped us “imagine”our nation.Convenor: Laurence SimmonsPrerequisite for FTVMS 214: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 306: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 214: FTVMS 306Restriction for FTVMS 306: FTVMS 214FTVMS 218 / FTVMS 323 Popular Music on Screen (15 points)Semester 2Examines popular music in film, television, video, the internet and otheraudiovisual media. Considers the relationship between sound and vision.Analyses the musical, documentary, narrative feature film, concert film,music video, television commercial and other forms. Looks at visualcultures <strong>of</strong> jazz, pop, rock, R & B, hip hop, electronic dance music andother music styles.Convenor: Nabeel ZuberiPrerequisite for FTVMS 218: FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for FTVMS 323: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for FTVMS 218: FTVMS 323Restriction for FTVMS 323: FTVMS 218For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forFilm, Television and Media Studies but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesARTHIST 204 / ARTHIST 334 Contemporary Art and <strong>The</strong>ory(15 points)ASIAN 207 / ASIAN 307 East Asian Film (15 points)EUROPEAN 200 / EUROPEAN 300 Screening Europe (15 points)FRENCH 239 / FRENCH 339 France on Screen: From Lumière toGodard (15 points)MĀORI 271 / MĀORI 370 Māori and the Media (15 points)POLITICS 228 / POLITICS 328 Comparative Media Politics(15 points)Stage III courses for 2010FTVMS 301 Film and Video Production (15 points)Semester 1This course is a practical production class in which students get theopportunity to develop, shoot and edit a short documentary. In a smallseminar setting, students work in groups to learn video productiontechnique. <strong>The</strong>re is a strong emphasis upon identifying good film topics,acquiring basic skills and being able to work collaboratively. In additionto learning how to work small DV cameras, students learn how to edit onnon‐linear digital workstations. However, this course is not strictlyvocational in its orientation. Students are required to read theoreticaland technical literature, seminars include screenings, and students areencouraged to explore the boundaries <strong>of</strong> documentary form. Enrolment islimited to 16 students. <strong>The</strong>re is a selection process for this competitiveentry course. See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvm or contact thedepartment for details and application form.Convenor: Sarina PearsonPrerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219FTVMS 303 Film and Broadcast Writing (15 points)Semester 1This course is concerned with scriptwriting for short film and is designedto help potential writers bridge the gap between theory and practice.<strong>The</strong> specific focus <strong>of</strong> the course will be on principles <strong>of</strong> dramatic writingfor film and television. While students will develop their own scripts invarious formats, they will also learn the elements <strong>of</strong> script analysis suchas genre, structure and narrative strategies. <strong>The</strong> weekly classes will be acombination <strong>of</strong> lectures and workshops, with the latter designed t<strong>of</strong>acilitate an interactive environment in which students develop their ideasinto pitches, treatments, step‐outlines and finally short scripts. Enrolmentis limited to 15 students. <strong>The</strong>re is a selection process for this competitiveentry course. See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvm or contact thedepartment for details and application form.Convenor: Shuchi KothariPrerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction: FTVMS 304FTVMS 311 Lights! Camera! Action! TV Drama Studio (15 points)Semester 2Using both studio production skills and field camera production, thiscourse is designed to enable students to produce a series <strong>of</strong> shortdramatic pieces shot in the television studio with inserts shot on fieldlocation. As well as developing technical skills in multi‐cameraproduction, single-camera location shooting and digital editing, studentswill be introduced to the processes <strong>of</strong> script breakdowns, casting anddirecting actors. This is an intensive, workshop‐style production class,which draws on creative and technical skills from drama scriptingthrough to acting and directing. Enrolment is limited to 15 students.<strong>The</strong>re is a selection process for this competitive entry course. Seewww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvm or contact the department for details andapplication form.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction: FTVMS 305FTVMS 313 Sites <strong>of</strong> Contest: Media, Sport and Culture (15 points)Semester 1Although this course has a strong academic focus, there are alsoopportunities for students to participate in television production andengage in primary research in the field <strong>of</strong> media sport. In the televisionstudio, students interview leading sports broadcasters, athletes and mediapr<strong>of</strong>essionals on a wide range <strong>of</strong> media sport issues for the course’s ownmedia sport programme, Full Credit. Throughout the semester, the courseconsiders issues <strong>of</strong> local, national and global culture. It scrutinises theincreasingly close and contested relationship between sport and themedia, analysing the media institutions that are producing sport; the waysport is presented in media texts; and the role <strong>of</strong> the media audience.Convenor: Margaret HenleyPrerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219FTVMS 326 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219FTVMS 327 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: 30 points from FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forFilm, Television and Media Studies but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/courses124| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ANTHRO 320 Ethnographic Film and Photography (15 points)HISTORY 364 Hollywood’s America: History through Film(15 points)SOCIOL 318 Sociology <strong>of</strong> the Media (15 points)For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvmFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Sue Abel. Māori media, indigenous media, Pākehā identity and themedia, journalism studies.Vanessa Alexander. Film and video production, directing drama.Dr Brenda Allen. Print media, film studies.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Annie Goldson. Production and theory <strong>of</strong>documentary.Dr Luke Goode. New media, media studies.Margaret Henley. Sports and media, video / film production.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Annamarie Jagose, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Gender andqueer theory, feminist theory, cultural studies.Dr Misha Kavka. Hollywood film, television studies, feminist theory.Dr Shuchi Kothari. Scriptwriting, production, South Asian popularculture, politics <strong>of</strong> food.FrenchStudying French involves learning the language as well as gaining aknowledge and understanding <strong>of</strong> the culture, history and literature <strong>of</strong>France and the French‐speaking world. French is either the first or second<strong>of</strong>ficial language in a great many <strong>of</strong> the world’s nations, and embodiesrich and diverse cultural histories. A leader in art and literature, scienceand technology, France is also the fourth world economic power.Studying French language and literature brings considerable rewardsin the area <strong>of</strong> personal and intellectual growth, developing skills andabilities that make for an informed, flexible, independent and creativemind.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong>re are six language acquisition courses with possible entry at anylevel, from beginners to advanced – see the course descriptions below.If you are not a beginner, you will complete a short placement test beforeenrolling in order for us to decide your language level. Distance learning(FRENCH 161 and FRENCH 162) and flexible learning options(FRENCH 101, 102, 203) are available for those who wish to studyentirely or mostly <strong>of</strong>f‐campus. Non‐language courses, most taught andassessed in French, include French and Francophone literatures, cinema,medieval studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, an introductionto pr<strong>of</strong>essional translation and French for business. We encourageyou to enrol in study abroad courses in a French-speaking country and<strong>of</strong>fer a small number <strong>of</strong> scholarships to assist with costs. You can alsoextend your experience <strong>of</strong> the living language by participating in dramaproductions, film screenings and French Club cultural activities within thedepartment.In your first yearWe advise you to take one language acquisition course in each semester.Your options will depend on your language entry level. For advice, youcan consult the Undergraduate Adviser.Film, Television and Media Studies | FrenchDr Sarina Pearson, Undergraduate Adviser. Pacific moving imagery,film and video production.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nick Perry. Sociology <strong>of</strong> media.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Laurence Simmons. Film, television and culturaltheory, New Zealand cinema.Dr Xuelin Zhou. Chinese cinema, film studies.Dr Nabeel Zuberi. Popular music studies, British cultural studies, Indianand South Asian diaspora media, African‐American media.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Sarina PearsonPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88900Email: media@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Film, Television and Media StudiesRoom 403, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87464Fax: +64 9 373 7429Email: media@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ftvmConstructing your major or minor<strong>The</strong> major and minor must include certain language acquisitioncourses, and the major must include at least one non-language coursetaught or assessed mostly in French – see “Requirements for majorand minor” on p126. All students majoring in French must also takeEUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe. (You can take this in your second orthird year if you wish). We recommend that if you are majoring inFrench you take FRENCH 269 French Language and Culture in Filmand Literature as early as possible, since this course strengthenslanguage and provides an introduction to the study <strong>of</strong> literature andfilm. If you envisage a teaching career, you should also consider ourlinguistically focussed courses: FRENCH 214 / 314 French Linguistics andFRENCH 218 History <strong>of</strong> the French Language.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in French may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in French with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 125
French<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inFrench is available as a Taught or Research Masters.Other options include qualifications in translation and PhD degrees whichmay be pursued and awarded jointly with French universities.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, FRENCH 200• at least 15 points from FRENCH 300, 301Note: FRENCH 101, 151, 161 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Career opportunitiesA knowledge <strong>of</strong> French language and culture is an advantage formany careers, including: teaching, research, tourism, librarianship,diplomatic and government service, international law, trade andbusiness, translation and interpreting. A number <strong>of</strong> students travel toFrench‐speaking countries each year to work in schools as assistants oras exchange lecteurs/lectrices teaching at French universities.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100• 30 points from FRENCH 304, 305, 377, 378• 15 points from FRENCH 314, 320, 322, 329, 331, 339, 341, 349, 379Note: FRENCH 101, 151, 161, 230 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• 15 points from FRENCH 204, 304You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin French:Stage I courses: FRENCH 101-162, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: FRENCH 203-279Stage III courses: FRENCH 304-379, ENGLISH 340Note: FRENCH 101, 151, 161, 230 may not be included in the major.You can also study French for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from FRENCH 100, 103, 200You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin French:Stage I courses: FRENCH 100-162, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: FRENCH 200-278Stage III courses: FRENCH 300-378Note: FRENCH 101, 151, 161 may not be included in the major.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010FRENCH 101 Introductory French Language 1 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This is a four‐skill language course (reading, writing, speaking, listening),teaching vocabulary and structure using up‐to‐date methodology andmultimedia materials, for beginners or near beginners. Students whohave achieved 12‐16 credits in Level 2 NCEA French should enrol inFRENCH 102. FRENCH 101 does not count towards a major in French.Convenor: Dr Trudy Agar‐MendousseRestriction: FRENCH 151, 161. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.FRENCH 102 Introductory French Language 2 (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2This is a four‐skill language course, using the same methodology asFRENCH 101. It is designed for students who have achieved 12‐16 creditsin Level 2 NCEA French, or who have passed FRENCH 101, 151 or 161.It is not available to students who qualify for FRENCH 203 or 204.Convenor: Dr Tracy AdamsPrerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 101, 151, 161, or departmentalapprovalRestriction: FRENCH 152, 162. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.FRENCH 161 Introductory French Language 1 – Distance Learning(15 points)Availability to be advisedThis is a four‐skill language course (reading, writing, speaking, listening),teaching vocabulary and structure using up‐to‐date methodology andmultimedia materials, for beginners or near beginners. Students whohave achieved 12‐16 credits in Level 2 NCEA French should enrol inFRENCH 162. Prospective students must have access to email and aCD‐Rom drive. FRENCH 161 does not count towards a major in French.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerRestriction: FRENCH 101, 151. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.FRENCH 162 Introductory French Language 2 – Distance Learning(15 points)Availability to be advisedThis is a four‐skill language course, for students who have achieved 12‐16credits in Level 2 NCEA French, or who have passed FRENCH 101, 151 or161. It is not available to students who qualify for FRENCH 203 or 204.Prospective students must have access to email and a CD‐Rom drive.126| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: FRENCH 101 or 151 or 161, or departmental approvalRestriction: FRENCH 102, 152. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.EUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (15 points)See European Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFRENCH 203 Intermediate French Language 1 (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2This is a four‐skill intermediate level language course, using the samemethodology and text as FRENCH 101 and 102. It is designed forstudents with 12‐16 credits in Level 3 NCEA French, or who have passedFRENCH 102, 152 or 162. It is not available to students who qualify forentry into FRENCH 204.Convenor: Semester 1: Dr Deborah Walker; Semester 2: Dr Tracy AdamsPrerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 102, 152, 162, or departmentalapprovalRestriction: FRENCH 100, 103, 113. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.FRENCH 204 Intermediate French Language 2 (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Topic‐based oral and written expression, aural and written comprehensionin French, covering a wide range <strong>of</strong> personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional situations.This course is designed for students with 18-24 credits in Level 3 NCEAFrench, or who have passed FRENCH 113 or 203. Particularly advancedstudents may be considered for direct entry into FRENCH 304.Convenor: Dr Trudy Agar‐MendoussePrerequisite: FRENCH 113, 203, or departmental approvalRestriction: FRENCH 100, 103, 201. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.FRENCH 241 Reading French Literature (15 points)Semester 1Introducing students to a variety <strong>of</strong> critical approaches, this courseprovides a basic literary framework through the analysis <strong>of</strong> selected textsrepresenting a range <strong>of</strong> genres and periods.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raylene RamsayPrerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 100, 103, 129, 200, 201, 202,204, 269, 304FRENCH 269 French Language and Culture in Film and Literature(15 points)Semester 2A linguistic and cultural course taught entirely in French and designed toenhance students’ aural, oral and written pr<strong>of</strong>iciency through the study <strong>of</strong>a series <strong>of</strong> recent films and literary texts that also shed light on importantaspects <strong>of</strong> twentieth‐century France.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 100, 103, 200, 204, 304Corequisite: FRENCH 204 or 304Restriction: FRENCH 129FRENCH 277 French Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction is French. For details, see the course web page atwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/frenchConvenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentFRENCH 278 French Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See the course description for FRENCH 277.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: FRENCH 277 and permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentFRENCH 279 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: 15 points from FRENCH 100, 103, 129, 200, 201, 202,204, 269, 304Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFRENCH 214 / FRENCH 314 French Linguistics (15 points)Semester 1A presentation <strong>of</strong> key aspects <strong>of</strong> French linguistics relevant to the study,learning and teaching <strong>of</strong> French, including phonetics / phonology, syntaxand morphology. <strong>The</strong> course assumes no prior specialist knowledge <strong>of</strong>the field but requires a good command <strong>of</strong> French. Taught in French.Convenor: Dr Kevin MendoussePrerequisite for FRENCH 214: 15 points from FRENCH 100, 103, 129,200, 201, 202, 204, 269, 304Prerequisite for FRENCH 314: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304Restriction for FRENCH 214: FRENCH 314Restriction for FRENCH 314: FRENCH 214FRENCH 239 / FRENCH 339 France on Screen: From Lumière toGodard (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the major artistic and historical developments inFrench film, particularly as it relates to French culture, politics, historyand society, from the birth <strong>of</strong> cinema up to and including the New Wave.<strong>The</strong> course also introduces some analytical tools for the appreciation <strong>of</strong>film: film grammar and basic aspects <strong>of</strong> film theory.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite for FRENCH 239: FTVMS 100 and 101, or 15 points fromFRENCH 100, 103, 129, 200, 201, 202, 204, 269, 304Prerequisite for FRENCH 339: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304, or 30points from FTVMS 200-214, 216-219Restriction for FRENCH 239: FRENCH 339, 739Restriction for FRENCH 339: FRENCH 239, 739Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFRENCH 304 Advanced French Language 1 (15 points)Semester 1Strengthens students’ command <strong>of</strong> reading, writing, speaking and listeningin French. Organised thematically and uses both textual and audiovisualmaterial to introduce students to a range <strong>of</strong> communicative registers.Convenor: Dr Kevin MendoussePrerequisite: FRENCH 100, 103, 201 or 204Restriction: FRENCH 200, 202. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.French2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 127
FrenchFRENCH 305 Advanced French Language 2 (15 points)Semester 2Further extends students’ French language skills through textual andaudio‐visual material, enabling them to attain a high level <strong>of</strong> oral andwritten pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raylene RamsayPrerequisite: FRENCH 200, 202 or 304Restriction: FRENCH 300, 301FRENCH 320 French Translation Practice (15 points)Semester 2This course is designed for students wishing to develop practicaltranslation skills and provides an introduction to pr<strong>of</strong>essional translation.Content includes practice in translating a variety <strong>of</strong> text types(journalistic, administrative, literary, commercial and technical) fromFrench into English.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304Restriction: FRENCH 720FRENCH 322 Linguistic Study Abroad (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2A research project on a linguistics subject conducted in a French-speakingcountry.Convenor: Dr Kevin MendoussePrerequisite: FRENCH 200, 202, 300 or 304 and permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong>DepartmentFRENCH 331 Special Study in French (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2A research project approved by the Head <strong>of</strong> Department. This is not ataught course. Students are required to write a research essay <strong>of</strong> 5,000words in French on an approved topic <strong>of</strong> their choice, under thesupervision <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> staff.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304FRENCH 341 Panorama <strong>of</strong> the French Novel (15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the changing forms <strong>of</strong> the novel from the representations <strong>of</strong>the seventeenth-century court in Madame de Lafayette’s La Princesse deClèves to the twentieth-century experiments <strong>of</strong> the French “new novelists”.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raylene RamsayPrerequisite: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304Restriction: FRENCH 741FRENCH 377 French Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction is French. For details, see the course web page atwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/frenchConvenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/frenchFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Tracy Adams, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 2). MedievalFrench and English literature, literary theory, feminist theory, lyric poetry.Dr Trudy Agar‐Mendousse, Graduate Adviser. Francophoneliterature, violence in literature, post‐colonial theory.Dr Kevin Mendousse. <strong>The</strong>oretical and applied linguistics,psycholinguistics, history <strong>of</strong> linguistics, grammar.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raylene Ramsay. Twentieth-century French literature,New Caledonian literature, women writers, French women in politics.Dr Deborah Walker, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1),Language Co-ordinator, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. French cinema,translation <strong>of</strong> indigenous French Pacific literatures, evolutionary theory,second language teaching and learning, multimedia development.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Dr Deborah WalkerPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88311Email: d.walker@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Dr Tracy AdamsPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87135Email: t.adams@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellFRENCH 378 French Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See the course description for FRENCH 377.Convenor: Dr Deborah WalkerPrerequisite: FRENCH 377 and permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentFRENCH 379 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: FRENCH 200 or 202 or 304ENGLISH 340 Arthurian Literature (15 points)See English.128| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
GeographyGeography is concerned with the causes and organisation <strong>of</strong> naturaland human phenomena in the environment. It spans both socialscience and physical science perspectives and applies this knowledge toresource assessment and environmental management. As a subject itcomplements other subject areas and integrates different perspectivesin order to establish a comprehensive knowledge <strong>of</strong> both human andenvironmental systems. Through Geography you can gain a foundationfor understanding and becoming involved pr<strong>of</strong>essionally in many <strong>of</strong> theissues facing New Zealand today. Geographers study environmentalconservation, the social and economic structure <strong>of</strong> cities, demographicchanges and the effects <strong>of</strong> social policies, spatial and environmentalphenomena, and the management <strong>of</strong> water, soil, coastal, atmosphericand ecological resources. By its nature Geography helps to break downinsular viewpoints and contributes to international understanding and aliberal undergraduate education.Geography provides you with the opportunity to develop a range <strong>of</strong>valuable skills, including: spatial data analysis and geographical informationsystems; social and economic statistics; social science research methods,including field research and qualitative data analysis; as well as landform,environmental and hydrological interpretation. In addition, Geographyemphasises analytical and reporting skills, and our students apply theirtraining in real world situations. All Geography majors participate in fieldcamps, which are a popular feature <strong>of</strong> studies in Geography.Practical sessions in our courses consolidate the theory learned in lecturesand extend the application <strong>of</strong> techniques. Our human Geography coursesintroduce you to a range <strong>of</strong> social science techniques, while our physicalGeography courses introduce you to instrumentation for monitoring theenvironment and laboratory analysis <strong>of</strong> earth and organic materials.In all areas <strong>of</strong> Geography, computer applications for analysis andrepresentation form an important component <strong>of</strong> our practical approach.You may take Geography as part <strong>of</strong> either the BA or BSc. If you havestudied Geography at school we will build upon your experience. If youhave not, you will find that our Stage I courses will quickly bring you up tospeed. In either case there is a whole world <strong>of</strong> opportunity for study.Other useful subjectsYou can combine Geography with other social sciences and humanities togreat effect. Geography’s spatial and regional perspective complementsthe fields <strong>of</strong> Economics, Political Studies, Psychology, Anthropology andSociology, while the field research and technical skills taught in advancedGeography courses ensure that you gain experience in data collectionand analysis similar to that required in many careers. If you intend tocomplete a BA/LLB or BA/BCom conjoint programme we suggest thatyou consider combining a BA in Geography with your other degree.Students who have completed these conjoint programmes find thattheir understanding <strong>of</strong> human and environmental systems and theiracademic, practical and field experience in Geography complementtheir pr<strong>of</strong>essional training in environmental, land or planning law and incommercial fields such as marketing and international business.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inGeography is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesA Geography degree is more than a passport to a wide range <strong>of</strong> careers;it gives graduates an edge in their careers. Many <strong>of</strong> our graduates usetheir training directly in the workplace, while others find that the broadeducation and flexible skills developed in Geography are in high demandin the job market. In recent years, Geography graduates have foundcareers in the following areas.• Commerce. Geographers are career-active people and many choosecareers in commerce and industry. <strong>The</strong>y rarely wear the label‘geographer’ but you will find them employed in many <strong>of</strong> New Zealand’slargest companies, working as marketing managers, projectco-ordinators and business advisers.• Geographic Information Systems. Many Geography graduates arehired for their GIS training. Employers include forestry companies,environmental engineers and government agencies.• Policy and planning. Geography training emphasises the broadanalytical and communication skills that are sought after by centraland local government authorities.• Science. Many organisations employ geographers as environmentalscientists. <strong>The</strong>se include NIWA, Landcare, environmentalconsultancies, and regional and city / district councils.• Education. Many positions for geographers can be found in education.You may take a diploma in secondary teaching after yourundergraduate degree to prepare you for a teaching career insecondary schools.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 45 points from GEOG 101, 102, 201, 202• GEOG 250• at least 15 points from GEOG 315, 330For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.GeographyPostgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Geography may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Geography with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one-year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 45 points from GEOG 101, 102, 201, 202You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Geography:Stage I courses: GEOG 101-105Stage II courses: GEOG 201-250Stage III courses: GEOG 302-3522010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 129
GeographyTransition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.GEOG 317 Remote Sensing and GIS for Physical Environments(15 points)GEOG 318 GIS for Human Environments (15 points)GEOG 319 GIS Project (15 points)GEOG 320 Resources and Environmental Management (15 points)GEOG 322 Culture and Environment in East Asia (15 points)GEOG 330 Research Methods in Physical Geography (15 points)GEOG 331 Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology (15 points)GEOG 332 Climate and Environment (15 points)GEOG 334 Environmental Change (15 points)GEOG 351 Coastal and Marine Geography (15 points)GEOG 352 Landscape, Environment and Heritage (15 points)<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 45 points from GEOG 101, 102, 151, 152, 201, 202, 251, 252• at least 15 points from GEOG 204• at least 15 points from GEOG 315, 330, 353For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 45 points from GEOG 101, 102, 151, 152, 201, 202, 251, 252You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Geography:Stage I courses: GEOG 101–152Stage II courses: GEOG 201–255Stage III courses: GEOG 302–353(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Science. See “For more information” below.For a list <strong>of</strong> all Geography courses, including those not available in 2010,see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010GEOG 101 Geography <strong>of</strong> the Natural Environment (15 points)GEOG 102 Geography <strong>of</strong> the Human Environment (15 points)GEOG 103 Digital Worlds (15 points)GEOG 104 Cities and Urbanism (15 points)GEOG 105 Natural Hazards in New Zealand (15 points)For more informationRefer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and visit www.sgges.auckland.ac.nzContact:<strong>The</strong> Associate Director for academic programmes is Dr David Hayward,Room 440, Level 4, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street. Phone:+64 9 373 7599 ext 88454; email: d.hayward@auckland.ac.nzEnquiries should be made to the Secretary, the School <strong>of</strong> Environment.Room 680, Level 6, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85923Fax: +64 9 373 7434Email: geography@auckland.ac.nzwww.sgges.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Stage II courses for 2010GEOG 201 Processes in the Natural Environment (15 points)GEOG 202 Geography <strong>of</strong> Social and Economic Change (15 points)GEOG 205 Environmental Processes and Management (15 points)GEOG 207 Field Studies in Environment and Community(15 points)GEOG 210 Introduction to GIS and Spatial Thinking (15 points)GEOG 250 Geographical Research in Practice (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010GEOG 302 Regions, Industries and Enterprises (15 points)GEOG 305 Population, Health and Society (15 points)GEOG 307 Urban Geography (15 points)GEOG 312 Geographies <strong>of</strong> Pacific Development (15 points)GEOG 315 Research Design and Methods in Human Geography(15 points)130| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
GermanKnowledge <strong>of</strong> German gives you access to a rich literary, intellectual andcultural tradition that has been a major and integral part <strong>of</strong> Westernscience, philosophy, theology, music and art. Germany has alsocontributed to European settlement and exploration <strong>of</strong> New Zealand andthe Pacific. German is the native language <strong>of</strong> more than 90 millionpeople in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg andBelgium. It is an important language <strong>of</strong> trade, Germany being the thirdlargest economy and the largest exporter in the world. Bilateralagreements between Germany and New Zealand for working holidaysand graduate study mean that the study <strong>of</strong> German opens up attractiveopportunities for New Zealanders.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou will gain competence in the language together with a broad knowledge<strong>of</strong> the works <strong>of</strong> major writers (Goethe, Schiller, Büchner, Heine, Fontane,Kafka, Mann, Brecht, Hesse, Grass) and insight into key literary andcultural developments. German includes the study <strong>of</strong> language, literature,film and cultural history, focused largely on the modern periods from thelate eighteenth century to the present. <strong>The</strong>re is also the possibility <strong>of</strong>participating in the German international language examinations StartDeutsch, Zertifikat Deutsch (Stage II), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom(Stage III) and Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom (graduate students).<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inGerman is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesA qualification in German can be helpful for many careers. Somestudents go on to further study; others travel and work abroad; othersfind employment in an increasingly wide variety <strong>of</strong> jobs in an everchanging market as teachers, librarians, academics, in managerialpositions, in government service (such as foreign affairs and trade), intourism, business and industry.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, GERMAN 200, 201, 301GermanIn your first yearWe <strong>of</strong>fer two entry levels <strong>of</strong> language acquisition at Stage I: one forbeginners and one for students who have already gained someknowledge <strong>of</strong> the language. In your first year you should take one or twoappropriate language acquisition courses and, if you are considering amajor or minor in German, a course on German culture through film.Constructing your major or minorYou need to take language study through to Stage II (for a minor) orStage III (for a major) and choose other courses according to yourinterests to meet the requirements set out below. You must includeEUROPEAN 100 in a German major, although you need not take this inyour first year. We strongly advise that you discuss your plans with theUndergraduate Adviser as soon as possible.We recommend that you also consider the option <strong>of</strong> doing study abroadcourses at either Stage II or Stage III, as study in a country where thelanguage is spoken is an excellent way <strong>of</strong> learning a language andlearning about the culture <strong>of</strong> the country. Scholarships are available toassist students wishing to undertake study abroad courses.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study allows students who have completed a major in thesubject to extend their skills and pursue specialised research projects. Weencourage postgraduate study – each member <strong>of</strong> the academic staff hasa different set <strong>of</strong> research interests, teaches specialist courses andsupervises research in their field.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in German may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in German with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.• 15 points from GERMAN 130, 230Note: GERMAN 101 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• GERMAN 200, 201• 15 points from GERMAN 130, 230You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin German:Stage I courses: GERMAN 101-130, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: GERMAN 200-291Stage III courses: GERMAN 301-393Note: GERMAN 101 may not be included in the major.You can also study German for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) orthe Certificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, GERMAN 201, 3012010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 131
German• at least 15 points from GERMAN 110, 120• at least 15 points from GERMAN 104, 200Note: GERMAN 101 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• GERMAN 201• at least 15 points from GERMAN 110, 120• at least 15 points from GERMAN 104, 200You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin German:Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesGERMAN 200 German Language Intermediate 1 (15 points)Semester 1Written and oral use <strong>of</strong> German. Assumes that students have passedGERMAN 102 or have achieved in all standards entered for GermanNCEA Level 3, or have acquired language competence through a stay orexchange in a German‐speaking country. <strong>The</strong> approach is communicative,with German being used wherever possible as the language <strong>of</strong> instruction.<strong>The</strong> course aims at both fluency and accuracy in German.Convenor: Stephan ReschPrerequisite: GERMAN 102 or departmental approvalRestriction: GERMAN 104. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.Stage I courses: GERMAN 101-120, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: GERMAN 200-291, DUTCH 205, EUROPEAN 205Stage III courses: GERMAN 301-393Note: GERMAN 101 may not be included in the major.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010GERMAN 101 German Language Introductory 1 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Written and oral use <strong>of</strong> German for students who have no previousknowledge <strong>of</strong> the language or who have fewer than 16 credits in Level 2NCEA German. <strong>The</strong> approach is communicative, with German usedwherever possible as the language <strong>of</strong> instruction. <strong>The</strong> course aims toprovide students with a sound basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> spoken and writtenGerman. Prepares students for the Goethe Institut’s “Start Deutsch”certificate.Convenor: James BadeRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GERMAN 102 German Language Introductory 2 (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Written and oral use <strong>of</strong> German. Assumes that students have passedGERMAN 101 or have at least 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 German. <strong>The</strong>approach is communicative, with German used wherever possible as thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction. <strong>The</strong> course aims to enable students to useGerman in everyday situations.Convenor: James BadePrerequisite: GERMAN 101 or departmental approvalRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GERMAN 130 Germany on Screen: Modern German CulturalHistory through Film (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to modern German cinema from the 1950s to thepresent, particularly as it relates to the cultural, historical and socialdevelopment <strong>of</strong> modern Germany.Convenors: Stephan Resch and Friedrich VoitRestriction: GERMAN 120EUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (15 points)See European Studies.GERMAN 201 German Language Intermediate 2 (15 points)Semester 2This course is for students who have a solid background in reading,writing, speaking and listening in German. It aims to develop these skillsand to increase students’ cultural knowledge. Key structures will berevised before more advanced grammar and syntax are introduced.Classes will mainly be conducted in German. <strong>The</strong> course also preparesstudents for the Goethe Institute’s Zertifikat Deutsch, which is aninternationally recognised certificate <strong>of</strong> language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in German.Convenor: Stephan ReschPrerequisite: GERMAN 104 or 200Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GERMAN 203 German in Business (15 points)Availability to be advised<strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> German business texts and similar material, with theemphasis on reading comprehension.Convenor: Yannick MuellenderPrerequisite: GERMAN 201Restriction: GERMAN 103GERMAN 210 20th Century German Literature (15 points)Semester 2Literary criticism <strong>of</strong> aspects <strong>of</strong> twentieth-century drama, prose and/orpoetry.Convenor: Friedrich VoitPrerequisite: GERMAN 104 or 200 and 15 points from GERMAN 110,120, 130GERMAN 212 Special Study in German (15 points)Availability to be advisedA topic arranged and approved by the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Prerequisite: departmental approval requiredGERMAN 277 German Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredGERMAN 278 German Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: GERMAN 277 and departmental approval requiredGERMAN 290 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.132| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.GERMAN 291 / GERMAN 391 <strong>The</strong> German Connection withNew Zealand (15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the German connection with New Zealand and the Pacific,with special reference to the arts and sciences, German‐speakingsettlements in the nineteenth century, and German and Austrianrefugees in the twentieth century.Convenor: James BadePrerequisite for GERMAN 291: GERMAN 104 or 200Prerequisite for GERMAN 391: GERMAN 201Restriction for GERMAN 291: GERMAN 391Restriction for GERMAN 391: GERMAN 291Stage III courses for 2010GERMAN 301 German Language Advanced 1 (15 points)Semester 1Written and oral use <strong>of</strong> German.Convenor: Yannick MuellenderPrerequisite: GERMAN 201Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GERMAN 302 German Language Advanced 2 (15 points)Semester 2Written and oral use <strong>of</strong> German. Particularly for students intending totake Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom.Convenor: Yannick MuellenderPrerequisite: GERMAN 301GERMAN 303 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: GERMAN 201GERMAN 305 Translation (15 points)Availability to be advised<strong>The</strong> theory, practice and critical evaluation <strong>of</strong> translation, principally <strong>of</strong>texts translated from German into English. Not intended for studentsenrolled in Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies.Prerequisite: GERMAN 301Restriction: 205.705Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: GERMAN 377 and departmental approval requiredGERMAN 390 Sprachpraktikum (15 points)Availability to be advised<strong>The</strong> Sprachpraktikum will introduce methodologies and methods forteaching German language acquisition.Prerequisite: GERMAN 301GERMAN 392 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: GERMAN 201GERMAN 393 Special Topic: Karl Wolfskehls Späte Dichtungen(15 points)Availability to be advisedThis course <strong>of</strong>fers an introduction into the life and work <strong>of</strong> theGerman‐Jewish poet Karl Wolfskehl, who came to New Zealand as arefugee escaping Nazi Germany. During the last ten years <strong>of</strong> his life inNew Zealand Wolfskehl wrote a body <strong>of</strong> poetry and letters which today isregarded as a major contribution to German twentieth-century literature.We will study a selection <strong>of</strong> his poems from the collection Die StimmeSpricht (1934-1947) and the cycle Hiob oder die Vier Spiegel (1944-1950),and also look at Wolfskehl’s close friendships with New Zealand writerssuch as Frank Sargeson, R.A.K. Fairburn and Denis Glover, giving aunique insight into the <strong>Auckland</strong> literary scene in the 1940s.Convenor: Friedrich VoitPrerequisite: GERMAN 201Restriction: GERMAN 728For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/germanFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James N. Bade. Head <strong>of</strong> Department,Undergraduate Adviser. Modern German literature, languageacquisition, German film, German connection with New Zealand and theSouth Pacific.Dr Yannick Muellender, DAAD Lecturer. Language acquisition,modern German literature and German cultural studies.GermanGERMAN 311 Modern German Classics (15 points)Semester 1Literary criticism <strong>of</strong> selected major works <strong>of</strong> modern German literature.Convenor: James BadePrerequisite: GERMAN 210 or 211, and GERMAN 201GERMAN 377 German Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredGERMAN 378 German Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.Dr Stephan Resch. Language acquisition, language teaching, modernGerman literature, German film.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Friedrich Voit, Graduate Adviser. Languageacquisition, modern German film, German literature from the eighteenthcentury onwards, European studies.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James BadePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87672Email: j.bade@auckland.ac.nz2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 133
German | Greek<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellGreekAncient Greek is a foundational intellectual discipline. Ancient Greecehas given us a significant linguistic, literary and cultural heritage, andstudying the thought and culture <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece is as productive anenterprise as ever.<strong>The</strong> intellectual enterprises <strong>of</strong> the Greeks lie at the root <strong>of</strong> the tradition <strong>of</strong>European learning. <strong>The</strong> Greeks invented many academic disciplines,including history, philosophy, physics, political studies and theoreticalmathematics. <strong>The</strong>y also established major literary genres and producedliterary masterpieces including Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Pindar’s lyricodes, the histories <strong>of</strong> Herodotus and Thucydides, the dramas <strong>of</strong>Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes, and the philosophicaldialogues <strong>of</strong> Plato. <strong>The</strong>se genres have had a long and fruitful influence onlater European literature. <strong>The</strong> myths and legends <strong>of</strong> gods and heroes thatinform Greek literature are a formative part <strong>of</strong> the Europeanimagination. <strong>The</strong> central stream <strong>of</strong> European philosophy, too, flows fromthe thought and writings <strong>of</strong> Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Greek is thelanguage <strong>of</strong> the New Testament. <strong>The</strong> Hebrew Bible was translated intoGreek as early as the third century BC.Although the Greeks were eventually conquered by Roman militarymight, Greece (as the saying went) “conquered her own conqueror” andput Rome under the spell <strong>of</strong> the Greeks’ longer literary and intellectualheritage.You can complement the study <strong>of</strong> Greek with the other subjects taught bythe Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History: Ancient History,Classical Studies and Latin.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Greek may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Greek with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inGreek is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesRecent graduates have moved on to careers in journalism, teaching,public relations and human resources.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.134| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• GREEK 300For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Greek:Stage I courses: GREEK 100, 101Stage II courses: GREEK 200‐204Stage II courses for 2010GREEK 200 Ancient Greek Language Acquisition: Intermediate(15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> analysis and description <strong>of</strong> Ancient Greek grammar, practice in thetranslation <strong>of</strong> Ancient Greek to and from English, vocabulary acquisition.Convenor: Dougal BlythPrerequisite: GREEK 101Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GreekStage III courses: GREEK 300‐310You can also study Greek for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• GREEK 300For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Greek:Stage I courses: GREEK 100, 101Stage II courses: GREEK 200-204Stage III courses: GREEK 300-310(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010GREEK 100 Introduction to Ancient Greek Language 1 (15 points)Semester 1Students are introduced to the alphabet, basic grammar and vocabulary<strong>of</strong> ancient Greek and practise translating simple sentences into English.No prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Greek language is necessary.Convenor: to be advisedRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GREEK 101 Introduction to Ancient Greek Language 2 (15 points)Semester 2An advancing beginners’ course in the grammar and vocabulary <strong>of</strong>Ancient Greek.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: GREEK 100 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.GREEK 201 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 2A (15 points)Semester 2Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Dougal BlythPrerequisite: GREEK 101GREEK 202 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 2B (15 points)Semester 1Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Vivienne GrayPrerequisite: GREEK 101GREEK 203 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 2C (15 points)Semester 2Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Dougal BlythPrerequisite: GREEK 101GREEK 204 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 2D (15 points)Semester 1Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Vivienne GrayPrerequisite: GREEK 101Stage III courses for 2010GREEK 300 Advanced Language Study Part 1 (15 points)Availability to be advisedA study <strong>of</strong> the structure and use <strong>of</strong> the ancient Greek language includingthe use <strong>of</strong> non‐Attic Greek.Convenor: Vivienne GrayPrerequisite: GREEK 200 and either GREEK 201 or 202GREEK 301 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 3A (15 points)Semester 2Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Dougal BlythPrerequisite: GREEK 200 and either GREEK 201 or 202GREEK 302 Ancient Greek Literary Texts 3B (15 points)Semester 1Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities.Convenor: Vivienne GrayPrerequisite: GREEK 200 and either GREEK 201 or 2022010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 135
GREEK 305 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: GREEK 200 and either GREEK 201 or 202HebrewGreek | HebrewGREEK 310 Advanced Language Study Part 2 (15 points)Availability to be advisedAn advanced analytical study <strong>of</strong> Greek; translation.Prerequisite: GREEK 200, and either GREEK 201 or 202For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndeva<strong>The</strong> following course may be counted as an <strong>Arts</strong> course in the BA. (Thisalso applies to transition students.)BSTHEO 135 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (15 points)For more informationFor a course description see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong>ologyRoom 315, Level 3, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo QuadrantPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86672Fax: +64 9 373 7015Email: p.medhora@auckland.ac.nzwww.theology.auckland.ac.nzTeaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Ancient History.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: W. R. BarnesPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87047Email: wr.barnes@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History3 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87622Fax: +64 9 308 2301Email: classics@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classics136| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
