ANTHRO 207
Coming of the Māori: Archaeology of Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANTHRO 207.
Description
This course examines the first 600-700 years of human settlement in Aotearoa New Zealand from an archaeological perspective, from Polynesian arrival through the early western contact period. Course themes include Māori origins in East Polynesia, how tropical settlers adapted to Aotearoa's temperate environments, changes in resource use over time, development of Māori material culture and arts, the appearance of fortified sites (pā), and the emergence of “classic” Māori society.
Availability 2017
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Melinda S. Allen
Assessment
Coursework only; no exam
Points
ANTHRO 207: 15 points
Prerequisites
60 points passed
Restrictions
ANTHRO 365