HistoryHistory teaches you the art <strong>of</strong> converting information about the past intounderstanding. <strong>The</strong>re are many approaches to History, but the originalmeaning <strong>of</strong> the Greek Historia (“to question”) is still at the heart <strong>of</strong> most<strong>of</strong> them. History is not just a series <strong>of</strong> events and dates. It is concernedwith what men and women have done in the past and why. History givesdepth and context to your knowledge <strong>of</strong> the present. It also gives youinvaluable skills: the careful and efficient gathering <strong>of</strong> information, thedisciplined screening and analysis <strong>of</strong> it, and the effective communication<strong>of</strong> conclusions. <strong>The</strong>se skills are vital to many occupations, and a widevariety <strong>of</strong> employers have found that History is particularly good atinculcating them. Students tend to find that History at university exceedstheir expectations and a high proportion continue with the subject.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong>re is a wide range <strong>of</strong> options, covering different countries anddifferent periods, to accommodate varying interests. All courses will giveyou certain skills. Our courses are developed to help you acquire andevaluate information and convey a logical argument in a precise butinteresting manner.Career opportunitiesCareers for History graduates are wide ranging. History gives you aknowledge and a distinctive discipline that are relevant to politics, thepublic service (such as the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs and Trade and theTreasury), university and local body administration, broadcasting,teaching, library work, journalism and social welfare, as well as executivepositions in the business and commercial worlds. Research positions forhistorians in public agencies such as the Waitangi Tribunal and theMinistry for Culture and Heritage/Te Manatü Taonga are also available.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin History:HistoryIn your first yearIn the first year you will learn that History is not merely concerned withfinding out what happened but also with trying to explain how and whythings happened. You will, therefore, be introduced to some <strong>of</strong> thevarying interpretations <strong>of</strong> historians who have written on the subjectwhich you are studying. Where appropriate, you will also be introducedto some primary materials to show the kinds <strong>of</strong> evidence on whichhistorians base their interpretations and explanations.Constructing your major or minorYou are encouraged to think carefully about where your main interestslie. You can choose to range over several cultures, themes and historicalperiods, or take most <strong>of</strong> your courses in a single field. <strong>The</strong>re are possiblepathways within History. You might opt to focus on a region, such asNew Zealand / Pacific, Europe, Asia or America, putting together coursesconcerned with the social and political history <strong>of</strong> that region. Or youmight focus on a specific period, such as medieval history, early modernor modern history.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study is an opportunity for you to extend your skills andengage in your own research. Each member <strong>of</strong> the academic staff has adifferent set <strong>of</strong> research interests, teaches a specialist course andundertakes research supervision in his or her field.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in History may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in History with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inHistory is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Stage I courses: HISTORY 102‐125, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: HISTORY 206‐265, ANTHRO 204, ARTHIST 225,POLITICS 229Stage III courses: HISTORY 300-367, ANTHRO 304, ARTHIST 325,WOMEN 303Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin History:Stage I courses: HISTORY 101-150, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: HISTORY 210-266, ANTHRO 204, FRENCH 231,POLITICS 229Stage III courses: HISTORY 300-367, ANTHRO 304, WOMEN 303(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010HISTORY 102 Sexual Histories: Western Sexualities from Medievalto Modern Times (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> shifting meanings, languages and practices <strong>of</strong> hetero‐ andhomosexualities using examples from the USA and Europe. 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Historyidentities, Victorian ideologies and behaviour, changing discourses <strong>of</strong>pornography, the modern privileging <strong>of</strong> sex and the impact <strong>of</strong> AIDS.Convenors: Kim Phillips, Barry ReayHISTORY 103 Global History (15 points)Semester 1A thematic and chronological study <strong>of</strong> global history since the fifteenthcentury. Topics include the emergence <strong>of</strong> world trade networks, growth <strong>of</strong>world religions, and the formation <strong>of</strong> world empires.Convenors: Jonathan Scott, Malcolm CampbellHISTORY 104 Pacific History: An Introduction (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> the Pacific Islands from 1800 to the present.Includes responses, adaptations and transformations within the islands,and will focus on their interaction with the wider world.Convenor: Hugh LaracyHISTORY 106 Europe Transformed: Pre‐modern to the Present(15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2A broadly chronological introduction to Europe since the late MiddleAges (c.1450 CE) that also <strong>of</strong>fers a thematic approach to the study <strong>of</strong>European history. Topics include the rise <strong>of</strong> the modern state, the history<strong>of</strong> “everyday life” and gender relations, the nature <strong>of</strong> popular culture(s),the impact <strong>of</strong> revolutions (political, social and intellectual) and the riseand decline <strong>of</strong> European imperialism.Convenors: Lindsay Diggelmann, Joe ZizekRestriction: HISTORY 109, HISTORY 110HISTORY 107 Rethinking New Zealand History (15 points)Semester 1A wide‐ranging introduction to New Zealand’s past emphasising thecontested and contestable turning points that define its history. A broadrange <strong>of</strong> nineteenth and twentieth century topics will be canvassed usinginsights drawn from political, economic, social and cultural history.Convenor: Caroline DaleyRestriction: HISTORY 122, 123HISTORY 108 USA History: Colonial – Present (15 points)Semester 2Examines the major themes and events in the history <strong>of</strong> the United Statesfrom the colonial period to the present. It focuses on the making andremaking <strong>of</strong> American identity, the promises and paradoxes <strong>of</strong> Americanfreedom, struggles for justice, and the sources and implications <strong>of</strong> USpower in global perspective.Convenor: Paul TaillonRestriction: HISTORY 105HISTORY 111 Racial Histories (15 points)Semester 2Explores the historical construction <strong>of</strong> “race” in New Zealand and abroad,asking how claims and assumptions about “racial” difference amongdifferent peoples have structured systems <strong>of</strong> inequality, past and present.Topics include changing understandings <strong>of</strong> race and ethnicity, cultureand identity, politics and policy in the context <strong>of</strong> colonial expansion,immigration, urbanisation, economic / labour systems and citizenshipstruggles after 1600.Convenors: Malcolm Campbell, Jennifer Frost, Aroha Harris, HazelPetrieHISTORY 125 War, Peace and Society (15 points)Semester 1A thematic introduction to the history <strong>of</strong> warfare and its impact onsocieties in a global setting; a broad overview with a focus on particularcase studies.Convenors: Maartje Abbenhuis‐Ash, Deborah MontgomerieHISTORY 189 Topics in History (10 points)Availability to be advisedSelected topics in History designed as a short credit course for exchangestudents coming to New Zealand. THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TOINBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENTS.Prerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia (15 points)See Asian Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forHistory but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 204 Ethnography <strong>of</strong> Island Polynesia (15 points)POLITICS 229 Māori Politics and Public Policy (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesHISTORY 206 / HISTORY 306 Making Sex: Modern Histories <strong>of</strong> Sex(15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> terms heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, sadist, masochist – indeedsexuality itself – all date from the nineteenth century, the era <strong>of</strong> sexology.Using examples from the USA and Europe, this course explores theformation <strong>of</strong> modern sexualities in the period from the nineteenth centuryonwards, with particular focus on the construction <strong>of</strong> homosexual andheterosexual identities and the modern privileging <strong>of</strong> sex.Convenor: Barry ReayPrerequisite for HISTORY 206: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from EUROPEAN 100,ASIAN 100, MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 306: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 206: HISTORY 306Restriction for HISTORY 306: HISTORY 206HISTORY 210 / HISTORY 367 Health, Medicine and Society(15 points)Semester 2Examines the rise <strong>of</strong> modern Western medicine since 1850 and its impacton public health, with a particular emphasis on Britain and its colonies.Convenor: Linda BryderPrerequisite for HISTORY 210: 30 points at Stage I in History or SocialScience for Public Health, or any 60 points passed, or 15 points at Stage Iin History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 367: 30 points at Stage II in History or30 points at Stage II in Social Science for Public Health, or 15 points atStage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 210: HISTORY 367Restriction for HISTORY 367: HISTORY 210138| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
HISTORY 211 / HISTORY 311 Darwin’s England (15 points)Semester 1Examines the political, social and intellectual transformations <strong>of</strong> theVictorian era. Particular attention is given to religious beliefs andinstitutions, and to the changing position <strong>of</strong> science in Victorian culture.Convenor: Ruth BartonPrerequisite for HISTORY 211: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 311: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 211: HISTORY 311, 361Restriction for HISTORY 311: HISTORY 211, 361HISTORY 216 / HISTORY 316 New Zealand Social History:Whānau, Family, Sex (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the social history <strong>of</strong> Māori and Pākehā New Zealandersfocussing on family relations and sexuality. Topics include Māori andPākehā families in the colonial era, changing nineteenth and twentiethcenturycourtship practices and family structures, state interventions infamily life, attitudes to contraception, abortion, pornography andpleasure.Convenor: Deborah MontgomeriePrerequisite for HISTORY 216: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 316: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 216: HISTORY 218, 316Restriction for HISTORY 316: HISTORY 216, 218HISTORY 217 / HISTORY 317 Nazi Germany and its Legacies(15 points)Summer SchoolAn in‐depth look into a period <strong>of</strong> history that has simultaneouslyfascinated and horrified generations <strong>of</strong> people around the world. Topicsinclude: the origins <strong>of</strong> Nazism, Adolf Hitler and the rise <strong>of</strong> the NSDAP, lifein Nazi Germany in peace and war, Hitler’s foreign policy, the SecondWorld War, the Holocaust and its myriad legacies in history and popularculture.Convenor: Maartje Abbenhuis‐AshPrerequisite for HISTORY 217: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from EUROPEAN 100,ASIAN 100, MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 317: 30 points at Stage II in History,or 15 points at Stage II in History and either EUROPEAN 100 orARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 217: HISTORY 317Restriction for HISTORY 317: HISTORY 217HISTORY 219 / HISTORY 319 Medieval Mentalities, WesternEurope c.1100‐1500 (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the social, cultural and economic history <strong>of</strong> the highand later Middle Ages, with a thematic emphasis on the history <strong>of</strong>mentalities. Topics include: social and economic structures and theirchange over time, power and authority, learning, religion, family, theBlack Death and popular dissent.Convenor: Kim PhillipsPrerequisite for HISTORY 219: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from EUROPEAN 100,ASIAN 100, MĀORI 130, or 30 points from ANCHIST 100, 102, 103Prerequisite for HISTORY 319: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 219: HISTORY 319Restriction for HISTORY 319: HISTORY 219HISTORY 222 / HISTORY 322 Late Imperial China (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> social, political and economic structure <strong>of</strong> the final period <strong>of</strong> theChinese empire, and the practice <strong>of</strong> imperial government under thenative (Ming) and foreign (Qing) rulers, between 1368 and c.1830.China’s relations with the outside world and the development <strong>of</strong> itscultural heritage.Convenor: Robyn HamiltonPrerequisite for HISTORY 222: 30 points at Stage I in History,or 15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from ASIAN 100,MĀORI 130, CHINESE 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 322: 30 points at Stage II in History or15 points in History and either CHINESE 201 or ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 222: HISTORY 322Restriction for HISTORY 322: HISTORY 222HISTORY 224 / HISTORY 324 Old Regime and Revolution: France,1750‐1815 (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> French Revolution is recognised as a founding event <strong>of</strong> modernhistory. Revolutionaries reinvented political liberty, civic equality,democratic suffrage, human rights; but also reinvented genderdiscrimination, political terror, ideological war, dictatorship. We explorethis through readings and discussions that examine the origins <strong>of</strong> theRevolution, the collapse <strong>of</strong> the monarchy, the experiment <strong>of</strong> massdemocracy and the Revolution’s disputed legacies.Convenor: Joe ZizekPrerequisite for HISTORY 224: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from EUROPEAN 100,ASIAN 100, MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 324: 30 points at Stage II in History,or 15 points at Stage II in History and either EUROPEAN 100 orARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 224: HISTORY 324Restriction for HISTORY 324: HISTORY 224HISTORY 242 / HISTORY 342 Special Topic: Early Modern Japan1600‐1868 (15 points)Semester 2Explores the social, economic and political tensions within Early ModernJapan, with an emphasis on the dynamics <strong>of</strong> the social status system.Topics include the political landscape, the outlawing <strong>of</strong> Christianity,urban and rural cultures, anti‐foreignism and relations with the West,and the nineteenth‐century crisis that pushed Japan towards a newmodernity.Convenor: Ellen Nakamura (School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies)Prerequisite for HISTORY 242: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 342: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 242: HISTORY 342Restriction for HISTORY 342: HISTORY 242HISTORY 251 / HISTORY 351 Pacific History: Culture Contact toAbout 1900 (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> relations between Pacific Islanders and Europeans (explorers,travellers and missionaries) up to the colonial period.Convenor: Hugh LaracyPrerequisite for HISTORY 251: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from ASIAN 100,PACIFIC 100, 101, 105, MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 351: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225 or PACIFIC 201Restriction for HISTORY 251: HISTORY 315, 351Restriction for HISTORY 351: HISTORY 251, 315History2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 139
HistoryHISTORY 254 / HISTORY 354 Barbarians: Antiquity to Vikings(15 points)Semester 1Examines barbarians in Europe from antiquity to the early middle ages.Considers the origins and function <strong>of</strong> the concept <strong>of</strong> the barbarian andmodern approaches to writing their history, including archaeology. Textsto be studied include Tacitus, Gregory <strong>of</strong> Tours, Bede and the Icelandicsagas.Convenor: Lisa BaileyPrerequisite for HISTORY 254: 30 points at Stage I in History or90 points passed, including 15 points in History, ASIAN 100, AncientHistory or Classical StudiesPrerequisite for HISTORY 354: 30 points at Stage II in History or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225 or 150 points passed,including 15 points at Stage II in Ancient History or Classical StudiesRestriction for HISTORY 254: HISTORY 354Restriction for HISTORY 354: HISTORY 254HISTORY 255 / HISTORY 355 19th Century Māori Commerce(15 points)Semester 1Explores Māori economic history from pre‐European contact to themid‐nineteenth century with an emphasis on food production andshipping. Introduces comparative material from other indigenoussocieties to contrast communal systems with individualist ones andreveals how the adoption <strong>of</strong> new products, technology, and thebreakdown <strong>of</strong> tribal bonds impacted on the Māori economy and societymore generally.Convenor: Hazel PetriePrerequisite for HISTORY 255: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 355: 30 points at Stage II in History or15 points at Stage II in History and MĀORI 230 or ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 255: HISTORY 355Restriction for HISTORY 355: HISTORY 255HISTORY 265 / HISTORY 365 Ireland since 1798 (15 points)Semester 1Surveys the history <strong>of</strong> Ireland from the United Irish rising <strong>of</strong> 1798. Topicsinclude: the passing <strong>of</strong> the Act <strong>of</strong> the Union, the Great Famine, the Irisheconomy in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, emigration from Ireland,nationalism in Ireland and the emergence <strong>of</strong> an independent Irish state.Convenor: Malcolm CampbellPrerequisite for HISTORY 265: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and 15 points from EUROPEAN 100,ASIAN 100, MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 365: 30 points at Stage II in History,or 15 points at Stage II in History and either EUROPEAN 100 orARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 265: HISTORY 365Restriction for HISTORY 365: HISTORY 265Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Historybut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesHISTORY 300 Major Problems in Historical Method (15 points)Semester 2A course designed to help students majoring in History engage withsome <strong>of</strong> the challenges <strong>of</strong> the discipline as currently practised. Topicsinclude: post‐structuralism and history, gender and history, the nature <strong>of</strong>historical memory and the impact <strong>of</strong> non‐Western perspectives on thediscipline. Readings will consist primarily <strong>of</strong> articles and essays that willbe distributed in a study guide.Convenor: Paul TaillonPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in History, or 15 points at Stage II inHistory and ARTHIST 225WOMEN 303 Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific (15 points)See Women’s Studies.HISTORY 260 / HISTORY 360 <strong>The</strong> Māori 20th Century (15 points)Semester 2Wide ranging study <strong>of</strong> Māori in the twentieth century exploring a variety<strong>of</strong> topics and themes including: studies and sources <strong>of</strong> Māori history;Māori and the state; war, work, church and leisure; resistance, protestand advocacy; rural and urban communities; organisations andleadership; mana wahine; and race relations in New Zealand.Convenor: Aroha HarrisPrerequisite for HISTORY 260: 30 points at Stage I in History or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 360: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and MĀORI 230 or ARTHIST 225Restriction for HISTORY 260: HISTORY 360Restriction for HISTORY 360: HISTORY 260HISTORY 264 / HISTORY 364 Hollywood’s America: HistoryThrough Film (15 points)Semester 2Examination <strong>of</strong> Hollywood feature film as cultural artifacts <strong>of</strong> twentiethcenturyUSA using techniques <strong>of</strong> historical analysis and film criticism.Convenor: Jennifer FrostPrerequisite for HISTORY 264: 30 points at Stage I in History, or15 points at Stage I in History and either ASIAN 100 or MĀORI 130Prerequisite for HISTORY 364: 30 points at Stage II in History, or15 points at Stage II in History and ARTHIST 225, or 30 points fromFTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for HISTORY 264: HISTORY 364Restriction for HISTORY 364: HISTORY 264For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/historyFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Maartje Abbenhuis‐Ash. Twentieth-century European history;history <strong>of</strong> war, peace and neutrality.Dr Lisa Bailey. Late antiquity.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ruth Barton. Science and culture in VictorianEngland, domestic technology and housework, science and technology inNew Zealand.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Linda Bryder. Twentieth-century New Zealand social andpolitical history, social history <strong>of</strong> health and medicine in New Zealandand Europe.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Malcolm Campbell, Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Australian history, Irish history, history <strong>of</strong> migration.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Caroline Daley. New Zealand social andcultural history, with a special focus on the history <strong>of</strong> gender relations,Australasian history, history <strong>of</strong> leisure, history <strong>of</strong> the body.140| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raewyn Dalziel. New Zealand history; women’s history.Dr Lindsay Diggelmann. Pre‐modern Europe, especially medieval andearly modern political culture.Dr Jennifer Frost. Twentieth-century United States, US women, socialmovements and popular culture.Dr Aroha Harris. Māori history, New Zealand history.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hugh Laracy. Pacific Islands history.Dr Deborah Montgomerie. Comparative ethnohistory, US women’shistory, New Zealand women’s history, history <strong>of</strong> advertising andconsumer culture.Dr Hazel Petrie. Māori‐Pākehā relations, slavery in Māori society andBritish perceptions <strong>of</strong> it.Dr Kim Phillips, Undergraduate Adviser. Medieval Europe, especiallyEngland, c.1100-1550. In particular, women’s and gender history, thehistories <strong>of</strong> youth and life cycle, sexuality, the body, and the family.Dr Richard Phillips. Twentieth-century China and Japan.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Barry Reay. Early modern and modern English social andcultural history.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jonathan Scott, Graduate Adviser. Early modern Britishand European history.Dr Paul Taillon. US labour history, US social history, gender andmasculinity.Dr Joseph Zizek. Cultural history <strong>of</strong> France in the late eighteenthcentury, French Revolution, European cultural history in the eighteenthand nineteenth centuries.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Kim PhillipsPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87306Email: km.phillips@auckland.ac.nzItalian<strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> Italian introduces you to a culture that has exerted afascination much greater than the size <strong>of</strong> the country alone warrants.People travel to Italy to see the remnants <strong>of</strong> ancient Roman civilisation, tovisit museums, galleries and churches displaying magnificent works <strong>of</strong> artdating from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, to discover the origins <strong>of</strong>modern European music and opera, and to savour the atmosphere <strong>of</strong>some <strong>of</strong> the most beautiful cities in the world, including Florence, Veniceand Rome. Nevertheless, there are many aspects <strong>of</strong> modern Italy, notnecessarily mentioned in the tourist brochures, which are <strong>of</strong> equalimportance and interest: its late emergence as a unified nation in themid‐nineteenth century; its development through the trauma <strong>of</strong> Fascisminto a major industrial power, a democratic state, and a foundingmember <strong>of</strong> the European Community; and the leading role it has come toplay in areas as diverse as philosophy and cuisine, literature and cinema.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyNo other university in New Zealand <strong>of</strong>fers you Italian studies on sucha scale. You can take a range <strong>of</strong> courses associated with the history,language and culture <strong>of</strong> Italy. At every stage you can take languagecourses and learn to speak, read and write Italian. In addition you canstudy topics such as Italian society and culture, contemporary literatureand film, literature and films by women, Renaissance culture, and Danteand medieval studies. Whilst most <strong>of</strong> these courses involve the study <strong>of</strong>texts in Italian, several are also based on material in English translationand may be taken even if you are not studying the language.In your first yearIf you have not studied Italian previously you should enrol in ITALIAN 106and 107. You are also encouraged to enrol in ITALIAN 111, an introductionto Italian culture through great Italian films.Constructing your major or minorYou need to ensure that you take the appropriate language courses andcomplement them by courses on literature and culture. We encourageyou to study abroad as part <strong>of</strong> your degree. Study abroad courses can becounted towards the major and minor.Postgraduate studyHistory | Italian<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> History5 and 7 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87309 or 85669Fax: +64 9 373 7438Email: history@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/historyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study is an opportunity to acquire more in‐depth knowledgeand to work on research projects in close collaboration with a specialistin the department.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Italian may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Italian with an average grade <strong>of</strong> atleast B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inItalian is available as a Taught or Research Masters.Other options include programmes in Translation and ComparativeLiterature. See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook forinformation about postgraduate study.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 141
ItalianCareer opportunitiesItalian can be useful for various careers. Graduates in Italian from <strong>The</strong><strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> are employed in tourism (both in New Zealandand overseas), journalism, commerce (importing and exporting),government service, pr<strong>of</strong>essional translating, interpreting, diplomacy,librarianship, teaching (Italian as well as English in Italy), and several <strong>of</strong>our graduates are studying or working permanently in Italy.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ITALIAN 107You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Italian:Stage I courses: ITALIAN 106-167, EUROPEAN 100Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, ITALIAN 107, 200, 201, 300Note: ITALIAN 106, 203, 210 and 232 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• ITALIAN 107Note: ITALIAN 203, 210 and 232 may not be included in the minor.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Italian:Stage I courses: ITALIAN 106-111, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: ITALIAN 200-278Stage III courses: ITALIAN 300-378Note: ITALIAN 106, 203, 210 and 232 may not be included in the major.ITALIAN 203, 210 and 232 may not be included in the minor.You can also study Italian for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, ITALIAN 107, 200, 201, 300Note: ITALIAN 106 and 166 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Stage II courses: ITALIAN 200-278Stage III courses: ITALIAN 300-378Note: ITALIAN 106 and 166 may not be included in the major.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010ITALIAN 106 Italian Language for Beginners 1 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This first‐year language course follows the guidelines set out by theEuropean document Common European Framework <strong>of</strong> Reference forLanguages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (Cambridge <strong>University</strong> Press,2001), and seeks a balance between the communicative and structuralelements <strong>of</strong> language learning. Its aim is to guide you to become aware<strong>of</strong> your personal learning style and strategies, and to support you in yourindependent learning while you are developing your individual linguisticsystem. <strong>The</strong> language acquisition process takes place and is reinforcedthrough daily contact with the language and through the interactivecomputer component. <strong>The</strong> structures <strong>of</strong> the language emerge from thelinguistic encounters in class, where language teaching is embedded inthe socio‐cultural context <strong>of</strong> contemporary Italy. <strong>The</strong> multimediacomponent reinforces, tests and contextualises language learning done inthe classroom and is regarded as an essential part <strong>of</strong> this course.Convenor: Gabriella BrussinoRestriction: ITALIAN 166. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.ITALIAN 107 Italian Language for Beginners 2 (15 points)Semester 2Further develops language skills in Italian. See the course description forITALIAN 106.Convenor: Gabriella BrussinoPrerequisite: ITALIAN 106 or 166Restriction: ITALIAN 167. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.ITALIAN 111 Italy on Screen (15 points)Semester 1Italian films <strong>of</strong> the post‐World War II period show an extraordinary powerand originality and have long attracted an enthusiastic cinema‐goingpublic within and outside Italy. This course examines films by Fellini,Scola, De Sica, Antonioni, Monicelli, Pasolini, Bertolucci, Brusati, theTaviani Brothers, C. Comencini, Soldini. It considers the sources,complexities and resonances <strong>of</strong> these films and the ways which they refer,directly or obliquely, to the social and political issues <strong>of</strong> their times. <strong>The</strong>course covers issues such as language and dialect, religion, the post‐waryears and the economic boom, regionalism, migration, terrorism,consumerism and feminism. <strong>The</strong> films shown are subtitled and this courseis open to all students, whether or not they are studying Italian language.Convenor: Franco ManaiEUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (15 points)See European Studies.142| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesITALIAN 200 Intermediate Italian Language 1 (15 points)Semester 1This second‐year language course follows and builds on the first‐yearcourses ITALIAN 106 and 107, again seeking a balance between thecommunicative and structural elements <strong>of</strong> language learning. It aims tobuild pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in the main skills <strong>of</strong> listening, speaking, reading andwriting and to expand your cultural knowledge <strong>of</strong> contemporary Italythrough a wide range <strong>of</strong> authentic material (articles, statistics, music,videoclips, news etc). <strong>The</strong> course is divided into thematic units which willenable you to increase your language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and review and learngrammar while mastering a definite body <strong>of</strong> skills and vocabulary.Convenor: Daniela CavallaroPrerequisite: ITALIAN 107 or 167Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesITALIAN 209 / ITALIAN 309 Major <strong>The</strong>mes in Italian RenaissanceCulture (Texts in Italian) (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> Renaissance, a period from roughly 1400‐1600, is generally regardedas one <strong>of</strong> the most significant cultural and social periods <strong>of</strong> Italy’s history.This course aims to provide a general introduction to major culturalaspects <strong>of</strong> the Italian Renaissance including literature, theatre, politics,philosophy, science and the visual arts. It is designed for studentsadvancing in Italian and includes a close reading <strong>of</strong> several texts inItalian.Convenor: Franco ManaiPrerequisite for ITALIAN 209: ITALIAN 107 or 167Prerequisite for ITALIAN 309: ITALIAN 201Corequisite for ITALIAN 209: ITALIAN 200Restriction for ITALIAN 209: ITALIAN 210, 309Restriction for ITALIAN 309: ITALIAN 209, 210ItalianITALIAN 201 Intermediate Italian Language 2 (15 points)Semester 2Further develops the language skills acquired in ITALIAN 200. See thecourse description for ITALIAN 200.Convenor: Gabriella BrussinoPrerequisite: ITALIAN 200Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.ITALIAN 210 Major <strong>The</strong>mes in Italian Renaissance Culture (Texts inEnglish) (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> Renaissance, a period from roughly 1400‐1600, is generally regardedas one <strong>of</strong> the most significant cultural and social periods <strong>of</strong> Italy’s history.This course aims to provide a general introduction to major cultural aspects<strong>of</strong> the Italian Renaissance including literature, theatre, politics, philosophy,science and the visual arts. Texts will be read in English translation. Thiscourse may be <strong>of</strong> special interest to students <strong>of</strong> the Renaissance majoringin other disciplines such as Art History, Architecture, English and Music. Itcannot count towards an Italian major or minor; students intending tomajor or minor in Italian should enrol in ITALIAN 209.Convenor: Franco ManaiPrerequisite: any 90 points passedRestriction: ITALIAN 209, 309ITALIAN 277 Italian Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal study at an approved overseas institution with Italian as thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction.Prerequisite: departmental approval requiredITALIAN 278 Italian Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal study at an approved overseas institution with Italian as thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction.Prerequisite: ITALIAN 277 and departmental approval requiredStage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesITALIAN 300 Advanced Italian Language (15 points)Semester 1This language course is for students <strong>of</strong> Italian who have alreadycompleted four semesters <strong>of</strong> language study, are familiar with thestructures <strong>of</strong> the language and have already worked on original texts.Through reading and discussion <strong>of</strong> articles on relevant aspects <strong>of</strong>contemporary Italian society meant for native speakers, learners areguided in class to work actively on tasks aimed at refining theircommunicative and structural competence in the language, enrichingtheir lexical competence, and developing the ability to “think in Italian”.Convenor: Gabriella BrussinoPrerequisite: ITALIAN 201ITALIAN 303 Boccaccio and Petrarca (15 points)Semester 2This course examines selections from Boccaccio’s Decamerone andPetrarca’s Canzoniere, two works which, along with Dante’s DivinaCommedia, have perhaps had more influence on Western literature thanindividual works by any other Italian author. <strong>The</strong> course sets Boccaccio’sstories and Petrarca’s poems into the philosophical, literary, economicand social context <strong>of</strong> the Italian Trecento, and explores their literaryinterpretations in order to appreciate and understand their richness andvariety.Convenor: Franco ManaiPrerequisite: ITALIAN 201Corequisite: ITALIAN 300Restriction: ITALIAN 710ITALIAN 331 Contemporary Italian <strong>The</strong>atre (15 points)Semester 1This course provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the major developments incontemporary Italian theatre, from the innovations <strong>of</strong> the Futurists, the“grottesco” and Pirandello at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the twentieth century, tothe provocations <strong>of</strong> feminist playwrights and narrative theatre in the lastfew years. Authors considered include Luigi Chiarelli, Luigi Pirandello,Anna Bonacci, Eduardo de Filippo, Natalia Ginzburg, Dario Fo andFranca Rame, and Marco Paolini. A close reading <strong>of</strong> representative playsis accompanied by the discussion <strong>of</strong> the taped staging <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> them.This course is taught in seminar style, in Italian.Convenor: Daniela CavallaroPrerequisite: ITALIAN 201Corequisite: ITALIAN 3002010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 143
Italian | JapaneseITALIAN 337 Special Topic (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Details to be advised.Prerequisite: ITALIAN 201Corequisite: ITALIAN 300ITALIAN 377 Italian Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal study at an approved overseas institution with Italian as thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction.Prerequisite: departmental approval requiredITALIAN 378 Italian Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal study at an approved overseas institution with Italian as thelanguage <strong>of</strong> instruction.Prerequisite: ITALIAN 377 and departmental approval requiredFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/italianFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffMs Gabriella Brussino. Flexible learning, distance learning resources,language teaching, computer assisted language learning methodology.Dr Daniela Cavallaro, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1).Contemporary Italian fiction and drama, rewriting <strong>of</strong> classical literature,women’s theatre.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bernadette Luciano. Italian women writers,Italian film studies, life writing, translation theory, European Studies.Dr Franco Manai, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 2), GraduateAdviser, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Medieval, Renaissance and EarlyModern literature and theatre, modern and contemporary Italian fiction,Italian popular culture, from detective novels to comic books.Contact informationJapaneseStudying Japanese in the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies gives you a broadknowledge <strong>of</strong> modern Japan, including its culture, literature andlanguage. Language courses aim to give you – whether you have severalyears’ experience <strong>of</strong> the language or are a total beginner – a command<strong>of</strong> modern standard Japanese sufficient to cope with reading materialpublished for native speakers <strong>of</strong> Japanese, and to be able to converseconfidently. Subject courses aim to provide you with an in‐depthknowledge <strong>of</strong> the working <strong>of</strong> the society in which the language isembedded.Trade and cultural ties between Japan and New Zealand have developedsignificantly, to the extent that Japan is now New Zealand’s secondlargest trading partner. With a degree in Japanese you will be highlyinformed about the culture, able to bridge cultural gaps and work insocial and business environments.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyCourses in Japanese <strong>of</strong>fer you a range <strong>of</strong> study opportunities unrivalledin New Zealand. In addition to language courses, you can choose tostudy Japanese culture and society, literature, history, popular culture orlinguistics. Several <strong>of</strong> these courses incorporate some Japanese materials,thus enhancing your language skills while developing your knowledge <strong>of</strong>Japanese culture and society.In your first yearYou will study introductory Japanese language. If you have priorexperience in the language you will start at another appropriate level.<strong>The</strong> first-year programme aims to cover most <strong>of</strong> the approximately 150characters in common use. At all levels, we focus on developing yourcommunication skills.Constructing your major or minorYou will combine language courses and subject courses. If you aremajoring in Japanese you must take two core subject courses: ASIAN 100Images <strong>of</strong> Asia and JAPANESE 150 Exploring Japan. ASIAN 100 situatesJapan in the wider context <strong>of</strong> Asia, and JAPANESE 150 introduces someimportant facets <strong>of</strong> modern Japan, including modernisation, economy,gender relations and popular culture, providing a solid base for moreadvanced studies <strong>of</strong> Japanese society. At more advanced levels, you areencouraged to focus on one <strong>of</strong> the following areas <strong>of</strong> specialisation:Japanese society and culture, literature, history or linguistics.For academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviserUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Daniela CavallaroPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87142Email: d.cavallaro@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Franco ManaiPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87139Email: f.manai@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellPostgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Courses <strong>of</strong>fered in our postgraduate programmes include suchdisciplines as linguistics, history, translation, literature, philosophy andteaching Japanese as a second language, as well as advanced languagestudy.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Japanese may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Japanese with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major, or the approval<strong>of</strong> the Head <strong>of</strong> School. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degreewhich is awarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be usedas the entry qualification for the MA.144| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inJapanese is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesFor information on career opportunities, please refer to Asian Studies.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from JAPANESE 230, 232, 239You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Japanese:Stage I courses: JAPANESE 130-150, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: JAPANESE 222-278Stage III courses: JAPANESE 307-393(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)JapaneseFor a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100 and JAPANESE 150• at least 15 points from JAPANESE 222, 240‐270• JAPANESE 332 and at least 15 points from JAPANESE 307‐324, 341,343, 381‐393For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• JAPANESE 232 and at least 15 points from JAPANESE 222, 240‐270,307‐324, 341, 343, 381‐393You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Japanese:Stage I courses: JAPANESE 130-150, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: JAPANESE 222-278Stage III courses: JAPANESE 307-393You can also study Japanese for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) orthe Certificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100, JAPANESE 150• at least 15 points from JAPANESE 330, 332, 339For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Notes• All students wishing to take Japanese language courses for the firsttime at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> must fill in the online LanguageCompetency Form (AR20A) available at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia(wait list applications to Japanese language courses cannot beprocessed without this form - see the information about wait lists onp20).• Native speakers <strong>of</strong> Japanese should consult the JapaneseUndergraduate Adviser at the School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies about thecontent <strong>of</strong> a major in Japanese.Stage I courses for 2010JAPANESE 130 Introduction to Japanese Language 1 (15 points)Semester 1Assumes no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> Japanese. Those who have achieved atleast 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Japanese (or equivalent) may not enrolin this course. <strong>The</strong> course aims to develop the basic pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in modernJapanese necessary to communicate in limited situations. <strong>The</strong> course willuse a range <strong>of</strong> exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening,reading and writing skills as well as strategies to enhance and supportthese skills. <strong>The</strong> course will introduce some socio‐cultural aspects directlyrelated to language use situations. Students must attend the plenarylecture plus streamed classes.Convenor: Tomoko ShimodaRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.JAPANESE 131 Introduction to Japanese Language 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> JAPANESE 130. Students must attend the plenarylecture plus streamed classes.Convenor: Megumi InouePrerequisite: JAPANESE 130 or School approval requiredRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.JAPANESE 150 Exploring Japan (15 points)Semester 1As a core course for a major in Japanese, this <strong>of</strong>fers students a briefintroduction to modern Japanese history, culture and society. It isdesigned for those who are taking up the academic study <strong>of</strong> Japan forthe first time; previous knowledge <strong>of</strong> Japan or the Japanese language isnot required. It is multidisciplinary in approach in order to facilitate a fullunderstanding <strong>of</strong> Japan as a highly complex and dynamic society. Topicsinclude popular culture, gender, minorities and nationalism.Convenor: Rumi SakamotoASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia (15 points)See Asian Studies.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 145
JapaneseStage II courses for 2010JAPANESE 222 Structural Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Japanese Language(15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the linguistic analysis <strong>of</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong> Japanese,including analysis <strong>of</strong> grammatical constructions, especially the use <strong>of</strong>particles and analysis <strong>of</strong> long sentences; an outline <strong>of</strong> phonological,morpho‐phonological and semantic structure <strong>of</strong> modern Japanese; anexplanation <strong>of</strong> the writing system, including types <strong>of</strong> kanji andclassification by radicals. Different styles <strong>of</strong> language, including formal /informal and men’s / women’s language, will also be discussed.Convenor: Harumi MinagawaPrerequisite: LINGUIST 100 or 103Corequisite: JAPANESE 231 or 232JAPANESE 231 Intermediate Japanese 1 (15 points)Semester 1This course is intended for those who have passed JAPANESE 131 or whohave achieved at least 16 credits in Level 3 NCEA Japanese (orequivalent). A continuation <strong>of</strong> JAPANESE 131, providing more advancedgrammar. As with JAPANESE 131, this course provides a range <strong>of</strong>exercises and activities to develop communicative use <strong>of</strong> speaking,listening, reading and writing skills in various situations as well asstrategies to enhance and support these skills. Students will be expectedto prepare thoroughly for each lesson by learning new vocabulary andkanji beforehand. Students must attend the plenary lecture plusstreamed classes.Convenor: Reiko KondoPrerequisite: JAPANESE 131 or School approval requiredRestriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.JAPANESE 270 Japanese Culture and Society (15 points)Semester 1Examines aspects <strong>of</strong> Japanese society and culture in historical context.Focuses particularly on the way traditions have been created andrecreated over time and how they have shaped perceptions <strong>of</strong> Japan.<strong>The</strong>mes may include medicine and health, family, education and theenvironment. Conducted in English.Convenor: Ellen NakamuraPrerequisite: any 45 points in BA coursesJAPANESE 277 Japanese Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course is intended to cover the study <strong>of</strong> Japanese at an approvedoverseas institution. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the plannedoverseas study by the Head <strong>of</strong> School. A student must be currentlyenrolled at <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> in this course before startingoverseas study. A grade for the course will be determined on completion<strong>of</strong> the study on the basis <strong>of</strong> formal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement inJapanese.Convenor: Japanese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredJAPANESE 278 Japanese Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2See JAPANESE 277.Convenor: Japanese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: JAPANESE 277 and School approval requiredStage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesJAPANESE 232 Intermediate Japanese 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> JAPANESE 231. By the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students willhave acquired all essential grammar items and will be ready to exploremore authentic materials. Students must attend the plenary lecture andstreamed classes.Convenor: Reiko KondoPrerequisite: JAPANESE 231 or School approval requiredRestriction: JAPANESE 230, 239. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.JAPANESE 240 Introduction to Japanese Literature (15 points)Semester 2Critically examines important works related to Japan’s literature andculture, from various genres and all periods including the present.Readings in English translation. Emphasis on production and reception <strong>of</strong>literary texts within such contexts as history, gender, ethnicity, religion,the environment and power issues.Convenor: Lawrence MarceauPrerequisite: any 45 points in BA coursesJAPANESE 242 Japanese Drama in Translation (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to Japanese drama from nô, kyôgen, kabuki and bunrakuto contemporary theatre, including realist and avant‐gardist forms.Surveys basic themes, modes and methods through verbal and visualtexts. Also discussed is how “tradition” was constructed andre‐constructed vis‐a‐vis communal, national and gender identity. Noknowledge <strong>of</strong> Japanese required.Convenor: Megumi InouePrerequisite: any 30 points in BA coursesJAPANESE 307 Classical Language and Culture (15 points)Semester 1Introduces classical Japanese language, as well as aspects <strong>of</strong> Japanesehistory and literature. While Classical Japanese is no longer spoken, it isstill alive in the language <strong>of</strong> today, especially in more formal situations.Learning the classical language opens the door not only to better literacyin modern Japanese, but also to a whole world <strong>of</strong> Japanese history andculture.Convenors: Wayne Lawrence, Lawrence MarceauPrerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in JapaneseCorequisite: JAPANESE 331 or 332JAPANESE 322 Japanese Linguistics (15 points)Semester 2A selection <strong>of</strong> topics in Japanese phonology, syntax, and languagevariation and change will be covered. Drawing on interestingphenomena in current Japanese usage, the emphasis will be on historicaland/or theoretical explanation, rather than on description andclassification.Convenor: Wayne LawrencePrerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Japanese including JAPANESE 222Corequisite: JAPANESE 331 or 332JAPANESE 328 Further Advanced Japanese (15 points)Semester 1An advanced course in Japanese language acquisition for students whohave completed JAPANESE 332. This course is designed to serve as alearning environment in which independent learning <strong>of</strong> language isrigorously fostered with challenging reading / writing and oral tasks. <strong>The</strong>course is intended for students who achieved at least B in JAPANESE 332.Convenor: Harumi MinagawaPrerequisite: JAPANESE 332146| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
JAPANESE 331 Advanced Japanese 1 (15 points)Semester 1A continuation <strong>of</strong> JAPANESE 232. <strong>The</strong> course is designed to developcommunicative use <strong>of</strong> the language in the four skills with an emphasis onreading comprehension skills, with extra reading materials <strong>of</strong> anadvanced level. Students must attend the plenary lecture plus streamedclasses.Convenor: Chako AmanoPrerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Japanese including one <strong>of</strong>JAPANESE 230, 232, 239Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.JAPANESE 332 Advanced Japanese 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> JAPANESE 331. Students must attend the plenarylecture plus streamed classes.Convenor: Chako AmanoPrerequisite: JAPANESE 331Restriction: JAPANESE 330, 338, 339. May not be taken if a moreadvanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously beenpassed.JAPANESE 341 Nation, Text, Popular Culture (15 points)Semester 2Examines how gender, national / diaspora identity, and memories <strong>of</strong> theSecond World War are treated in post‐1945 Japanese writing andpopular culture. <strong>The</strong> historical and political context <strong>of</strong> each text isemphasised. Texts mostly in Japanese.Convenor: Rumi SakamotoPrerequisite: JAPANESE 150 and 45 points at Stage II in Japaneseincluding JAPANESE 240 or 270Corequisite: JAPANESE 331 or 332For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Asian Studies.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Ms Chako AmanoPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87068Email: c.amano@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian StudiesRoom 420, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87588 or 85889Fax: +64 9 373 7411Email: asianstudies@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaJapaneseJAPANESE 343 Geisha and Samurai Edo Literature (15 points)Semester 1Explores, mainly in English translation, literary works and other writings /media from early modern (Edo / Tokugawa) Japan. <strong>The</strong> emphasis is onunderstanding aspects <strong>of</strong> the culture by direct reference to texts writtenby Japanese at that time.Convenor: Lawrence MarceauPrerequisite: JAPANESE 150 and 45 points at Stage II in Japaneseincluding JAPANESE 240, 242 or 270JAPANESE 377 Japanese Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See JAPANESE 277.Convenor: Japanese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredJAPANESE 378 Japanese Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See JAPANESE 277.Convenor: Japanese Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: JAPANESE 377 and School approval requiredJAPANESE 393 Japanese Media (15 points)Semester 2A critical analysis <strong>of</strong> Japanese media texts in the context <strong>of</strong> Japaneseurban culture. Taught in English.Convenor: Tomoko ShimodaPrerequisite: JAPANESE 150 and at least 45 points at Stage II inJapanese, or 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies, or FTVMS 101Restriction: JAPANESE 3902010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 147
KoreanKoreanKorea is a fascinating country and Koreans have developed a uniquecultural tradition through exchanges <strong>of</strong> culture with its two neighbours,China and Japan. Today, Korea strives to play an important role as thehub <strong>of</strong> North East Asia. South Korea is the world’s eleventh largest tradingcountry and its economy and volume <strong>of</strong> trade are growing continuously.<strong>The</strong> trade between New Zealand and South Korea also has grown steadily,making the latter one <strong>of</strong> the major trade partners for New Zealand.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian Studies <strong>of</strong>fers various courses on Korean language,culture, politics, history and literature. You can study Korean as aforeign language at Stages I, II and III. If you have a Korean languagebackground, there is a course for heritage speakers (KOREAN 250).In your first yearLanguage courses are designed to train students with no previousknowledge to acquire communication skills and to read simple modernKorean texts. In subsequent years you are able to undertake morein‐depth study <strong>of</strong> Korean history, culture, politics, language and literature.Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100, KOREAN 301For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from KOREAN 100, or KOREAN 110 and 111, or15 points from KOREAN 250You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Korean:Constructing your major or minorYou will combine language courses and non‐language courses. SelectedAsian Studies can be included in a Korean major or minor.Postgraduate studyAt postgraduate level you can take Korean courses as part <strong>of</strong> aprogramme in another subject, such as a BA(Hons) in Asian Studies (seethe subject entry for Asian Studies). See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>Postgraduate Handbook for more information about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesFor information on career opportunities, please refer to Asian Studies.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• ASIAN 100, KOREAN 120, 301For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• KOREAN 201 or 250You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Korean:Stage I courses: KOREAN 110-120, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: KOREAN 200-278, ASIAN 206, 208Stage III courses: KOREAN 300-378, ASIAN 302, 305, 308You can also study Korean for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Stage I courses: KOREAN 100-121, ASIAN 100Stage II courses: KOREAN 200-278, ASIAN 206Stage III courses: KOREAN 300-378, ASIAN 302, 305(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)NoteIf you are enrolling in Korean language courses for the first time youmust fill in the online Language Competency Form (AR20A) available atwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia (wait list applications to Korean languagecourses cannot be processed without this form – see the informationabout wait lists on p20).Stage I courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesKOREAN 110 Korean for Beginners 1 (15 points)Semester 1Aims to introduce beginners to basic spoken and written skills in modernKorean. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice,students will learn how to carry out a conversation on simple topics <strong>of</strong>daily life, to comprehend simple Korean texts, and to write about theirown everyday life at a basic level. Students must attend the plenarylecture plus streamed classes.Convenor: Inshil YoonRestriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.KOREAN 111 Korean for Beginners 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> KOREAN 110. By the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students areexpected to be able to speak, comprehend and write basic Koreanconcerning topics <strong>of</strong> daily life.Convenor: Inshil YoonPrerequisite: KOREAN 110Restriction: KOREAN 100, 250. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.ASIAN 100 Images <strong>of</strong> Asia (15 points)See Asian Studies.148| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Koreanbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesKOREAN 200 Intermediate Korean 1 (15 points)Semester 1A continuation <strong>of</strong> KOREAN 111. Aims to expand students’ communicativeskills to an intermediate level. By introducing further points <strong>of</strong> grammarand practising their usage through listening, speaking, reading andwriting activities, students will learn how to carry out daily lifeconversations using appropriate speech levels, to comprehendintermediate‐level Korean texts and to write about their own everyday life.Convenor: Inshil YoonPrerequisite: KOREAN 100 or 111Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.KOREAN 201 Intermediate Korean 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> KOREAN 200. By the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students areexpected to be able to engage in everyday conversation and tocomprehend and write Korean concerning topics <strong>of</strong> daily life.Convenor: Young Hee LeePrerequisite: KOREAN 200Restriction: KOREAN 250. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.KOREAN 277 Korean Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course is intended to cover study <strong>of</strong> Korean at an approved overseasinstitution. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the planned overseasstudy by the Head <strong>of</strong> School. A student must be currently enrolled at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> and for this course, before starting overseasstudy. A grade for the course will be determined on completion <strong>of</strong> thestudy on the basis <strong>of</strong> formal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in Korean.Convenor: Korean Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredKOREAN 301 Advanced Korean 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> KOREAN 300.Convenor: Young Hee LeePrerequisite: KOREAN 300KOREAN 377 Korean Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course is intended to cover study <strong>of</strong> Korean at an approved overseasinstitution. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the planned overseasstudy by the Head <strong>of</strong> School. A student must be currently enrolled at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> and for this course, before starting overseasstudy. A grade for the course will be determined on completion <strong>of</strong> thestudy on the basis <strong>of</strong> formal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in Korean.Convenor: Korean Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: School approval requiredKOREAN 378 Korean Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See KOREAN 377.Convenor: Korean Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: KOREAN 377 and School approval requiredASIAN 302 Asian Diasporas (15 points)See Asian Studies.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asiaFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.KoreanKOREAN 278 Korean Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See KOREAN 277.Convenor: Korean Undergraduate AdviserPrerequisite: KOREAN 277 and School approval requiredStage II / Stage III courses for 2010ASIAN 208 / ASIAN 308 Writing Systems in East Asian Cultures(15 points)See Asian Studies.Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Koreanbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesKOREAN 300 Advanced Korean 1 (15 points)Semester 1Designed to equally develop the four basic language skills <strong>of</strong> listening,speaking, reading and writing in a way that incorporates Korea’s richand diverse culture. Students will continue to build an extensivevocabulary and knowledge <strong>of</strong> contemporary idioms as they gain theability to freely read, write and verbally communicate in the language.Convenor: Young Hee LeePrerequisite: KOREAN 201Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.Teaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Asian Studies.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Inshil YoonPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85736Email: ic.yoon@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Asian StudiesRoom 420, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87588 or 85889Fax: +64 9 373 7411Email: asianstudies@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/asia2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 149
Language Teaching and LearningLanguageTeaching andLearning<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies and Linguistics <strong>of</strong>ferscourses at Stage II and III which provide a foundation in English languageteaching and give you the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge andunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the world <strong>of</strong> English language teaching. <strong>The</strong>y are anideal basis for a career in teaching English, or if you want to upgradeyour English language teaching skills and knowledge. Anyone who has ahigh level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in speaking and writing English and who has theprerequisites may take these courses.You may include the LANGTCHG courses below as electives in the BA.<strong>The</strong>y also form part <strong>of</strong> the major and minor in Linguistics and EnglishLanguage Teaching, and English Language Acquisition and Linguistics(see the separate subject entries).Postgraduate study<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies and Linguistics <strong>of</strong>fers awide range <strong>of</strong> postgraduate study opportunities in the field <strong>of</strong> languageteaching and learning, including the Postgraduate Diploma in LanguageTeaching and masters degrees in Language Teaching or Linguistics.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesLANGTCHG courses may lead to careers in English teaching contexts inNew Zealand and around the world. Graduates with a background inlanguage teaching have also found careers in the fields <strong>of</strong> marketing,journalism, publishing and human resources, as well as in other fieldswhich require a knowledge <strong>of</strong> language and how it relates to educationand society generally.Stage II course for 2010LANGTCHG 202 Introductory English Language Analysis for TEFL(15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Gives an overview <strong>of</strong> the English language at the level <strong>of</strong> sounds, words,phrases and sentences. Develops an understanding <strong>of</strong> how languagefunctions as a system and how this knowledge is relevant and useful forstudents intending to become English language teachers.Convenor: Dr Rosemary ErlamPrerequisite: at least 30 points passed or approval <strong>of</strong> ProgrammeCo-ordinatorLANGTCHG 301 Introduction to TEFL Curriculum (15 points)Semester 2This course introduces different syllabus types and approaches to secondlanguage teaching. It also looks at issues related to course assessmentand how to design courses to meet particular student needs.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202 or approval <strong>of</strong> Programme Co-ordinatorLANGTCHG 302 Practical Language Teaching (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Develops an understanding <strong>of</strong> the procedures and options used inteaching language lessons. Introduces participants to a range <strong>of</strong> lessontypes for the teaching <strong>of</strong> grammar, vocabulary and language skills, andto the use <strong>of</strong> classroom observation as a means <strong>of</strong> learning aboutlanguage teaching and classroom interaction.Enrolment is limited to 50 students in each semester. Approval will begiven first to students who need the course to complete the BEd(TESOL),and then to other students on a first come, first served basis.Convenor: Dr Tan Bee TinPrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202, 300 and approval <strong>of</strong> ProgrammeCo‐ordinator, or enrolment in BEd(TESOL)LANGTCHG 303 Instructed Language Learning (15 points)Semester 1Introduces the study <strong>of</strong> how second languages are learned byconsidering various factors which influence acquisition and how thesefactors can inform language teaching. Some <strong>of</strong> these factors, such as theacquisition order <strong>of</strong> grammatical structures, apply to all learners whileothers, such as motivation, may be different for individual learners.Convenor: Dr Jenefer PhilpPrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202 and 300, or enrolment in BEd(TESOL),or approval <strong>of</strong> Programme Co‐ordinatorLANGTCHG 304 <strong>The</strong> Young Second Language Learner (15 points)Semester 2Examines the experience <strong>of</strong> children aged 6‐12 years in learning a secondlanguage. Gives particular attention to the social, cognitive andpsychological characteristics <strong>of</strong> children; examines the particular needs <strong>of</strong>young learners <strong>of</strong> a second language, and how languages are learned indifferent contexts.Convenor: Dr Christine BiebricherPrerequisite: 30 points from LINGUIST 200‐203, 205, LANGTCHG 202,205, or 120 points passed from Part 1 <strong>of</strong> the BEd(TESOL), or approval <strong>of</strong>the Programme Co‐ordinatorLANGTCHG 310 Literature in Second Language Learning (15 points)Semester 1This course aims to familiarise participants with the principles andtechniques <strong>of</strong> the stylistic analysis <strong>of</strong> literary texts and how these can serveas a basis for the development <strong>of</strong> materials for teaching both literature andlanguage through literary texts. It will also introduce students to a variety<strong>of</strong> activities for teaching literature to second language learners.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rod EllisPrerequisite: 30 points from LINGUIST 200‐203, 205, LANGTCHG 202,205, or 120 points passed from Part 1 <strong>of</strong> the BEd(TESOL), or approval <strong>of</strong>the Programme Co‐ordinatorStage III courses for 2010LANGTCHG 300 Teaching English in the Second / ForeignLanguage Classroom (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A general introduction to English language teaching. This course requiresstudents to undertake a study <strong>of</strong> the ideas and practice relating to theteaching <strong>of</strong> the knowledge systems <strong>of</strong> English and <strong>of</strong> language skills.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II or above or departmentalapproval requiredFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/langtchgFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.150| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
LATIN 302 Latin Literary Texts 3B (15 points)Semester 2Detailed study <strong>of</strong> prescribed texts with reference to their language andmeaning, and critical appreciation <strong>of</strong> their literary, historical and/orphilosophical qualities. In 2010: selections from Cicero’s Philippics.Convenor: Marcus WilsonPrerequisite: LATIN 200 and either LATIN 201 or 202LATIN 305 Latin Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Prerequisite: LATIN 200 and either LATIN 201 or 202LATIN 310 Advanced Language Study Part 2 (15 points)Availability to be advisedAn advanced analytical study <strong>of</strong> Latin; translation.Prerequisite: LATIN 200, and either LATIN 201 or 202For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Latin AmericanStudiesFor 2010 no major will be available in Latin American Studies. Ifyou have previously been enrolled for a major in Latin AmericanStudies, please contact the Undergraduate Adviser for adviceabout completing your major.Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary subject which introducesyou to the common traditions, rich heritage, and contemporaryexperience <strong>of</strong> Latin American nations and their people. In recent years,New Zealand’s ties to Latin America have grown dramatically, as theimportance <strong>of</strong> this region for New Zealand’s future has become clear.In order to help you encounter this world, and prepare future leaders <strong>of</strong>this country’s relations with Latin America, Latin American Studies bringstogether courses relevant to the region from other subjects and <strong>of</strong>ferscourses which integrate the specialist approaches <strong>of</strong> the lecturers inthese contributing disciplines.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can choose to study Latin American culture, literature, politics,history, sociology, film, music and popular culture. Classes use a widevariety <strong>of</strong> media and are supported by extensive library collections.Latin | Latin American StudiesTeaching staffRefer to the teaching staff for Ancient History.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: W. R. BarnesPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87047Email: wr.barnes@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Classics and Ancient History3 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87622Fax: +64 9 308 2301Email: classics@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/classicsIn your first yearYou should take SPANISH 103 as an appropriate introduction to LatinAmerican civilisation beginning with the Spanish conquest. We alsorecommend that you take some Spanish language study in order toprepare for advanced courses which may require readings in Spanish.Constructing your minorYou will take SPANISH 103 and then select at least one <strong>of</strong> the culturalstudies courses and at least one <strong>of</strong> the history or politics courses at StageII. On the basis <strong>of</strong> this study, you then choose from the other coursesavailable – see “Requirements for minor” on p154. Note that you caninclude only one Spanish language acquisition course (SPANISH 105) inthe minor. You can include no more than three courses in any one subjectarea in the minor.Postgraduate studyAlthough there is currently no postgraduate programme specifically inLatin American Studies, you may be able to continue study in this areathrough a postgraduate programme in one <strong>of</strong> the contributing subjects(Spanish, History or Political Studies). <strong>The</strong>se programmes <strong>of</strong>ten allow youto include some courses from other areas, provided that the departmentsconcerned approve. If you are interested in postgraduate study, consultadvisers in Latin American Studies and your other subjects to ensure thatyou take the appropriate courses in your BA.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for informationabout postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesLatin American Studies can be beneficial for careers in the diplomaticservice and related branches <strong>of</strong> public service, journalism, tourism andeducation, as well as positions in the growing number <strong>of</strong> New Zealandcompanies which export to or invest in the region, and in the manynon‐governmental organisations with branches in Latin America.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 153
Latin American StudiesRequirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)In 2010 Latin American Studies is available as a minor (major notavailable).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• SPANISH 103• at least 15 points from LATINAM 201, 216, 306• no more than 3 courses in any one subject area, except by permission<strong>of</strong> the Programme Co-ordinatorStage II courses: LATINAM 200, 201, HISTORY 231, POLITICS 234,SOCIOL 210, SPANISH 205, 211‐213, 216Stage III courses: LATINAM 301, HISTORY 310, POLITICS 317, 332,334, SPANISH 305, 306, 311-314, 325, ECON 342(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for LatinAmerican Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSPANISH 103 Iberian and Latin American Civilisations (15 points)SPANISH 105 Beginners’ Spanish 2 (15 points)See Spanish.You may count the courses listed below towards a minor in LatinAmerican Studies:Stage I courses: LATINAM 101, SPANISH 103, 105Stage II courses: LATINAM 200, 201, 216, POLITICS 234, SOCIOL 210,SPANISH 205Stage III courses: LATINAM 301, 302, 306, 325, POLITICS 327, 334,SPANISH 305, 311‐314, ECON 342Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 15 points from LATINAM 100, SPANISH 103, or (SPANISH 105or 108 for students not also taking a major or minor in Spanish)• at least 15 points from LATINAM 201, SPANISH 211‐213, 216, 306• at least 15 points from HISTORY 231, POLITICS 234, 317• no more than 69 points in any one subject area, except by permission<strong>of</strong> the Programme Co-ordinator.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from LATINAM 100, SPANISH 103, or (SPANISH 105or 108 for students not also taking a major or minor in Spanish)• at least 15 points from LATINAM 201, SPANISH 211‐213, 216, 306• at least 15 points from HISTORY 231, POLITICS 234, 317• no more than 52 points in any one subject area, except by permission<strong>of</strong> the Programme Co-ordinator.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Latin American Studies:Stage I courses: LATINAM 100, SPANISH 103, 105, 108Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for LatinAmerican Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSOCIOL 210 Colonisation, Globalisation and Development(15 points)See Sociology.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.LATINAM 216 / LATINAM 301 Music, Politics and Social Change(15 points)Semester 2A theorised study <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> twentieth-century cultural and socialmovements in Latin America through its popular music. <strong>The</strong> major focusis on the political and cultural manifestations <strong>of</strong> these expressions as theyrespond to and instigate social change.Convenor: Walescka Pino‐OjedaPrerequisite for LATINAM 216: SPANISH 103 or 105Prerequisite for LATINAM 301: 15 points from HISTORY 231,LATINAM 201, 211, POLITICS 234, 317, SPANISH 211, 213, 306Restriction for LATINAM 216: LATINAM 301, SPANISH 216Restriction for LATINAM 301: LATINAM 216, SPANISH 216Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for LatinAmerican Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 327 International Security and Conflict (15 points)See Political Studies.ECON 342 International Economic Policy (15 points)Refer to the 2010 Business School Undergraduate Handbook (availablefrom the Department <strong>of</strong> Economics, and the Business School StudentCentre, Level 1, Owen G. Glenn Building, or by phoning 0800 61 62 63)and visit www.econ.auckland.ac.nz154| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaLinguisticsFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/latinamericanFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roberto González‐Casanovas. Early modernIberia / Mediterranean, colonial Latin America (Brazil, Caribbean,Mexico), historiography, travels, missions, utopias, Catalan, Portuguese.Dr Kathryn Lehman. Latin American cultural studies, particularlynineteenth-century fictions; feminist, subaltern and indigenous studies.Dr Walescka Pino‐Ojeda, Programme Co‐ordinator. Latin Americanliterature and popular culture; critical theory; trauma studies.Linguistics is the study <strong>of</strong> language. Our capacity for language sets usapart from other species, and language is an important part <strong>of</strong> people’sconstruction <strong>of</strong> their national and ethnic identities. At the heart <strong>of</strong>Linguistics is the study <strong>of</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong> human languages, their historyand the ways in which they change, the acquisition <strong>of</strong> language, and thevital role language plays in all human interaction. Linguistics hasimportant connections with other disciplines that concern themselveswith human communication. However, its connections spread morewidely still into the disciplines <strong>of</strong> anthropology, artificial intelligence,human biology, philosophy, psychology and sociology, as well as alllanguage and literary studies.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyLinguistics provides you with excellent opportunities to gain a thoroughunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the structural and cognitive aspects <strong>of</strong> language, theuse and functions <strong>of</strong> language in society, and language change. You canalso study the structure <strong>of</strong> English and the languages <strong>of</strong> the Pacific area.Latin American Studies | LinguisticsAnd teaching staff from the School <strong>of</strong> European Languages andLiteratures, and the Departments <strong>of</strong> Political Studies and Sociology.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Dr Kathryn LehmanPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87626Email: k.lehman@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Dr Walescka Pino‐OjedaPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87107Email: w.pino‐ojeda@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellIn your first yearIf you think you might want to continue with Linguistics, we advise you toenrol in either LINGUIST 100 or LINGUIST 103. <strong>The</strong>se courses give youthe core concepts necessary to understand the structural aspects <strong>of</strong>language. Either <strong>of</strong> these courses is a prerequisite for several <strong>of</strong> theStage II courses and is required for a major or minor in Linguistics.Constructing your major or minorSee the information below, and bear in mind that certain courses arerequired for a major or minor and that more advanced courses usuallyhave prerequisites. Courses in Linguistics also form part <strong>of</strong> the major /minor in Linguistics and English Language Teaching, English LanguageAcquisition and Linguistics, and Logic and Computation (refer to theseparate subject entries).Other useful subjectsStudents with an interest in linguistics <strong>of</strong>ten do a double major inLinguistics with either a European or Asian language, Mathematics,Philosophy or Psychology.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Linguistics may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Linguistics with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inLinguistics is available as a Taught or Research Masters.Student research is supervised by staff who are experts in the relevantareas. <strong>The</strong>se include Oceanic linguistics, sociolinguistics, phonology,syntax, pragmatics, semantics, discourse analysis and language incontact.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 155
LinguisticsCareer opportunities<strong>The</strong> careers for which a qualification in Linguistics prepares you include(but are not restricted to): language education in its various aspects (suchas curriculum design, foreign language teaching, teaching English as asecond or foreign language and bilingual education), speech andlanguage therapy, social policy, public service, law, journalism,broadcasting, advertising, marketing, artificial intelligence, machinetranslation, speech synthesis and recognition, and forensic linguistics.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103• LINGUIST 200, 201, 300For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Linguistics:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100-103Stage II courses: LINGUIST 200-205, ENGLISH 203Stage III courses: LINGUIST 300-320Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• LINGUIST 100 or 103• LINGUIST 200, 201, 300For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Stage III courses: LINGUIST 300-320, ENGLISH 337, EUROPEAN 301(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010LINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the main areas <strong>of</strong> linguistics: the production andfunction <strong>of</strong> sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structureand word formation (morphology), the principles <strong>of</strong> grammar through astudy <strong>of</strong> sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects <strong>of</strong> meaning(semantics). <strong>The</strong> course is a self‐contained introduction and assumes noprior knowledge <strong>of</strong> linguistics or language study.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frank LichtenberkRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 103LINGUIST 101 Language, Mind and Society (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> the interactions between language and other areas <strong>of</strong> humanbehaviour. Students will study the interaction between language structureand use on the one hand, and social structure and social norms on theother (sociolinguistics), the relationship between linguistic knowledge andcultural knowledge (anthropological linguistics), and the interrelationship<strong>of</strong> language and cognitive structures as revealed through languageacquisition (psycholinguistics).Convenor: Dr Fay WoukLINGUIST 102 Languages <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the linguistics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific Islands (Melanesia,Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. <strong>The</strong> areas coveredinclude: principles <strong>of</strong> historical change, the social use <strong>of</strong> language, oralliterature and the organisation <strong>of</strong> linguistic systems <strong>of</strong> sound, meaningand grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction <strong>of</strong>language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems.Convenor: Dr Ross ClarkLINGUIST 103 Introduction to English Linguistics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the core areas <strong>of</strong> language study. Topics include: howsounds are produced, the basic structure <strong>of</strong> the English sound system,primary word formation processes in English, the rules for Englishsentence structure and the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> word meaning. This courseserves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides anexcellent background for students studying languages including English.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 100Stage II courses for 2010LINGUIST 200 Syntax and Semantics (15 points)Semester 1Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists <strong>of</strong> a formal and afunctional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, aswell as an introduction to grammatical theories and types <strong>of</strong>grammatical systems.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersPrerequisite: LINGUIST 100 or 103<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• LINGUIST 100 or 103You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Linguistics:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100-103Stage II courses: LINGUIST 200-205, ENGLISH 202, EUROPEAN 201LINGUIST 201 Phonology and Morphology (15 points)Semester 2A two‐part course covering speech sounds and the structure andformation <strong>of</strong> words. <strong>The</strong> first part is a survey <strong>of</strong> speech sounds in theworld’s languages and an introduction to how these sounds areorganised into language. <strong>The</strong> second focuses on the relationship betweenform and meaning in words using English and other languages as data.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersPrerequisite: LINGUIST 100 or 103156| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
LINGUIST 203 Applied English Grammar (15 points)Semester 1Covers the essential concepts for understanding the grammar <strong>of</strong> English.Pays special attention to grammar and meaning and to the role playedby grammar in effective writing and speaking: how information ishighlighted or downplayed, how new information is presented to readersand listeners, and how known information is handled. <strong>The</strong> course looks atthe differences between standard and non‐standard English and at thedifferences between written and spoken English. Readings will beassigned in class.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan HuangPrerequisite: any 15 points at Stage ILINGUIST 205 Language and Identities in New Zealand(15 points)Semester 1Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multipleaspects <strong>of</strong> their identities. Covers language use among Pākehā, Māoriand Pacific peoples, as well as language use <strong>of</strong> recent Asian immigrantsand the New Zealand sign language community.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage IENGLISH 203 English Language to 1900 (15 points)See English.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.LINGUIST 202 / LINGUIST 308 Language Change (15 points)Semester 2Introduces long‐term historical trends, types <strong>of</strong> language change,language families and comparative reconstruction.Convenor: Dr Ross ClarkPrerequisite for LINGUIST 202: LINGUIST 100 or 103Prerequisite for LINGUIST 308: LINGUIST 200 and 201Restriction for LINGUIST 202: LINGUIST 308Restriction for LINGUIST 308: LINGUIST 202Stage III courses for 2010LINGUIST 300 Syntactic <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> LINGUIST 200. Like LINGUIST 200, this courseapproaches syntax from functional‐typological and formal perspectives.<strong>The</strong> functional‐typological part <strong>of</strong> the course deals with topics such asgrammatical relations, passives, causatives, complementation,topic‐comment and universals. <strong>The</strong> formal‐syntax part introduces furthersubtheories <strong>of</strong> Chomsky’s Extended Standard <strong>The</strong>ory, exploring the role <strong>of</strong>Government, Case and Binding <strong>The</strong>ories in explaining the distributionand form <strong>of</strong> Noun Phrases. We see how these theories throw light onword order in passives and wh‐questions, and in various complexsentence constructions.Convenors: Dr Helen Charters and Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor FrankLichtenberkPrerequisite: LINGUIST 200LINGUIST 301 Advanced Phonology and Morphology (15 points)Semester 1A continuation <strong>of</strong> LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoreticalapproach to phonology including distinctive feature theory, syllabletheory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonologyand parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in whichtheories are applied to language data.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: LINGUIST 201LINGUIST 302 Semantics and Pragmatics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to and critical survey <strong>of</strong> a wide range <strong>of</strong> issues <strong>of</strong>contemporary relevance in the study <strong>of</strong> meaning. <strong>The</strong> semantics part <strong>of</strong>the course includes topics in structural, truth‐conditional and cognitivesemantics. <strong>The</strong> pragmatics parts covers some <strong>of</strong> the basic topics inpragmatics.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan HuangPrerequisite: LINGUIST 100 or 103LINGUIST 303 Conversational Analysis (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the close and detailed observation <strong>of</strong> ordinaryconversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature <strong>of</strong>conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role<strong>of</strong> narratives in conversation and how they are structured, howconversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques areutilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish socialactions.Enrolment is limited to 25 students, with selection based on GPA.Convenor: Dr Fay WoukPrerequisite: any 30 points in the BA at Stage IILINGUIST 305 Child Language Acquisition (15 points)Semester 2Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquireknowledge <strong>of</strong> their native language and assesses a number <strong>of</strong> currenttheories which have been developed to explain the process.Convenor: Dr Fay WoukPrerequisite: LINGUIST 200 or 201LINGUIST 306 Polynesian Comparative Linguistics (15 points)Semester 2Comparative and historical study <strong>of</strong> the sound systems, grammar, andvocabulary <strong>of</strong> the Polynesian languages.Convenor: Dr Ross ClarkPrerequisite: LINGUIST 202 or MĀORI 201 or SAMOAN 201 or 202LINGUIST 307 <strong>The</strong> English Language Worldwide (15 points)Semester 2An overview <strong>of</strong> issues as they relate to the use <strong>of</strong> English in the worldtoday. Topics include: the roles <strong>of</strong> American and British English, attitudestoward varieties <strong>of</strong> English, the development <strong>of</strong> new Englishes andEnglish‐based pidgins and creoles, and the notion <strong>of</strong> a “standard” variety<strong>of</strong> English.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in LinguisticsRestriction: 175.208 or LINGUIST 204LINGUIST 310 Linguistics Essays Course (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultationwith appropriate staff (not necessarily the Convenor) according to topic.Students intending to take this course should approach a staff memberworking in their area <strong>of</strong> interest well in advance to arrange for supervision.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersPrerequisite: permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentLinguistics2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 157
Linguistics | Linguistics and English Language TeachingLINGUIST 320 Topics in Pragmatics (15 points)Semester 2Pragmatics – the systematic study <strong>of</strong> language in use – is a rapidlydeveloping discipline in linguistics. This course will continue to give acritical survey <strong>of</strong> the central topics and the latest developments <strong>of</strong>pragmatics. Speech act, deixis, politeness, pragmatics and the lexicon,and the pragmatics‐semantics interface, will be among the issues dealtwith in individual lectures.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan HuangPrerequisite: LINGUIST 200For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/linguisticsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Helen Charters, Undergraduate Adviser. Mandarin syntax,discourse and pragmatics, second language acquisition, lexical‐functionalgrammar.Dr Ross Clark, Graduate Adviser. Pidgin and Creole languages,Polynesian comparative linguistics, languages <strong>of</strong> Vanuatu.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan Huang, Head <strong>of</strong> Linguistics Section. Pragmatics,anaphora, pragmatics‐semantics interface, pragmatics‐syntax interface,typology, philosophy <strong>of</strong> language.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frank Lichtenberk. Functional, cognitive andtypological syntax, grammaticalisation, Oceanic linguistics.Dr Fay Wouk. Languages <strong>of</strong> Indonesia, interactional grammar,cross‐cultural pragmatics, conversation analysis.Linguisticsand EnglishLanguageTeachingIn Linguistics and English Language Teaching you first develop yourknowledge <strong>of</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong> the English language and principles <strong>of</strong>language analysis. You will then focus on developing your understanding<strong>of</strong> the principles and practical aspects <strong>of</strong> teaching English as a second orforeign language.<strong>The</strong> subject consists <strong>of</strong> courses in Linguistics and Language Teaching andLearning, and is available as a BA major and minor. (See the appropriatesections <strong>of</strong> this Handbook for more detail about Linguistics andLanguage Teaching and Learning.) <strong>The</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong>Applied Language Studies and Linguistics will be happy to advise you onthe best options for you.Postgraduate study<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies and Linguistics <strong>of</strong>fer arange <strong>of</strong> postgraduate programmes in this area. Students who havecompleted a BA with a major in Linguistics and English LanguageTeaching may apply for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma inLanguage Teaching. See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> PostgraduateHandbook for more information about postgraduate study.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Helen ChartersPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87086Email: h.charters@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies andLinguisticsLevel 8, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo QuadrantPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86252Fax: +64 9 308 2360Email: langt@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dalslFor a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103• LINGUIST 101, LANGTCHG 202, 300 or 304, 301• 15 points from LANGTCHG 302, 303, 306For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Linguistics and English Language Teaching:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100, 101, 103, LANGTCHG 101Stage II courses: LINGUIST 200-203, 205, LANGTCHG 202, 205, 206Stage III courses: LINGUIST 302-305, 307, LANGTCHG 300-306,310-312158| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 15 points from LINGUIST 100, 103• LINGUIST 101, LANGTCHG 202, 300, 301• at least 15 points from LANGTCHG 302, 303For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Linguistics and English Language Teaching:Stage I courses: LINGUIST 100, 101, 103Stage II courses: LINGUIST 200-205, LANGTCHG 202Stage III courses: LINGUIST 302-305, 307, LANGTCHG 300-303, 310(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010LANGTCHG 101 Introduction to ELT (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to a range <strong>of</strong> approaches to second language teachingand the theories <strong>of</strong> language and learning which underpin them.Students will explore the basic concepts related to current approaches toELT in their home country and the social context <strong>of</strong> learning.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WetteLINGUIST 103 Introduction to English Linguistics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the core areas <strong>of</strong> language study. Topics include: howsounds are produced, the basic structure <strong>of</strong> the English sound system,primary word formation processes in English, the rules for Englishsentence structure and the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> word meaning. This courseserves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides anexcellent background for students studying languages including English.Convenor: Dr Helen ChartersRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 100Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forLinguistics and English Language Teaching but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesLANGTCHG 202 Introductory English Language Analysis for TEFL(15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Gives an overview <strong>of</strong> the English language at the level <strong>of</strong> sounds, words,phrases and sentences. Develops an understanding <strong>of</strong> how languagefunctions as a system and how this knowledge is relevant and useful forstudents intending to become English language teachers.Convenor: Dr Rosemary ErlamPrerequisite: at least 30 points passed or approval <strong>of</strong> ProgrammeCo-ordinatorLANGTCHG 205 Developing Literacy in a Second Language(15 points)Semester 1Examines the theory and practice related to the development <strong>of</strong> bothinitial and advanced literacy in a second language: how reading andwriting skills are developed in a second language; the interdependency <strong>of</strong>first and second language literacy skills; effective instructional methodsand the role played by second language literacy in the development <strong>of</strong>academic skills where English is the medium <strong>of</strong> instruction.Convenor: Dr Christine BiebricherPrerequisite: at least 30 points passed or approval <strong>of</strong> ProgrammeCo-ordinatorFor information about the following courses, see Linguistics.Linguistics and English Language TeachingLINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the main areas <strong>of</strong> linguistics: the production andfunction <strong>of</strong> sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structureand word formation (morphology), the principles <strong>of</strong> grammar through astudy <strong>of</strong> sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects <strong>of</strong> meaning(semantics). <strong>The</strong> course is a self‐contained introduction and assumes noprior knowledge <strong>of</strong> linguistics or language study.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frank LichtenberkRestriction: 175.106, LINGUIST 103LINGUIST 101 Language, Mind and Society (15 points)Semester 1A survey <strong>of</strong> the interactions between language and other areas <strong>of</strong> humanbehaviour. Students will study the interaction between language structureand use on the one hand, and social structure and social norms on theother (sociolinguistics), the relationship between linguistic knowledge andcultural knowledge (anthropological linguistics), and the interrelationship<strong>of</strong> language and cognitive structures as revealed through languageacquisition (psycholinguistics).Convenor: Dr Fay WoukLINGUIST 200 Syntax and Semantics (15 points)LINGUIST 201 Phonology and Morphology (15 points)LINGUIST 203 Applied English Grammar (15 points)LINGUIST 205 Language and Identities in New Zealand(15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forLinguistics and English Language Teaching but not available in 2010,see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesLANGTCHG 300 Teaching English in the Second / ForeignLanguage Classroom (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A general introduction to English language teaching. This course requiresstudents to undertake a study <strong>of</strong> the ideas and practice relating to theteaching <strong>of</strong> the knowledge systems <strong>of</strong> English and <strong>of</strong> language skills.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II or above or departmentalapproval required2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 159
Linguistics and English Language TeachingLANGTCHG 301 Introduction to TEFL Curriculum (15 points)Semester 2This course introduces different syllabus types and approaches to secondlanguage teaching. It also looks at issues related to course assessmentand how to design courses to meet particular student needs.Convenor: Dr Rosemary WettePrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202 or approval <strong>of</strong> Programme Co-ordinatorLANGTCHG 302 Practical Language Teaching (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Develops an understanding <strong>of</strong> the procedures and options used inteaching language lessons. Introduces participants to a range <strong>of</strong> lessontypes for the teaching <strong>of</strong> grammar, vocabulary and language skills, andto the use <strong>of</strong> classroom observation as a means <strong>of</strong> learning aboutlanguage teaching and classroom interaction.Enrolment is limited to 50 students in each semester. Approval will begiven first to students who need the course to complete the BEd(TESOL),and then to other students on a first come, first served basis.Convenor: Dr Tan Bee TinPrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202, 300 and approval <strong>of</strong> ProgrammeCo‐ordinator, or enrolment in BEd(TESOL)LANGTCHG 303 Instructed Language Learning (15 points)Semester 1Introduces the study <strong>of</strong> how second languages are learned byconsidering various factors which influence acquisition and how thesefactors can inform language teaching. Some <strong>of</strong> these factors, such as theacquisition order <strong>of</strong> grammatical structures, apply to all learners whileothers, such as motivation, may be different for individual learners.Convenor: Dr Jenefer PhilpPrerequisite: LANGTCHG 202 and 300, or enrolment in BEd(TESOL), orapproval <strong>of</strong> Programme Co‐ordinatorTeaching staffSee staff listed under the entries for Language Teaching and Learning,and Linguistics.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Language Teaching Adviser: Dr Rosemary ErlamPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87081Email: r.erlam@auckland.ac.nzLinguistics Adviser: Dr Helen ChartersPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87086Email: h.charters@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Language Studies andLinguisticsLevel 8, Fisher Building, 18 Waterloo QuadrantPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86252Fax: +64 9 308 2360Email: langt@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dalslLANGTCHG 304 <strong>The</strong> Young Second Language Learner (15 points)Semester 2Examines the experience <strong>of</strong> children aged 6‐12 years in learning a secondlanguage. Gives particular attention to the social, cognitive andpsychological characteristics <strong>of</strong> children; examines the particular needs <strong>of</strong>young learners <strong>of</strong> a second language, and how languages are learned indifferent contexts.Convenor: Dr Christine BiebricherPrerequisite: 30 points from LINGUIST 200‐203, 205, LANGTCHG 202,205, or 120 points passed from Part 1 <strong>of</strong> the BEd(TESOL), or approval <strong>of</strong>the Programme Co‐ordinatorLANGTCHG 310 Literature in Second Language Learning(15 points)See Language Teaching and Learning.For information about the following courses, see Linguistics.LINGUIST 302 Semantics and Pragmatics (15 points)LINGUIST 303 Conversational Analysis (15 points)LINGUIST 305 Child Language Acquisition (15 points)LINGUIST 307 <strong>The</strong> English Language Worldwide (15 points)For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/linguistics_eltFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.160| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Logic andComputationLogic and Computation involves the study <strong>of</strong> the laws and methods <strong>of</strong>reasoning with symbolic representations, including human languagesand digital information systems. It examines the structure, design andlimitations <strong>of</strong> symbolic representations and procedures in human thoughtand computer s<strong>of</strong>tware, using ideas and techniques from computerscience, linguistics, mathematics and philosophy.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong> courses available give you an opportunity to gain a sound practicalknowledge <strong>of</strong> programming and logical analysis, and to develop theconceptual and analytical skills needed for a deeper theoreticalunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the subject. Logic and Computation will suit you if youhave a flexible mind capable not only <strong>of</strong> creative, speculative thought, butalso <strong>of</strong> precise calculation, problem solving and design.In your first yearYou should enrol in COMPSCI 101 Principles <strong>of</strong> Programming and PHIL 101Introduction to Logic. <strong>The</strong>se core courses are prerequisites for higher levelcourses and are required for a major or minor in Logic and Computation.Constructing your major or minorSee “Requirements for major and minor” below. We advise studentswanting to major in Logic and Computation to think carefully about wheretheir main interests lie. You might choose to range over several <strong>of</strong> thecomponent disciplines at Stage III, or you could take most <strong>of</strong> your coursesin either Computer Science or Philosophy. Nevertheless, all students arewell advised to sample courses in more than one <strong>of</strong> the disciplines.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons)MA(one year) (one year)Postgraduate study is an opportunity to extend your skills in the field andpursue specialised research projects.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• COMPSCI 101, 225, PHIL 101, 222For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• COMPSCI 101, 225, PHIL 101, 222You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Logic and Computation:Stage I courses: COMPSCI 101, 105, LINGUIST 100, 103, MATHS 150,PHIL 101, 105Stage II courses: COMPSCI 220, 225, LINGUIST 200, LOGICOMP 201,MATHS 250, 253, 255, PHIL 216, 222Stage III courses: COMPSCI 320, 350, 367, LINGUIST 300, 302, 320,LOGICOMP 301, 302, MATHS 315, 326, 328, PHIL 305, 315, 323Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• COMPSCI 101, 225, PHIL 101Logic and Computation<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Logic and Computation may be taken after a completedBA. To be admitted you must have a major in Logic and Computationwith an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III inthe major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degree which isawarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as theentry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inLogic and Computation is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesLogic and Computation prepares you for a wide range <strong>of</strong> careers. Inaddition to following research-based careers in universities and the ITindustry, as a graduate with a major in Logic and Computation youwould be well placed to pursue any career requiring a flexible mind,capable <strong>of</strong> thinking precisely and analytically as well as creatively, and anability to communicate clearly. This rare combination <strong>of</strong> skills is highlyprized in, for example, business analysis and management consultancy.• at least 15 points from PHIL 201, 222For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• COMPSCI 101, 225, PHIL 101• at least 15 points from PHIL 201, 222You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Logic and Computation:Stage I courses: COMPSCI 101, 105, LINGUIST 100, 103, MATHS 152,PHIL 101, 105Stage II courses: COMPSCI 220, 225, 230, LINGUIST 200,MATHS 250, 255, PHIL 201, 216, 223, 219, 222Stage III courses: COMPSCI 320, 350, 360, 365, 366, LINGUIST 300,302, MATHS 315, 326, 328, 381, PHIL 305, 315, 316, 323(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 161
NoteLogic and Computation can also be taken as a specialisation in the BSc.Stage I courses for 2010Convenor: Dr Andre NiesPrerequisite: 15 points from MATHS 108, 150, 153, COMPSCI 101,PHIL 101Restriction: MATHS 255Logic and ComputationCOMPSCI 101 Principles <strong>of</strong> Programming (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2This course introduces computer programming in the Java programminglanguage. <strong>The</strong> main foci are on learning to understand the detailedrequirements <strong>of</strong> a programming task, and writing programs that are wellstructured, correct and easy to read. <strong>The</strong> course covers simple variables,expressions, input and output, control structures and methods, anintroduction to the standard Java classes, single dimensional arrays andgraphical user interface programming. This is a core course for a majoror minor in Logic and Computation.Convenor: Adriana FerraroRestriction: 415.114, 415.115PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Arguments are part <strong>of</strong> everyday life, and the ability to evaluatearguments is a very important skill to have. This course aims to providean understanding <strong>of</strong> what distinguishes the point <strong>of</strong> an argument(conclusion) from the reasons (premises) used to support the point. <strong>The</strong>course aims to develop skills and techniques to evaluate the validity <strong>of</strong>the support that premises provide for conclusions. Everyday argumentsare translated into formal logical notation for evaluation. <strong>The</strong> courseexamines two main logical systems: propositional logic and predicatelogic (with identity), and shows how these formal systems are used toanalyse and evaluate everyday arguments. This course is a prerequisitefor all Philosophy courses in Logic at Stage II. This is a core course for amajor or minor in Logic and Computation.Convenor: Summer School: Roderic Girle; Semester 1 and 2: to beadvisedRestriction: 280.151COMPSCI 105 Principles <strong>of</strong> Computer Science (15 points)For information see www.cs.auckland.ac.nz or refer to the ComputerScience Handbook (available from the Science Student Centre, or phone0800 61 62 63).LINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics (15 points)LINGUIST 103 Introduction to English Linguistics (15 points)See Linguistics.MATHS 150 Advancing Mathematics 1 (15 points)For information refer to the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics UndergraduateHandbook (available from the department’s <strong>of</strong>fice in Room 303 <strong>of</strong> theMaths / Physics Building) and see www.math.auckland.ac.nzPHIL 105 Critical Thinking (15 points)See Philosophy.Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Logic andComputation but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCOMPSCI 225 Discrete Structures in Mathematics and ComputerScience (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2An introduction to logic, principles <strong>of</strong> counting, mathematical induction,recursion, relations and functions, graphs and trees, and algorithms. Thiscourse is suited to students who are interested in the foundations <strong>of</strong>computer science, mathematics and logic. <strong>The</strong> main themes are: pro<strong>of</strong>methods, logic and induction; sets and functions; counting; discretestructures. <strong>The</strong> recommend background is COMPSCI 101. This is a corecourse for a major or minor in Logic and Computation.PHIL 222 Intermediate Logic (15 points)Semester 2Builds on PHIL 101, introducing the method <strong>of</strong> Natural Deduction. In thefirst half <strong>of</strong> the course, you will learn to construct deductions inpropositional and predicate logic. <strong>The</strong> second half covers a range <strong>of</strong> morespecialised topics such as reasoning with logical equivalences, equationaland functional reasoning, normal forms, Robinson’s resolution method,axiomatic theories, recursive definitions and induction. Throughout, youwill be working with purely formal languages, manipulated according toprecise rules. <strong>The</strong> methods are less mechanical than those <strong>of</strong> PHIL 101,requiring problem‐solving skills and a facility with abstract reasoning at ahigher level. As well as completing a foundation in logic, the course aimsto provide an understanding <strong>of</strong> the process <strong>of</strong> constructing complexarguments that is applicable in philosophy and other disciplines. This is acore course for a major or minor in Logic and Computation.Convenor: Jeremy SeligmanPrerequisite: PHIL 101Restriction: PHIL 201COMPSCI 220 Algorithms and Data Structures (15 points)For information (including availability) see www.cs.auckland.ac.nz or referto the Computer Science Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre, or phone 0800 61 62 63).LINGUIST 200 Syntax and Semantics (15 points)See Linguistics.MATHS 250 Advancing Mathematics 2 (15 points)MATHS 253 Advancing Mathematics 3 (15 points)MATHS 255 Principles <strong>of</strong> Mathematics (15 points)For information refer to the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics UndergraduateHandbook (available from the department’s <strong>of</strong>fice in Room 303 <strong>of</strong> theMaths / Physics Building) and see www.math.auckland.ac.nzPHIL 216 Modal Logic (15 points)See Philosophy.Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Logic andComputation but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCOMPSCI 320 Applied Algorithmics (15 points)COMPSCI 350 Mathematical Foundations <strong>of</strong> Computer Science(15 points)COMPSCI 367 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)For information see www.cs.auckland.ac.nz or refer to the ComputerScience Handbook (available from the Science Student Centre, or phone0800 61 62 63).LINGUIST 300 Syntactic <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)LINGUIST 302 Semantics and Pragmatics (15 points)LINGUIST 320 Topics in Pragmatics (15 points)See Linguistics.MATHS 315 Mathematical Logic (15 points)MATHS 326 Combinatorial Computing (15 points)MATHS 328 Algebra and Applications (15 points)For information refer to the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics UndergraduateHandbook (available from the department’s <strong>of</strong>fice in Room 303 <strong>of</strong> theMaths / Physics Building) and see www.math.auckland.ac.nz162| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
PHIL 305 Advanced Logic (15 points)PHIL 315 Topics in Applied Logic (15 points)PHIL 323 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Logic (15 points)See Philosophy.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/logicompFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (for BA): Dr Jeremy SeligmanPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87992Email: j.seligman@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> PhilosophyLevel 3, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds Street (near corner <strong>of</strong> SymondsStreet and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87491 or 85073Fax: +64 9 373 7408Email: philosophy@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/philosophyMäori StudiesTe Wānanga o WaipapaHütia te rito o te harakekeKei hea te kōmako e kōE hakatairangitiaKa rere ki utaKa rere ki taiKa uia mai ki ahau nei,“He aha te mea nui o te ao?”Māku e kï atu,“He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”E ngā mana, e ngā reo e ngā huihuinga tāngataNau mai, haere maï, tomo maiHakaekea ngā wiwï me ngā wawā o WaipapaKo te mātāpuna o te ao Māoriki te Whare Wānanga neiKa huri tü ngā mihi ki te hungaKua huri tuarā atu kua hoki atu ki tāpoko o te rangiHaere mai haereE moe mai rā koutouKi a tātou te hunga e pupuhia nei e te hau angiangiMe ngā hau āwhā o te wāKa mihi nui atu ki a koutou kua tae mai neiKi te whainu i ngā wai e pupü ake neiHei oranga tinana, hei oranga ngākau, hei oranga wairuaMō ngā whānau, mō ngā hapü me ngā iwi.Kāti rā i koneiNau mai, haere mai.Logic and Computation | Mäori StudiesIf you pluck out the central leaf from the flax bushFrom whence will the Bellbird gain sustenance?As it flitters hither and thitherAs it makes its call and asks <strong>of</strong> me“What is the greatest thing <strong>of</strong> this world?”I will respond, “’tis people, ‘tis people, ‘tis people.”To those who carry the honour, authority and dignity <strong>of</strong> the assemblage<strong>of</strong> peopleWelcome, greetings and salutationsEnter, the ramparts <strong>of</strong> Waipapa<strong>The</strong> font for Māori learning within this institutionWe acknowledge those who have turned their backs to us and havetranscended the divide and have returned via the boggy pathways to theheavensWe bid you farewell and eternal restTo those <strong>of</strong> us who are being wafted by the gentle breezesAnd the stormy winds <strong>of</strong> our timesWe acknowledge and greet you on your arrivalTo sip at the sweet waters that bubble forthAs well-being for the body, the heart and soulFor our families, hapü and iwi.In conclusionIndeed welcome.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 163
Whether you take Māori Studies with a specific career in mind, or simplyto satisfy a personal interest, you can develop a rich appreciation andconsiderable knowledge <strong>of</strong> Māori language and culture.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:Mäori StudiesAreas <strong>of</strong> studyMāori Studies courses accommodate varying interests and careeraspirations, and provide the breadth <strong>of</strong> knowledge desirable in yourdegree. You can choose from a range <strong>of</strong> subject areas (language, society,material culture, history, politics, performing arts and media).In your first yearWe recommend that you enrol in two language courses, MĀORI 101Introduction to Written Māori and MĀORI 103 Introduction to SpokenMāori, and if possible also MĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: <strong>The</strong> Māori World.<strong>The</strong>se courses will give you the basic skills you need to progress in MāoriStudies. If you are fluent in the language or have studied it for at leastthree years at school, the Head <strong>of</strong> Department may allow you to enterdirectly into advanced language courses.Constructing your major or minorWhen you plan a major or minor in Māori Studies it is important tocreate strengths in particular subject areas (eg, anthropology, languageand literature, history, politics) from the diverse range required tocomplete your BA degree. <strong>The</strong>re is a progression from Stage I courses tocourses at a higher level. Prerequisites for advanced courses are listedunder the description for each course in this handbook.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Opportunities for postgraduate study in Māori Studies follow on from thesubject area(s) you develop in your major, providing a smooth transitioninto BA(Hons), MA and ultimately PhD. Each member <strong>of</strong> the academicstaff has their own research interests, teaches specialist courses andundertakes research supervision in his or her field.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Māori Studies may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Māori Studies with an average grade<strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons)is a one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification inits own right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inMāori Studies is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.• at least 45 points from MĀORI 101, 103, 201, 203, 301, 302, 311For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Māori Studies:Stage I courses: MĀORI 101-191, COOKIS 101, POLITICS 107Stage II courses: MĀORI 201-293, ANTHRO 207, ARTHIST 238,COOKIS 201, FTVMS 210, HISTORY 227, 255, 260, POLITICS 229Stage III courses: MĀORI 301-395, ANTHRO 311, ARTHIST 338,COOKIS 301, FTVMS 325, HISTORY 355, 360, LINGUIST 306,MGMT 303You can also study Māori for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 45 points from Māori language courses.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Māori Studies:Stage I courses: MĀORI 101-191, COOKIS 101, 102, POLITICS 107Stage II courses: MĀORI 201-292, ANTHRO 207, ARTHIST 205,COOKIS 201, 202, ENGLISH 231, HISTORY 227, MGMT 232,POLITICS 221, 229Stage III courses: MĀORI 301-394, ANTHRO 311, ARTHIST 338,COOKIS 301, 302, GEOG 321, LINGUIST 306, MGMT 303,POLITICS 325(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010Career opportunitiesA BA in Māori Studies could prepare you for a career in teaching,translation, research, the media, iwi development or central and localgovernment; or for a career as an iwi adviser and administrator, anadviser in the health sector or a policy analyst.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for MāoriStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMĀORI 101 Introduction to Written Māori (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2An introduction to listening, reading, writing and translation techniquesused in the composition, reading and understanding <strong>of</strong> basic Māori.Designed for students with little or no knowledge <strong>of</strong> the language, andfor those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentencestructure and composition.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Margaret MutuRestriction: 260.105. 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MĀORI 103 Introduction to Spoken Māori (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to spoken Māori for those with no previous knowledge <strong>of</strong>the language. Concentrates on the acquisition <strong>of</strong> aural and oral skills,developing the ability to understand and speak Māori. Students arerecommended to also enrol in MĀORI 101.Convenor: Hone SadlerRestriction: 260.102, MĀORI 106. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.MĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: <strong>The</strong> Māori World (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2This course introduces students to Māori life over time, givingresearch‐based insights into topics that are <strong>of</strong>ten discussed andsometimes controversial, and that continue to shape contemporary life inNew Zealand. <strong>The</strong>se include the human settlement <strong>of</strong> these islands;Māori existence at the time <strong>of</strong> first European arrival; cosmological ideas;leadership; domestic life, including child‐rearing and the role <strong>of</strong> women;the use <strong>of</strong> land and sea; health and well‐being; and changing existence inresponse to European presence, including the musket wars, the Treaty <strong>of</strong>Waitangi, the land wars and contemporary Māori experience.Convenor: Summer School: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ann Sullivan;Semester 2: Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dame Ann SalmondMĀORI 190 Kapa Haka 1 (15 points)Semester 1An introductory course for beginners or others who have only a minimalknowledge <strong>of</strong> traditional and contemporary Māori performing arts. <strong>The</strong>course is strongly practical. It will stress the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> performanceand the various social, cultural and political settings that give it meaning.Convenor: Ngapo WehiConvenor: Arapera NgahaPrerequisite: MĀORI 130 or 60 points passedMĀORI 240 Te Kete Aronui (15 points)Semester 1Focuses on knowledge recovery <strong>of</strong> past traditions and practices relatingto Māori material culture with a strong emphasis on developing practicalskills using stone, bone, wood, shell and fibre. Students are expected toattend intensive workshops.Convenor: Dante BonicaPrerequisite: MĀORI 130 or ARTHIST 102, or 30 points at Stage I inMuseums and Cultural Heritage, or department approvalMĀORI 241 Te Āho Tāhuhu (15 points)Semester 1Māori feather and fibre arts as a continuum from pre‐European times tothe present, with reference to the materials, practices and traditions <strong>of</strong>weaving that have persisted through a prolonged period <strong>of</strong> change andinnovation down to the work <strong>of</strong> contemporary weavers and artists.Convenor: Dante BonicaPrerequisite: 60 points passed in any subjectMĀORI 292 Kapa Haka 2 (15 points)Semester 2Examines traditional and contemporary Māori performing arts and coversall aspects <strong>of</strong> Māori performance, including whakaeke (entry), waiatamöteatea, waiata‐ā‐ringa (action song), poi, haka, whakawātea (exit).<strong>The</strong>re is a strong practical element to the course as well as an analysis <strong>of</strong>the social, cultural and political contexts <strong>of</strong> the songs and performance.Convenor: Ngapo WehiPrerequisite: MĀORI 190Mäori StudiesPOLITICS 107 New Zealand Politics (15 points)See Political Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMĀORI 201 Intermediate Written Māori (15 points)Semester 1Follows on from MĀORI 101. Techniques in listening, reading, writing andtranslation are further developed.Convenor: Arapera NgahaPrerequisite: MĀORI 101 or 105Restriction: 260.205. May not be taken if a more advanced languageacquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.MĀORI 203 Intermediate Spoken Māori (15 points)Semester 2Continuing the development <strong>of</strong> language skills that will facilitatestudents’ own communicative ability.Convenor: Kaa WilliamsPrerequisite: 260.102 or MĀORI 103Restriction: 260.202, MĀORI 206. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.MĀORI 230 <strong>The</strong> Ancient Māori World/Māori and PākehāPerspectives (15 points)Semester 1This course moves on from MĀORI 130 and examines in greater depthaspects <strong>of</strong> traditional Māori society that continue to challenge and mouldcontemporary life in New Zealand. It covers a range <strong>of</strong> topics from a Māoriperspective. Among these are: insights into the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi; the role<strong>of</strong> the churches in colonisation; language loss and revitalisation; the modernprotest movements and the influence the issues raised have had, andcontinue to have, on shaping Māori and Pākehā relations in New Zealand.POLITICS 229 Māori Politics and Public Policy (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to Māori politics. Topics include the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi;the politicisation <strong>of</strong> identity; sovereignty and self‐determination;representation, globalisation and the Māori economy; Māoridevelopment and Māori media. Some contemporary and comparativeindigenous policy issues will be discussed.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ann SullivanPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political or Māori StudiesANTHRO 207 Coming <strong>of</strong> the Māori (15 points)See Anthropology.For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for MāoriStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.MĀORI 271 / MĀORI 370 Māori and the Media (15 points)Semester 2This course examines the interrelationship between Māori and the media.<strong>The</strong> course falls into two main strands. One will examine therepresentation <strong>of</strong> Māori and te ao Māori across a range <strong>of</strong> mainstreammedia, both historic and contemporary. <strong>The</strong> other will focus on mediamade by Māori, for both a general audience and a Māori audience. <strong>The</strong>course will be informed by and draw on theories <strong>of</strong> political economy,post-colonialism and kaupapa Māori.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 165
Mäori StudiesConvenor: Dr Sue AbelPrerequisite for MĀORI 271: any 30 points passedPrerequisite for MĀORI 370: 30 points passed at Stage II in any subjectRestriction for MĀORI 271: MĀORI 370Restriction for MĀORI 370: MĀORI 271For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forMāori Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFTVMS 210 / FTVMS 325 Race, Indigeneity and the Media(15 points)HISTORY 255 / HISTORY 355 19th Century Māori Commerce(15 points)HISTORY 260 / HISTORY 360 <strong>The</strong> Māori 20th Century (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMĀORI 335 Māori, Indigenous Governance and Public Policy(15 points)Semester 1Examines the nature <strong>of</strong> the claims that indigenous minorities are makingand the political strategies that they use to pursue their self‐determiningagendas in both domestic and international arenas. Concepts <strong>of</strong>indigenous and human rights, redistributive justice and others arediscussed and explored in relation to the contemporary demands <strong>of</strong> someindigenous peoples.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ann SullivanPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage IIMĀORI 342 Te Ao Köhatu (15 points)Semester 2Develops skills and research methods introduced in Te Kete Aronui withan emphasis on recovery <strong>of</strong> knowledge relating to traditions <strong>of</strong> stone,bone, wood, shell and fibre use by Māori.Convenor: Dante BonicaPrerequisite: MĀORI 240 or MĀORI 241 or department approval, or30 points at Stage II in Museums and Cultural Heritage anddepartmental approvalFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for MāoriStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesMĀORI 301 Reo Māori Tuhituhi (15 points)Semester 2Follows on from MĀORI 201. Includes a survey <strong>of</strong> the theoreticalorientations to the study <strong>of</strong> Māori language, the effects <strong>of</strong> colonisationon the language and efforts to revitalise it once it became endangered.Also includes practical exercises in transcription and translation <strong>of</strong>selected recordings and texts, and grammatical analysis.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Margaret MutuPrerequisite: 260.205 or MĀORI 201MĀORI 302 Reo Māori Körero (15 points)Semester 1Ko tënei te pepa whakaohoho ake i ngā tau ka taha. Ko te whāinga, ko tewhanake i ngā ture whakatakotoranga o te Reo Māori, mai i ngā tuhingame ngā kōrero Māori kia pai ai te puta mai o te kōrero. Mai anō hoki ingā tuhinga Māori, ka āta tirohia te ao o te Māori, te ātaahuatanga o tewhakaahuatanga mai o te kōrero i roto i te Reo Māori.Convenor: Kaa WilliamsPrerequisite: 15 points from 260.202, MĀORI 203, 206MĀORI 320 Mātauranga: Māori Knowledge (15 points)Semester 1Explores the various facets <strong>of</strong> knowledge including: genealogy – includingcosmic, theogenic and anthropogenic (whakapapa), traditional songs(möteatea), proverbs (whakataukï). <strong>The</strong> aim is to help develop anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> a Māori world view and a te ao marama paradigmthrough studying Māori epistemology.Convenor: Hone SadlerPrerequisite: 15 points from 260.202, 260.205, MĀORI 201, 203, 206MĀORI 330 Contemporary Māori Issues (15 points)Semester 2This course examines contemporary issues and debates around Māoriidentity as indigenous peoples in the twenty-first century. Various aspects<strong>of</strong> Māori political, cultural and economic development in the twenty-firstcentury will be discussed.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage IIMĀORI 371 Kaupapa Höu: Special Topic: Māori SustainableDevelopment (15 points)Semester 2An examination <strong>of</strong> successful models <strong>of</strong> sustainable development thatallow for the preservation <strong>of</strong> culture and lands with an emphasis onMāori and Māori organisations and their pathways to improved, renewedor new developments.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II in any subjectMĀORI 393 Kapa Haka 3 (15 points)Semester 1This course advances the lessons learned in Stage II. <strong>The</strong> practicalaspects <strong>of</strong> performance remain paramount while the range is extendedto cover in much greater depth and detail, the repertoire <strong>of</strong> ancientwaiata, various forms and styles <strong>of</strong> haka and poi, changes that haveoccurred in these forms, leading into contemporary song, dance andchoral works; analysis <strong>of</strong> the social, cultural and political issues that haveinspired historical and contemporary works.Convenor: Ngapo WehiPrerequisite: MĀORI 292 or permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentLINGUIST 306 Polynesian Comparative Linguistics (15 points)See Linguistics.MGMT 303 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures (15 points)For information (including availability) refer to the 2010 Business SchoolUndergraduate Handbook (available from the Business School StudentCentre or phone 0800 61 62 63) or see www.business.auckland.ac.nzFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/maoriFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.166| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Teaching staffDr Sue Abel. Māori and the media.Dante Bonica. Māori material culture.Lisa Chant. Māori health.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Margaret Mutu, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Marquesangrammar and language texts, Ngāti Kahu and Te Rarawa tribal historyand traditions.Arapera Ngaha, Undergraduate Adviser. Māori language.Hone Sadler. Māori language, mätauranga Mäori.Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dame Anne Salmond. Māori society.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ann Sullivan. Māori development, representationand public policy.Ngapo Wehi. Kapa haka.Kaa Williams. Mäori language.MathematicsMathematics has many faces: it can be challenging, beautiful, powerful,fascinating, even mysterious to some people, but above all it is useful.Mathematics interacts with other disciplines and makes essentialcontributions to science, medicine and commerce as well as to manyimportant contemporary areas <strong>of</strong> technology such as communications,linguistics and genetics. Wherever problems need to be solved,mathematics has a role to play.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyOur first-year courses are designed to provide you with a range<strong>of</strong> concepts, theoretical results and analytical, computational andmodelling skills. <strong>The</strong>se may be applied in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> areas – forexample, in biological, information and physical sciences, economics andengineering, as well as other branches <strong>of</strong> the mathematical sciences.Stage II and III courses build on these, covering more advanced topics,with the aim <strong>of</strong> helping you to acquire a broader base <strong>of</strong> skills and adeeper understanding <strong>of</strong> the concepts involved.Maöri Studies | MathematicsContact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Arapera NgahaPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88598Email: a.ngaha@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Māori StudiesAcademic Block <strong>of</strong> the Marae Complex, 16 Wynyard StreetMāori Studies TaurimaMrs Rangimarie Rawiri, Room 114, Te Rehutai, 16 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87938Fax: +64 9 373 7409Email: r.rawiri@auckland.ac.nzDepartmental <strong>of</strong>ficeMere Gillman, Departmental Secretary, Room 111, Te Rehutai,16 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88506Fax: +64 9 373 7409Email: m.gillman@auckland.ac.nzMāori Studies Information CommonsTe Hukatai, Room 108, 16 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88479www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/maoriIn your first yearStudents enter the <strong>University</strong> with a variety <strong>of</strong> mathematicalbackgrounds. Our main first year courses provide two distinct pathways:an advancing option (MATHS 150 and 250) for students who may wishto major or minor in Mathematics, and a multi-stream general option(MATHS 108 and 208). Both meet the needs <strong>of</strong> students also studyingcommerce. <strong>The</strong>re are introductory-level courses (MATHS 101 and 102) forstudents with weaker backgrounds and a separate course (MATHS 162)providing an introduction to mathematical modelling and computation.See the information about first-year courses under “Notes” on p168.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Mathematics may be taken after a completed BA. Tobe admitted you must have a major in Mathematics including eithera) MATHS 332 and either MATHS 320 or 328, or b) MATHS 340, 361and either MATHS 362 or 363. You must also have an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one-year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inMathematics is available as a Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesWith a good degree in quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics,operations research and computing) you will have many opportunitiesfor careers in industry or government, computer development,insurance, meteorology, traffic engineering, systems analysis, computerprogramming, statistics, biometrics or operations research, and manyother fields. <strong>The</strong>re is also strong demand for mathematics teachers.You should aim for a balanced mathematics programme and bearin mind that versatility may be <strong>of</strong> more value to an employer thandeep knowledge <strong>of</strong> one or two specialised topics. You can find moreinformation about career opportunities on the department’s website atwww.math.auckland.ac.nz.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 167
MathematicsRequirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• 30 points from MATHS 253, 255, 2602. All students gaining at least 18 credits in Calculus at NCEA Level 3with at least 6 merit or excellence credits (or equivalent) are encouragedto enrol in the advancing courses MATHS 150 and MATHS 250 ratherthan the general courses MATHS 108 and MATHS 208. To enrol inMATHS 250 after MATHS 108 or in MATHS 253 or 255 afterMATHS 208 you need a grade <strong>of</strong> at least A-. From 2010, students maytake MATHS 150 after MATHS 108.3. Students who have studied Mathematics at or beyond Year 12 level buthave achieved fewer than 12 credits in Calculus or Statistics at NCEALevel 3 or at least 18 credits in Mathematics at NCEA Level 2 (orequivalent) should enrol in MATHS 102 followed by MATHS 108 or(with a B+ or better pass) MATHS 150.• at least 45 points from MATHS 315, 320, 326, 328, 332, 333, 340,353, 361, 362, 363For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from MATHS 253, 255, 260You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Mathematics:Stage I courses: Maths 101-190Stage II courses: Maths 202-270, COMPSCI 225, STATS 210Stage III courses: Maths 302-389, STATS 310, 325, 370, ENGSCI 391,PHIL 305Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Mathematics:Stage I courses: MATHS 101-162, 190Stage II courses: MATHS 202-270, COMPSCI 225, STATS 210Stage III courses: MATHS 302-320, 326, 328, 331-333, 340, 347-370,372, 381-389, STATS 310, 325, 370, 391Courses other than those listed above may only be included in the BA aspart <strong>of</strong> the points permitted from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses, and not as part <strong>of</strong> theMathematics major or minor.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Notes1. <strong>The</strong> courses in your major / minor will depend on which sub-disciplineyou wish to focus on. It is not possible to major in AppliedMathematics in a BA, but some courses for that BSc major can betaken as part <strong>of</strong> a BA Mathematics major.4. Students with little or no background in Mathematics should enrol inMATHS 101 followed by MATHS 102.5. Students with little previous mathematics may need more than threeyears to complete a major in Mathematics for the BA.6. Mathematics Skills Programme – If you do not have a strongbackground in Mathematics, the Student Learning Centre runsworkshops on topics such as basic statistics, calculator skills and thebeginnings <strong>of</strong> algebra. For information see www.slc.auckland.ac.nz7. Refresher course – <strong>The</strong>re is a two-week intensive refresher coursecalled SuperStart. This is held in February for students whosemathematical background at Year 13 is weak but who want to enterMATHS 150 (Advancing Mathematics 1), or MATHS 108 (GeneralMathematics 1). It is run jointly by the Departments <strong>of</strong> Mathematicsand Engineering Science. For more information see www.math.auckland.ac.nz/courses/SuperstartBA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Science. See “For more information” on the following page.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010MATHS 101 Mathematics in Society (15 points)MATHS 102 Functioning in Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 108 General Mathematics 1 (15 points)MATHS 150 Advancing Mathematics 1 (15 points)MATHS 153 Accelerated Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 162 Modelling and Computation (15 points)MATHS 190 Great Ideas Shaping our World (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010MATHS 202 Tutoring in Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 208 General Mathematics 2 (15 points)MATHS 250 Advancing Mathematics 2 (15 points)MATHS 253 Advancing Mathematics 3 (15 points)MATHS 255 Principles <strong>of</strong> Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 260 Differential Equations (15 points)MATHS 269 Mathematics <strong>of</strong> Money (15 points)MATHS 270 Numerical Computation (15 points)COMPSCI 225 Discrete Structures in Mathematics and ComputerScience (15 points)STATS 210 Statistical <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010MATHS 302 Teaching and Learning Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 310 History <strong>of</strong> Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 315 Mathematical Logic (15 points)168| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
MATHS 320 Algebraic Structures (15 points)MATHS 326 Combinatorial Computing (15 points)MATHS 328 Algebra and Applications (15 points)MATHS 332 Real Analysis (15 points)MATHS 333 Analysis in Higher Dimensions (15 points)MATHS 340 Real and Complex Calculus (15 points)MATHS 353 Geometry and Topology (15 points)MATHS 361 Partial Differential Equations (15 points)MATHS 362 Methods in Applied Mathematics (15 points)MATHS 363 Advanced Modelling and Computation (15 points)ENGSCI 391 Optimisation in Operations Research (15 points)STATS 310 Introduction to Statistical Inference (15 points)STATS 325 Stochastic Processes (15 points)STATS 370 Financial Mathematics (15 points)PHIL 305 Advanced Logic (15 points)See Philosophy.For more informationRefer to the Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics Undergraduate Handbook(available from the department’s <strong>of</strong>fice in Room 303 <strong>of</strong> the Maths /Physics Building) and see www.math.auckland.ac.nzFor more information about all aspects <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong>Mathematics and the courses it <strong>of</strong>fers, visit www.math.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Medieval andEarly ModernEuropeanStudiesMedieval and Early Modern European Studies is an interdisciplinarysubject in which you study the history, languages and cultures <strong>of</strong> Europefrom the end <strong>of</strong> the Roman Empire to the end <strong>of</strong> the seventeenth century.This is the period in which European society, though largely pre‐industrial,took on recognisably modern forms. MEDEMS is available as a BA minor,and as a subject for BA(Hons) and MA.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyA minor in MEDEMS is an opportunity for you to enrich and contextualisethe subject you are taking as your major. MEDEMS allows you to choosecourses from European Languages and Literatures, Art History, English,Greek, History, Latin, Music and Philosophy.In your first yearIn the first year we advise you to take courses in at least one Europeanlanguage. All European languages have courses for beginners. If youare especially interested in the earlier part <strong>of</strong> the period we particularlyadvise you to study Latin.Mathematics | Medieval and Early Modern European StudiesConstructing your minorYou must include two courses in a European language, and at least one<strong>of</strong> the five “core” courses: ARTHIST 203 and 224, and HISTORY 214, 219and 243. Consider the relationship <strong>of</strong> the MEDEMS minor to your major;MEDEMS is especially attractive if you would like to broaden and deepena major in European history, literature or art. A MEDEMS minor can alsodiversify your BA. If you are interested in Europe in this period, you canfocus on a geographical area, such as England, or a discipline, such ashistory or literature.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons)MA(one year) (one year)<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Medieval and Early Modern European Studies may betaken after a completed BA. To be admitted you must have a majorin one <strong>of</strong>: Art History, Christian Thought and History, Dutch Studies,English, European Studies, French, German, History, Italian, Music,Philosophy, Political Studies, Russian or Spanish. You must also have anaverage grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in themajor. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degree which is awardedas a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as the entryqualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inMedieval and Early Modern European Studies is available as a ResearchMasters.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 169
Medieval and Early Modern European Studies<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in MEDEMS includes an interdisciplinary course(MEDEMS 700) and relevant courses from a range <strong>of</strong> disciplines. <strong>The</strong>staff in the programme teach a variety <strong>of</strong> specialised courses, and areenthusiastic about encouraging research in their areas <strong>of</strong> interest.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunities<strong>The</strong> careers for which MEDEMS can prepare you include education atsecondary or tertiary level. <strong>The</strong> transferable skills you acquire through allstudy in the humanities are enhanced by the multi‐disciplinary nature <strong>of</strong>Medieval and Early Modern European Studies.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)MEDEMS is available as a minor (major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• 30 points from Schedule A courses• at least 15 points from ARTHIST 203, 224, HISTORY 214, 219, 243• 45 further points from Schedule B coursesYou may count the courses listed below towards a minor inMedieval and Early Modern European Studies:<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from Schedule A courses• at least 15 points from ARTHIST 203, 224, HISTORY 215, 219• at least 45 further points from Schedule B courses.You may count the courses listed below towards a minor inMedieval and Early Modern European Studies:Schedule A language acquisition coursesStage I courses: DUTCH 100, 101, FRENCH 100, 101‐103, 110, 151,152, 160, GERMAN 101, 102, 104, GREEK 100, 101, ITALIAN 106, 107,166, 167, LATIN 100, 101, RUSSIAN 100, 101, SCAND 101, 102,SPANISH 104, 105, 107, 108Stage II courses: DUTCH 201, 210, 277, 278, FRENCH 200, 277, 278,GERMAN 200, 201, 277, 278, GREEK 200, ITALIAN 200, 201, 277, 278,LATIN 200, RUSSIAN 210, 277, 278, SCAND 201, 277, 278,SPANISH 200, 201, 277, 278Stage III courses: DUTCH 301, 377, 378, ENGLISH 342, FRENCH 300,377, 378, GERMAN 301, 302, 377, 378, 390, GREEK 300, 310,ITALIAN 300, 377, 378, LATIN 300, 310, RUSSIAN 300, 301, 310, 377,378, SCAND 301, 377, 378, SPANISH 300, 321, 377, 378Schedule B coursesStage I courses: ARTHIST 101, ENGLISH 100, HISTORY 140Stage II courses: ARTHIST 203, 224, CTHTHEO 250, EUROPEAN 205,ENGLISH 200, 202, 210, 213, HISTORY 200, 215, 219, ITALIAN 209, 210,MUSIC 241, 242, 246, PHIL 204, SPANISH 202Schedule A Language acquisition coursesStage I courses: FRENCH 101, 102, GERMAN 101, 102, GREEK 100,101, ITALIAN 106, 107, LATIN 100, 101, RUSSIAN 100, 101,SPANISH 104, 105Stage II courses: FRENCH 203, 204, 277, 278, GERMAN 200, 201, 277,278, GREEK 200, ITALIAN 200, 201, 277, 278, LATIN 200, RUSSIAN 210,277, 278, SPANISH 200, 201, 277, 278Stage III courses: FRENCH 304, 305, 377, 378, GERMAN 301, 302,377, 378, 390, GREEK 300, 310, ITALIAN 300, 377, 378, LATIN 300, 310,RUSSIAN 300, 301, 377, 378, SPANISH 300, 321, 377, 378Schedule B coursesStage I courses: ARTHIST 107, ENGLISH 100Stage II courses: ARTHIST 203, 215, 224, 225, 236, 244, ENGLISH 200,210, 213, 264, 265, HISTORY 214, 219, 243, 254, ITALIAN 209, 210,MUSIC 241, 242, 246, PHIL 204, SPANISH 202Stage III courses: ARTHIST 303, 304, 315, 325, 336, ENGLISH 302,310, 314, 340‐342, 359, FRENCH 306, HISTORY 314, 319, 354, 356,ITALIAN 302, 303, 309, PHIL 302, SPANISH 301, 302, 324Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for minorMEDEMS is available as a minor but not as a major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Stage III courses: ARTHIST 301, 304, 306, 315, ENGLISH 302, 310,314, 315, 337‐342, EUROPEAN 311, FRENCH 306, GERMAN 330,HISTORY 332, 336, 337, 343, ITALIAN 302, 303, 309, PHIL 302,SPANISH 301, 302, 324(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Schedule A language acquisition coursesFor information about these courses, see the relevant subject entries inthis handbook.Schedule B coursesStage I courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.ARTHIST 107 Art and the City: 1400‐1700 (15 points)ENGLISH 100 Early Texts: Pilgrims to Players (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010ARTHIST 224 Power and Piety: the Baroque (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> art to display, enhance and justify political power and pietyand to promote political and religious ideologies in the major powercentres <strong>of</strong> seventeenth century Europe in the Baroque period, withreference to the work <strong>of</strong> artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez,Rubens, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Le Brun, Jones and Wren. (Taughtconcurrently with ARTHIST 324.)Convenor: Dr Erin GriffeyPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Art History or EUROPEAN 100and 15 points at Stage I in Art HistoryRestriction: ARTHIST 306, 324170| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> major must include:• at least 15 points from MUSIC 101-103.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Music:Stage I courses: ANTHRO 103, MUSED 160, MUSIC 100-109, 141-154,POPMUS 106Stage II courses: ANTHRO 214, 219, 232-234, 238, 239, MUSED 260,264, 267, MUSIC 200-204, 240-260, 272, POPMUS 205-207Stage III courses: ANTHRO 308, 323, 332-334, 343, 344, MUSED 360,366, 367, MUSIC 301-303, 341-360Courses other than those listed above may only be included in the BA aspart <strong>of</strong> the points permitted from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses, and not as part <strong>of</strong> theMusic major or minor.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught).BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the NationalInstitute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and Industries. See “For more information”below.For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Musicbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010MUSIC 100 Basic Musical Techniques (15 points)MUSIC 101 Aural Skills and Perception 1 (15 points)MUSIC 104 Musicianship and Counterpoint (15 points)MUSIC 105 Musicianship and Harmony (15 points)MUSIC 106 Conducting (15 points)MUSIC 107 Aural Skills and Perception 2 (15 points)MUSIC 109 Music Technology 1 (15 points)MUSIC 144 Turning-points in Western Music (15 points)MUSIC 149 New Zealand Music Studies (15 points)MUSIC 154 Acoustics for Musicians (15 points)MUSIC 180 Creative Studies in Popular Music 1 (15 points)MUSIC 181 Performance Practice in Popular Music 1 (15 points)MUSIC 182 <strong>The</strong> Popular Music Industry 1 (15 points)MUSIC 183 Composing with Computers 1 (15 points)MUSIC 184 Styles and Techniques in Songwriting (15 points)ANTHRO 103 Musics <strong>of</strong> the World (15 points)ANTHRO 106 Issues and History in Popular Music (15 points)MUSED 160 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Music Education (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010MUSIC 200 Harmony and Analysis (15 points)MUSIC 204 Counterpoint and Analysis (15 points)MUSIC 240 Music in the <strong>The</strong>atre (15 points)MUSIC 241 Music in the Middle Ages 1 (15 points)MUSIC 242 Music in the Renaissance 1 (15 points)MUSIC 243 Music in the Classic-Romantic Era 1 (15 points)MUSIC 244 Music from Modernism to the Present 1 (15 points)MUSIC 246 Music in the Baroque Era 1 (15 points)MUSIC 247 Music from Post-Romanticism to Modernism 1(15 points)MUSIC 250 Approaches to Music Study 1 (15 points)MUSIC 251 Studies in Performance Practice (15 points)MUSIC 262 Perspectives on instrumental and Vocal Teaching(15 points)MUSIC 280 Creative Studies in Popular Music 2 (15 points)MUSIC 281 Performance Practice in Popular Music 2 (15 points)MUSIC 282 <strong>The</strong> Popular Music Industry 2 (15 points)MUSIC 283 Composing with Computers 2 (15 points)MUSIC 287 Popular Music Analysis (15 points)MUSIC 289 Practical Singing and Musicianship (15 points)ANTHRO 217 Rhythm, Blues and Rock (15 points)ANTHRO 233 <strong>The</strong> Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points)ANTHRO 234 Popular Musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)MUSED 260 Critical Studies in Music Education (15 points)MUSED 261 Music Education Practicum Project (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010MUSIC 301 Analysis (15 points)MUSIC 302 Advanced Harmony (15 points)MUSIC 341 Music in the Middle Ages 2 (15 points)MUSIC 342 Music in the Renaissance 2 (15 points)MUSIC 343 Music in the Classic-Romantic Era 2 (15 points)MUSIC 344 Music from Modernism to the Present 2 (15 points)MUSIC 346 Music in the Baroque Era 2 (15 points)MUSIC 347 Music from Post-Romanticism to Modernism 2(15 points)MUSIC 350 Approaches to Music Study 2 (15 points)MUSIC 351 Advanced Studies in Performance Practice (15 points)MUSIC 357 Special Topic (15 points)MUSIC 358 Special Topic (15 points)MUSIC 380 Creative Studies in Popular Music 3 (15 points)MUSIC 381 Performance Practice in Popular Music 3 (15 points)MUSIC 382 Popular Musicology (15 points)MUSIC 383 Advanced Composing with Computers (15 points)MUSIC 385 Invasion to Anarchy (15 points)ANTHRO 333 Advanced Studies in the Music <strong>of</strong> India (15 points)ANTHRO 357 Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)MUSED 360 Music Education Research (15 points)MUSED 361 Music Education Leadership Project (15 points)For more informationRefer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor course descriptions see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about ANTHRO courses for 2010, see the subject entryfor Anthropology in this handbook.Contact:NICAI Student CentreLevel 2, Building 421 (Architecture and Planning Building), 26 SymondsStreetPhone: +64 9 373 7067Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nzwww.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Music2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 173
Music EducationMusicEducationMusic Education courses focus on music teaching. If you are interested inteaching music, the courses will enable you to be fully prepared to applymusic knowledge to teaching situations. To take Music Education youneed to be passionate about music <strong>of</strong> all kinds, and interested in helpingand working with people in music settings.BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the NationalInstitute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and Industries. See “For more information”below.Stage I course for 2010MUSED 160 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Music Education (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010MUSED 260 Critical Studies in Music Education (15 points)MUSED 261 Music Education Practicum Project (15 points)<strong>The</strong> aim <strong>of</strong> the courses is to prepare exceptionally able andknowledgeable musician-teachers for careers in school, community andprivate settings. You can take a Music Education minor in the BA, or youcan include selected Music Education courses as electives in the BA orBMus. You will work on music projects involving theoretical investigations,music technologies, technical skills, musicianship, planning, listening andmusic making, in order to build up your confidence and understanding asan articulate and creative teacher pr<strong>of</strong>essional.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Music Education is available as a BA minor (BA major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a minor in MusicEducation:Stage I course: MUSED 160Stage II courses: MUSED 260, 261Stage III courses: MUSED 360, 361, 366Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Stage III courses for 2010MUSED 360 Music Education Research (15 points)MUSED 361 Music Education Leadership Project (15 points)MUSED 366 Performance Practices and Analysis in MusicEducation (15 points)For more informationRefer to the 2010 National Institute <strong>of</strong> Creative <strong>Arts</strong> and IndustriesUndergraduate Prospectus (phone 0800 61 62 63 to obtain a copy) orsee www.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor course descriptions see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesContact:NICAI Student CentreLevel 2, Building 421 (Architecture and Planning Building),26 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7067Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nzwww.creative.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Requirements for minorMusic Education is available as a minor but not as a major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a minor in MusicEducation:Stage I course: MUSED 160Stage II courses: MUSED 260, 261, 264, 267Stage III courses: MUSED 360, 361, 366, 367Courses other than those listed above may only be included in the BA aspart <strong>of</strong> the points permitted from non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses, and not as part <strong>of</strong> theMusic Education minor.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)174| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Pacific Studies<strong>The</strong> Centre for Pacific Studies teaches four areas at undergraduate level:Cook Islands Maori, Samoan, Tongan and Pacific Studies.<strong>The</strong> Centre is based in the Fale Pasifika complex and <strong>of</strong>fers its ownmentoring and support programme for all Pacific students. <strong>The</strong> Falecomplex is a home for Pacific staff and students on campus and apowerful affirmation and celebration <strong>of</strong> Pacific indigenous knowledgesand cultures. It is also a centre <strong>of</strong> excellence for Pacific research, teachingand service, and its traditional Fale provides a space for discussion andsupport as well as teaching and learning.Pacific Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to the study <strong>of</strong> thePacific region and its peoples. <strong>The</strong> subject is co‐ordinated by the Centrefor Pacific Studies and includes courses taught by the Centre itself andcourses on various aspects <strong>of</strong> the Pacific taught by other departmentswithin the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>. Pacific Studies allows for the comparative study<strong>of</strong> the cultures, performing arts, languages, art, literature, history andlinguistics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific. It is now an internationally established field <strong>of</strong>study with programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels beingtaught in the USA, Samoa, Australia, Japan, Russia, Fiji and other parts<strong>of</strong> the world.Courses in Cook Islands Maori, Samoan and Tongan form part <strong>of</strong> PacificStudies, but you may also take them independently as subjects in theirown right – see the separate subject entries.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Postgraduate study is an opportunity for you to extend your knowledgeand skills and engage in your own research. Each member <strong>of</strong> theacademic staff has a different set <strong>of</strong> research interests, teaches specialistcourses and undertakes research and thesis supervision in their field. Weare committed to excellence and innovation in research, and recognise theimportance <strong>of</strong> sustainable development, cultural issues and researchrelevant to Pacific peoples and communities both in Aotearoa and abroad.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Pacific Studies may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have either: a) a major in Pacific Studies and a minorin one <strong>of</strong>: Anthropology, Art History, Comparative Literature, CookIslands Maori, Education, English, History, Linguistics, Māori Studies,Samoan, Sociology, Tongan, Women’s Studies; or b) a major in one <strong>of</strong> theabove subjects and a minor in Pacific Studies. You must also have: a) anaverage grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in themajor; and b) competency in a Pacific language equivalent to passes inCOOKIS 201, SAMOAN 201, TONGAN 201, or equivalent (you maysatisfy this requirement while enrolled in the BA(Hons)). <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is aone‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inPacific Studies is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesWe aim to produce graduates who are not only pr<strong>of</strong>icient in Pacificlanguages, but also have a broad knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Pacific and areculturally aware. A knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Pacific is an asset in almost anycareer. <strong>The</strong>re are also advantages in taking Pacific Studies as part <strong>of</strong> aconjoint programme. By developing knowledge and understanding <strong>of</strong>your Pacific identity, experiences and culture you can strengthen a careerin law, the health sector, science, education, journalism or business.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• PACIFIC 100 and 105• PACIFIC 201• 15 points from a Pacific language acquisition courseFor a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• PACIFIC 100• PACIFIC 201• 15 points from a Pacific language acquisition courseYou may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Pacific Studies:Stage I courses: COOKIS 101, PACIFIC 100, 102, 105, 110, SAMOAN 101,TONGAN 101, ANTHRO 104, HISTORY 104, LINGUIST 102Stage II courses: COOKIS 201, 204, PACIFIC 201, 203‐205, 210, 211,SAMOAN 201, 203, TONGAN 201, 203, ANTHRO 204, 234, 238,ARTHIST 217, EDUC 207, HISTORY 230, 251, WOMEN 202Stage III courses: COOKIS 301, 303, PACIFIC 300‐303, 310, 311,SAMOAN 301, 303, TONGAN 301, 303, ANTHRO 304, 306, 308, 316,ARTHIST 317, EDUC 309, ENGLISH 358, GEOG 312, HISTORY 330, 351,LINGUIST 306, WOMEN 303Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 104, LINGUIST 102• at least 15 points from a language course at Stage I from Cook IslandsMaori, Samoan, Tongan.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Pacific Studies2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 175
Pacific Studies<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from ANTHRO 104, LINGUIST 102• at least 15 points from a language course at Stage I from Cook IslandsMaori, Samoan, Tongan.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Pacific Studies:Stage I courses: COOKIS 101, 102, PACIFIC 101‐105, 110,SAMOAN 101-103, TONGAN 101-103, ANTHRO 104, HISTORY 104,LINGUIST 102Stage II courses: COOKIS 201‐203, PACIFIC 201‐205, SAMOAN 201,202, TONGAN 201, 202, ANTHRO 204, 234, 238, ARTHIST 213, 217,EDUC 207, ENGLISH 231, HISTORY 230, MUSIC 273, WOMEN 202module will focus on the way social organisation is reflected throughlanguage. <strong>The</strong> fourth module will focus on special languageconsiderations in each <strong>of</strong> the island groups (eg, Samoan oratory, CookIslands dialects, Tongan honorifics).Convenor: Melenaite TaumoefolauPACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance (15 points)Semester 1Practical and theoretical introduction to performing cultures <strong>of</strong> the Pacificwith emphasis on Cook Islands, Samoan and Tongan cultures. Basic musicand dance skills are taught in practical instruction. Consideration <strong>of</strong>commonalities and differences among Pacific cultures. Academic discussion<strong>of</strong> styles, instruments, performer categories and the place <strong>of</strong> theperforming arts in Pacific cultures. Special attention will be given to aspects<strong>of</strong> the Pacific languages that are relevant to Pacific performing arts.Convenor: to be advisedStage III courses: COOKIS 301, 302, PACIFIC 300, SAMOAN 301, 302,TONGAN 301, 302, ANTHRO 304, 306, 308, 316, 325, 326, ARTHIST 307,317, EDUC 309, ENGLISH 335, GEOG 312, HISTORY 315, LINGUIST 306,WOMEN 303(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010PACIFIC 100 Introduction to Pacific Studies (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to the discipline <strong>of</strong> Pacific Studies, using the dualperspectives <strong>of</strong> language and indigenous knowledges as a framework forthe expression and understanding <strong>of</strong> Pacific cultures. Topics coveredinclude language, cultural identity, indigenous knowledge, visual andperforming arts, and political economy.Convenors: Melenaite Taumoefolau, Melani Anae, Vavao Fetui, StevenRatuvaRestriction: PACIFIC 101, 103PACIFIC 102 Topics in Pacific <strong>Arts</strong> (15 points)Semester 2This course surveys a range <strong>of</strong> Pacific art forms, both object andperformance based, with a particular focus on their histories, significanceand social functioning. Topics covered in the course include tapa (barkcloth), tivaevae (quilt making), singing and dancing, tatau (tattoo) andother forms <strong>of</strong> body adornment. <strong>The</strong> course is constructed around anumber <strong>of</strong> themes, including notions <strong>of</strong> the traditional and contemporary;representation and cultural encounter; ways <strong>of</strong> approaching notions <strong>of</strong>history and knowledge and the role <strong>of</strong> gender in both non‐gallery andgallery based settings. We also examine parallels between non‐gallerybased art forms such as dance and adornment and the practice <strong>of</strong>contemporary Pacific artists such as Fatu Feu’u, Ani O’Neill and JohnPule, who rework traditional forms for gallery display.Convenor: Caroline Vercoe (Art History)Restriction: 271.102PACIFIC 105 Pacific Languages and World‐Views (15 points)Semester 1Explores the relationship between Pacific languages and Pacificworld‐views, and provides illustrations from Cook Islands Maori, Samoanand Tongan languages and cultures. First, we ask “what is language?”and “what is meant by world‐view?”, and explore some answers, such asthose proposed in theoretical linguistics and anthropology. <strong>The</strong> focus willbe on the view <strong>of</strong> language as a conceptual system whose main functionis the construction <strong>of</strong> reality. In this view, the vocabulary <strong>of</strong> a language isits inventory <strong>of</strong> conceptual elements that make up its conceptual world orworld‐view. We examine this as it applies to Cook Islands Maori, Samoanand Tongan languages and cultures. Module One will focus on thecultural meaning and significance <strong>of</strong> naming (personal and place names).A second module focuses on the languages <strong>of</strong> arts and crafts, such asthe vocabulary <strong>of</strong> ngatu (barkcloth), tivaevae and fine mats. A thirdFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forPacific Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 104 Peoples and Cultures <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)HISTORY 104 Pacific History: An Introduction (15 points)LINGUIST 102 Languages <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)SAMOAN 101 Samoan Language 1 (15 points)TONGAN 101 Tongan Language 1 (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPACIFIC 201 Pacific Worlds (15 points)Semester 2This course deals with the “histories” <strong>of</strong> Pacific societies and cultures asthey are presented and interpreted in historical and ethnographic studiesand in the writing <strong>of</strong> indigenous Pacific scholars. An historical “event”prior to World War II will be examined through both Western andindigenous lenses in order to trace the transformation <strong>of</strong> Polynesiancultures. Cultural systems: diversity, complications and rank will beconsidered in terms <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> related themes – reproduction,sexuality and kinship, gender relations, religion and politics – in which thediversities and comparabilities <strong>of</strong> life‐ways in three Polynesian islands andthe influence <strong>of</strong> “contact” will be explored.Convenor: Melani AnaePrerequisite: 15 points from ANTHRO 104, LINGUIST 102, PACIFIC 100,105 and 15 points from COOKIS 101, SAMOAN 101 or TONGAN 101PACIFIC 204 Special Topic: Issues in Pacific Development(15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> course critically examines the relationship between political governanceand economic development processes in the small Pacific Island states. Animportant focus will be on analysing some <strong>of</strong> the competing theoreticaldiscourses which have been used to understand Pacific Island politicaleconomy, as well as some <strong>of</strong> the ideological and cultural assumptions whichunderlie political governance and development policies and agendas andhow these have shaped the dynamics <strong>of</strong> change in small Pacific Islandstates. It will also emphasise the significance <strong>of</strong> regional governance,regional security and regional development and the extent to which thesehave been influenced by dominant neo‐liberal and geo‐political strategicfactors as well as local Pacific realities. A key aspect will be an examination<strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> the state and civil society organisations as well as thedifferent contexts with which Pacific communities have responded togovernance and development discourses and practices.Convenor: Steven RatuvaPrerequisite: any 30 points in Pacific Studies176| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
PACIFIC 210 Pacific Music and Dance 2 (15 points)Semester 2Instruction in the intermediate music and dance forms <strong>of</strong> specific Pacificnations. Practical focus on the acquisition <strong>of</strong> music and dance skills, forexample songs, commands, gestures, posture, costumes, discussion <strong>of</strong>styles, instruments, performer categories and the place <strong>of</strong> the performingarts in the identified Pacific cultures. Four music and dance items willnormally be taught during the semester. Students will examine thecontent <strong>of</strong> contemporary music intervened into traditional music. Specialattention will be given to aspects <strong>of</strong> the Pacific languages that arerelevant to Pacific performing arts.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: PACIFIC 110 and 15 points from COOKIS 101, 102,SAMOAN 101, TONGAN 101Restriction: COOKIS 210, SAMOAN 210, TONGAN 210PACIFIC 211 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forPacific Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 204 Ethnography <strong>of</strong> Island Polynesia (15 points)ANTHRO 234 Popular Musics <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)SAMOAN 201 Samoan Language 2 (15 points)TONGAN 201 Tongan Language 2 (15 points)EDUC 207 Decolonising Education (15 points)Refer to the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education’s BA Student Guide, available at the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or by phoning the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education on0800 223 266, and see www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/programmes/liberalart.cfmStage II / Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forPacific Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesARTHIST 217 / ARTHIST 317 Contemporary Pacific Art (15 points)HISTORY 251 / HISTORY 351 Pacific History: Culture Contact toAbout 1900 (15 points)PACIFIC 302 Pacific Language Structures (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to comparative analysis <strong>of</strong> the sound systems andgrammatical structures <strong>of</strong> Cook Islands Maori, Samoan and Tongan.<strong>The</strong> course will focus on basic concepts in sound and spelling systems,morphology and syntax <strong>of</strong> the three Pacific languages.Convenors: Melenaite Taumoefolau, Vavao FetuiPrerequisite: 15 points from COOKIS 201, SAMOAN 201 orTONGAN 201Restriction: PACIFIC 202PACIFIC 303 Special Topic: Conflict and Peace-building in thePacific (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> course examines various types <strong>of</strong> theories <strong>of</strong> conflict and conflictresolution and their relevance to understanding conflict in the Pacific. Itwill also look at different approaches to peace-building within the Pacificcommunities. Some <strong>of</strong> these approaches can be very formal, such asconstitutional engineering, external political intervention or politicaldialogue. Some can be based on customary forms <strong>of</strong> peace-building andrestorative justice. <strong>The</strong> course is multi-dimensional and involvestheoretical debate, analysis <strong>of</strong> empirical situations and development <strong>of</strong>some skills in peace-building. Some <strong>of</strong> the issues discussed will be landand family title disputes, political power struggles, ethno-cultural tension,community resource disputes and external geo-politics. Selected majorconflict situations from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatuwill be used as case studies.Convenor: Dr Steven RatuvaPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Pacific Studies or Anthropology orMāori Studies or Sociology or Political StudiesPACIFIC 310 Koneseti (15 points)Semester 2Under supervision <strong>of</strong> instructors, students plan, rehearse, publicise andpresent a public song and dance performance. Repertoire selection,costuming and rehearsal skills will be taught. With the skills, styles andtechniques acquired or learned, the student will choreograph a sequence<strong>of</strong> dance production consisting <strong>of</strong> one or more cultures learnt. Specialattention will be given to aspects <strong>of</strong> the Pacific languages that arerelevant to Pacific performing arts.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 45 points from PACIFIC 301, COOKIS 101, 201, 301 orSAMOAN 101, 201, 301, or TONGAN 101, 201, 301PACIFIC 311 Special Topic (15 points)Availability and details to be advised.Pacific StudiesStage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPACIFIC 300 Growing Up “Ethnic” in New Zealand (15 points)Semester 2This course will explore the complex issues <strong>of</strong> growing up as an ethnicmember, a bi/multi‐cultural person and how these dual or multipleidentities affect and/or interact with an individual’s behaviours, priorities,social relationships and concept <strong>of</strong> self. <strong>The</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> intra‐ethnicidentity will also be explored. <strong>The</strong> focus will be on New Zealand‐bornPacific ethnic issues; however, to achieve a broad understanding <strong>of</strong> ethnicissues, part <strong>of</strong> the course will use a cross‐cultural perspective in whichmaterials about other minority ethnic groups and inter‐ethnic relations inNew Zealand will be examined. Case studies from other countriesprovide comparative global perspectives. Special emphasis will be givento class discussions, creative writing and exchange <strong>of</strong> viewpoints.Convenor: Melani AnaePrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Pacific StudiesRestriction: PACIFIC 104For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forPacific Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 306 Pacific Archaeology (15 points)ENGLISH 358 Te Torino: Pasifika Literature (15 points)LINGUIST 306 Polynesian Comparative Linguistics (15 points)SAMOAN 301 Samoan Language 3 (15 points)TONGAN 301 Tongan Language 3 (15 points)WOMEN 303 Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific (15 points)EDUC 309 Issues in Pacific Nations’ Education (15 points)Refer to the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education’s BA Student Guide, available at the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre or by phoning the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education on0800 223 266, and see www.education.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/education/about/programmes/liberalart.cfmGEOG 312 Geographies <strong>of</strong> Pacific Development (15 points)Refer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and see www.sgges.auckland.ac.nz2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 177
For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaPhilosophyPacific Studies | PhilosophyFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Melani Anae. Pacific identity and ethnicity, New Zealand-bornSamoans / communities, research methodologies.Mr Vavao Fetui, Undergraduate Adviser. Samoan socio‐linguisticsand lexicography as per diaspora development.Dr Steven Ratuva. Pacific regional politics, transnational crime,indigenous intellectual property, applied policy research.Dr Melenaite Taumoefolau. Pacific linguistics, language teaching andlearning, dictionary-making, Pacific vernacular literature.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Vavao FetuiPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88037Email: v.fetui@auckland.ac.nzPhilosophy is an exceedingly broad discipline. It includes Metaphysics(which concerns the fundamental nature <strong>of</strong> reality), Epistemology (whichdeals with the nature and limits <strong>of</strong> knowledge), Ethics (the philosophicalstudy <strong>of</strong> morality), Social/Political Philosophy (the philosophical study<strong>of</strong> the good society), Aesthetics (the philosophical study <strong>of</strong> beauty andart) and Logic (the study <strong>of</strong> what it is for an argument to be a goodargument).Philosophy deals with questions that arise when people reflect on theirlives and their world. Some philosophical questions are practical: forexample, “Is euthanasia justifiable?”, “Does the state have the right tocensor pornography or restrict tobacco advertising?”, “To what extentare Māori and Pākehā today responsible for decisions made by theirancestors?” Other philosophical questions are more theoretical, althoughthey <strong>of</strong>ten arise through thinking about practical issues. <strong>The</strong> questionsabove, for example, may prompt more general philosophical questionsabout the circumstances under which it may be morally justifiable to takea life, or about the extent to which the state may restrict the liberty <strong>of</strong>the individual. Some fascinating, “classic”, questions <strong>of</strong> Philosophy arespeculative and theoretical and concern the nature <strong>of</strong> knowledge, realityand human existence: for example, “What, if anything, can be known withcertainty?”, “Is the mind essentially non-physical?”, “Are values absoluteor relative?”, “Does the universe need explanation in terms <strong>of</strong> a SupremeIntelligence?”, “What, if anything, is the meaning or purpose <strong>of</strong> humanexistence?”Many philosophical problems also concern the foundational principles,methods and assumptions <strong>of</strong> other disciplines and human practices.Thus, there is the Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Science, the Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Religion, thePhilosophy <strong>of</strong> Law and so on.<strong>The</strong> Centre for Pacific StudiesRoom 101, Building 273, 20-26 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85893Fax: +64 9 373 7420Email: m.gabriel@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificPhilosophers aim to reject dogmatic, authoritarian or purely rhetoricalapproaches to philosophical questions, and seek instead to proceedby means <strong>of</strong> arguments that can be critically assessed. We valuelively critical conversation, where people with different views engagerespectfully with one another in a common effort to advance theirunderstanding.Contemporary philosophical enquiry needs to be informed by anunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the traditions it has inherited, and so the History <strong>of</strong>Philosophy provides important resources for our own contemporaryphilosophical explorations. As a student <strong>of</strong> Philosophy you will continuethe tradition <strong>of</strong> critical discussion that originated with the ancient Greeks.Philosophy also engages, however, with contemporary developmentsin the empirical sciences. Recent philosophy <strong>of</strong> science, philosophy <strong>of</strong>mind and aesthetics, for example, are informed by and contribute todevelopments in psychology and evolutionary biology.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou have the opportunity not only to learn about historical andcontemporary debate on philosophical problems, but also to engagewith those problems and thereby develop your logical, analytical andconceptual skills and your capacity for good judgment. <strong>The</strong> departmentfosters a pluralist ethos, encouraging different styles in Philosophy. Youcan therefore choose from courses with an emphasis on English‐speakinganalytical philosophy, in European Continental philosophy, and inAsian philosophy. You will find that Philosophy is relevant to many otherdisciplines; there are Philosophy courses that support and complementevery major area <strong>of</strong> study.178| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
In your first yearYou should choose courses in accordance with your interests. <strong>The</strong>re aretwo courses about reasoning and argument (PHIL 101 and PHIL 105), acourse about knowledge and reality (PHIL 100), and three courses aboutvalues and human nature (PHIL 102, PHIL 103 and PHIL 152).Constructing your major or minorWhen planning your major or a minor, note that the usual prerequisitefor Stage II courses is a pass in two Stage I courses; and for Stage IIIcourses, a pass in two Stage II courses. Some courses in Logic havespecific prerequisites, while other courses in particular areas may havebroader prerequisites.Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.PhilosophyPostgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy has an excellent international reputationfor its research and as a postgraduate school.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Philosophy may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Philosophy with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inPhilosophy is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesPhilosophy is good preparation for a wide variety <strong>of</strong> careers. Manyemployers seek graduates with the ability to reason carefully, to analysearguments and viewpoints, to organise complex ideas and conceptsand to express themselves clearly. <strong>The</strong>se are skills that the practice<strong>of</strong> Philosophy promotes. <strong>The</strong>refore Philosophy graduates have foundemployment, for example, in business consultancy, computing, artificialintelligence, the diplomatic service, government departments andresearch units, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional training.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Philosophy:Stage I courses: PHIL 100-152Stage II courses: PHIL 200-267, CLASSICS 240, 250, 260, POLITICS 245Stage III courses: PHIL 302-364, POLITICS 320You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Philosophy:Stage I courses: PHIL 100-152Stage II courses: PHIL 200-267, CLASSICS 240, 250, 260Stage III courses: PHIL 302-365, POLITICS 320, 325, HPST 300(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010PHIL 100 Introduction to Metaphysics and <strong>The</strong>ory <strong>of</strong> Knowledge(15 points)Semester 1Issues in the theory <strong>of</strong> knowledge will be introduced through a discussion<strong>of</strong> Socrates’ and Plato’s account <strong>of</strong> how we are to answer “What is X?”questions and how we know that the answer is either right or wrong.Issues about the structure <strong>of</strong> knowledge also arise through a discussion<strong>of</strong> Descartes’ influential book Meditations. Issues in metaphysics will beintroduced through a discussion <strong>of</strong> topics which may include thefollowing: the nature <strong>of</strong> the self; the nature <strong>of</strong> freedom; the nature <strong>of</strong>time; the idea <strong>of</strong> a first cause <strong>of</strong> the universe.Convenors: Denis Robinson, Robert Nola, Jonathan McKeown‐GreenRestriction: 280.150PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Arguments are part <strong>of</strong> everyday life, and the ability to evaluatearguments is a very important skill to have. This course aims to providean understanding <strong>of</strong> what distinguishes the point <strong>of</strong> an argument(conclusion) from the reasons (premises) used to support the point. <strong>The</strong>course aims to develop skills and techniques to evaluate the validity <strong>of</strong>the support that premises provide for conclusions. Everyday argumentsare translated into formal logical notation for evaluation. <strong>The</strong> courseexamines two main logical systems: propositional logic and predicatelogic (with identity), and shows how these formal systems are used toanalyse and evaluate everyday arguments. This course is a prerequisitefor all Philosophy courses in Logic at Stage II. This is a core course for amajor or minor in Logic and Computation.Convenors: Summer School: Roderic Girle; Semester 1: Rod Girle, KojiTanaka; Semester 2: Fred Kroon, Koji TanakaRestriction: 280.151PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics (15 points)Semester 1Ethics is the philosophical study <strong>of</strong> morality. This course examines severalethical theories, including Kantianism, Utilitarianism and Virtue Ethics,and provides an introduction to fundamental questions about the nature<strong>of</strong> morality such as whether moral values are objective, subjective orculturally relative. <strong>The</strong> course also includes discussion <strong>of</strong> selected currentmoral controversies.Convenors: John Bishop, Rosalind Hursthouse, Vanya KovachRestriction: HLTHPSYC 102, PSYCHIAT 1022010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 179
PhilosophyPHIL 103 Freedom, Rights and Justice (15 points)Semester 2Considers various questions concerning the relation between individualsand political societies such as: What principles <strong>of</strong> justice shouldcommunities adopt? What are rights? What limits can legitimately beplaced on individual liberty? What is the source and nature <strong>of</strong> citizens’obligations to obey the law? What makes a decision proceduredemocratic and why does it matter? <strong>The</strong>se questions are considered inrelation to the New Zealand context.Convenors: Stephen Davies, Tim Dare and Gillian BrockPHIL 105 Critical Thinking (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Psychologists tell us that people routinely make systematic mistakes intheir reasoning. This course uncovers some <strong>of</strong> the most commonmistakes. It provides methods which help us to avoid bad reasoning. Weexamine examples <strong>of</strong> bad reasoning from many sources, including lettersto the editor, advertisements and political debates. This course uses somebasic philosophical tools and concepts from Logic but there is very littleuse <strong>of</strong> symbols and no Mathematical Logic. Students who want to obtaina satisfactory passing grade for this course should have a mastery <strong>of</strong>both written and spoken English.Convenors: Summer School and Semester 1: Imran Aijaz; Semester 2:Chris Tucker, Patrick Girard, Jonathan McKeown-GreenPHIL 152 Philosophy and <strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> Human Nature (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2What is human nature? <strong>The</strong> course covers a range <strong>of</strong> ancient andmodern conceptions <strong>of</strong> human nature, found in religious, philosophicaland political thought. Philosophers discussed may include: Plato,Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Nietzsche, Marx, Freud and de Beauvoir.Convenor: Stuart JohnsStage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPHIL 204 Greek Philosophy (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1An introduction to some <strong>of</strong> the important figures in ancient philosophyand the issues with which they were concerned. <strong>The</strong> work <strong>of</strong> thePre‐socratics, Plato and Aristotle will be explored, with a detaileddiscussion <strong>of</strong> the philosophical system <strong>of</strong> either Plato or Aristotle and itsimportance in the history <strong>of</strong> philosophy.Convenors: Summer School: Stuart Johns; Semester 1: Chris MartinPrerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy, or CLASSICS 120PHIL 205 Community, Society and Rights (15 points)Semester 1This course covers a range <strong>of</strong> topics including: cultural claims; therelevance <strong>of</strong> ethnicity and culture to group rights; and problemsaccommodating cultural claims in a multicultural society; the theories <strong>of</strong>Thomas Hobbes and John Locke as to the existence <strong>of</strong> a “state <strong>of</strong> nature”and the emergence <strong>of</strong> the political state, as well as the concept <strong>of</strong>sovereignty, social contracts, and political amalgamations betweensovereign units. <strong>The</strong>re will be detailed discussion <strong>of</strong> the Treaty <strong>of</strong>Waitangi.Convenors: Stephen Davies, Gillian BrockPrerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy, or 30 points in Political StudiesPHIL 211 Ethical <strong>The</strong>ory 2 (15 points)Semester 2Philosophical study <strong>of</strong> moral theory, in both normative ethics andmeta‐ethics. Topics covered include: theories <strong>of</strong> value, theories <strong>of</strong> rightaction, and the status and justification <strong>of</strong> such theories.Convenor: Glen PettigrovePrerequisite: 30 points in PhilosophyPHIL 216 Modal Logic (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> system <strong>of</strong> logic studied in most introductory courses (includingPHIL 101) is known as classical logic. It is the standard system <strong>of</strong> logic,designed to apply widely, to all branches <strong>of</strong> knowledge. Despite itsorthodox status and foundational role, many <strong>of</strong> the most interestingdevelopments in logic, especially in philosophy, have concerned modaland non‐classical logics. <strong>The</strong>se are logical systems that are intended tosupplement or replace classical logic. This course introduces thesesystems and shows how they can be applied to philosophically importantconcepts such as necessity, time, knowledge, vagueness, action andobligation. Applications in computer science will also be considered.Convenor: Koji TanakaPrerequisite: PHIL 101PHIL 222 Intermediate Logic (15 points)Semester 2Builds on PHIL 101, introducing the method <strong>of</strong> Natural Deduction. In thefirst half <strong>of</strong> the course, you will learn to construct deductions inpropositional and predicate logic. <strong>The</strong> second half covers a range <strong>of</strong>more specialised topics such as reasoning with logical equivalences,equational and functional reasoning, normal forms, Robinson’s resolutionmethod, axiomatic theories, recursive definitions and induction.Throughout, you will be working with purely formal languages,manipulated according to precise rules. <strong>The</strong> methods are less mechanicalthan those <strong>of</strong> PHIL 101, requiring problem‐solving skills and a facility withabstract reasoning at a higher level. As well as completing a foundationin logic, the course aims to provide an understanding <strong>of</strong> the process <strong>of</strong>constructing complex arguments that is applicable in philosophy andother disciplines. This is a core course for a major or minor in Logic andComputation.Convenor: Jeremy SeligmanPrerequisite: PHIL 101Restriction: PHIL 201PHIL 250 Environmental Ethics (15 points)Semester 2Ethical questions relating to the environment and our use <strong>of</strong> it, including:Does nature have intrinsic value; do we have obligations to preservespecies; is biodiversity desirable; what responsibilities do we have toanimals; do we have obligations to future generations, especiallyconcerning preservation <strong>of</strong> the environment.Convenor: Rosalind HursthousePrerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or any 60 pointsFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forPhilosophy but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesCLASSICS 260 Humanity, Nature and Knowledge in AncientPhilosophy (15 points)POLITICS 245 Capitalism and its Critics (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/courses180| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
PHIL 200 / PHIL 320 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Mind (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong>re are many philosophical problems concerning mental lives (inparticular, human mental lives), how they are constituted, and whatmakes them possible ‐ problems which have generated a vast literatureand diverse important philosophical theories. <strong>The</strong>ories introduced andcritically examined will include dualisms, but will mainly comprise forms<strong>of</strong> physicalism such as philosophical behaviourism, the identity theoryand especially functionalist theories.Convenor: Denis RobinsonPrerequisite for PHIL 200: 30 points in Philosophy, or any 60 pointsPrerequisite for PHIL 320: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or30 points from HISTORY 240, PHIL 260, SCIGEN 201Restriction for PHIL 200: PHIL 320Restriction for PHIL 320: PHIL 200PHIL 202 / PHIL 322 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Language (15 points)Semester 1This course deals with the components <strong>of</strong> language and its use(expressions, utterances, speech acts, etc); theories <strong>of</strong> language and itsnature (including structuralism, Chomskyan psychologism and platonism);linguistic meaning and its connection with other sorts <strong>of</strong> meaning (Griceon meaning, sense and reference, truth‐conditional theories <strong>of</strong> meaning,etc); and the connection between language, thought and reality.Convenors: Fred Kroon, Jonathan McKeown‐GreenPrerequisite for PHIL 202: 30 points in Philosophy or LinguisticsPrerequisite for PHIL 322: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or30 points at Stage II in LinguisticsRestriction for PHIL 202: PHIL 322Restriction for PHIL 322: PHIL 202PHIL 207 / PHIL 327 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Religion (15 points)Semester 1Under what conditions, if at all, is it justifiable to hold religious beliefs? Doreligious beliefs have to be “reasonable”? Can it be justifiable to hold andact on beliefs “by faith”, and if so, under what conditions? <strong>The</strong> coursefocuses on “theist” religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). <strong>The</strong> courseinvestigates both arguments for God’s existence (cosmological and“design” arguments, arguments from miracles, from religious experienceand from morality) and arguments for God’s non‐existence (the Argumentfrom Evil and the Argument from Divine Hiddenness). <strong>The</strong> course thenproceeds to consider the thesis <strong>of</strong> the “evidential ambiguity” <strong>of</strong> God’sexistence, and investigates three attempts to respond to the ambiguity: (1)by emphasising subjectivity (Kierkegaard), (2) by appeal to “properly basic”beliefs (Reformed Epistemology), and (3) according to the modest fideismproposed by William James in his famous lecture “<strong>The</strong> Will to Believe”.Convenor: John BishopPrerequisite for PHIL 207: 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 327: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 207: PHIL 327Restriction for PHIL 327: PHIL 207PHIL 209 / PHIL 329 Schopenhauer and Nietzsche (15 points)Semester 1We will initially study Arthur Schopenhauer’s transcendence‐orientedphilosophy. After describing Immanuel Kant’s views as background, wewill examine Schopenhauer’s claim that the core <strong>of</strong> the world is “Will”– an amoral, senseless energy. We will then consider Schopenhauer’s viewthat life is an essentially frustrating illusion, largely <strong>of</strong> our own making,and his prescriptions for other-worldly salvation in the universalisticexperiences <strong>of</strong> beauty, moral compassion and the minimisation <strong>of</strong> desire.We will then compare and contrast Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy <strong>of</strong>life‐affirmation and health. We will examine his account <strong>of</strong> the therapeuticeffects <strong>of</strong> classical, theatrical tragedy, and will reflect upon hisunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the contemporary “death <strong>of</strong> God,” as this stands inconjunction with his own prescriptions for this‐worldly salvation inacknowledging the ideal <strong>of</strong> the superhuman, super‐healthy being, alongwith the underlying will to power and eternal recurrence <strong>of</strong> life’s events.Convenor: Robert WicksPrerequisite for PHIL 209: 30 points in Philosophy or EUROPEAN 100and 15 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 329: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 209: PHIL 329Restriction for PHIL 329: PHIL 209PHIL 210 Applied Ethics (15 points)PHIL 313 Special Topic: Applied Ethics (15 points)Summer School (PHIL 210 also repeated Semester 2)Philosophical analysis and discussion <strong>of</strong> contemporary moral issues, suchas abortion, euthanasia, reverse discrimination, the ethics <strong>of</strong> charity andour treatment <strong>of</strong> animals.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite for PHIL 210: PHIL 102 or PSYCHIAT 102 or HLTHPSYC 102or 30 points in Philosophy, or 30 points passed at Stage I in SocialScience for Public HealthPrerequisite for PHIL 313: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or30 points passed at Stage II in Social Science for Public HealthRestriction for PHIL 210: PHIL 313Restriction for PHIL 313: PHIL 210PHIL 212 / PHIL 332 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Arts</strong> (15 points)Semester 2Considers a range <strong>of</strong> issues debated by contemporary philosophersconcerning the origins, function, definition, ontology, presentation,interpretation, appreciation, expressiveness, representational characterand value <strong>of</strong> art. Related and applied topics, such as the status <strong>of</strong>colorised movies, the status <strong>of</strong> artistic fakes, and the paradox <strong>of</strong> ourenjoying tragedies are also discussed.Convenor: Stephen DaviesPrerequisite for PHIL 212: 30 points in Philosophy, or any 90 pointspassedPrerequisite for PHIL 332: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 212: PHIL 332Restriction for PHIL 332: PHIL 212PHIL 214 / PHIL 334 Classical Chinese Philosophy (15 points)Semester 2Covering the Classical Period <strong>of</strong> Chinese Philosophy (600‐200 BC) indepth, we will study extracts from the central texts <strong>of</strong> this period,including the Lunyu (Analects <strong>of</strong> Confucius), Mozi, Mengzi (Mencius),Daodejing (Laozi), Zhuangzi, Xunzi, Hanfeizi, Zhongyong (Doctrine <strong>of</strong> theMean), Da Xue (Greater Learning) and Lu Shi Chunqiu (<strong>The</strong> Spring andAutumn Annals <strong>of</strong> Lu Buwei). Within these texts we will focus on topics inethics, social and political philosophy, and the philosophy <strong>of</strong> mind andlanguage. <strong>The</strong> emphasis will be on developing your ability to read andinterpret philosophically within a context <strong>of</strong> debate that is both culturallyand historically remote. Although all texts will be read in Englishtranslation, we will pay close attention to relevant linguistic concerns,and students with a background in Chinese will be encouraged to look atthe original.Convenor: Jeremy SeligmanPrerequisite for PHIL 214: 30 points in Philosophy or ASIAN 100Prerequisite for PHIL 334: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 214: PHIL 334Restriction for PHIL 334: PHIL 214PHIL 215 / PHIL 335 20th Century French Philosophy (15 points)Semester 2We will study the development <strong>of</strong> twentieth-century French philosophy,focusing upon Vitalism, Existentialism, Evolutionism, Structuralism,Poststructuralism and Postmodernism. This will include the criticalexamination <strong>of</strong> the views <strong>of</strong> Henri Bergson, Jean‐Paul Sartre, AlbertCamus, Teilhard de Chardin, Emil Cioran, Ferdinand de Saussure, ClaudeLévi‐Strauss, Jacques Lacan, Roland Barthes, Jacques Derrida, MichelFoucault and Jean Baudrillard. A main goal will be to understand how,Philosophy2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 181
Philosophyacross the century, the foundations <strong>of</strong> French philosophising in the areas<strong>of</strong> metaphysics, ethics, social philosophy and literary theory shifted froma close attention to the lived qualities <strong>of</strong> individual experience, to a moresocial, language‐centered understanding <strong>of</strong> people, as they stand within,and are significantly constituted by, historically variable social contexts.We will also explore how twentieth-century French philosophy embodieda revolutionary, anti‐authoritarian spirit that was influenced significantlyby the thought <strong>of</strong> Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite for PHIL 215: 30 points in Philosophy or EUROPEAN 100and 15 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 335: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 215: PHIL 335Restriction for PHIL 335: PHIL 215PHIL 225 / PHIL 345 Special Topic: Power, Critique andEmancipation (15 points)Semester 1An examination <strong>of</strong> some attempts to support political struggles forfreedom, justice and recognition through the philosophical critique <strong>of</strong>modern society. Topics to be discussed include science and technology,bureaucratisation, social control, social alienation, mass communication,the commodification <strong>of</strong> culture and the idea <strong>of</strong> critique. <strong>The</strong>orists to bediscussed may include Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, Benjamin, Arendt,Habermas and Honneth.Convenor: Matheson RussellPrerequisite for PHIL 225: any 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 345: 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 225: PHIL 345Restriction for PHIL 345: PHIL 225PHIL 217 / PHIL 337 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Law (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong>mes in contemporary Western philosophy <strong>of</strong> law, relating to debatesbetween liberal and non-liberal conceptions <strong>of</strong> law, including questionsabout the nature <strong>of</strong> legal rules, legal reasons and the relationshipbetween law and morality. Major positions in legal theory will becovered, from legal positivism to critical legal studies.Convenor: Tim DarePrerequisite for PHIL 217: 30 points in Philosophy or 90 points passedPrerequisite for PHIL 337: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or15 points at Stage II in Philosophy and CRIM 201 or 202Restriction for PHIL 217: PHIL 337Restriction for PHIL 337: PHIL 217PHIL 218 / PHIL 338 Problems in Epistemology (15 points)Semester 2Epistemology is the study <strong>of</strong> knowledge, rationality, belief and relatedtopics. This course will give an overview <strong>of</strong> epistemology but will focuson three main issues: foundationalism versus coherentism, internalismversus externalism, and replies to scepticism.Convenors: John Bishop, Chris TuckerPrerequisite for PHIL 218: 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 338: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 218: PHIL 338Restriction for PHIL 338: PHIL 218PHIL 220 / PHIL 340 Kant and Hegel (15 points)Semester 1One <strong>of</strong> Immanuel Kant’s most controversial philosophical assertions isthat space and time are, as far as we can know, only features <strong>of</strong> thehuman being, rather than features <strong>of</strong> things as they are in themselves.We will initially examine this allegedly subjective nature <strong>of</strong> space andtime, the necessary logical orderings that we project onto our experience,along with Kant’s theory <strong>of</strong> freedom. <strong>The</strong> aim will be to understand howKant protected science from sceptical attacks only by maintaining thatmetaphysical truth is unknowable. We will also consider how G. W. F.Hegel replied that we can, by looking into ourselves, indeed know theessential nature <strong>of</strong> the universe. Our focus will be on the metaphysicalnature <strong>of</strong> self‐consciousness, Hegel’s various formulations <strong>of</strong> the essence<strong>of</strong> Christianity, his dialectical logic and his foundational belief thateverything in the universe is deeply and rationally interconnected.Convenor: Robert WicksPrerequisite for PHIL 220: 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 340: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy orEUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 220: 280.312, PHIL 340Restriction for PHIL 340: 280.312, PHIL 220PHIL 260 / PHIL 360 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Science (15 points)Semester 1What makes science a distinctive way <strong>of</strong> discovering knowledge aboutour world, whether natural, biological or social? Ever since science startedin ancient Greece, a number <strong>of</strong> different theories about the world view,methods and rationality <strong>of</strong> science have been proposed that distinguish itfrom religion, pseudo‐science and myth. <strong>The</strong> course examines some <strong>of</strong>these accounts <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> science.Convenor: Robert NolaPrerequisite for PHIL 260: 30 points in Philosophy or any 60 pointsPrerequisite for PHIL 360: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy orHISTORY 240 and SCIGEN 201Restriction for PHIL 260: PHIL 360Restriction for PHIL 360: PHIL 260PHIL 261 / PHIL 361 Metaphysical Structures <strong>of</strong> the World(15 points)Semester 2Metaphysics attempts to give a quite general picture <strong>of</strong> the nature andstructure <strong>of</strong> the world, and investigates philosophical problems whichthereby arise. Science, common sense, religions and cultures allpresuppose metaphysical world views. Traditional metaphysical problemsconcern laws, causation, time, space, substance, identity, attributes anduniversals, free will, reality, existence, etc. Course topics will be selectedfrom such traditional problems.Convenors: Denis Robinson, Robert NolaPrerequisite for PHIL 261: 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 361: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or30 points from HISTORY 240, PHIL 260, SCIGEN 201Restriction for PHIL 261: PHIL 361Restriction for PHIL 361: PHIL 261PHIL 267 / PHIL 309 Special Topic: Early Modern Philosophy(15 points)Semester 1Examines important developments in seventeenth and eighteenth‐centuryphilosophy. It will look at refinements in philosophical methodologyduring this period and their impact on metaphysics, epistemology,philosophy <strong>of</strong> mind and ethics.Convenor: Glen PettigrovePrerequisite for PHIL 267: any 30 points in PhilosophyPrerequisite for PHIL 309: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyRestriction for PHIL 267: PHIL 208, 309, 328Restriction for PHIL 309: PHIL 208, 267, 328182| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPHIL 302 Medieval Philosophy (15 points)Semester 2A detailed introduction to either the work <strong>of</strong> a leading medievalphilosopher, for example Augustine, Abaelard, Scotus or Ockham, or toone or more <strong>of</strong> the topics which were <strong>of</strong> interest to medieval philosophers.<strong>The</strong> course aims to show how understanding medieval philosophy isessential for the history <strong>of</strong> Christian thought and philosophy up tomodern times.Convenor: Christopher MartinPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in PhilosophyPHIL 304 Ethical <strong>The</strong>ory 3 (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> first third <strong>of</strong> the course is on modern, neo‐Aristotelian virtue ethics,concentrating on its account <strong>of</strong> right action, moral dilemmas and therelevance <strong>of</strong> the emotions. <strong>The</strong> rest is an advanced study <strong>of</strong> its origin,namely Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, concentrating on his views onwhat our virtues, our rationality and our happiness or well‐being consists in.Convenor: Rosalind HursthousePrerequisite: either 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy includingPHIL 205 or 210 or 211 or 250, or PHIL 102 and any 30 points at Stage IIin PhilosophyPHIL 305 Advanced Logic (15 points)Semester 1Continuing the sequence from PHIL 101 (Introduction to Logic), PHIL 222(Intermediate Logic), and PHIL 216 (Modal Logic), this course introducesthe study <strong>of</strong> logic from a theoretical perspective. Systems <strong>of</strong> deduction,theories and models are introduced as objects <strong>of</strong> study, together withtechniques for reasoning about them. In particular, we will be concernedwith soundness, consistency, completeness, canonicity, decidability andaxiomatisation. <strong>The</strong> latter two topics will involve the study <strong>of</strong> some topicsin the theory <strong>of</strong> computation, such as Turing machines and recursivefunctions. <strong>The</strong> culmination <strong>of</strong> the course is a discussion <strong>of</strong> Godel’sIncompleteness <strong>The</strong>orems.Convenors: Patrick Girard, Fred KroonPrerequisite: 30 points from PHIL 222, PHIL 216, COMPSCI 225,MATHS 255PHIL 315 Topics in Applied Logic (15 points)Semester 2This course builds on PHIL 216 and PHIL 222, and introduces students toDynamic Epistemic Logic, the logic <strong>of</strong> knowledge change. <strong>The</strong> main topicscovered are: basic epistemic logic, multi‐agent systems, commonknowledge, doxastic logic, belief revision, public announcement,epistemic actions and action models. Some meta‐theoretical results, suchas soundness and completeness <strong>of</strong> various systems, are also discussed.Convenors: Patrick Girard, Koji TanakaPrerequisite: PHIL 222 and either COMPSCI 225 or PHIL 216PHIL 318 <strong>The</strong>ory <strong>of</strong> Applied and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Ethics (15 points)Semester 1<strong>The</strong> application <strong>of</strong> ethical theory to applied and pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics,including topics such as: the role <strong>of</strong> principles in applied and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalethics, ethical expertise, role ethics, dialogue ethics, the ethics <strong>of</strong> care,ethical issues that arise in pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.Convenor: Vanya KovachPrerequisite: either 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy including PHIL 205or 210 or 211 or 250, or PHIL 102 and any 30 points at Stage II inPhilosophyPHIL 323 Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Logic (15 points)Semester 2This course aims to deepen our understanding <strong>of</strong> logic, its relationship toordinary reasoning and its role in the analysis <strong>of</strong> argumentation. Some <strong>of</strong>the questions addressed bear on the foundations <strong>of</strong> mathematics,computer science, cognitive science and philosophy. What can we dowith logic that we couldn’t do otherwise? Should logical laws be regardedas rules for good thinking? Must we believe, as Classical logicians insist,that every proposition whatsoever is entailed by a contradiction? Arethere any good arguments that bad arguments are bad?Convenor: Jonathan McKeown‐GreenPrerequisite: PHIL 222 and PHIL 216Restriction: PHIL 223POLITICS 320 Social Justice (15 points)See Political Studies.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaPhilosophyPHIL 310 Political Philosophy 3 (15 points)Semester 1This course examines issues related to global justice, such as: What, ifanything, are people owed as a matter <strong>of</strong> justice in the global context? Ifthere are duties <strong>of</strong> justice, what grounds these? Is distribution to assistthe global disadvantaged justified? If so, on what basis should distributionproceed? Are global taxes defensible? Is global equality <strong>of</strong> opportunity animportant ideal? Which restrictions on immigration, if any, are justified?Are protectionist policies in trade justified? Can globalisation be betterharnessed to assist the global poor? How can we better assist those inpoor countries who are trying to help themselves? In the latter part <strong>of</strong> thecourse we will consider issues concerning the basis and limits <strong>of</strong>sovereignty and issues related to when (if ever) intervention is justified atthe international level. Some questions considered here include: Ismilitary intervention ever justified for humanitarian purposes (eg, in thecase <strong>of</strong> Rwanda in recent years?) Can preventive or pre‐emptive war everbe justified using the just war framework? Issues <strong>of</strong> global governanceand democracy at the global level will also be considered.Convenor: Gillian BrockPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or Political StudiesFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/philosophyFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffPr<strong>of</strong>essor John Bishop. Philosophy <strong>of</strong> religion, philosophy <strong>of</strong> action.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gillian Brock. Political philosophy, ethics, appliedethics.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jan Crosthwaite. Bioethics, feminism, appliedethics and social philosophy.Dr Tim Dare, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Philosophy <strong>of</strong> law, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalethics.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Davies, Undergraduate Adviser.Philosophy <strong>of</strong> the arts, political philosophy.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 183
Philosophy | PhysicsDr Patrick Girard. Formal logic.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roderic Girle. Logic, artificial intelligence.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rosalind Hursthouse, Graduate Adviser. Ethical theory,philosophy <strong>of</strong> mind, neo‐Aristotelian virtue ethics.Dr Vanya Kovach. Applied and pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics, philosophy forchildren.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Frederick Kroon. Logic, philosophy <strong>of</strong> language,philosophical logic, metaphysics, epistemology.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Christopher Martin. Medieval and Greekphilosophy, especially the history and philosophy <strong>of</strong> logic.Dr Jonathan McKeown‐Green. Philosophy <strong>of</strong> language, logic,philosophical logic and philosophy <strong>of</strong> music.Physics<strong>The</strong> following courses may be counted as <strong>Arts</strong> courses in the BA. (Thisalso applies to transition students.)Stage I courses for 2010PHYSICS 102 Basic Concepts <strong>of</strong> Physics (15 points)PHYSICS 107 Planets, Stars and Galaxies (15 points)For more informationRefer to the Physics Undergraduate Handbook at www.physics.auckland.ac.nz (copies are also available at the Science Student Centre or byphoning 0800 61 62 63).Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Nola. Philosophy <strong>of</strong> science, epistemology,metaphysics, social and historical studies <strong>of</strong> science.Dr Glen Pettigrove. Ethics, political philosophy and philosophy <strong>of</strong>religion.Dr Denis Robinson. Metaphysics, philosophy <strong>of</strong> mind, philosophicallogic, identity.Dr Matheson Russell. Phenomenology (Husserl and Heidegger), criticaltheory (Arendt, Habermas and Honneth), theories <strong>of</strong> intersubjectivity,theology.Dr Jeremy Seligman. Logic, philosophy <strong>of</strong> computation, classicalChinese philosophy.Dr Christine Swanton. Ethics, especially virtue ethics.Dr Koji Tanaka. Logic, paraconsistency, Buddhist logic.Dr Chris Tucker. Epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy <strong>of</strong> religion.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Wicks. Kant, aesthetics, nineteenth andtwentieth-century European philosophy.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Julian Young. Continental philosophy, especiallySchopenhauer, Nietzsche and Heidegger.<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> PhysicsScience Centre, Building 303, 38 Princes StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88805Email: physics@auckland.ac.nzwww.physics.auckland.ac.nzContact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen DaviesPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87615Email: sj.davies@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> PhilosophyLevel 3, <strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building, 18 Symonds Street (corner <strong>of</strong> Symonds Street andGrafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87491 or 85073Fax: +64 9 373 7408Email: philosophy@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/philosophy184| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
PolishPolitical StudiesYou can include courses on Polish language and culture as electivesin your BA. POLISH 101 and 210 can be included in a major or minorin European Studies. You can also study Polish for the Diploma inLanguages (see p47) or the Certificate in Languages (see p50).<strong>The</strong> teaching <strong>of</strong> Polish is supported by the Polish community inNew Zealand and abroad, and is administered by the Department <strong>of</strong>German and Slavonic Studies.Stage I coursesPOLISH 100 Beginners’ Polish 1 (15 points)Politics is about relationships that involve power, authority, influence,conflict, cooperation, selfishness and altruism. Politics is not just whatpoliticians do, although governments provide a large part <strong>of</strong> it. One<strong>of</strong> the fundamental questions is “who gets what, when and how?”Instruments <strong>of</strong> politics can include discussion, propaganda, persuasion,legislation, administration, threats, bribes and the use <strong>of</strong> armed force.<strong>The</strong> forms <strong>of</strong> politics vary from time to time and place to place.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyUndergraduate courses cover the four main strands in Political Studies.Often two or more will be covered in a single course.Polish | Political StudiesPOLISH 101 Introduction to Contemporary Poland (15 points)POLISH 102 Beginners’ Polish 2 (15 points)Stage II coursesPOLISH 210 Poland, Heart <strong>of</strong> Europe (15 points)Polish will not be <strong>of</strong>fered in 2010. For course information seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/polishFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James BadePhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87672Email: j.bade@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sell<strong>The</strong> first strand is comparative politics. Understanding the politics<strong>of</strong> one country such as New Zealand can be a good introduction tocomparative politics. Comparative politics attempts to generalise acrosspolitical systems and asks, for example, whether there is support fortheoretical claims about the workings <strong>of</strong> electoral systems, patterns <strong>of</strong>public policy or forms <strong>of</strong> government.<strong>The</strong> department also specialises in politics and the media. You cananalyse how politics is presented in television, radio, press and newermedia such as the internet. We have excellent audiovisual and printarchives that are used in teaching, and which you can draw on forpostgraduate research.In international relations, the actors are states, internationalorganisations like the United Nations, trans‐national corporations, as wellas non‐state actors. Courses on international relations look at issues likehuman rights, global justice and inequality, foreign and trade policies,security, international political economy, international law and thedevelopment <strong>of</strong> a global civil society.Public policy is about introducing students to the institutions and ideasintegral to understanding public policy. We study the design, analysis andevaluation <strong>of</strong> policy as well as the actors and institutions that influencethe policy agenda and policy outcomes. In addition, students cansupplement their studies with courses that focus on specific policy areas.<strong>The</strong>re are also a number <strong>of</strong> public policy courses <strong>of</strong>fered at graduatelevel. Students who choose to specialise in public policy will gain both theintellectual and practical skills needed to work in the field <strong>of</strong> public policy,as a bureaucrat, policy adviser or policy research specialist in private,community or non‐government organisations.<strong>The</strong>ory runs through all the strands <strong>of</strong> Political Studies. <strong>The</strong> areas <strong>of</strong>theory that cut across the other strands <strong>of</strong> political studies are <strong>of</strong>tencalled the “analytical” and the “empirical”. “Normative” theory is thecore <strong>of</strong> the more specific study <strong>of</strong> political theory. Analytical theoristsseek to analyse the language that the actors themselves within systemstend to use, as when people talk <strong>of</strong> “rights”, or “sovereignty” or “tinorangatiratanga”. Normative theory seeks to judge the activities it isconcerned with. Should people have a right to welfare or to vote? Orshould women be treated in the same way as men? Studies in the history<strong>of</strong> political thought at Stages I and II cover important thinkers, anddiscuss theoretical issues still alive today. At higher levels, you can takecourses in political thought which attempt to ground it historically, andexamine it rather more for its own sake than in the light <strong>of</strong> contemporaryinterests. Higher level philosophical courses concentrate less onintellectual context than on methods <strong>of</strong> analysis and on normative theory.In your first yearIn the first year comparative politics is represented by two courses, oneon New Zealand politics, and the other on the politics <strong>of</strong> the media. Youcan also choose from other Stage I courses representing the other threestrands: international politics, public policy and political theory (whichincludes both the history <strong>of</strong> political thought and political philosophy).2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 185
Political StudiesConstructing your major or minorWe advise you to think carefully about where your main interests lie. Toenrol in Stage II courses you normally need to have passed two PoliticalStudies courses at Stage I, and in Stage III courses, two Political Studiescourses at Stage II.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.Members <strong>of</strong> the academic staff are actively engaged in research, both inNew Zealand and internationally, and supervise student research on awide range <strong>of</strong> topics.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Political Studies may be taken after a completed BA. Tobe admitted you must have a major in Political Studies with an averagegrade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major.<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degree which is awardedas a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as the entryqualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inPolitical Studies is available as a Research Masters.Other postgraduate study options include masters degrees in PublicPolicy and International Relations and Human Rights. See p56 and the<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for more information aboutpostgraduate study.Career opportunities<strong>The</strong>re are various career opportunities open to graduates in PoliticalStudies. An undergraduate degree in Political Studies gives you thetools to be successful in both the public and private sectors, or withpostgraduate study. Our graduates have become public servants,politicians, diplomats, entrepreneurs, business and marketing executives,consultants, policy analysts, journalists and members <strong>of</strong> international andnon‐governmental organisations. <strong>The</strong>y have also gone on to postgraduatestudy and successful careers as university staff in New Zealand andabroad, not always in Political Studies.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Political Studies:Stage I courses: POLITICS 106-121Stage II courses: POLITICS 209-256, FTVMS 207, HISTORY 227,PHIL 205Stage III courses: POLITICS 313-357, FTVMS 312, MĀORI 330, 335,PHIL 310For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Political Studies:Stage I courses: POLITICS 106-121Stage II courses: POLITICS 204-241, HISTORY 227, MÄORI 250, PHIL 205Stage III courses: POLITICS 312-346, MÄORI 330, 335(Please note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer betaught.)Stage I courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 106 International Relations (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the study <strong>of</strong> international relations. Topics include: thehistorical emergence <strong>of</strong> states and the international system; the evolution<strong>of</strong> international norms, laws and organisations; and the global pursuit <strong>of</strong>power, security, order, prosperity and emancipation. <strong>The</strong> focus is on howinternational organisations, states and non‐state actors raise and addressglobal challenges such as security and human insecurity; humanitarianintervention and peace‐building; global gender, race, class, ethnic andother inequalities; development and poverty; economic governance in aglobalised world; environmental degradation; and the achievement <strong>of</strong>respect for human rights and cultural diversity. <strong>The</strong> course is informed byand introduces a range <strong>of</strong> international relations theories.Convenor: Dr Anita LaceyRestriction: 285.111POLITICS 107 New Zealand Politics (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1An examination <strong>of</strong> who governs New Zealand and in whose interests.Questions to be addressed include: What constitutes our national identity?Should New Zealand have a written constitution? Is it appropriate thatQueen Elizabeth remain New Zealand’s head <strong>of</strong> state? Should MMP beretained? How useful are referendums? Other topics include: the roles <strong>of</strong>parliament and cabinet, political leadership, parties and elections, therole <strong>of</strong> the media and the place <strong>of</strong> Māori within the political system.Convenor: to be advisedPOLITICS 109 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Western Politics and Law (15 points)Semester 2When we think about political issues, either in the classroom or the widerpublic world, we are using and referring to a range <strong>of</strong> ideas aboutpolitics which have been developed in the Western political traditionsince the ancient Greeks. <strong>The</strong> fundamental questions we ask aboutpolitics – how should society be governed, what is justice and how shouldit be implemented between individuals, groups and states, where shouldthe distinction between public and private life fall – are all questionswhich have been defined for us by thinkers in an historical tradition inwhich we are the latest participants. <strong>The</strong> ways in which we ask and186| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
answer these questions, and what counts as relevant and important to usin doing so, depend upon our own social and historical position asreaders and thinkers, as well as on the ways in which these conceptshave been discussed in the past. In this course, we will focus on therelationship between individuals and the state, the meanings <strong>of</strong> justice,liberty and equality, the basis <strong>of</strong> democracy, the rights <strong>of</strong> women, andthe limits to political authority and the right <strong>of</strong> resistance.Convenor: Dr Katherine SmitsPOLITICS 113 Politics and the Media (15 points)Semester 2An examination <strong>of</strong> the political importance <strong>of</strong> media and communication.Introduces students to theories and research dealing with the role <strong>of</strong>mass mediated messages, images, symbols and opinions in political life.Topics include: the role <strong>of</strong> media in democracy, media and powerrelationships, the digital revolution and its political consequences,newspaper and television constructions <strong>of</strong> political events, leaders,election campaigns, and media treatment <strong>of</strong> culture and conflict.Convenor: Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>f KempStage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for PoliticalStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 209 Modern Political Thought (15 points)Semester 1Political opinions are many, viable political theories appear fewer. Thiscourse examines the theories underlying popular understandings <strong>of</strong>political justice. Students will have the opportunity to learn more aboutthe history and theoretical structure <strong>of</strong> the political opinions that they andtheir political leaders affirm. Further, the course will encourage students touse this knowledge to confront challenging ethical and political questions.<strong>The</strong> main theme <strong>of</strong> the course is an exploration <strong>of</strong> modern liberalism.Along the way, we will explore those challenges which liberalism faced /faces and how liberal thinkers have and do respond to objections. Amongothers, specific topics include Marxian thought, indigenous rights, globaljustice, censorship and feminism.Combining the material essential for basic understanding with cuttingedge theory, this course should be <strong>of</strong> interest to any student curious aboutexploring his or her ethical and political commitments. In particular, itshould appeal (in no particular order) to students <strong>of</strong> political or socialthought, international relations theory, philosophy and jurisprudence.Convenor: Dr Stephen WinterPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies, or 15 points atStage I in Political Studies and EUROPEAN 100, or 15 points at Stage I inPolitical Studies and 15 points in PhilosophyPOLITICS 218 American Politics and Policy (15 points)Semester 2An overview <strong>of</strong> structures and processes in American politics and policy.Topics include American political development, elements <strong>of</strong> civil society,the machinery <strong>of</strong> government, and contemporary politics and policy.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael MintromPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political StudiesPOLITICS 226 International Relations: Asia‐Pacific (15 points)Semester 1A study <strong>of</strong> international relations in the Asia‐Pacific region, with attentiongiven to current issues and foreign policies <strong>of</strong> selected states, including:USA, Japan, China, Russia, Southeast Asian nations, Australia andNew Zealand.Convenor: Dr Jian YangPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political StudiesPOLITICS 229 Māori Politics and Public Policy (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to Māori politics. Topics include the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi;the politicisation <strong>of</strong> identity; sovereignty and self‐determination;representation, globalisation and the Māori economy; Māoridevelopment and Māori media. Some contemporary and comparativeindigenous policy issues will be discussed.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ann Sullivan (Māori Studies)Prerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political or Māori StudiesPOLITICS 231 Media, Opinion and Propaganda (15 points)Semester 2Discusses who really controls government: media, public or politicalparties. Topics include public opinion formation; realities <strong>of</strong> the mediapr<strong>of</strong>ession; political parties’ media management and communication;political marketing; and classic and modern propaganda. Includes use <strong>of</strong>real‐world topical examples from around the world, not just New Zealand,and uses a participatory teaching style with interactive two‐hourseminars which include group discussion and short AV clips.Convenor: Dr Jennifer Lees‐MarshmentPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or FTVMS 100and 101POLITICS 238 Censorship and Toleration (15 points)Semester 1Considers theoretically aspects <strong>of</strong> toleration and persecution andattempts to control the public expression <strong>of</strong> political, religious and moralthought.Convenor: Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>f KempPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or 30 pointsfrom MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, SOCIOL 100, 101, 103POLITICS 245 Capitalism and its Critics (15 points)Semester 1An account <strong>of</strong> the main variants <strong>of</strong> capitalism, criticisms <strong>of</strong> capitalism,and some alternatives. Topics include: markets in theory and practice; thevalue <strong>of</strong> efficiency and capitalism’s growth imperative; consumersovereignty; alienation; unemployment; meaningful work; plannedeconomies and market socialism; incentives and the pr<strong>of</strong>it motive;democracy at work; labour market regulation; inequality and poverty.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Martin WilkinsonPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or 15 points atStage I in Political Studies and 15 points at Stage I in PhilosophyPHIL 205 Community, Society and Rights (15 points)See Philosophy.Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 213 / POLITICS 353 Gender and International Relations(15 points)Semester 2An overview <strong>of</strong> feminist perspectives in international relations. Newgendered theories have challenged the assumptions <strong>of</strong> mainstreampolitical analysis. <strong>The</strong>se theories are applied to issues such as democracyand democratisation, nationalism and identity politics, human rights,Political Studies2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 187
Political Studiesconflict and security, and globalisation, with reference to the emergence<strong>of</strong> transnational feminist networks and their potential to affect powershifts in local, national and international politics.Convenor: Dr Jacqui TruePrerequisite for POLITICS 213: any 30 points at Stage I in PoliticalStudies and/or Women’s Studies or 60 points in BA, or departmentalapproval requiredPrerequisite for POLITICS 353: any 30 points at Stage II in PoliticalStudies or Women’s StudiesRestriction for POLITICS 213: POLITICS 353Restriction for POLITICS 353: POLITICS 213POLITICS 223 / POLITICS 323 Comparative Politics (15 points)Semester 2How do political systems operate around the world? Examinesinstitutions, ideas, processes and patterns <strong>of</strong> behaviour across variouscountries and types <strong>of</strong> government. Considers issues such as the locus <strong>of</strong>power, opportunities for popular participation, and the significance <strong>of</strong>political culture.Convenor: Dr Jennifer CurtinPrerequisite for POLITICS 223: any 30 points at Stage I in PoliticalStudies or 60 points in BA, or departmental approval requiredPrerequisite for POLITICS 323: 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesRestriction for POLITICS 223: POLITICS 323Restriction for POLITICS 323: POLITICS 223POLITICS 228 / POLITICS 328 Comparative Media Politics(15 points)Semester 1A comparative examination <strong>of</strong> the political content <strong>of</strong> the media,particularly television, and the factors that influence that content.Drawing comparisons between New Zealand, British and US mediasystems and practices, the course situates the politics <strong>of</strong> television in thecontext <strong>of</strong> factors influencing media content outcomes more generally.Among the latter are law, economics, technology, pr<strong>of</strong>essional norms,bureaucratic procedures, politics, culture and ideology. <strong>The</strong> focus will beon news and current affairs programmes, but reference will also bemade to other media forms and genres: newspapers, radio and theinternet, advertising, serial dramas, “reality” shows, documentaries,infotainment magazines, etc. Students will be given an opportunity tocarry out their own research on television content.Convenor: Dr Joe AtkinsonPrerequisite for POLITICS 228: 30 points at Stage I in Political Studiesor FTVMS 100 and 101Prerequisite for POLITICS 328: any 30 points at Stage II in PoliticalStudies or FTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219Restriction for POLITICS 228: POLITICS 328Restriction for POLITICS 328: POLITICS 228POLITICS 237 / POLITICS 357 Critical Security Studies (15 points)Summer SchoolThis course aims to facilitate students’ critical engagement withcontemporary debates on sources <strong>of</strong> insecurity and the quest for securityat individual, community, state and global levels. <strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> securitybegins with the consideration <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> different ways <strong>of</strong> looking atand thinking about global, state and individual security. A number <strong>of</strong>current global security theories and issues are examined, includingcurrent global military conflicts and their relationship to sources <strong>of</strong>security and insecurity; the idea <strong>of</strong> and practices <strong>of</strong> human security,peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention; health epidemics,migration and the environment.Convenor: Dr Anita LaceyPrerequisite for POLITICS 237: any 30 points at Stage I in PoliticalStudiesPrerequisite for POLITICS 357: 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesRestriction for POLITICS 237: POLITICS 357Restriction for POLITICS 357: POLITICS 237POLITICS 240 Special Topic: New Zealand Diplomacy (15 points)POLITICS 340 New Zealand Diplomacy (15 points)Semester 2Analysis and assessment <strong>of</strong> the roles, institutions and practices <strong>of</strong>New Zealand diplomats and their work in political and internationalcontext. Topics will include diplomacy, trade, defence, and relationswith key states, regions and international organisations with whichNew Zealand interacts. Lecturers will include Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairsand Trade <strong>of</strong>ficials and guest speakers.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen HoadleyPrerequisite for POLITICS 240: any 30 points at Stage I in PoliticalStudiesPrerequisite for POLITICS 340: any 30 points at Stage II in PoliticalStudiesRestriction for POLITICS 240: POLITICS 340Restriction for POLITICS 340: POLITICS 240POLITICS 244 / POLITICS 344 Comparative Foreign Policies(15 points)Semester 1Analyses, compares and assesses the foreign policies <strong>of</strong> the UnitedStates, Great Britain, Germany and France and the Common Foreign andSecurity Policy <strong>of</strong> the EU. Discusses security and trade policies, diplomacyand democracy‐promotion initiatives regarding Russia, the Middle East,South Asia and the Asia‐Pacific, as well as interactions with internationalorganisations such as NATO and the WTO.Convenor: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen HoadleyPrerequisite for POLITICS 244: 30 points at Stage I in Political StudiesPrerequisite for POLITICS 344: any 30 points at Stage II in PoliticalStudiesRestriction for POLITICS 244: POLITICS 344Restriction for POLITICS 344: POLITICS 244POLITICS 254 / POLITICS 354 China and the World (15 points)Semester 2A comprehensive investigation <strong>of</strong> China’s engagement with the world.Focuses on China’s relations with its neighbouring countries and otherparts <strong>of</strong> the world. Examines China’s involvement in internationalinstitutions such as the United Nations, the world trade system, theenvironment and human rights.Convenor: Dr Jian YangPrerequisite for POLITICS 254: any 30 points at Stage I in PoliticalStudies, Asian Studies or HistoryPrerequisite for POLITICS 354: 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesRestriction for POLITICS 254: POLITICS 354Restriction for POLITICS 354: POLITICS 254POLITICS 255 / POLITICS 355 Global Politics <strong>of</strong> Development(15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the politics <strong>of</strong> global development, exploring both key ways <strong>of</strong>thinking about and approaching contemporary development issues andcase studies. Focuses on post‐structural theoretical approaches todevelopment and exploration <strong>of</strong> the relationships between concepts <strong>of</strong>development and ideas and practices <strong>of</strong> globalisation, post‐colonialism,feminisms, intervention, post‐development, international political economyand international organisations. <strong>The</strong> course aims to develop students’understandings <strong>of</strong> post‐structural theory, as well as use this broadtheoretical approach to engage with key debates in critical developmentstudies and to examine current development issues and case studies.Convenor: Dr Anita LaceyPrerequisite for POLITICS 255: 30 points at Stage I in Political StudiesPrerequisite for POLITICS 355: 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesRestriction for POLITICS 255: POLITICS 355Restriction for POLITICS 355: POLITICS 255FTVMS 207 / FTVMS 312 Media and the Information Society(15 points)See Film, Television and Media Studies.188| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPOLITICS 318 International Relations <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)Semester 1This course examines modern theories <strong>of</strong> international relations,including realism, liberalism, constructivism, feminism and Marxism, inlight <strong>of</strong> empirical, logical and normative evidence. In particular, thecourse explores how theoretical assumptions shape policy debates,examines case studies to illustrate the importance <strong>of</strong> theory to policy, andevaluates the future potential <strong>of</strong> theoretical arguments to inform policysolutions. <strong>The</strong>ory and policy examinations will be drawn from a variety <strong>of</strong>fields within international relations, including security, human rights,international political economy, global environmental politics,humanitarian intervention, globalisation, terrorism and more.Convenor: Dr Maria RubleePrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Asian Studiesproviding for interactive discussion, and tutorials on site at students’home institutions to further support student learning.Convenors: Dr Katherine Vadura (<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canterbury) and guestlecturers from Canterbury, Victoria, Lincoln and <strong>Auckland</strong>, includingDr Jacqui TruePrerequisite: departmental approvalPOLITICS 348 International Organisations in Global Politics(15 points)Semester 1An advanced examination <strong>of</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> international organisations inglobal politics. Focuses on theoretical approaches to the study <strong>of</strong>international organisations and exploration <strong>of</strong> the changing roles,functions and norms <strong>of</strong> these international organisations in such areas assecurity; economic relations; protection <strong>of</strong> the environment; and humanrights and social justice.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gerald ChanPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesPolitical StudiesPOLITICS 320 Social Justice (15 points)Semester 1An examination <strong>of</strong> contemporary theories <strong>of</strong> justice, including liberaldefences <strong>of</strong> distributive justice and their critics. Discusses the relationshipbetween justice and equality and liberty, structuralist critiques <strong>of</strong> theliberal paradigm, the relationship between redistribution and recognition<strong>of</strong> cultural and gendered identity.Convenor: Dr Katherine SmitsPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or PhilosophyPOLITICS 327 International Security and Conflict (15 points)Semester 1An analysis <strong>of</strong> the causes <strong>of</strong> insecurity and conflict in global politics,including war, terrorism and ethnic conflict. <strong>The</strong> course considerstheoretical explanations for these security dilemmas and discussesdifferent approaches to achieving global security and conflict resolution,including peacekeeping and peace‐building, diplomacy, arms control anddisarmament, environmental and human rights regimes.Convenor: Dr Maria RubleePrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or 30 pointsfrom LATINAM 201, 216, 306POLITICS 345 Political Marketing (15 points)Semester 1“Political Marketing” introduces students to how candidates, parties,elected <strong>of</strong>ficials and governments around the world utilise marketingconcepts and tools to win elections and remain in <strong>of</strong>fice. Drawing on thelatest international political marketing research, this course examines awide range <strong>of</strong> political marketing topics including the rise <strong>of</strong> the politicalconsumer, market intelligence and segmentation, opposition research,e‐marketing, direct mail, market‐orientation and strategy, internalmarketing, product redevelopment, branding, local political marketing,marketing in government, delivery and global knowledge transfer.Seminars include group discussion and use <strong>of</strong> audio‐visual clips.Convenor: Dr Jennifer Lees‐MarshmentPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage II in Political StudiesPOLITICS 347 Special Topic: <strong>The</strong> European Union in the AsiaPacific (15 points)Semester 2Provides an introduction to the European Union and its key institutionsand then develops key themes and ideas about the EU in the Asia Pacific.Such a focus will open up the course to students from other disciplines,enabling them to gain a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> the EU in ourregion.This is an interactive, virtual course involving four partner universities inNew Zealand: <strong>Auckland</strong>, Canterbury, Victoria and Lincoln. <strong>The</strong> coursedelivery is divided into virtual lectures via videoconferencing andFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.MĀORI 330 Contemporary Māori Issues (15 points)MĀORI 335 Māori, Indigenous Governance and Public Policy(15 points)PHIL 310 Political Philosophy 3 (15 points)For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/politicsFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Joe Atkinson. Comparative media politics, journalism and the publicsphere, television news, media and elections.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gerald Chan, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Chinese internationalrelations.Dr Jennifer Curtin. Comparative politics and public policy, feminismand gender, Australian politics, voting and elections.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Hoadley. Foreign policies <strong>of</strong>New Zealand, Asia‐Pacific, United States and Europe; politics <strong>of</strong> trade;international human rights.Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>f Kemp. <strong>The</strong>mes in media and the history <strong>of</strong> ideas, censorshipand toleration, media and revolutions.Dr Anita Lacey, Undergraduate Adviser. Global governance andinternational organisations, poverty and development, human securityand gender and security, protest networks and politics <strong>of</strong> resistance.Dr Jennifer Lees‐Marshment, Graduate Adviser. Political parties andelections, political marketing, UK politics and comparative politics.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Raymond Miller. <strong>The</strong>mes in New Zealandpolitics, comparative political parties, political representation, leadership,elections, electoral systems and coalition government.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Mintrom. <strong>The</strong>oretical and empiricalanalysis <strong>of</strong> public policy issues, the politics <strong>of</strong> policy reform.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 189
Political Studies | PsychologyPr<strong>of</strong>essor John Morrow. History <strong>of</strong> political thought, politicalphilosophy, nineteenth-century social and political thought.Dr Maria Rublee. International security, nuclear non‐proliferation,IR theory, Middle East, East Asia and American foreign policy.Dr Katherine Smits. Contemporary political ideas, justice, equality,the history <strong>of</strong> political ideas, identity politics and multiculturalism, womenand politics.Dr Jacqui True. International relations theory, globalisation and tradepolitics, feminist research methodologies, gender mainstreaming andglobal governance, global civil society and transnational networks.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Martin Wilkinson, MA Adviser. Political theory,especially in relation to applied ethics, health, and economic justice.Dr Stephen Winter, Undergraduate Adviser. Political theory andmoral philosophy, historical injustice, human rights and ethnic relations.Dr Jian Yang. China’s foreign relations, Asian security, foreign policymaking, global environmental politics, human security and Chinesepolitics.Contact informationPsychologyPsychology is the study <strong>of</strong> how people, and sometimes animals, think, feeland behave. <strong>The</strong>re are many topics <strong>of</strong> interest to psychologists. Oneimportant area <strong>of</strong> interest is the brain and how it works. Psychologistsalso try to understand the way people respond to everyday and unusualsituations, such as work environments, illness and other stressful lifeevents. Some psychologists are interested in why individuals are differentfrom each other with regard to personality and intelligence and whysome people suffer from mental health disorders. Practical work in thelaboratory or field is an important part <strong>of</strong> an education in Psychology.Other useful subjectsComplementary subjects in the BA include Anthropology, Education,Linguistics, Māori Studies and Sociology.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) For academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Anita LaceyPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87241Email: a.lacey@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser: Dr Stephen WinterPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88097Email: s.winter@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Political StudiesRoom G01, 14 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84868 or 87660 or 84870Fax: +64 9 373 7449Email: politics@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/politics<strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Psychology may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Psychology including PSYCH 306,with an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III inthe major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one-year postgraduate degree which isawarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be used as theentry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inPsychology is available as a Research Masters.For more information about postgraduate study, see p56, the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook and the Psychology Department’s handbook.Career opportunitiesPsychologists work in a variety <strong>of</strong> settings and draw on expertise from arange <strong>of</strong> speciality areas. <strong>The</strong>se may include mental health, research,industry and marketing, education or counselling. Most areas requireskills in assessment and testing and you can acquire these fromspecialised training in postgraduate degrees and diplomas. Manypositions, for example as psychologists in private practice, requireregistration with a pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisation.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.Note: Students must pass a Stage I Statistics course to major inPsychology. (STATS 150 does not meet this requirement.)For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Psychology:Stage I courses: PSYCH 108, 109Stage II courses: PSYCH 201–208Stage III courses: PSYCH 303–364, SPORTSCI 304190| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.Note: students must pass a Stage I Statistics course to major inPsychology. (STATS 150 Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics does not meetthis requirement.)For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Psychology:Stage I courses: PSYCH 108, 109Stage II courses: PSYCH 201-263Stage III courses: PSYCH 301-364, SPORTSCI 304(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Notes1. Students must generally have passed 30 points at Stage I inPsychology to advance to Stage II, and must normally have passed45 points in Psychology at Stage II to advance to Stage III. Studentsmust have passed one Stage I Statistics course, other than STATS 150,before they can enrol in any Stage III Psychology courses.PSYCH 313 Psychology <strong>of</strong> Communication Disorders (15 points)PSYCH 317 Evolution, Behaviour and Cognition (15 points)PSYCH 319 Psychology and Gender (15 points)PSYCH 320 Special Topic (15 points)PSYCH 322 Industrial, Work and Organisational Psychology(15 points)PSYCH 326 Life Span Development (15 points)PSYCH 364 Health Psychology (15 points)SPORTSCI 304 Sport Psychology (15 points)For more informationSee the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology’s handbook at www.psych.auckland.ac.nz (copies are also available from the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology orthe Science Student Centre).Contact:<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> PsychologyRoom 660, Level 6, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88413 or 88557Email: psych@auckland.ac.nzwww.psych.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Psychology2. Students should also be aware that there are GPA restrictions on somecourses, and almost all Stage III courses have a specified GPA limit.Please consult the Stage III section <strong>of</strong> the department handbook orwww.psych.auckland.ac.nz.BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Science. See “For more information” below.Stage I courses for 2010PSYCH 108 Individual, Social and Applied Psychology (15 points)PSYCH 109 Mind, Brain and Behaviour (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010PSYCH 201 Perception and Cognition (15 points)PSYCH 202 Biopsychology (15 points)PSYCH 203 Learning and Behaviour (15 points)PSYCH 204 Social Psychology (15 points)PSYCH 207 <strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> Personality and Development (15 points)PSYCH 208 Producing Psychological Knowledge (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010PSYCH 303 Cognitive Science (15 points)PSYCH 305 Human Neuroscience (15 points)PSYCH 306 Research Methods in Psychology (15 points)PSYCH 308 Research Topic (15 points)PSYCH 309 Learning (15 points)PSYCH 310 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (15 points)PSYCH 311 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology (15 points)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 191
RussianRussianRussian is not available for a major or minor. If you havepreviously been enrolled for a major or minor in Russian, contactthe Undergraduate Adviser for advice about completing yourmajor or minor.Russian is a working language <strong>of</strong> the United Nations and is the languagewith the most native speakers in continental Europe; it is widely spoken inEastern Europe and the republics <strong>of</strong> Central Asia. Russian is an importantlanguage <strong>of</strong> culture and science; the works <strong>of</strong> Russian writers, composersand filmmakers have enriched world culture, as the achievements <strong>of</strong>Russian physicists, chemists and mathematicians have advanced science.Russia is the largest country on earth, a major energy supplier and a keyplayer in global politics and commerce.You can take Russian language courses as electives in the BA. Russianalso satisfies the language requirement for a major or minor in EuropeanStudies. (Some courses in European Studies include topics with a Russianfocus.) Russian could be usefully combined with European Studies,History, Political Studies or Linguistics in the BA, or as part <strong>of</strong> a BAconjoint programme with Commerce, Law or Science.You can also study Russian for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Career opportunitiesA knowledge <strong>of</strong> Russian can be an asset in various careers – from foreignaffairs, business and trade to law, engineering and science.Stage I courses for 2010RUSSIAN 100 Beginners’ Russian 1 (15 points)Semester 1An introductory course for students with no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> Russian,with attention to a variety <strong>of</strong> language skills: listening comprehension,speaking, reading and writing. You learn the essential grammar <strong>of</strong>Russian and a key vocabulary <strong>of</strong> 700 words. <strong>The</strong> course is based on a“user friendly” compact UK textbook, Ruslan Russian 1, with acommunicative emphasis and supported by an award‐winningmultimedia component (computer exercises).Convenor: Mark SwiftRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.RUSSIAN 101 Beginners’ Russian 2 (15 points)Semester 2Building upon RUSSIAN 100, this course provides additional practice inlistening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing. Practice withthe essential grammar <strong>of</strong> Russian (the case system, declension andconjugation) and a vocabulary <strong>of</strong> 1600 words enables you to read simpletexts and speak about everyday matters in Russian. <strong>The</strong> course issupported by an award‐winning multimedia component (computerexercises) that accompanies the compact textbook, Ruslan Russian 2.Students with prior knowledge comparable to that gained in RUSSIAN100 may be admitted directly into RUSSIAN 101.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: RUSSIAN 100 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.Stage II courses for 2010RUSSIAN 200 Intermediate Russian 1 (15 points)Availability to be advisedDesigned for students who have completed RUSSIAN 101 or who have acomparable knowledge <strong>of</strong> Russian, this course includes revision andconsolidation <strong>of</strong> essential grammar covered at Stage I, with additionalvocabulary building, practice in listening and speaking, reading <strong>of</strong>authentic texts on Russian history, important figures in Russian culture,the use <strong>of</strong> computers and the internet, and Russian social life.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: RUSSIAN 101 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.RUSSIAN 201 Intermediate Russian 2 (15 points)Availability to be advisedBuilds upon skills acquired in RUSSIAN 200, with special emphasis onpractical work, the development <strong>of</strong> speaking and listening skills, andreading <strong>of</strong> authentic texts on Russian cultural and social life. An integralpart <strong>of</strong> the course is word formation for vocabulary building.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: RUSSIAN 200 or departmental approval requiredRestriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.RUSSIAN 277 Russian Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Formal Russian language study at an approved Russian academicinstitution. Interested students should discuss possibilities with Russianstaff.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredRUSSIAN 278 Russian Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See RUSSIAN 277.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: RUSSIAN 277 and departmental approval requiredStage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesRUSSIAN 377 Russian Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See RUSSIAN 277.Prerequisite: departmental approval requiredRUSSIAN 378 Russian Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See RUSSIAN 277.Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 377 and departmental approval requiredRUSSIAN 390 East European Interdisciplinary Essay (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Students taking this course write a 5,000‐word essay on a historical,political or cultural issue deriving from their prior courses with a focus onEastern Europe, in consultation with one or more <strong>of</strong> their principal teachers.Convenor: Mark SwiftPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II or above in History, Political Studiesor European Studies and departmental approval192| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaSamoanFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/russianFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffMark Swift. Chekhov, religious thought, contemporary culture; Russianlanguage and literature.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Mark SwiftPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85384Email: m.swift@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sell<strong>The</strong> Samoan population is the largest Pacific Island ethnic group inNew Zealand. Samoan as a BA subject fits in well with the efforts <strong>of</strong> theSamoan community to maintain and develop the language. It is designedto meet the needs <strong>of</strong> beginners, fluent speakers and school leavers whohave done Samoan for NCEA.As well as being available as a BA minor, courses in Samoan may beincluded as part <strong>of</strong> a major or minor in Pacific Studies or as electives inthe BA. You can also study Samoan for the Diploma in Languages (seep47) or the Certificate in Languages (see p50).Courses in Samoan are mainly concerned with developing your spokenand written competence in the basic language. However, they also aim tocultivate an understanding and appreciation <strong>of</strong> literary Samoan, such asoratory and ceremonial language, as well as insights into the more“cultural” aspects <strong>of</strong> the language such as oral traditions, proverbs andspecial varieties <strong>of</strong> language such as honorific language. A knowledge <strong>of</strong>Samoan will help you to understand the complexities <strong>of</strong> fa’a Samoa(Samoan culture) and will give you an insight into the value system andworld views <strong>of</strong> the Samoans. It can also enrich studies in Anthropology,Pacific Studies and Linguistics. <strong>The</strong> study <strong>of</strong> Samoan is also anopportunity for New Zealand‐born Samoans to learn more about theircultural and linguistic heritage.At <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Samoan is taught by the Centre for PacificStudies. <strong>The</strong> Centre is based in the Fale Pasifika complex and also teachesCook Islands Maori, Pacific Studies and Tongan – see the separatesubject entries.Postgraduate studyPostgraduate study opportunities are available in Pacific Studies – see thesubject entry for Pacific Studies.Russian | SamoanCareer opportunitiesSubjects <strong>of</strong>fered by the Centre for Pacific Studies can be useful for careersin education, the public service, social service, social welfare, business,advertising, marketing, journalism, Pacific Islands language instruction,interpreting and translation.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)Samoan is available as a minor (major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• PACIFIC 105, SAMOAN 301You may count the courses listed below towards a minor inSamoan:Stage I courses: SAMOAN 101, PACIFIC 105, 110Stage II courses: SAMOAN 201, 203, COOKIS 201, PACIFIC 203, 210,TONGAN 201Stage III courses: SAMOAN 301, 303, PACIFIC 301, 302, 310You can also study Samoan for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) orthe Certificate in Languages (see p50).2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 193
SamoanTransition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for minorSamoan is available as a minor but not as a major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a minor in Samoan:Stage I courses: SAMOAN 101‐103Stage II courses: SAMOAN 201, 202Stage III courses: SAMOAN 301, 302(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Samoanbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSAMOAN 301 Samoan Language 3 (15 points)Semester 2In this course, you will build on the knowledge and skills gained inSAMOAN 101 and 201. We will take you through more advancedconversations and study the structure and content <strong>of</strong> speeches. We willalso examine in more depth the relationship between ordinary andrespectful forms <strong>of</strong> speech. <strong>The</strong>se relationships will be studied in thecultural contexts <strong>of</strong> weddings, funerals and matai title bestowal rituals.Convenor: Vavao FetuiPrerequisite: SAMOAN 201PACIFIC 302 Pacific Language Structures (15 points)PACIFIC 310 Koneseti (15 points)See Pacific Studies.Stage I courses for 2010SAMOAN 101 Samoan Language 1 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2You will gain knowledge <strong>of</strong> basic Samoan by developing skills in listening,speaking, reading and writing. <strong>The</strong> emphasis here is on the development<strong>of</strong> a working vocabulary and elementary Samoan for use in greetingsand conversations in a variety <strong>of</strong> everyday contexts. And, although youwill focus on the communicative use <strong>of</strong> basic Samoan, you should also beable to understand what you hear, read and write. At the end <strong>of</strong> thecourse you should have a degree <strong>of</strong> fluency.Convenor: Vavao FetuiRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.PACIFIC 105 Pacific Languages and World‐Views (15 points)PACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance (15 points)See Pacific Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Samoanbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSAMOAN 201 Samoan Language 2 (15 points)Semester 1This course is designed to extend the skills <strong>of</strong> listening, reading andwriting Samoan you gained in SAMOAN 101. We encourage you toacquire familiarity in more complex sentences and vocabulary byexposing you to both written and spoken material such as conversations,speeches, letters, articles and poetry.Convenor: Vavao FetuiPrerequisite: SAMOAN 101Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffMr Vavao Fetui. Socio‐linguistics and lexicography as per diasporadevelopment.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Mr Vavao FetuiPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88037Email: v.fetui@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Centre for Pacific StudiesRoom 101, Building 273, 20-26 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85893Fax: +64 9 373 7420Email: m.gabriel@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificPACIFIC 210 Pacific Music and Dance 2 (15 points)TONGAN 201 Tongan Language 2 (15 points)194| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Social Sciencefor PublicHealthAre you concerned about health in your community, and wider healthissues and inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally? Areyou interested in, or already involved with, health and human services, orin researching health issues, needs and policy? Social Science for PublicHealth is an interdisciplinary subject which combines courses inPopulation Health, Anthropology, Geography, History, Māori Studies,Philosophy, Political Studies and Sociology. It moves from a general socialscience basis to focus on current issues in health, welfare and society. Itprovides you with a strong grounding in the rapidly expanding socialsciences <strong>of</strong> health, and <strong>of</strong>fers a springboard to further pr<strong>of</strong>essional studyin public health, health promotion and community research.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• SOCSCIPH 200, 300• at least 15 points from POPHLTH 101, 102, 203, 204, 207• 30 points from ANTHRO 324, GEOG 305, HISTORY 367, PHIL 317,SOCIOL 333For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• SOCSCIPH 200, 300Social Science for Public HealthAreas <strong>of</strong> studyWithin Social Science for Public Health you can concentrate your courseselections in specific disciplinary areas. For example, in addition to thecore courses, you might concentrate on geography and anthropology, orhistory and politics, or sociology and philosophy.In your first yearYou may take any two (or more) <strong>of</strong> the Stage I courses listed below under“Requirements for major and minor”.Constructing your major or minorHave a careful look at “Requirements for major and minor” below, andnote that there are some other requirements in addition to the corecourses.Other useful subjectsA BA major or minor in Social Science for Public Health would combinewell with a major in Anthropology, Asian Studies, Geography, History,Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology,Sociology or Women’s Studies. You could also consider a BA with a majorin Social Science for Public Health as part <strong>of</strong> a conjoint programme.Postgraduate study<strong>The</strong>re are no postgraduate programmes in Social Science for PublicHealth. We therefore advise you to combine a major in Social Science forPublic Health with a major in another subject. You may be able to includesome courses with a social science for public health focus in otherpostgraduate programmes.Career opportunitiesA major or minor in Social Science for Public Health is a first step to ahealth‐related career. A BA with a strong Social Science for Public Healthcomponent is a good qualification for all health and welfare sectorpractitioners, for social research in health and welfare, education andhealth promotion. You will have an appreciation <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> socialscience perspectives as they relate to health; skills in interdisciplinarywork in the health social sciences; a critical analysis <strong>of</strong> health inequalitiesand the circumstances <strong>of</strong> their production; up-to-date knowledge <strong>of</strong>health social science subject areas; and an orientation to life‐long criticalthinking and learning about health.• at least 15 points from POPHLTH 101, 102, 203, 204, 207You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Social Science for Public Health:Stage I courses: POPLHLTH 101, 102, ANTHRO 100, 102, 104,ASIAN 140, GEOG 102, 104, HISTORY 102, 107, MĀORI 130, PHIL 102,103, POLITICS 107, 121, PSYCH 108, SOCIOL 100, 101, 103, WOMEN 100Stage II courses: SOCSCIPH 200, ANTHRO 215, 222, 241, GEOG 202,HISTORY 210, PHIL 227, POLITICS 222, 229, POPLHLTH 203, 204, 207,SOCIOL 201, 220Stage III courses: SOCSCIPH 300, ANTHRO 314, 316, 324, GEOG 305,HISTORY 316, 367, MĀORI 335, PHIL 317, POLITICS 337, SOCIOL 310,317, 333Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 30 points from Stage I courses listed below• at least 30 points from HLTHSOC 200, 300, SOCSCIPH 200, 300• at least 30 points from ANTHRO 316, 324, GEOG 305, HISTORY 329,367, PHIL 317, SOCIOL 333For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 30 points from Stage I courses listed below• at least 30 points from HLTHSOC 200, 300, SOCSCIPH 200, 3002010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 195
Social Science for Public HealthYou may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Social Science for Public Health:Stage I courses: POPLHLTH 101, 102, ANTHRO 100, 102, 104,ASIAN 100, COMHLTH 101, 102, GEOG 102, HISTORY 123,MÄORI 130, PACIFIC 103, PHIL 102, 103, POLITICS 107, PSYCH 108,109, SOCIOL 100, 103, WOMEN 100Stage II courses: POPLHLTH 201, 204, SOCSCIPH 200, ANTHRO 215,222, COMHLTH 205, GEOG 202, HISTORY 210, HLTHSOC 200,MPHEALTH 201, PHIL 210, 227, POLITICS 221, 222, SOCIOL 201, 220Stage III courses: SOCSCIPH 300, ANTHRO 316, 324, GEOG 305,HISTORY 329, 367, HLTHSOC 300, MÄORI 335, PHIL 317, POLITICS 336,SOCIOL 310, 317, 320, 321, 333(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010POPHLTH 101 Health Systems 1 (15 points)Semester 1Provides an overview and understanding <strong>of</strong> the New Zealand healthsystem, including: history <strong>of</strong> health and health service delivery inNew Zealand; the role and functioning <strong>of</strong> hospitals; primary care;purchasers and funders <strong>of</strong> health services; the role <strong>of</strong> insurance andprivate health care providers.Convenor: Laura Wilkinson MeyersRestriction: COMHLTH 101, 201POPHLTH 102 Health and Society (15 points)Semester 2A description and analysis <strong>of</strong> health within a social context. Discussesdifferent models <strong>of</strong> health and provides a range <strong>of</strong> explanations for howsocial factors influence health. Options for addressing these issues arealso explored.Convenor: Laura Wilkinson MeyersRestriction: COMHLTH 102For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> coursesfor Social Science for Public Health but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 100 Human Cultures: Introduction to SocialAnthropology (15 points)ANTHRO 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology (15 points)ANTHRO 104 Peoples and Cultures <strong>of</strong> the Pacific (15 points)ASIAN 140 New Zealand and Asia (15 points)HISTORY 102 Sexual Histories: Western Sexualities from Medievalto Modern Times (15 points)HISTORY 107 Rethinking New Zealand History (15 points)MĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: <strong>The</strong> Māori World (15 points)PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics (15 points)PHIL 103 Freedom, Rights and Justice (15 points)POLITICS 107 New Zealand Politics (15 points)SOCIOL 100 Issues and <strong>The</strong>mes in Sociology (15 points)SOCIOL 101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand (15 points)SOCIOL 103 Social Policy, Social Justice (15 points)WOMEN 100 Gender and the Culture <strong>of</strong> Everyday Life (15 points)GEOG 102 Geography <strong>of</strong> the Human Environment (15 points)GEOG 104 Cities and Urbanism (15 points)Refer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and visit www.sgges.auckland.ac.nzPSYCH 108 Individual, Social and Applied Psychology (15 points)See the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology’s handbook at www.psych.auckland.ac.nz (copies are also available from the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology orthe Science Student Centre).Stage II courses for 2010POPHLTH 203 Health Promotion: Philosophy and Practice(15 points)Semester 2Explains in detail the theoretical basis <strong>of</strong> health promotion, calling oncurrent practice examples to bring the theory to life. Introducesinternational and New Zealand health promotion concepts and tools.Explains how health promotion practice rests on particular approaches,values and ethical considerations which directly link to a political analysis<strong>of</strong> deprivation and powerlessness.Convenor: Debbie HagerRestriction: PSYCHIAT 201, COMHLTH 204POPHLTH 204 Health Care Ethics (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to health care and medical ethics. A theoreticalfoundation <strong>of</strong> ethics in addition to the practical ethical issues relevant tohealthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.Convenor: to be advisedRestriction: COMHLTH 205POPHLTH 207 Community and Cultural Development (15 points)Semester 1An introduction to the study <strong>of</strong> community and cultural development asboth philosophical approach and programme <strong>of</strong> practice for buildingactive and sustainable communities from grassroots. Real worldexamples <strong>of</strong> effective practice will demonstrate the interdependence <strong>of</strong>theory, research and practice in health development. Emphasis is placedon collaboration and participation.Convenor: Janine WilesPrerequisite: 15 points from COMHLTH 102, POPLHLTH 102Restriction: BEHAVSCI 202SOCSCIPH 200 Social Science for Health (15 points)Semester 1Social Science for Health explores diversity in health knowledges,overviews current health trends and systems with special focus onNew Zealand and the Pacific, examines the contributions <strong>of</strong> social sciencedisciplines to analysis <strong>of</strong> health including key theoretical approaches, andapplies interdisciplinary analytical models to health.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Health Social Sciences or SocialScience for Public Health, or 60 points passedRestriction: HLTHSOC 200For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> coursesfor Social Science for Public Health but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 215 Human Sexuality (15 points)POLITICS 229 Māori Politics and Public Policy (15 points)SOCIOL 201 Social Research: An Introduction (15 points)SOCIOL 220 Last Call: <strong>The</strong> Sociology <strong>of</strong> Death and Dying(15 points)GEOG 202 Geography <strong>of</strong> Social and Economic Change (15 points)Refer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and visit www.sgges.auckland.ac.nz196| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010HISTORY 210 / HISTORY 367 Health, Medicine and Society(15 points)See History.Stage III courses for 2010SOCSCIPH 300 Current Debates in Health and Health Policy(15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> recent histories <strong>of</strong> central intellectual debates in health and healthpolicy and their relevance for and in the New Zealand and Pacific contexts,including: the “medicalisation” <strong>of</strong> social issues, the “socialisation” <strong>of</strong> medicalissues, cross‐national health policy analysis, the rationing <strong>of</strong> health resources(global and local perspectives), defining and measuring health outcomes(accountability and responsibility in health service delivery), health servicemanagement (medics or managers), health in a diverse society.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: HLTHSOC 200 or SOCSCIPH 200, or 120 points passedRestriction: HLTHSOC 300For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> coursesfor Social Science for Public Health but not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesANTHRO 324 Medical Anthropology (15 points)HISTORY 316 New Zealand Social History: Whānau, Family, Sex(15 points)MĀORI 335 Māori, Indigenous Governance and Public Policy(15 points)SOCIOL 317 Sociology <strong>of</strong> the Welfare State (15 points)SOCIOL 333 Sociology <strong>of</strong> Health and Medicine (15 points)GEOG 305 Population, Health and Society (15 points)Refer to the Geography Handbook (available from the Science StudentCentre or by phoning 0800 61 62 63) and visit www.sgges.auckland.ac.nzSociologySociology is about understanding the modern world and examining topicalsocial issues. We are interested in how the individual relates to societyand how societies change across time. Sociology gives you an opportunityto understand yourself and your place in the world. You can examine andanalyse the full spectrum <strong>of</strong> human endeavour: popular culture and themedia, sexuality, ethnic identities, crime, religion, social justice, familiesand so on. Sociology is a comparative, critical and stimulating discipline.People trained in Sociology are valued in the marketplace for theiranalytical and research skills, and for their ability to <strong>of</strong>fer innovativeinsights. Graduates from this department are currently employed in localand national government, media and journalism, social and healthresearch, marketing, policy analysis, business and law enforcement.Areas <strong>of</strong> study<strong>The</strong>re are four broad groupings <strong>of</strong> topics in the Sociology curriculum.While courses are clustered under these headings, in many instances oneor more <strong>of</strong> these strands <strong>of</strong> scholarship intertwine in a single course, andyou are encouraged to move between these groupings and construct aprogramme that is <strong>of</strong> personal interest.Cultural sociology<strong>The</strong> focus here is on the world <strong>of</strong> image and representation, and this isexplored in a number <strong>of</strong> areas, notably the media.Applied sociology and social policySystems <strong>of</strong> governmental and wider community response to perceivedsocial problems characterise social policy. Health, illness and wellbeing isa special area <strong>of</strong> application.Power and resistanceSociety has established frameworks for regulating and influencing humanbehaviour, but these frameworks are always contested. Sexuality,procreation and intimate relationships are among the most importantexamples.Social Science for Public Health | SociologyFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/socialscienceFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robin KearnsPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88442Email: r.kearns@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> EnvironmentLevel 6, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88465 or 85923Fax: +64 9 373 7434www.sges.auckland.ac.nzComparative sociology and the global society<strong>The</strong> sociological approach is relevant to New Zealand and the rest <strong>of</strong> theworld, because it compares societies, globally, regionally, nationally andover time. This stretches from the development <strong>of</strong> regional organisationsin the Pacific to different cultures’ understandings <strong>of</strong> death.While we encourage you to take dedicated courses on theory and methods,these dimensions are also present to a greater or lesser extent in all courses.In your first yearYou can choose from a broad range <strong>of</strong> Stage I <strong>of</strong>ferings. SOCIOL 100Issues and <strong>The</strong>mes in Sociology is a general introduction to the moretheoretical side <strong>of</strong> the discipline, with examples drawn from around theglobe. SOCIOL 101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand focuses onNew Zealand conditions and engages sociologically with issues in thiscountry. SOCIOL 106 Sociology for <strong>Auckland</strong> focuses on local issues andintroduces you to the discipline through the city in which you are living.SOCIOL 103 Social Policy, Social Justice shows how sociology can beapplied to the understanding and solution <strong>of</strong> social problems. SOCIOL 105Cultural Studies and Society examines the local and the global throughthe lens <strong>of</strong> popular culture.Constructing your major or minorRefer to the information below which sets out the requirements for amajor or minor, and also the courses that can be counted towards amajor or minor in Sociology. We strongly encourage you to take courses<strong>of</strong> personal interest to you. However, for academic and vocationalreasons we recommend that all majoring students enrol in courses ontheory and methods.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 197
Postgraduate studyStage II courses: SOCIOL 200-228, WOMEN 200SociologyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Sociology may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Sociology with an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one‐year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inSociology is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesSociology equips you for a wide range <strong>of</strong> possible careers, but there are anumber <strong>of</strong> areas where the perspectives and methods <strong>of</strong> the disciplineare particularly applicable. <strong>The</strong>se are: policy analysis in central and localgovernment; social, health or market research; journalism; communitydevelopment; union advocacy; personnel and human relations; socialwork; planning; teaching in both secondary and tertiary sectors; adulttraining.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Sociology:Stage I courses: SOCIOL 100-106Stage II courses: SOCIOL 200-229, WOMEN 200Stage III courses: SOCIOL 303-339, SPORTSCI 307Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Sociology:Stage I courses: SOCIOL 100-106Stage III courses: SOCIOL 303-336, SPORTSCI 307(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)NoteIt is strongly recommended that students majoring in Sociology takecourses in social theory and research methods.Stage I courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSOCIOL 100 Issues and <strong>The</strong>mes in Sociology (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2This course introduces sociology as a way <strong>of</strong> seeing and understandingthe social world. Using the “sociological imagination” we investigate howsociety forms us as individuals and we in turn act collectively to constructand maintain the societies in which we live. Topics include family,sexuality, religion, work, technology, mass media and emotions as well asthe sociological concepts <strong>of</strong> class, ethnicity and nationalism, power,identity and globalisation. Students are introduced to the pleasures <strong>of</strong>understanding the social contexts in which we make our lives throughexamples drawn from many different societies and cultures. At the sametime we explore why sociological analyses and common sense ideasabout society are <strong>of</strong>ten quite different from each other.Convenor: Semester 1: Dr Steve Matthewman; Semester 2: Dr LaneWest-NewmanSOCIOL 101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Using a variety <strong>of</strong> visual and written texts, the course takes a critical lookat contemporary social issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. We begin byexploring New Zealand’s colonial origins and development, beforeexamining the role <strong>of</strong> ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality in producingsocial inequalities and social identities, and we finish by consideringNew Zealand’s claim to be a “green” country.Convenor: Summer School: Dr Vivienne Elizabeth; Semester 1 and 2: tobe advisedRestriction: 315.104SOCIOL 103 Social Policy, Social Justice (15 points)Semester 1Provides an overview <strong>of</strong> key contemporary social policy issues within thecontext <strong>of</strong> globalising economic processes and continuing gendered andracialised divisions. Discusses the way in which debates around socialpolicy are constructed and the implications this has for social justice. Casestudies may include food and health, technology, indigeneity and children.Convenor: Dr Louise HumpageSOCIOL 105 Cultural Studies and Society (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2A cultural studies approach to social life focuses on the way weexperience the world, taking account <strong>of</strong> what we see, what we hear, whatwe consume and how we communicate. This course looks at how ourlives are influenced by flows <strong>of</strong> images and objects around the world, andtracks the ways that global and local processes impact on each other.Convenor: to be advisedSOCIOL 106 Sociology for <strong>Auckland</strong> (15 points)Semester 2<strong>Auckland</strong> is in New Zealand but not always <strong>of</strong> New Zealand. By studyingdifferences in class, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and other socialfactors, we explore what makes <strong>Auckland</strong> “special” and its own particularplace(s) within New Zealand, a city suffering (and enjoying) an uneasyrelationship with the rest <strong>of</strong> this country and beyond.Convenor: Dr David Craig198| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Sociologybut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSOCIOL 200 <strong>The</strong>ory and Society (15 points)Semester 1Social theory <strong>of</strong>fers tools for thinking about our society, and about theforces and actors which have changed our communities, society, world.This course <strong>of</strong>fers a basic “sociologists’ toolkit” orientation to importantsocial theory, drawn from the works <strong>of</strong> classical and contemporary socialanalysts across time. At the same time, it takes a practical approach,showing how these theoretical approaches can analyse contemporarysocial situations, from World Bank approaches to poverty reduction, toeveryday health practices. This course, which has in the past been a corecompulsory course, is strongly recommended to all students consideringa major in Sociology, or interested in postgraduate study in the socialsciences.Convenor: Dr Colin CreminPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ passSOCIOL 211 Sociology and Popular Culture (15 points)Semester 1Popular culture (films, video games, fashion, television and internetprogramming, advertising, music, etc) appears to be everywhere, butwhat social and cultural effects might all this popular entertainmenthave on us? This course seeks to answer such questions through aninterpretation <strong>of</strong> popular culture as both an indicator <strong>of</strong> social changeand as a location <strong>of</strong> meaning and significance. Topics include reality TV,hip hop, celebrities and consumption.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology, or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass, or FTVMS 100 and 101, or 30 pointspassed from courses listed in Comparative LiteratureSOCIOL 212 Race, Gender and Class in Australia andNew Zealand (15 points)Semester 1This course looks at the persistence <strong>of</strong> race, gender and class inequalityin Australia and New Zealand, from white settlement to the “celebrations”<strong>of</strong> 1988 / 1990 and onwards to the bicultural and multiculturalsettlements in the twenty‐first century.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ passSociologySOCIOL 201 Social Research: An Introduction (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to social research through an examination <strong>of</strong> bothqualitative and quantitative approaches.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass, or 30 points passed in Stage Icourses listed for Social Science for Public Health, or 15 points at Stage Iin Sociology and 15 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109SOCIOL 208 Work and Leisure (15 points)Semester 1This course examines the analysis <strong>of</strong> work and leisure. Resistance on thepart <strong>of</strong> workers and consumers is a central motif. <strong>The</strong> startpoint is fromThompson and Ackroyd (1995), that sociological interest in workersreflects a broader societal concern with recalcitrance. This concern wasexpressed through the labour process debate. As the influence <strong>of</strong> unionshas ebbed the focus <strong>of</strong> sociological enquiry has shifted, with Foucauldian,psychoanalytical and semiotic analyses coming to the fore. Resistanceincreasingly takes non‐collective forms (Gabriel, 1999). <strong>The</strong> second half <strong>of</strong>the course studies consumption. Work and consumption are linked by thewaged relationship. <strong>The</strong> perspective that underpins this section centreson Adorno’s (1991) notion <strong>of</strong> the cultural dupe and Lasch’s (1978) notion<strong>of</strong> narcissism; however, more active readings <strong>of</strong> consumer choice aresampled. Attention is paid to surveillance and simulation as they impactour lives and to (managerial) control and (worker / consumer) resistance.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ passSOCIOL 210 Colonisation, Globalisation and Development(15 points)Semester 1From 1492 to Franz Fanon and Hugo Chavez, we look at a number <strong>of</strong>notable films and documentaries on the theme <strong>of</strong> the ‘West and theRest”, including the realities <strong>of</strong> colonialism and decolonisation; aid anddevelopment; globalisation / anti‐globalisation; IMF / World Bank /World Trade Organisation; the rise <strong>of</strong> the non‐governmentalorganisations and the anti‐capitalist upsurges <strong>of</strong> the new millennium.Convenor: Dr David CraigPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass or LATINAM 100 or SPANISH 103SOCIOL 216 Sociology and Crime: An Introduction (15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Most people believe they know what crime is. Most people are wrong.This course sets out to deconstruct our taken‐for‐granted assumptions <strong>of</strong>what “crime” is and who the criminals are. We begin by examining therole <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial crime statistics and the media in influencing our everydayview <strong>of</strong> crime and criminals, before introducing the major theories <strong>of</strong> thesociology <strong>of</strong> crime. <strong>The</strong>se theories are critically analysed through a focuson topical themes including political violence and terrorism, gender andcrime, white collar and corporate crime, and race and crime.Convenor: Dr Bruce CohenPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass, or 15 points at Stage I in Sociologyand 15 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109SOCIOL 220 Last Call: <strong>The</strong> Sociology <strong>of</strong> Death and Dying(15 points)Semester 2Examines the social location <strong>of</strong> death in modern life. <strong>The</strong> course includestopics on perceptions <strong>of</strong> death from sociological, philosophical, religious,historical, secular and medical approaches. It includes topics on deathsystems, the medicalisation <strong>of</strong> death, death in popular culture, suicideand genocide.Convenor: Dr Tracey McIntoshPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 30 points at Stage I inSocial Science for Public Health or 90 points passedSOCIOL 221 Pākehā Identity (15 points)Summer SchoolA critical examination <strong>of</strong> the conception <strong>of</strong> national identity. Examineswhat is meant by national identity; how and why such identities comeinto being; what is meant by “culture”, and the relationship between“culture and identity”. Focuses on the New Zealand Pākehā experience.Convenor: Dr Claudia BellPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ passRestriction: SOCIOL 304SOCIOL 222 Families, Labour and Love (15 points)Semester 2To what extent do we create our family life from our own ideals andpersonal choices? 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Sociologythese questions through an analysis <strong>of</strong> research relating to finding apartner, having children, dividing household labour, getting along orbreaking up. <strong>The</strong> course focuses on New Zealand and internationalstudies.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen BakerPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass, or 30 points passed at Stage I incourses listed in Women’s StudiesSOCIOL 225 Outsiders: Youth and Adult Subcultures (15 points)Semester 1This course examines sociological understandings <strong>of</strong> subcultures. Such aninvestigation includes a focus on traditional and recent subcultural theoryin in relation to punks, drug‐takers, Straight‐Edgers, new‐age travellers,Goths, religious cults, surfers and transvestites among others. Issues <strong>of</strong>social class, gender, age and ethnicity are also considered. Examples aredrawn from both New Zealand and international contexts.Convenor: Dr Bruce CohenPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology, or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ pass, or 30 points from MĀORI 130,PHIL 103, POLITICS 109, SOCIOL 100, 101, 103SOCIOL 226 Special Topic: Earning and Caring: Cross‐NationalComparisons (15 points)Semester 2Discusses trends in work and employment policies in Western countries,focussing on gendered work, policies to balance work and family, andretirement programmes. Compares New Zealand with less regulatedlabour markets and those <strong>of</strong>fering more social protection. Discusses whylabour markets have changed, how welfare states have adapted, howtheorists explain cross‐national variations, and the connections betweenwork, gender and class.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen BakerPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I inSociology with a minimum B+ passStage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSOCIOL 303 Sociology <strong>of</strong> Religion (15 points)Semester 2This is a political sociology course that examines the social location <strong>of</strong>religion in modern societies. Topics include contemporary religiousmovements, fundamentalism, religious violence, gender and religion.Convenor: Dr William WoodPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in SociologySOCIOL 308 Law and Identity (15 points)Summer SchoolSurvey <strong>of</strong> theoretical and practical approaches to understanding therelationship between law and society in the modern state. <strong>The</strong> emphasisis on their potential application in New Zealand society.Convenor: Dr Lane West‐NewmanPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or Law or 15 points atStage II in Sociology and CRIM 201 or 202SOCIOL 317 Sociology <strong>of</strong> the Welfare State (15 points)Semester 1Examines the origins, history, “crisis” and possible futures <strong>of</strong> the welfarestate. Using a range <strong>of</strong> theoretical viewpoints, the course considers thehistorical shift from a Keynesian welfare state to a neo‐liberal state andquestions whether recent “Third Way” policies provide a solution to futurewelfare needs. <strong>The</strong> course is comparative, but will concentrate mostly onAotearoa New Zealand.Convenor: Dr Louise HumpagePrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or SOCSCIPH 200SOCIOL 318 Sociology <strong>of</strong> the Media (15 points)Semester 1An exploration <strong>of</strong> the relationship and patterns <strong>of</strong> interaction betweenmedia, culture and society through an examination <strong>of</strong> print andbroadcasting media and advertising in New Zealand.Convenor: to be advisedPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 30 points fromFTVMS 200‐214, 216‐219SOCIOL 323 Consuming Interests: <strong>The</strong> Sociology <strong>of</strong> Food(15 points)Semester 1, repeated Semester 2Food is basic to human society. This course blends social history, politicaleconomy and hermeneutics to examine sociological aspects <strong>of</strong> foodproduction, processing, distribution and consumption. Other issues raisedwill include hunger and famine, colonialism, gender differences anddevelopment.Convenor: Dr Claudia BellPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in SociologySOCIOL 326 Sociology <strong>of</strong> Violence (15 points)Semester 2Violence occupies a paradoxical place in western societies. It is bothcensured and legitimated. It evokes horror, and yet acts <strong>of</strong> violenceappear on a routine basis in many forms <strong>of</strong> entertainment, includingtelevision programmes for children. Drawing on writings from a variety <strong>of</strong>intellectual traditions this course explores the contested nature <strong>of</strong>violence through an examination <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> contemporary debatesabout the causes, agents, consequences, as well responses to andinterventions in, incidents <strong>of</strong> “ordinary” and sometimes everyday,inter‐personal violeConvenor: Dr Vivienne ElizabethPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or 15 points at Stage IIin Sociology and CRIM 201 or 202SOCIOL 331 Issues and <strong>The</strong>mes in Visual Culture (15 points)Semester 2Considers the significance <strong>of</strong> vision in the societies and cultures <strong>of</strong>modernity based on the notion that perception is socially and historicallyconstructed. Looks at the impact <strong>of</strong> technology on vision and the wayvisual practices travel the world.Convenor: Dr Colin CreminPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in SociologySOCIOL 333 Sociology <strong>of</strong> Health and Medicine (15 points)Semester 2This course considers the social dimensions <strong>of</strong> health and health policy inNew Zealand and internationally from a range <strong>of</strong> perspectives, including:social differences (gender, income, ethnicity); social determinants andhealth inequalities; everyday and alternative health practices; and thegovernance <strong>of</strong> health under Neoliberalism: recent New Zealand healthpolicy reform; partnerships in health and wellbeing; and healthpr<strong>of</strong>essionals and contested medical knowledge.Convenor: Dr Peter DavisPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or SOCSCIPH 200SOCIOL 337 Doing Time: Sociology <strong>of</strong> Incarceration (15 points)Semester 2Examines punishment and incarceration as a complex social institutioninformed by a range <strong>of</strong> social relations and cultural meanings. Exploresthe way politics shape notions <strong>of</strong> law and order and also looks attechnologies <strong>of</strong> incarceration. Topics include: history <strong>of</strong> punishment;theories <strong>of</strong> incarceration; sentence determination; inmate and staffperspectives on incarceration; youth; refugees; enemy combatantdetention centres; penalty regimes.Convenor: Dr Tracey McIntoshPrerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or CRIM 201 or 202200| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
SPORTSCI 307 Sporting Bodies (15 points)This course is taught by the Department <strong>of</strong> Sport and Exercise Science inthe <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science. For information, including availability, seewww.science.auckland.ac.nzFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sociologyContact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Bruce CohenPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89497Email: b.cohen@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser: Dr Colin CreminPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88617Email: c.cremin@auckland.ac.nzSociologyFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffPr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen Baker. Family policies and trends, gendered work,restructuring welfare states, comparative social policy.Dr Claudia Bell. Cultural studies, sociology <strong>of</strong> the arts, environmentalissues.Dr Bruce Cohen, Undergraduate Adviser. Drugs and crime, popularculture, mental health, ethnicity and identity, urban sociology.Dr David Craig. Development, political economy, liberalism,governance, health/wellbeing, critical theory, art, New Zealand, SouthEast Asia.Dr Colin Cremin, Undergraduate Adviser. Social theory, criticaltheory, arts and culture.Dr Bruce Curtis. Governance, methodology, work and industrialrelations.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Davis. Sociology <strong>of</strong> health, including health inequalities,health services research, public policy. Also research methodology,especially indicator development, statistical techniques, survey practice.Dr Vivienne Elizabeth. Gender, family violence, intimate relationships,qualitative research, industrial design.Dr Louise Humpage. Indigenous affairs policy, refugee policy, thewelfare state and disability policy.Dr Steve Matthewman. <strong>The</strong> sociology <strong>of</strong> science, social theory, popularculture and cultural studies.Dr Tracey McIntosh, Head <strong>of</strong> Department. Religion, death and dying,crime and extreme marginalisation.Dr Lane West‐Newman. Critical legal studies, emotions, racism andidentity, fashion and art, social theory.Dr William Wood. Criminology, prisons, social theory, deviance, mediastudies.<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> SociologyRoom 952, Level 9, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85057 or 88614Fax: +64 9 373 7439Email: sociology@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sociology2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 201
SpanishSpanishSpanish is both a major European and Pacific Rim language and isincreasingly valued in New Zealand. Spanish is now the commonlanguage <strong>of</strong> over 450 million people in four continents, and the numberis growing steadily. It is one <strong>of</strong> the six <strong>of</strong>ficial languages <strong>of</strong> the UnitedNations, the national language <strong>of</strong> 20 Latin American countries and themajor second language <strong>of</strong> the USA, which is itself the fourth largestSpanish-speaking country. Spanish is also used in the Philippines and inSpain’s former African colonies. In Japan it is now taught as the secondmost important foreign language after English.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyYou can learn the language in communicative classes from beginnersto advanced levels, and explore the rich and diverse cultures <strong>of</strong> bothSpain and Latin America from early modern to modern times. <strong>The</strong>reis an emphasis on multimedia and interdisciplinary courses that coverliterature, film, art, music and popular culture. Teaching and learningare supported by extensive print, audiovisual, and electronic resources inuniversity libraries and multimedia laboratories.In your first yearWe recommend that you take SPANISH 103 Iberian and Latin AmericanCivilisations (taught in English) as well as appropriate Spanish languagecourses. Beginners should start with SPANISH 104. If you have studiedSpanish previously, or are able to speak some Spanish, you must takea placement test (available from the SELL Office) to determine whichlanguage course you should take. Some students may be able to startwith more advanced language courses.Constructing your major or minorYou must take specified language courses at Stages I, II and III for amajor and at least SPANISH 105 for a minor. See “Requirements formajor and minor” below. You can select other courses according to yourinterests, but they must meet the requirements set out below. Majoringstudents must include at least two literature / culture courses from thosespecified below, as well as EUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (you can takethis course in your second or third year). It would be possible to take afull pattern <strong>of</strong> language courses for a minor in Spanish.If you are serious about learning Spanish, you should consider takingone or two study abroad courses (SPANISH 277, 278, 377, 378) for studybased in Spain or Latin America. For the Prince <strong>of</strong> Asturias Study AbroadProgramme in Spanish, the department currently recommends intensivestudy in January to February <strong>of</strong> each year either at Salamanca <strong>University</strong>in Spain or at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Valparaíso in Chile (study may also beundertaken in other months). <strong>The</strong>re are other study abroad programmesin Spain and Latin America.Postgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Spanish may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Spanish including at least twoadvanced literature courses, one <strong>of</strong> which must be at Stage III. You mustalso have an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least B in your best 45 points atStage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) is a one‐year postgraduate degreewhich is awarded as a qualification in its own right. It may also be usedas the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one‐year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inSpanish is available as a Taught or Research Masters.Other options include programmes in translation and interpreting.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesKnowledge <strong>of</strong> Spanish and <strong>of</strong> Hispanic cultures can be beneficial forcareers in translation and interpreting, tourism, journalism, commerce,government service, diplomacy, librarianship and teaching. Spanishcontinues to grow as one <strong>of</strong> the most popular and useful languagestaught in New Zealand schools.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, SPANISH 105• SPANISH 200, 201, and at least 15 points from SPANISH 202‐205,214, 215, 222, 223, LATINAM 201, 216• SPANISH 300 or 319 and at least 15 points from SPANISH 301‐313,315‐318, 323‐327, 350, LATINAM 301, 306, 325Note: SPANISH 104 and 221 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• SPANISH 105You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Spanish:Stage I courses: SPANISH 103-105, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: SPANISH 200-278, LATINAM 201, 216Stage III courses: SPANISH 301-378, LATINAM 301, 306, 325Note: SPANISH 104 and 221 may not be included in the major.You can also study Spanish for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.202| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• EUROPEAN 100, SPANISH 200, 201, 300• at least 15 points from SPANISH 105, 108, 110• at least 30 points from SPANISH 202-211,213-216, 222, 223,301-308, 310-313, 315-318, 323‐327, 350, LATINAM 201Note: SPANISH 104 and 221 may not be included in the major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 15 points from SPANISH 105, 108, 110You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Spanish:Stage I courses: SPANISH 101‐110, EUROPEAN 100Stage II courses: SPANISH 200-278, LATINAM 201Stage III courses: SPANISH 300-378Note: SPANISH 104 and 221 may not be included in the major.(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010SPANISH 103 Iberian and Latin American Civilisations (15 points)Semester 1This multimedia course explores the unity‐in‐diversity <strong>of</strong> Iberian culturesin Old and New Worlds. It examines Iberian identity in terms <strong>of</strong> commonlanguages and cultural heritage, as well as cross‐cultural relationsbetween Spain, Portugal and the Americas since 1492 (with reference topre‐encounter formations). Discussions cover: ethnic varieties, nationalformations, religious traditions, political regimes, social institutions,economic crises, artistic and literary highlights. Key issues include Iberianmulticulturalism (convivencia and mestizaje) and evolution <strong>of</strong> culturalsymbols (from archetypes to stereotypes). Multimedia lectures (maps,slides, video, music) are supplemented by print, audiovisual andelectronic resources in the library. This course is open to all students, withlectures, videos and readings in English.Convenor: Roberto González‐CasanovasSPANISH 104 Beginners’ Spanish 1 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2For students who have no previous knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Spanish language.<strong>The</strong>re are four class hours per week, with the oral component fullyintegrated into all. <strong>The</strong> teaching <strong>of</strong> the language and its grammar isreinforced through written exercises and assignments, graded lab work,aural and reading comprehensions, audiovisual work, and work in themultimedia language laboratory. You are encouraged to actively participatein class to develop your communicative skills. <strong>The</strong> course aims to provideyou with basic vocabulary and conversational skills. SPANISH 104 cannotcount towards a major in Spanish.Convenor: Summer School: Wendy‐Llyn Zaza; Semester 1 and 2: to beadvisedRestriction: SPANISH 107. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.SPANISH 105 Beginners’ Spanish 2 (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> SPANISH 104, SPANISH 105 aims to consolidate andextend your knowledge <strong>of</strong> Spanish, giving you a thorough grounding inthe language on which you can build in future years. <strong>The</strong>re are fourlanguage hours per week, with the oral component fully integrated intoall. <strong>The</strong> teaching <strong>of</strong> the language is reinforced through written exercisesand assignments, graded lab work, aural and reading comprehensions,audiovisual work, and work in the multimedia language laboratory.Convenor: Summer School: Wendy‐Llyn Zaza; Semester 2: to be advisedPrerequisite: SPANISH 104 or 109Restriction: SPANISH 108. May not be taken if a more advancedlanguage acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.EUROPEAN 100 Thinking Europe (15 points)See European Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Spanishbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSPANISH 200 Intermediate Spanish 1 (15 points)Semester 1This language acquisition course builds on the basic knowledge obtainedin SPANISH 104 and 105. <strong>The</strong>re are four class hours per week, allincluding oral practice, which are designed to supplement and reinforceone another. You are encouraged to make frequent use <strong>of</strong> the multimedialaboratory for extra resources. SPANISH 200 aims to consolidate skillsalready learnt, while at the same time placing an increased emphasis onpractical work and the development <strong>of</strong> communicative abilities throughwork with tapes, videos and multimedia laboratory sessions.Convenor: Kathryn LehmanPrerequisite: SPANISH 105 or 108Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.SPANISH 201 Intermediate Spanish 2 (15 points)Semester 2As in SPANISH 200 there are four class hours per week, all including oralpractice. SPANISH 201 focuses more intensely on communicative skills asyou continue to develop your written and oral language skills. <strong>The</strong>emphasis is on extending you as fully and in as participative a manner aspossible, fostering your ability to communicate in a variety <strong>of</strong> languageregisters. This is a stimulating and exciting language course, at the end<strong>of</strong> which you are able to understand and communicate in Spanish in avariety <strong>of</strong> situations.Convenor: Walescka Pino‐OjedaPrerequisite: SPANISH 200Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.SPANISH 215 Special Topic: <strong>The</strong> Spanish Civil WarSemester 1Perspectives from then and now.This course examines the Spanish Civil War (1936‐1939) through cultural,literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict andretrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented bybibliographical material and films. <strong>The</strong> first six weeks provide a sociohistoricaloverview <strong>of</strong> the Civil War, address how Republicans andNationalists first represent it, how it is viewed from outside Spain, andhow it has been critiqued since the 1960s. <strong>The</strong> second six weeks will turnto Picasso’s Guernica and post‐Francoist literary representations <strong>of</strong> theCivil War to critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems in CivilWar Spain and on the world stage thereafter.Convenor: Wendy‐Llyn ZazaPrerequisite: SPANISH 105 or 108Spanish2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 203
SpanishSPANISH 277 Spanish Study Abroad 2A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Study abroad consists <strong>of</strong> formal study at an overseas institution withSpanish as the language <strong>of</strong> instruction. <strong>The</strong> final grade is based onformal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in the language on return toNew Zealand. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> planned overseas studyby the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredSPANISH 278 Spanish Study Abroad 2B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See SPANISH 277.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredStage II / Stage III courses for 2010LATINAM 216 / LATINAM 301 Music, Politics and Social Change(15 points)See Latin American Studies.Stage III courses for 2010SPANISH 350 Directed Reading and Research (15 points)Semester 1 and 2 (full year)Students considering this option must consult the Head <strong>of</strong> Departmentbefore attempting to enrol.Convenor: Spanish staffPrerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentSPANISH 377 Spanish Study Abroad 3A (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2Study abroad consists <strong>of</strong> formal study at an overseas institution withSpanish as the language <strong>of</strong> instruction. <strong>The</strong> final grade is based onformal assessment <strong>of</strong> achievement in the language on return toNew Zealand. Enrolment is subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the planned overseasstudy by the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredSPANISH 378 Spanish Study Abroad 3B (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2See SPANISH 377.Convenor: Head <strong>of</strong> DepartmentPrerequisite: departmental approval requiredFor a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Spanishbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesSPANISH 308 Cultural Critics (15 points)Semester 2A study <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> major intellectuals and writers and their concernwith Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor José ColmeiroPrerequisite: SPANISH 201 and 15 points from SPANISH 202‐205, 211,214‐216, 222, 223Restriction: SPANISH 708SPANISH 315 Special Topic: Engendering the Nation (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> debates on the gendered heritage <strong>of</strong> modernity in Latin America andSpain through the nation‐building project as portrayed in nineteenth andtwentieth‐century national fictions.Convenor: Kathryn LehmanPrerequisite: SPANISH 201 and 15 points from SPANISH 202-205, 211,214-215, 222-223, LATINAM 200, 201, 216Restriction: SPANISH 313, 738SPANISH 319 Advanced Spanish 1 (15 points)Semester 1This course expands the language skills obtained in SPANISH 200 and201 with extensive practice in advanced grammar, idiomatic expression,speaking, reading and writing in relation to cultural and contemporarytopics.Convenor: Roberto González‐CasanovasPrerequisite: SPANISH 201Restriction: SPANISH 300SPANISH 321 Advanced Spanish 2 (15 points)Semester 2A continuation <strong>of</strong> SPANISH 319, this course covers further advancedareas <strong>of</strong> grammar and idiomatic expression, with extensive practice inspeaking, reading and writing in relation to cultural and contemporarytopics. Students who have passed SPANISH 300 in 2006 or 2007 mayenrol in the course with permission <strong>of</strong> the Head <strong>of</strong> Department.Convenor: Roberto González‐CasanovasPrerequisite: SPANISH 319 or departmental approvalFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/spanishFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffAssociate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Christine Arkinstall. Modern Spanish literatureand cultural studies, nationhood, feminist studies.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor José Colmeiro, Prince <strong>of</strong> Asturias Chair <strong>of</strong> Spanish,Graduate Adviser. Spanish literature and cultural studies, Galicianstudies, detective fiction, film studies.Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roberto González‐Casanovas, Head <strong>of</strong>Department. Early modern Iberia / Mediterranean, colonial LatinAmerica (Brazil, Caribbean, Mexico), historiography, travels, missions,utopias, Catalan, Portuguese.Dr Kathryn Lehman. Latin American cultural studies, particularlynineteenth-century fictions; feminist, subaltern and indigenous studies.Dr Eduardo Piñeros, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 2). Spanishphonology, phonetics, morphology, dialectology.Dr Walescka Pino‐Ojeda, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> the Latin AmericanStudies Programme. Critical theory, Latin American female writing andcultural studies, particularly popular culture in music and film.Dr Wendy‐Llyn Zaza, Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1).Contemporary Spanish literature, Catalan cultural studies, translationstudies.204| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (until 31 January 2010): Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRoberto González‐CasanovasPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87132Email: r.gonzalez@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Dr Wendy-Llyn ZazaPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87144Email: w.zaza@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Dr Eduardo PiñerosPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87126Email: c-e.pineros@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> European Languages and LiteraturesRoom 612, Level 6, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds St and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87136 or 87137Fax: +64 9 373 7483Email: sell‐info@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/sellStatisticsWe live in an information age. Computers allow us to collect and storeinformation in quantities that previously would not even have beendreamed <strong>of</strong>. But raw, undigested data stored on computer disks areuseless until human beings can start to make sense <strong>of</strong> them. Statistics isthe human side <strong>of</strong> the computer revolution, an information science, theart and science <strong>of</strong> extracting meaning from data. Statistics applies toalmost any field, and some training in statistics can help make you moreeffective in almost any career.In your first yearIf you want to learn how to analyse data or fulfil Psychology prerequisites,you should take STATS 101 or the equivalent course, STATS 108. <strong>The</strong>selead on to all further Statistics courses.<strong>The</strong>re are two Stage I courses that can be taken either alone or togetherwith STATS 101. STATS 150 (Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics) is aboutthe uses, limitations and abuses <strong>of</strong> statistical investigation and statisticalinformation. It is concerned with the critical examination <strong>of</strong> the databasedarguments that pervade the media and public policy debaterather than hands-on data analysis. STATS 125 (Probability and itsApplications) is intended for students with a high performance in Level 3NCEA Statistics and Modelling, or equivalent. Probabilistic models areused in disciplines as varied as commerce and biology. <strong>The</strong>y are criticalin the assessment <strong>of</strong> risk.Spanish | StatisticsYou should take STATS 101 or 108 if you intend to advance to Stage IIdata analysis. If you want to take a statistical theory course at Stage III,you should take either MATHS 150 in your first year and MATHS 250in a subsequent semester or, alternatively, MATHS 108 followed byMATHS 208. STATS 125 is also strongly recommended for studentsinterested in statistical theory.Constructing your major or minorA major or minor in Statistics begins with STATS 101 (or equivalent), andSTATS 125 for those students interested in theory. If you are majoring inStatistics you should take one <strong>of</strong> STATS 201, 207 or 208 for data analysisand STATS 210 for statistical theory. STATS 125 or STATS 210 is requiredfor a major in Statistics. For a description <strong>of</strong> the Statistics programmethat will enable you to choose the more advanced courses to build amajor or minor, see the Statistics Department’s undergraduate handbook(available from the department) or the course pages on the department’swebsite: www.stat.auckland.ac.nz/courses.phpPostgraduate studyBA(Hons) MA PhD(one year) (one year) <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Statistics may be taken after a completed BA. To beadmitted you must have a major in Statistics including STATS 210, and atleast 90 points above Stage II. You must also have an average grade <strong>of</strong>at least B in your best 45 points at Stage III in the major. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) isa one-year postgraduate degree which is awarded as a qualification in itsown right. It may also be used as the entry qualification for the MA.<strong>The</strong> MA is a one-year degree which may follow a BA(Hons). <strong>The</strong> MA inStatistics is available as a Taught or Research Masters.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 205
StatisticsCareer opportunitiesStatisticians find work in all <strong>of</strong> the following areas: insurancecompanies, finance companies and banks, market research companies,manufacturing, as private consultants, in crown research institutes, crownhealth enterprises, government departments (for example Treasury,Statistics New Zealand, AgResearch, MAFTech) and local bodies, and asacademics / researchers in universities and technical institutes. In all <strong>of</strong>these jobs they are designing studies, analysing data, making projectionsand helping to make decisions. Successful statisticians <strong>of</strong>ten begin intechnical roles and end up in management.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major must include: STATS 125 or STATS 210For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include: at least 60 points in courses with a STATScourse code.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Statistics:Stage I courses: STATS 101-150, MATHS 108, 150, 162, COMPSCI 101Stage II courses: STATS 201-255, MATHS 208, 250, 269Stage III courses: STATS 301-390, ENGSCI 391Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.BA coursesInformation about the following courses is provided by the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong>Science. See “For more information” below.For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesStage I courses for 2010STATS 101 Introduction to Statistics (15 points)STATS 108 Statistics for Commerce (15 points)STATS 125 Probability and its Applications (15 points)STATS 150 Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics (15 points)COMPSCI 101 Principles <strong>of</strong> Programming (15 points)MATHS 108 General Mathematics 1 (15 points)MATHS 150 Advancing Mathematics 1 (15 points)MATHS 162 Modelling and Computation (15 points)Stage II courses for 2010STATS 201 Data Analysis (15 points)STATS 207 Data-centred Investigation and Analysis (15 points)STATS 208 Data Analysis for Commerce (15 points)STATS 210 Statistical <strong>The</strong>ory (15 points)STATS 220 Data Technologies (15 points)STATS 255 Introduction to Operations Research (15 points)MATHS 208 General Mathematics 2 (15 points)MATHS 250 Advancing Mathematics 2 (15 points)MATHS 269 Mathematics <strong>of</strong> Money (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010STATS 301 Statistical Programming and Modelling using SAS(15 points)STATS 302 Applied Multivariate Analysis (15 points)STATS 310 Introduction to Statistical Inference (15 points)STATS 320 Applied Stochastic Modelling (15 points)STATS 325 Stochastic Processes (15 points)STATS 326 Applied Time Series Analysis (15 points)STATS 330 Statistical Modelling (15 points)STATS 331 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics (15 points)STATS 340 Design and Analysis <strong>of</strong> Surveys and Experiments(15 points)STATS 370 Financial Mathematics (15 points)STATS 380 Statistical Computing (15 points)ENGSCI 391 Optimisation in Operations Research (15 points)For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Statistics:Stage I courses: STATS 101-150, MATHS 162Stage II courses: STATS 201-255Stage III courses: STATS 301-391, MATHS 340, ENGSCI 391(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Notes1. Students may take only one course from STATS 101 to 108.2. 15 points at Stage I from STATS 101 to 125 is generally required forenrolment in Stage II courses.For more informationRefer to the Statistics Department’s undergraduate handbook (availablefrom the department, the Science Student Centre, or by phoning0800 61 62 63) or the course pages on the department’s website atwww.stat.auckland.ac.nz/courses.phpContact:Department <strong>of</strong> StatisticsLevel 2, Science Centre (Building 303), 38 Princes StreetPhone: +64 373 7599 ext 86893 or 87510Fax: +64 9 373 7018www.stat.auckland.ac.nzFor information about planning your BAdegreeSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.206| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
<strong>The</strong>atre StudiesFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFrom 2008 this subject changed its name to Drama, and THEATREcourse codes changed to DRAMA.If you are a transition student, your major or minor will be in <strong>The</strong>atreStudies (Drama is not available under the Transition Regulations). Yourrequirements for a major or minor in <strong>The</strong>atre Studies are set out below.All other students should refer to the subject entry for Drama.Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010to complete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• THEATRE 301• either at least 15 points from THEATRE 201 or at least 30 points fromTHEATRE 202‐204• at least 15 points from CLASSICS 110, ENGLISH 109, THEATRE 101For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.For more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/dramaFor degree planning informationSee the section for transition students beginning on p58.Teaching staffPr<strong>of</strong>essor Tom Bishop. Shakespeare; Renaissance literature, art andhistory; drama; poetry and poetics; colonial and post‐colonial literature(especially Australia and West Africa).Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Murray Edmond, Undergraduate andGraduate Adviser. <strong>The</strong>atre; American poetry; modernism; local culture;dramaturgy; the teaching <strong>of</strong> writing.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact an UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser (Semester 1): Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor MurrayEdmondPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87333Email: m.edmond@auckland.ac.nzUndergraduate Adviser (Semester 2): Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tom BishopPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85586Email: t.bishop@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong>atre Studies<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• THEATRE 301• either at least 30 points from THEATRE 202‐204 or 15 points fromTHEATRE 201• at least 15 points from CLASSICS 110, ENGLISH 109, THEATRE 101You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin <strong>The</strong>atre Studies:Stage I courses: THEATRE 101, CLASSICS 110, DANCE 101, ENGLISH109, MĀORI 190, PACIFIC 110Stage II courses: THEATRE 201‐204, CLASSICS 220, DUTCH 205,ENGLISH 213, EUROPEAN 205, FRENCH 243, ITALIAN 231, 234,MĀORI 292, MUSIC 240Stage III courses: THEATRE 301, CLASSICS 320, ENGLISH 310, 315,331, 332, FRENCH 342, 343, MĀORI 393(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> EnglishRoom 412, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85914Fax: +64 9 373 7429Email: english@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/englishTHEATRE coursesFrom 2008 the code for these courses changed to DRAMA.You may substitute DRAMA 204 for THEATRE 204, and DRAMA 301for THEATRE 301. Other DRAMA courses may be included as points for<strong>The</strong>atre Studies. For course information see the subject entry for Drama.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 207
TonganTonganStudying Tongan enables you to attain spoken and written competence inthe language, to study its structure, and gain important Tongan culturalknowledge. Courses in Tongan are <strong>of</strong> particular interest if you are astudent <strong>of</strong> Tongan ethnicity and have lost or are in the process <strong>of</strong> losingyour native language. It is also useful if you want to master communicationskills in Tongan in order to gain a deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> Tonganculture or interact better with the Tongan community, or if you arestudying Anthropology or Pacific Studies. Tongan would also be useful inlanguage‐related fields such asLinguistics if you are interested in understanding and describing thestructure <strong>of</strong> the language.As well as being available as a BA minor, courses in Tongan may beincluded as part <strong>of</strong> a major or minor in Pacific Studies or as electives inthe BA. You can also study Tongan for the Diploma in Languages (seep47) or the Certificate in Languages (see p50).At <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Tongan is taught by the Centre for PacificStudies. <strong>The</strong> Centre is based in the Fale Pasifika complex and also teachesCook Islands Maori, Pacific Studies and Samoan – see the separatesubject entries.Postgraduate studyPostgraduate study opportunities are available in Pacific Studies – see thesubject entry for Pacific Studies.Career opportunitiesSubjects <strong>of</strong>fered by the Centre for Pacific Studies can be useful for careersin education, the public service, social service, social welfare, business,advertising, marketing, journalism, Pacific Islands language instruction,interpreting and translation.Requirements for minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): theTongan minor is not available under the transition regulations.)Tongan is available as a minor (major not available).For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• PACIFIC 105, TONGAN 301You may count the courses listed below towards a minor inTongan:Stage I courses: TONGAN 101, PACIFIC 105, 110Stage II courses: TONGAN 201, 203, COOKIS 201, PACIFIC 203, 210,SAMOAN 201Stage III courses: TONGAN 301, 303, PACIFIC 301, 302, 310You can also study Tongan for the Diploma in Languages (see p47) or theCertificate in Languages (see p50).Stage I courses for 2010TONGAN 101 Tongan Language 1 (15 points)Semester 2In Tongan Language 1 you will attain an initial degree <strong>of</strong> spoken andwritten competence in the language, study its structure, and appreciatesome forms <strong>of</strong> Tongan literature such as songs and speeches. You will alsostudy important Tongan customs and traditions. <strong>The</strong> course combines twoteaching methods: direct teaching about the Tongan language, anddiscussions on Tongan culture and history delivered in Tongan.Convenor: Melenaite TaumoefolauRestriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.PACIFIC 105 Pacific Languages and World‐Views (15 points)PACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance (15 points)See Pacific Studies.Stage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Tonganbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesTONGAN 201 Tongan Language 2 (15 points)Semester 1If you already have some basic literacy skills in Tongan, this course willgive you the chance to further your literacy skills and to study topics inTongan structure, literature, culture and history. Topics include:• the origin <strong>of</strong> Tongan people and language according to oral traditionsand scientific research;• stratification <strong>of</strong> the Tongan language arising from stratification <strong>of</strong> theTongan social hierarchy;• selected vocabulary from the Tongan lexicon, including archaic andobsolete words, new words and proverbs.You will also have the opportunity to improve your Tongan literacy skillsin reading, writing, listening and library research. Most <strong>of</strong> the course willbe taught using the Tongan language. We expect that you will havepassed TONGAN 101 or already have some fluency in the language.Convenor: Melenaite TaumoefolauPrerequisite: TONGAN 101Restriction: may not be taken if a more advanced language acquisitioncourse in this subject has previously been passed.For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.PACIFIC 302 Pacific Language Structures (15 points)Semester 2An introduction to comparative analysis <strong>of</strong> the sound systems andgrammatical structures <strong>of</strong> Cook Islands Maori, Samoan and Tongan.<strong>The</strong> course will focus on basic concepts in sound and spelling systems,morphology and syntax <strong>of</strong> the three Pacific languages.Convenors: Melenaite Taumoefolau, Vavao FetuiPrerequisite: 15 points from COOKIS 201, SAMOAN 201 or TONGAN 201Restriction: PACIFIC 202PACIFIC 210 Pacific Music and Dance 2 (15 points)SAMOAN 201 Samoan Language 2 (15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Tonganbut not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesPACIFIC 302 Pacific Language Structures (15 points)PACIFIC 310 Koneseti (15 points)See Pacific Studies.208| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Melenaite Taumoefolau. Pacific linguistics and vernacular literature,language teaching and learning, dictionary-making.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Dr Melenaite TaumoefolauPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85167Email: m.taumoefolau@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Centre for Pacific StudiesRoom 101, Building 273, 20-26 Wynyard StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85893Fax: +64 9 373 7420Email: m.gabriel@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/pacificWomen’sStudiesWomen’s Studies focuses on women and gender relations across a widerange <strong>of</strong> issues. It enables you to take courses from many disciplines,including Anthropology, Sociology, Political Studies, History, Philosophyand European languages and literatures. <strong>The</strong> core Women’s Studiescourses have an interdisciplinary focus and examine how women arerepresented across all these approaches. You can study topics suchas the representation <strong>of</strong> women in the media and art, the operation<strong>of</strong> gender in everyday life, feminist theory, sexuality, gender andcolonisation in the Pacific, film noir, and theorising the body.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): refer tothe separate information which follows.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• 30 points from WOMEN 100, 101, HISTORY 102For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.Tongan | Women’s Studies<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• 30 points from WOMEN 100, 101, HISTORY 102You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Women’s Studies:Stage I courses: WOMEN 100, 101, HISTORY 102Stage II courses: WOMEN 200‐206, ANTHRO 211, 215, 241,HISTORY 206, ITALIAN 202, 203, PHIL 213, POLITICS 213, SOCIOL 214,222Stage III courses: WOMEN 303‐307, ANTHRO 354, 357, ASIAN 306,EDUC 305, FRENCH 329, HISTORY 306, ITALIAN 335, POLITICS 353,PSYCH 319, SOCIOL 314, 324Transition students(Students first enrolled before 2006. You have until the end <strong>of</strong> 2010 tocomplete under the transition regulations, or longer for a conjointprogramme.)Requirements for major and minorFor a single major: at least 120 points, including at least 45 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• at least 75 points in courses with a WOMEN course code including atleast 30 points above Stage II.For a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 209
<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• at least 45 points in courses with a WOMEN course code.ANTHRO 211 Anthropological Perspectives on Gender (15 points)ANTHRO 215 Human Sexuality (15 points)SOCIOL 222 Families, Labour and Love (15 points)Women’s StudiesYou may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Women’s Studies:Stage I courses: WOMEN 100, 101, HISTORY 102Stage II courses: WOMEN 200-206, ANTHRO 211, ARTHIST 207,ITALIAN 202, 203, PHIL 213, POLITICS 213, SOCIOL 214, 222Stage III courses: WOMEN 300-307, ASIAN 306, EDUC 305,ENGLISH 326, FRENCH 329, HISTORY 320, 337, 343, ITALIAN 335,MÄORI 360, MGMT 312, 313, 324, SOCIOL 314, 324(Note that some <strong>of</strong> the courses listed above may no longer be taught.)Stage I courses for 2010Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.HISTORY 206 / HISTORY 306 Making Sex: Modern Histories <strong>of</strong> Sex(15 points)POLITICS 213 / POLITICS 353 Gender and International Relations(15 points)Stage III courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesWOMEN 100 Gender and the Culture <strong>of</strong> Everyday Life (15 points)Semester 1This course examines how gender is continually recreated in everydaylife, focussing on four key areas: home life, work life, leisure andconsumption, and public life. Key themes examined in all four areasinclude (among others) the gendering <strong>of</strong> space and time, violence, andhow gender shapes choices for the future.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen MolloyWOMEN 101 Gender and Representation (15 points)Semester 2<strong>The</strong> proliferation <strong>of</strong> images and information through the mass media andother cultural forms is intrinsic to contemporary experience and shapesour understanding <strong>of</strong> gender. Considers a range <strong>of</strong> artistic and popularcultural representations, such as fashion, television, literary fiction, filmand poetry, and asks what these might tell us about currentunderstandings <strong>of</strong> gender and sexuality.Convenor: Dr Eluned Summers-BremnerHISTORY 102 Sexual Histories: Western Sexualities from Medievalto Modern Times (15 points)See History.Stage II courses for 2010For a list <strong>of</strong> all courses, including those not available in 2010, seewww.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesWOMEN 205 Women’s Texts <strong>of</strong> Experience (15 points)Semester 1Explores a variety <strong>of</strong> ways in which women create texts or stories basedon the experience <strong>of</strong> their lives, and how these “stories” help them reflectupon that experience. A range <strong>of</strong> poetry, fiction, theoretical writing, film,visual art, photography and music from different cultures is studied.Convenor: Rose Lovell-Smith (English)Prerequisite: any 30 points in BA courses or Certificate in Women’sStudiesWOMEN 206 Special Topic (15 points)Semester 2Details to be advised.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen MolloyPrerequisite: any 30 points in BA courses or Certificate in Women’sStudiesFor information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forWomen’s Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesFor information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for Women’sStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesWOMEN 303 Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific (15 points)Semester 1This course explores the transformation <strong>of</strong> gender relations in the Pacificsince the inception <strong>of</strong> European contact and the colonial process. <strong>The</strong>emphasis will be on the gendered nature <strong>of</strong> colonialism both in terms <strong>of</strong>how it framed the process, as well as how the experience was lived.Convenor: Dr Phyllis HerdaPrerequisite: any 30 points at Stage IIWOMEN 306 Special Topic (15 points)Semester 2Details to be advised.Convenor: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen MolloyPrerequisite: 30 points in BA coursesANTHRO 357 Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)See Anthropology.PSYCH 319 Psychology and Gender (15 points)See the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology’s handbook at www.psych.auckland.ac.nz (copies are also available from the Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology,Room 660, Level 6, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street).For timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/womenFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. If you are a transitionstudent, see the section beginning on p58.Teaching staffDr Phyllis Herda. Issues <strong>of</strong> gender, status and power, oral traditions ashistory, Polynesia, disease and colonialism.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen Molloy, Director and Undergraduate Adviser.Feminist theory, anthropology, and gender and fashion.Dr Eluned Summers‐Bremner. Contemporary literature; modernistliterature and culture; trauma and cultural memory; psychoanalysis,clinical and theoretical.210| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lee Wallace. Sexuality, cinematic and culturalspace; modern sexual narratives; colonial discourse.Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maureen MolloyPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87105Email: ma.molloy@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> AnthropologyRoom 853, Level 8, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87662 or 88535Fax: +64 9 373 7441Email: anthro@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/anthroWriting StudiesWriting Studies is for students interested in academic writing, literacyand/or creative writing, as university subjects and in post‐universityexperience. It covers the theory and practice <strong>of</strong> writing, the study <strong>of</strong>writing and culture, and the role <strong>of</strong> language in written communication.It also develops your skills in writing across different genres. Bycombining critical and theoretical study <strong>of</strong> written discourse withhands‐on workshops and practicums, writing courses develop yourpr<strong>of</strong>iciency in comprehending, analysing and producing effective writingin different contexts – academic, pr<strong>of</strong>essional, creative and critical – andfor various audiences. You must already be competent in written and oralEnglish.Areas <strong>of</strong> studyElectives within the major allow you to concentrate your study onacademic/cultural literacy or creative writing.Women’s Studies | Writing StudiesIn your first yearTo begin a Writing Studies major, you need to complete one <strong>of</strong> thefoundational courses at Stage I, ENGLISH 121 or ENGWRIT 101, whichnot only give you the chance to improve your writing practice, but alsointroduce you to ways <strong>of</strong> thinking about writing as text and performance.Ideally, you would also enrol in an introductory course in linguistics,literature, rhetoric or media studies.Constructing your major or minorAt Stage II, you must enrol in one <strong>of</strong> ENGLISH 252, 257 or 258. At thispoint, you should consider whether you want to take the majority <strong>of</strong> yourcourses in cultural literacy or creative writing. To get the most benefitfrom Writing Studies’ cross‐disciplinary programme, we recommend thatyou enrol in at least one Writing Studies course from a department otherthan English.Other useful subjectsWriting Studies is a cross‐departmental major (English, Applied LanguageStudies and Linguistics, and Film, Television and Media Studies). It is alsoclosely allied to subjects that study society and culture, such as History orPolitical Studies, and, beyond <strong>Arts</strong>, disciplines such as Law.Postgraduate studyWriting Studies graduates may qualify for admission to a BA(Hons) inEnglish depending on their individual course <strong>of</strong> undergraduate study –for information, see the subject entry for English. <strong>The</strong> BA(Hons) in Englishmay be followed by either the Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> (MA) in English or theMaster <strong>of</strong> Creative Writing (MCW). <strong>The</strong> MCW is for students with provenwriting potential who are interested in undertaking a creative project in asingle literary genre or in a combination <strong>of</strong> genres.See p56 and the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Postgraduate Handbook for moreinformation about postgraduate study.Career opportunitiesAs a Writing Studies graduate, you will have gained skills, experience anda body <strong>of</strong> knowledge which will be <strong>of</strong> great value in many careers. Youwill know how to handle and analyse rhetorical strategies, audience andgenres. You will have developed expertise in argument and criticalthinking and honed your high‐level skills in composing, revising andediting text, as well as a critical awareness <strong>of</strong> written and spokenEnglishes in different cultural environments. Writing Studies courses willalso have provided you with invaluable writing workshop experiences2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 211
Writing Studieswith other creative and academic writers. Writing Studies graduatesshould be very competitive in many pr<strong>of</strong>essions, including marketing,journalism, media, government, arts, law, editing, publishing, tourismand teaching. If you have concentrated on creative writing, the variety <strong>of</strong>coursework should help you develop your confidence, resourcefulness andimagination to make lively texts in different media.Requirements for major and minor(NOTE FOR TRANSITION STUDENTS (first enrolled before 2006): themajor / minor in Writing Studies is not available under the transitionregulations.)For a single major: at least 135 points, including at least 60 pointsabove Stage II.For a double major: at least 120 points in each <strong>of</strong> two majors, includingat least 45 points above Stage II in each major.<strong>The</strong> major or double major must include:• 15 points from ENGLISH 121, ENGWRIT 101• 15 points from ENGLISH 252, 257, 258• at least 15 points from Group A: Cultural Literacy• at least 15 points from ENGLISH 252 or Group B: Creative WritingFor a minor: at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.<strong>The</strong> minor must include:• 15 points from ENGLISH 121, ENGWRIT 101• 15 points from ENGLISH 252, 257, 258You may count the courses listed below towards a major or minorin Writing Studies:Stage I courses: ENGLISH 121, ENGWRIT 101ENGWRIT 101 English Writing for Academic Purposes (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2ENGWRIT 101 is useful if you want to improve your existing writing skills.<strong>The</strong> course aims to help you write clear, well‐developed, properlyreferenced essays, which directly address the topic in an appropriateway. It focuses on the basic principles <strong>of</strong> essay writing, provides practicein the various stages <strong>of</strong> writing, and develops understanding <strong>of</strong> thedifferent rhetorical styles required at university. Academic textsconsidered in this course include arguments, comparison and contrast,classifications, summaries, critiques, literature reviews and reports.Convenor: Martin WhiteStage II courses for 2010For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses for WritingStudies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesENGLISH 252 Creative Writing: Introduction (15 points)Semester 2This course will introduce you to ways <strong>of</strong> writing and thinking aboutpoetry, short prose fiction, multimedia and drama and screenplay. Itcombines lectures on genres and creative composition with smallertutorials that give students time to practise the techniques and engagethe ideas they are learning. We will discuss how language transacts theimagination and how we recognise, produce, resist and combine creativewriting genres. Students will compile portfolios with completed exercises,poetry, literary prose / short fiction, one short play or piece <strong>of</strong> screenplay,and one multimedia composition. <strong>The</strong> course is ideal for students whowish to pursue creative writing at Stage III and masters level. Enrolmentis limited to 120 students, with selection based on GPA and academicrecord.Convenor: Selina Tusitala MarshPrerequisite: 45 points passedRestriction: ENGLISH 255For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries.Stage II courses: ENGLISH 203, 230, 252, 257, 258, 263, ENGWRIT200, FTVMS 204, LINGUIST 203, 205Stage III courses:• A: Cultural Literacy: ENGLISH 350, 354, 363, 364, LINGUIST 302,307• B: Creative Writing: ENGLISH 323, 343, 344, 347, FTVMS 303Stage I courses for 2010ENGLISH 121 Reading / Writing / Text (15 points)Summer School, repeated Semester 1 and 2A course developing university‐wide skills <strong>of</strong> reading, writing andanalysis. <strong>The</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> “text” links analytical with writing competence; weconsider what a text is, explore different kinds <strong>of</strong> texts and media, andengage in different modes <strong>of</strong> writing. Lecturers discuss a range <strong>of</strong> texts incontext, the rhetoric <strong>of</strong> texts, the role <strong>of</strong> the audience and suggest how todo things with texts, cultivating an awareness <strong>of</strong> text types andappropriate reading and writing strategies. <strong>The</strong>re is a course book withessays on language, politics, culture and science ranging in genre fromconfessional narrative, popular public writing to academic articles. <strong>The</strong>reader provides the basis for class work, generating ideas, argumentsand topics for writing. <strong>The</strong> course covers basic elements <strong>of</strong> sentence,paragraph and essay structure and reading and writing techniques(taking notes, making and supporting a thesis, drafting, revision andediting) that contribute to effective academic writing.Convenor: Mark Amsler or Roger NicholsonENGLISH 203 English Language to 1900 (15 points)ENGLISH 230 Critical <strong>The</strong>ory and Cultural Studies (15 points)FTVMS 204 Media Analysis (15 points)LINGUIST 203 Applied English Grammar (15 points)LINGUIST 205 Language and Identities in New Zealand (15 points)Stage II / Stage III courses for 2010<strong>The</strong> following courses are available at either Stage II or Stage III. <strong>The</strong>y aretaught concurrently and lectures are the same for both stages. Studentsmust have the appropriate prerequisites to enrol for Stage III. Students atStage III must complete different assessment and may have to attenddifferent tutorials. Stage III students will be expected to demonstrate adeeper and more comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic, and highercompetence in analysis, argument, application <strong>of</strong> disciplinarymethodologies, and organisation and expression in writing.ENGLISH 257 / ENGLISH 363 Writing and Culture (15 points)Availability to be advisedStudents use selected materials <strong>of</strong> public and popular culture to practiseand develop skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, argument andwriting with reference to issues <strong>of</strong> public concern in the domain <strong>of</strong> globalculture.Prerequisite for ENGLISH 257: 30 points including ENGLISH 121 orENGWRIT 101, or any 30 points in English, or any 45 pointsPrerequisite for ENGLISH 363: 30 points at Stage II in English orWriting StudiesRestriction for ENGLISH 257: ENGLISH 363Restriction for ENGLISH 363: ENGLISH 257212| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
ENGLISH 263 Special Topic in Writing Studies: Writing Selves(15 points)ENGLISH 354 Special Topic in Writing: Writing Selves (15 points)See English.Stage III courses for 2010For information about the following courses, see the relevant subjectentries. For information about courses included in the list <strong>of</strong> courses forWriting Studies but not available in 2010, see www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/coursesA: Cultural LiteracyENGLISH 364 Writing Technologies (15 points)LINGUIST 302 Semantics and Pragmatics (15 points)LINGUIST 307 <strong>The</strong> English Language Worldwide (15 points)B: Creative WritingENGLISH 323 Contemporary Poetry (15 points)ENGLISH 343 Writing Poetry (15 points)ENGLISH 344 Writing the Short Story (15 points)ENGLISH 347 Poetry Off the Page (15 points)FTVMS 303 Film and Broadcast Writing (15 points)Contact informationFor academic advice, contact the UndergraduateAdviser.Undergraduate Adviser: Roger NicholsonPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87090Email: r.nicholson@auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> EnglishRoom 412, Level 4, <strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street (near the corner<strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and Grafton Road)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85914Fax: +64 9 373 7429Email: english@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/englishWriting StudiesFor timetables and to check availabilitySee www.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaFor more information about courses in 2010See www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/writingFor degree planning informationSee “Planning your study” beginning on p32. Note that Writing Studies isnot available to transition students (first enrolled before 2006).Teaching staffDr Mark Amsler (English and Linguistics)Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Murray Edmond (English and Drama)Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Witi Ihimaera (English)Dr Misha Kavka (Film, Television and Media Studies)Dr Shuchi Kothari (Film, Television and Media Studies)Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michele Leggott (English)Dr Rose Lovell‐Smith (English)Mr Roger Nicholson (English)Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lisa Samuels (English)Dr Donna Starks (Linguistics)Dr Stephen Turner (English)2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 213
Part 6: Directory <strong>of</strong>resourcesStudy resources 215English language support 216Planning your career 217Overseas exchanges 219Personal support 219nDeva: student self-service 220City Campus map 221Glossary 222214| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Study resources<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> LibraryAs well as extensive collections, the Library provides courses, tours,specialist support services and study space. You have 24/7 access to theLibrary catalogue and a world-class collection <strong>of</strong> electronic resources.Your <strong>University</strong> ID card is also your library card.www.library.auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> Information CommonsYou can use multi-purpose computers to access a range <strong>of</strong> applications,including Micros<strong>of</strong>t Office, CECIL (the <strong>University</strong>’s e-learning system),email and the internet. Wireless networking technology, printers,scanners and photocopiers are also available.www.information-commons.auckland.ac.nz<strong>Arts</strong> computer facilities – the <strong>Arts</strong> Labs<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Labs include both general access and specialised computer labs.All general facilities include: word processing, spreadsheet and dataanalysis applications, access to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> web pages, theLibrary catalogue and email. <strong>The</strong>re is no additional cost to enrolledstudents, but you are charged for printing and internet access – see“NetAccount” below.For more information see www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/artslabsHuman Sciences Building (HSB) (10 Symonds Street)For tutorials and general student use.Room 416: 10 workstations.Room 414: 40 workstations.Room 411A: 23 workstations.Room 411: 21 workstations.Semester hours (during lectures): 8.30am-9pm weekdays.Semester break hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.HSB Multimedia LaboratoryFor multimedia tutorials and student use.Room 160: 21 Apple iMac workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.HSB Room 829For tutorials and general student use.12 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.HSB Room 831For Anthropology and GIS applications.3 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.<strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building (corner <strong>of</strong> Symonds Street and GraftonRoad) Room 213For tutorials and general student use.14 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.<strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building – Room 214 Language LabFor language tutorials and student use.20 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.Fale Pasifika complex (20 Wynyard Street)For tutorials and general student use.26 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.Fisher Building (18 Waterloo Quadrant) Room 107For tutorials and general student use.23 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.Kenneth Myers Centre (74 Shortland Street) Room 118For video production students.4 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.Māori Studies Rehutai (16 Wynyard Street) Room 108For general student use.9 workstations.Semester hours: 8.30am-5pm weekdays.<strong>Arts</strong> Labs Help DeskLevel 4 (street level), Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street(to the right <strong>of</strong> the café, go in to the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre)Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85004Email: artslabs@auckland.ac.nzwww.arts.auckland.ac.nz/artslabsNetAccountNetAccount allows you to access the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> electronicenvironment, including CECIL, your email account, nDeva, Librarydatabases, the internet, printing and photocopying. Every enrolledstudent has a NetAccount created for them so that they can log on.www.auckland.ac.nz/currentstudents (student IT essentials)CECILAll enrolled students have automatic access to CECIL, the <strong>University</strong>’se-learning system. You use CECIL to obtain course information, getupdates and complete online assessments. You can access CECIL atwww.cecil.auckland.ac.nz using your NetID and password.www.cecil.auckland.ac.nzLearning supportSee p29 for information about the sources <strong>of</strong> learning support available.Directory <strong>of</strong> resources2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 215
English language supportDirectory <strong>of</strong> resourcesIf English is not your first language, there are many ways you can improve your skills and gainconfidence, either before or during your studies.If you are already pr<strong>of</strong>icient in English but would like to improve youracademic writing skills, see p30.Pre-<strong>University</strong> coursesGeneral and academic English courses and IELTS training are providedby <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> English Language Academy (ELA). <strong>The</strong> ELAis also an accredited IELTS testing centre. (Also refer to p14 forinformation about the Foundation Certificate in English for AcademicPurposes.)www.ela.auckland.ac.nzGet your skills assessedYou can have your skills assessed through the DELNA programme(Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment). We can then directyou to the most appropriate sources <strong>of</strong> help. DELNA is free, the resultsdo not appear on your academic record, and because it is only availableto enrolled students, it is not used to exclude you. For more informationsee p29.www.delna.auckland.ac.nzESOL courses in your degreeYou can take English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses as part <strong>of</strong>your BA. See p110 for information.www.auckland.ac.nz/esol<strong>The</strong> Student Learning Centre<strong>The</strong> Student Learning Centre (SLC) <strong>of</strong>fers help with communication skills.For more information about the SLC see p29.www.slc.auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> English Language Self-Access Centre(ELSAC)You can visit the ELSAC to improve your English in your own time.A range <strong>of</strong> resources and activities is available.www.elsac.auckland.ac.nz216| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Planning your careerSkills for careersA BA from <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> will give you a strong foundation <strong>of</strong>knowledge and transferable skills. <strong>The</strong> skills you can gain through BAstudy are highly valued by employers:• communication skills• critical and creative thinking• problem-solving skills• the ability to research and analyse• adaptability and initiative• the ability to manage your time and be self-disciplined and organised.A Victoria <strong>University</strong> survey* placed verbal and interpersonalcommunication skills, strong written communication skills and analyticaland conceptual skills among the top ten skills and attributes sought after inuniversity graduates – all <strong>of</strong> which you can develop during your BA.Career options with a BAYou can use the transferable skills gained during your BA in a wide range<strong>of</strong> careers. <strong>The</strong>se skills will also enable you to pursue differentopportunities in the future as your interests and abilities develop andsociety changes. Some <strong>of</strong> the fields open to you include:• advertising and public relations• business and banking• cultural heritage and the arts• education and teaching• government and the diplomatic service• human resources and recruitment• journalism• management and administration• media• research and policy analysis• social services• tourism• writing, editing and publishing.You may begin your career in a job directly related to the subjects youhave studied, or in a position that is less directly related but where theskills and knowledge you have gained are <strong>of</strong> benefit.To find out more about your options, visit www.auckland.ac.nz/careersand talk to <strong>University</strong> Careers Services.*Victoria <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wellington (December 2006). Employment SkillsSurvey. Retrieved 5 May 2008 from www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/resources/employment_skills_survey.aspxIncreasing your career prospectsFor many employers, your skill set and grades are more important thanwhich degree you have completed. Employers are looking for people whocan <strong>of</strong>fer them a good qualification, work experience, and a good set <strong>of</strong>skills and personal qualities. <strong>The</strong> Graduate Outlook Survey 2007(Graduate Careers Australia)** placed academic qualifications, workexperience and extracurricular activities among the top ten selectioncriteria for employers recruiting graduates.It is important to start thinking about your future and planning yourcareer during your degree, and not after you graduate. Whatever stageyou are at, you can get start to increase your employability by:• getting the best grades you can• making the most <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> study and the support services <strong>of</strong>feredin order to develop your skills• working part-time or as a volunteer, or doing an internship• developing your skills through part-time work or involvement inextra-curricular activities• researching careers to explore your options• utilising the support <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>University</strong> Careers Services.Finding a job<strong>University</strong> Careers Services can help you with job search skills andstrategies, as well as <strong>of</strong>fering opportunities for recruitment by employers.To find out about possible jobs and make the most <strong>of</strong> the opportunitiesavailable:• register on our free online vacancy database – http://careerhub.auckland.ac.nz• attend <strong>University</strong> Careers Services’ “Finding a Job” workshop series• attend employer presentations (run throughout the year andadvertised at www.auckland.ac.nz/careers)• visit the General Careers Fair held in Semester One each year (fordetails visit www.auckland.ac.nz/careers)• check <strong>University</strong> Careers Services’ vacancy noticeboards.Some graduates get their first job through the graduate recruitmentprogrammes which are <strong>of</strong>fered by New Zealand and internationalorganisations. Some employers also <strong>of</strong>fer internships and recruit studentsto work over the summer break. <strong>The</strong> application period runs from Marchfor employment starting at the end <strong>of</strong> that year or the beginning <strong>of</strong> thefollowing year, ie, apply in March 2010 to start between the end <strong>of</strong> 2010and the beginning <strong>of</strong> 2011.**Graduate Outlook Survey 2007, Graduate Grapevine, No 9, Summer2007, Graduate Careers Australia.<strong>University</strong> Careers Services<strong>University</strong> Careers Services are available to you throughout your studies.We can help you identify your options, plan your career, find a job orconsider further study.As well as individual consultations and a drop-in service, we provide freeworkshops on topics such as preparing a CV, job interviews and jobsearch strategies. Careers information is available at www.auckland.ac.nz/careers and in our library. We work closely with the <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> toprovide tailored services for <strong>Arts</strong> students – watch out for our seminars.Directory <strong>of</strong> resources2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 217
We also have a branch at Tamaki Campus – see www.auckland.ac.nz/careers for details.Directory <strong>of</strong> resources<strong>University</strong> Careers ServicesRoom 001, ground floor, <strong>The</strong> ClockTower, 22 Princes StreetPhone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88727Email: careers@auckland.ac.nzwww.auckland.ac.nz/careers218| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Overseas exchanges<strong>The</strong> 360° <strong>Auckland</strong> Abroad student exchange programme gives you the opportunity to completepart <strong>of</strong> your degree overseas. (You pay tuition fees to <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> and not to your hostuniversity.)More than 90 partner universities are located in the following countries:• Australia• Belgium• Brazil• Italy• Japan• KoreaExchange seminars are held every Thursday at 2pm in iSpace, Level 4,Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street.www.auckland.ac.nz/360Directory <strong>of</strong> resources• Canada• Chile• China• Czech Republic• Denmark• France• Germany• Iceland• India• Mexico• New Caledonia• Norway• Singapore• Spain• Sweden• <strong>The</strong> Netherlands• United Kingdom• United States <strong>of</strong> America• IrelandPersonal supportVisit www.auckland.ac.nz/currentstudents for full information.ScholarshipsA range <strong>of</strong> scholarships is available for undergraduate students,including first-year students.www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarshipsStudent services<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> website provides information about health,counselling and disabilities services, childcare facilities and much more.www.auckland.ac.nz/currentstudents (student support and services)Māori students<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers support services especially for Māori. <strong>The</strong> MāoriEquity Adviser is also there to help if you have any questions or concernsabout <strong>University</strong> life. Contact Margaret Taurere – phone: +64 9 3737599 ext 87311; email: m.taurere@auckland.ac.nzPacific students<strong>The</strong>re are many resources dedicated to Pacific students, and you cancontact the Pacific Equity Adviser with any questions or concerns – phone+64 9 373 7599 ext 8744.See p29 for specialised learning support.www.pacific.auckland.ac.nzInternational students<strong>The</strong> International Student Information Centre <strong>of</strong>fers specialised supportservices to help you with life at the <strong>University</strong> and in New Zealand. Otherresources include International Orientation Week and iSpace, an areadedicated to international students. (To find out about English languagesupport see p216.)www.auckland.ac.nz/internationalFor specialised learning support see p29.www.maori.auckland.ac.nz2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook | 219
nDeva: student self-servicewww.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaDirectory <strong>of</strong> resourcesnDeva is <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>’s student self-service system. You usenDeva to:• apply for admission and enrol in courses• get course availability, timetables and classrooms• check your grades• get your transcript• apply to graduate• update your personal details, and more.To do thisClick hereTo do thisClick hereApplyingYour accountCheck the status <strong>of</strong> your applicationAccept or decline an <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> placeApply for a different programmeforAPPLICANTSapplication statusACCEPT ADMISSIONADD / CHANGEPROGRAMMECheck the status <strong>of</strong> your <strong>University</strong> accountPay your account by credit cardGraduationFINANCIAL SERVICESView your Accountpay your AccountEnrolling / your degree detailsforstudentsENROLMENTGet information about graduationApply to graduatePersonal detailsGRADUATIONREAD THIS FIRSTAPPLICATION FORMGet information about enrolmentEnrol in coursesView your enrolmentCheck the programme (degree) you are inTell the <strong>University</strong> when you expect to completeApply for a different programmeChange your major / minorEnter or update disability status, citizenship /residency, ethnicity, IRD no., completion termBEFORE YOU ENROLENROLMENTYOUR SCHEDULEYOUR PROGRAMMECOMPLETION TERMADD / CHANGEPROGRAMMECHANGE PLANINFORMATIONCheck and update your personal detailsPERSONAL DETAILSADDRESSTELEPHONEEMAILNAMEETHNICITY INFODISABILITY INFOIRD NUMBERYour academic recordCourse availability and schedulingCheck for credit entered on your recordView and print your transcriptRequest an <strong>of</strong>ficial transcriptACADEMIC SUMMARYTRANSFER CREDITUNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTREPORT REQUESTSGet a list <strong>of</strong> all courses by subjectCheck whether a course is being taught, when,and whereHelpCOURSE CATALOGUECLASS SEARCHCheck your gradesSelect whether you require a mailed resultsnoticeCheck your exam timetableCOURSE / GRADE HISTORYRESULTS NOTICE PREFADVISOREXAM SCHEDULEGet help using nDevaHELP220| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
9City Campus mapDirectoryAccommodation & Conference Services 614Accounting & Finance, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260Acoustics Research & Testing Service 422Admission & Enrolment 105Advancement Office 135Alfred Nathan House 103Alumni Relations 135Anthropology, Dept <strong>of</strong> 201APEC Study Centre 260Applied Language Studies & Linguistics, Dept <strong>of</strong> 804Architecture & Planning, School <strong>of</strong> 421Art History, Dept <strong>of</strong> 207<strong>Arts</strong> 1 Building 206<strong>Arts</strong> 2 Building 207Asian Studies, School <strong>of</strong> 207<strong>Auckland</strong> International 104<strong>Auckland</strong> UniServices Ltd 439<strong>Auckland</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press 810<strong>Auckland</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students’ Association,AUSA 322Bioengineering Institute 439Biological Sciences, School <strong>of</strong> 106, 110, 118Biology Building 106Business School 260Business Law, Research Centre for 801Business School Computer Laboratories 260Cafeterias, cafes 201, 260, 312, 315, 401, 801Call Centre 105Campus Recreation 314Careers Service 105Cashiers 105Catholic Tertiary Centre 805Centre for Academic Development 438Chapman Archive 220Chemical & Materials Engineering, Dept <strong>of</strong> 401Chemistry, Dept <strong>of</strong> 301Childcare Centre 241, 410Civil & Environmental Engineering, Dept <strong>of</strong> 401Classics and Ancient History, Dept <strong>of</strong> 240, 246Commercial Law, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260Comparative Literature, Centre for 206Computer Science, Dept <strong>of</strong> 303Communications and Marketing 804Conference Centre 423Confucius Institute 435Continuing Education 810Counselling 315Creative <strong>Arts</strong> & Industries, National Institute <strong>of</strong> 250,421-423, 431-433, 820Custodial Services 201Dance Studies 421, 820DELNA 804Development Studies, Centre for 201Disability Services 105, 314Drama <strong>The</strong>atre 206Economics, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260Education (Liberal <strong>Arts</strong> Programme) 804Elam School <strong>of</strong> Fine <strong>Arts</strong> 113, 431-433Electrical & Computer Engineering, Dept <strong>of</strong> 301, 303ELSAC 315Engineering, School <strong>of</strong> 401-404Engineering Science, Dept <strong>of</strong> 439English, Dept <strong>of</strong> 206English Language Academy 619Equal Opportunities Office 119European Languages & Literatures, School <strong>of</strong> 206Examinations 105Excelerator, New Zealand Leadership Institute 260External Relations 135Facilities Management 201Fale Pasifika Complex 273-275Film, Television & Media Studies, Dept <strong>of</strong> 207, 820Financial Services 620Fine <strong>Arts</strong>, Elam School <strong>of</strong> 113, 431-433Fisher Building 804Food Science Programme 301Forensic Science Programme 301Geography, Geology & Environmental Science,School <strong>of</strong> 201, 301George Fraser Gallery 132General Library 109Germanic & Slavonic Studies, Dept <strong>of</strong> 206Graduate Centre 119Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Enterprise 260Grounds Maintenance 120-121Gus Fisher Gallery 820Health & Wellness Manager 103Health Services 315History, Dept <strong>of</strong> 214, 223Human Resources 103, 810619Human Sciences Building 201ID Card Centre 105Information Commons 315Information Systems & OperationsManagement, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260 618International House 601-603International Relations Office 103iSPACE (for international students) 315IT Services, ITS 260, 409, 435, 438James Henare Maori ResearchCentre 225Kate Edger InformationCommons 315GU0806KARANGAHAPEROADCITYto Epsom CampusCITY RD73ST MARTINSGrafton BridgeKenneth Myers Centre 820<strong>The</strong>ology, School <strong>of</strong> 804northKenneth MyersKey Control, Access Control, 11 Wynyard St 201 Thomas Building 110820 CentreLanguage Laboratories 206Translation Studies, Centre for 206P29Law, School <strong>of</strong> 801-803Transport 201Lecture <strong>The</strong>atre Management Unit, LTMU 260 Tuition Fees 105W ESLegal Research Foundation 801Unisafe 201Library, General 109UniServices 439PLippincott Cottage 118<strong>University</strong> Bookshop 3154Lodge, Old Government House 123<strong>University</strong> Careers Service 105Maclaurin Chapel & Chaplains 107<strong>University</strong> Health Services 315810Maidment <strong>The</strong>atre, Studio 313<strong>University</strong> House 135Maintenance Workshops 201<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Foundation 135Management & International Business, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260 <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> Society 135Maori Material Culture Workshop 226Vice-Chancellor’s Office 103Maori Studies, Dept <strong>of</strong> 226, 253Werry Centre 618Marae 251-253Women’s Studies 201801Marketing, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260802Mathematics, Dept <strong>of</strong> 303<strong>Faculty</strong> Offices800Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular and Student CentresLaw PNewman2 803Biodiscovery 110<strong>Arts</strong> 201HallMechanical Engineering, Dept <strong>of</strong> 401123P135805Business & Economics 260Lodge18Mediator’s Office 438Creative <strong>Arts</strong> & Industries 423, 421 <strong>University</strong>804Musgrove Studio <strong>The</strong>atre 313Engineering 402HouseMusic, School <strong>of</strong> 250, 820107FisherLaw 801Muslim Prayer Room 301MaclaurinBuildingScience 301George FraserChapelNewman Hall 805Gallery<strong>The</strong>ology (School <strong>of</strong>) 804New Start 810132New Zealand Art Research & Discovery,Centre for 421Libraries100 sectorNew Zealand Asia Institute 435Architecture 423New Zealand Leadership Institute, Excelerator 260 Audio Visual 206122OldNga Pae o te Maramatanga (National Institute <strong>of</strong> Engineering 402102 GovernmentHouse121Research Excellence for Maori Development and Fine <strong>Arts</strong> 432Advancement) 253General Library 109120'Number 14' Student Flats 436Law (Davis) 802<strong>The</strong> ClockTowerOld Choral Hall 104Music 250124Old Government House 102105O'Rorke Hall 614Security125110NOwen G Glenn Building 260Information Desk114Pacific Studies, Centre for 273118P113Pharmacy 315Access ParkingP 39 PPhilosophy, Dept <strong>of</strong> 207City-Tamaki Bus Stop103241Alfred Nathan110Photographers 438P P 18 Staff Parking, Area NoP House106Physics, Dept <strong>of</strong>Music303Underpass26Staff109ServicePlanning & Quality Office 103P Visitor Parking250Political Studies, Dept <strong>of</strong> 212, 215-216, 220, 408GeneralP214Library1V PPolymers & Coatings Science Programme 301ALBERT104MaraePortables Plus 315PARKOld ChoralStudent200252Post Office Agency 315Service Hall201Property, Dept <strong>of</strong> 260311PHuman15BProperty Services 620Sciences253 255PPsychology, Dept <strong>of</strong> 20120615ARecreation Centre 314P15Research Office 438Retail Facilities 311, 315312315207274226Scholarships & Financial Support 105<strong>Arts</strong> 2273P36Schools Partnership Office 119219Fale Pasifika ComplexP16AScience Centre 301, 303300Security 201303314Short Courses 260ScienceCentreRecreation260Sociology, Dept <strong>of</strong> 201Centre402 P Owen G Glenn Building5Spanish, Dept <strong>of</strong> 206Staff Common Room 102PStatistics, Dept <strong>of</strong> 30340301404Strata, Postgraduate Commons 315ScienceEngineeringStudent Administration 105Centre401Student Central 311403408Student Commons 315P1616Student Financial Support 105P716Student Information Centre 105ITS 423Student Learning Centre 315409 Conference 400CentreStudent Records & Graduation 105422Student Recruitment & Course Advice 119410Student Union 311-312UNISAFESecurity Control RoomStudents’ Association, AUSA 32211 Wynyard StreetTe Kohanga Reo 255421Phone 3737-599Tertiary Foundation Certificate Programme 206ext 85000PTelevision 438, 8207A67LANE16601AIREDALE ST600WAKEFIELD STInternationalHouse602P246031627MOUNT614O'RorkeHall P2176620438STREETSYMONDS STREET4970 58439P10WHITAKER PLACE600WHITAKERWELLESLEY STREET EASTP6435UniServicesP HouseP14 'No.14' Flats 20from Motorway South436P20B14PLACEfrom Motorway North & WestST PAUL ST20431P20A38 36 3440400432Fine <strong>Arts</strong>433to Motorway Southto Motorway North & West16P2026BOWEN LANE2426 24 222374KITCHENER STBOWEN AVENUE25 19A8 4 2518 1617 1122 20EMILY PLALFRED STREETPRINCES STREETMaidment313311to Grafton Campus16SHORTLANDBANKSIDE STKARIGRAFTON ROAD322StudentCommKate EdgerInfo CommonsArchitecture119STREETSYMONDSSTREETCar ParkPRINCES STREETCommerce AElam B1 3 5 716 181 - 117 5 3a 318 16 14 12 10 6 28 10 12EMILY PLEDEN CRESWATERLOO QUADRANTGRAFTON OAUCKLAND CITY HOSPITALBiologyGRAFTON ROADR ADGRAFTON MEWSThomas Bldg.216220215212SHORT STREETEDEN<strong>Arts</strong> 192515STREET20-2615STANLEY17PARLIAMENT STREET18STREETANZAC AVENUECRESCENT223ANZAC AVENUEALTEN11 9 7 5 3 116WYNYARD STREET275225246240251LOWER DOMAIN DRIVE3BEACH ROAD0 SCALE200mGeo-graphics Unit, School <strong>of</strong> Geography, Geology& Environmental Science© <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, July 2009ROAD23Lecture <strong>The</strong>atres1 Wynyard Street (01Wyn) 24058 Symonds Street (58Sym) 435Architecture (ALR) 421<strong>Arts</strong> 1 (<strong>Arts</strong>) 206<strong>Arts</strong> 2 (C303) 207Biology (BLT) 106Cell Biology (CMBioLT) 110Chemistry (Chem) 301ClockTower (ClockT) 105Commerce A (CA) 114Conference Centre (Conf) 423Engineering (Eng) 401, 403Fine <strong>Arts</strong> (FA) 432Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium(FPAA) 260Geology (Geol) 301Human Sciences (HSB) 201Law (Algie, Northey, Stone) 801Law (Small) 803Library (Lib) 109Mathematics (MLT) 303Music (M) 250Newman Hall (NH) 805Old Choral Hall (OCH) 104Old Government House (OGH) 102Owen G Glenn Building (FPAA, OGGB,260.098) 260Physics (PLT) 303Statistics (SLT) 303Directory <strong>of</strong> 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Directory <strong>of</strong> resourcesGlossaryAdmission: <strong>The</strong> process whereby you apply for, and are admitted to, the<strong>University</strong> and a <strong>University</strong> programme.<strong>Arts</strong> schedule: See BA schedule.Associate Dean (Students): A senior academic member <strong>of</strong> the faculty.<strong>The</strong> Associate Dean (Students) has <strong>of</strong>fice hours at the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’Centre and can help if you have a problem relating to regulations orneed “Dean’s approval”. See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre in the firstinstance.BA schedule: <strong>The</strong> list <strong>of</strong> BA courses (ie, those listed in this handbook).Courses available for other degrees are referred to as “non-<strong>Arts</strong>”.Class: A teaching component <strong>of</strong> a course, eg, a lecture, tutorial orlaboratory.Concession: Special permission to have a regulation or requirementwaived. Concessions must be formally approved by the department andthe Associate Dean (Students). Concession forms are available from the<strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Conjoint: An approved combination <strong>of</strong> two degrees.Corequisite: A course you must take in the same semester as anothercourse. Any corequisites are listed under courses in this handbook.Course: <strong>The</strong> basic unit <strong>of</strong> a degree (or other programme) in which youstudy a specific topic within a subject. Each course has its own identifyingcode, eg, ENGLISH 221 New Zealand Literature is a course within thesubject English.Coursework: Work you must do throughout the semester, such asessays, assignments or tests. Coursework counts towards your final gradefor a course, and there are strict requirements about completing it (seep27).Credit: Recognition for study successfully undertaken at this or anotherinstitution.Cross-credit: May allow you to count up to one third <strong>of</strong> a completed<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> qualification towards a second <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Auckland</strong> qualification, so that these courses can count towards both.See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Double major: Two BA majors instead <strong>of</strong> a BA major and minor.Elective: A course you take towards your degree which is not part <strong>of</strong> yourmajor or minor.Enrolment: <strong>The</strong> process whereby you choose and gain entry intoindividual courses. New students can enrol in courses after they havegained admission into a programme and accepted their <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> placeonline.Full-time: At least 100 points over two semesters, or at least 50 points inone semester, or at least 25 points in Summer School.General Education: A component <strong>of</strong> your degree designed to give youan understanding <strong>of</strong> fields outside your usual area <strong>of</strong> study.GPA (Grade Point Average): <strong>The</strong> grade average you have attainedfrom courses completed at this <strong>University</strong>.GPE (Grade Point Equivalent): <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s assessment <strong>of</strong> a gradeaverage based on your study at another institution or from an externalqualification.Major: <strong>The</strong> subject that is the main focus <strong>of</strong> your BA or BA conjoint.Minor: <strong>The</strong> subject that is the secondary focus <strong>of</strong> your BA.nDeva: <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s online student self-service system atwww.auckland.ac.nz/ndevaNon-<strong>Arts</strong>: A course which is not in the BA schedule. You may onlyinclude a limited number <strong>of</strong> non-<strong>Arts</strong> courses in your BA and none ina BA conjoint (other than General Education).Part-time: Fewer than 100 points over two semesters, or fewer than50 points in one semester, or fewer than 25 points in Summer School.Plan: Your major and minor (you should signal this on nDeva).Points: A value assigned to a course to indicate its weighting within adegree, diploma or certificate. All <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> undergraduate coursesare worth 15 points each, with the exception <strong>of</strong> DRAMA 204.Postgraduate: Relates to a second degree or qualification taken afterthe completion <strong>of</strong> a first degree.Prerequisite: Courses or points you must have passed before you canenrol in a course. Prerequisites are listed under courses in this handbook.Programme: A <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> degree, diploma or certificate.Reassignment: <strong>The</strong> process whereby you transfer courses out <strong>of</strong> one<strong>University</strong> programme and into another. See the <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre.Restriction: A course which is so similar to another that you cannot takethem both. Any restrictions are listed under courses in this handbook.Semester: A university term <strong>of</strong> teaching and examinations.Stage: <strong>The</strong> level <strong>of</strong> a course. Stage I courses are for students beginning<strong>University</strong> study in a subject; Stage III courses are the most advancedundergraduate level.Undergraduate: Describes students who have not yet completed a firstdegree and first (bachelors) degrees.222| 2010 <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Handbook
Useful web addresses<strong>The</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> homepagewww.arts.auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> homepagewww.auckland.ac.nzPrivacy<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> undertakes to collect, store, use and discloseyour information in accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Privacy Act1993. Further details <strong>of</strong> how the <strong>University</strong> handles your information areset out in a brochure available from <strong>The</strong> ClockTower Call Centre or byphoning 0800 61 62 63.DisclaimerAlthough every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, theinformation in this document is provided as a general guide only forstudents and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> must consult its <strong>of</strong>ficial document, the currentCalendar <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>, to ensure that they are aware <strong>of</strong>and comply with all regulations, requirements and policies.Information for current studentswww.auckland.ac.nz/currentstudentsInformation for international studentswww.auckland.ac.nz/internationalFinances, scholarships and feeswww.auckland.ac.nz/feeswww.auckland.ac.nz/scholarshipswww.auckland.ac.nz/studentloansandallowancesHow to applywww.auckland.ac.nz/applynow
Contact<strong>The</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Students’ Centre<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong>Room 416-418 (street level)Human Sciences Building10 Symonds Street<strong>Auckland</strong>, New Zealand0800 61 62 63Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85060Txt: 5533Fax: +64 9 308 2395Email: arts@auckland.ac.nzWeb: www.arts.auckland.ac.nz<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auckland</strong> has taken all steps to ensure that the information in this handbook is correct at thetime <strong>of</strong> publication but notes that changes may occur following publication.www.arts.auckland.ac.nz