Animation and Visual Effects
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
Architecture
SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business
This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.
15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484
Architecture History and Theory
SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business
This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.
15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484
Asian Studies
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Biological Sciences
See also Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology and Microbiology
SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life
Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.
15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022
Biomedical Science
SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life
Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.
15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022
Building Science
SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business
This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.
15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484
Chinese
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Communication Design
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
Design for Social Innovation
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
Design Innovation
See Culture+Context, Industrial Design and Media Design
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
FADN 273 – Fashion in Society / Kākahu i te Papori
Across human history, fashion has played an important role in every aspect of culture: religious order, social status, occupational position and rank, personal freedom (or lack thereof) and rejection of the status quo. In this course students will analyse precedents as well as cross-cultural examples, including Mātauranga Māori, that reveal the nuanced socio-political narratives embodied in the garments and objects that people wear.
15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules
IXXN 221 – Web Design / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi
In this course students explore and implement Web design tools and techniques. Students will also learn about principles and practices of web accessibility. An emphasis is placed on creative approaches to front-end development, design and scripting techniques.
15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules
^ Limited entry course
Education
EDUC 117 – Motivation and Grit
Why do you do the things you do? Why are some activities more effective than others in trying to achieve goals? What is grit and how does it relate to motivation? This course will address all of these questions and will help students understand what affects peoples’ motivation. This course is taught online.
20 pts
EDUC 403 – Research Methods in Education
An introduction to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. This course addresses methods of inquiry used to study topics in education. This course is taught on campus in trimester one and two, but is taught online in trimester three.
30 pts • (X) EDUC 503, EPSY 401, 501 or X EDUC 416, 532,C 502 TEAC 502
EDUC 503 – Research Methods in Education
An introduction to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. This course addresses methods of inquiry used to study topics in education. This course is offered on campus in trimester one and two, but is taught online in trimester three.
30 pts • (X) EPSY 401, 501, EDUC 403
EDUC 504 – International Education: Issues and trends in policy, theory and practice
This course provides a broad introduction into the study and practice of international education. In this course students develop the capacity to critically examine international education policies and practices. Attention is paid to intercultural relations and approaches to developing intercultural competencies. X EDUC 460, 560 in 2015-2018. .
15 pts
EDUC 509 – Education in a Digital Age
This course examines the theoretical and practical implications of a digital age for educational contexts. Participants in this course will critique pedagogy, curricula, learning environments and educational policy from a digital age perspective. Learning in this course includes an evaluation of digital integration within a selected educational context. This course is taught online.
30 pts • (X) EDUC 407
EDUC 516 – The Language of the Classroom
An investigation into the form and function of language and its contribution to learning, student engagement and achievement in the classroom. Participants will make informed decisions about how to facilitate the language development of their learners. This course is is taught online.
30 pts • (X) EDUC 416; EPSY 503
Education Policy & Implementation
Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes
MSSL 508 – Research Project
A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.
60 pts
Education Postgraduate
Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes
EPSY 534 – Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour for Learning and Well-Being
The course explores the understanding of factors that contribute to behaviours which cause barriers within learning environments and that reduce social and educational opportunities of children and young people. It promotes ecological and evidence-based approach to address such behaviours that takes into account contextual and cultural consideration at both systematic and individual levels of supports.
15 pts • (X) EDUC 419, 519, EPSY 434, 509, 510, 521
MSSL 508 – Research Project
A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.
60 pts
EPSY 690 – Educational Psychology Thesis for PhD
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis in Educational Psychology.
120 pts
Educational Psychology & Pedagogy
Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes
EPSY 534 – Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour for Learning and Well-Being
The course explores the understanding of factors that contribute to behaviours which cause barriers within learning environments and that reduce social and educational opportunities of children and young people. It promotes ecological and evidence-based approach to address such behaviours that takes into account contextual and cultural consideration at both systematic and individual levels of supports.
15 pts • (X) EDUC 419, 519, EPSY 434, 509, 510, 521
English as a Second Language
See also Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and TESOL
ELIN 001 – English for Academic Purposes
This course is for ESOL students who wish to improve their skills in academic English as preparation for further studies at a tertiary institution. The course aims to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
60 pts
^ Limited entry course
Fashion Design Technology
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
FADN 273 – Fashion in Society / Kākahu i te Papori
Across human history, fashion has played an important role in every aspect of culture: religious order, social status, occupational position and rank, personal freedom (or lack thereof) and rejection of the status quo. In this course students will analyse precedents as well as cross-cultural examples, including Mātauranga Māori, that reveal the nuanced socio-political narratives embodied in the garments and objects that people wear.
15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules
Forensic Psychology
FPSY 401 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 1
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
^ Limited entry course
FPSY 402 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 2
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
^ Limited entry course
FPSY 403 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship
This course provides students with an opportunity to spend 2 trimesters working on a special project or taking part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency that undertakes forensic psychology-related work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
30 pts • (P) permission of Head of School (X) FPSY 401, 402
^ Limited entry course
French
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Game Design
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
German
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Health
See also Midwifery and Nursing
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
HLTH 501 – Research for Practice
This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
30 pts
HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.
30 pts
HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics
This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 521 – Research Methods
This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.
30 pts
HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.
30 pts
HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute
HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum
This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director
HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis
120 pts
HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing
120 pts
HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery
120 pts
HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science
A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.
90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS
HLWB 501 – Health Policy and Planning
This course will examine governance, policy, strategy, service-delivery and decision-making in the health sector. It will consider policy and service delivery issues: key institutions, influences and behaviours, and the roles of the public and private sectors in healthcare systems; the efficiency and quality of health services, and policies to reduce inequities in healthcare services and health outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and other disadvantaged groups. Participants will learn health economics and policy concepts and develop knowledge and skills to address policy and service delivery challenges; design and analyse options; advance health policy and service delivery goals and objectives and advise decision-makers.
30 pts
HLWB 502 – Health Economics and Financing
This course introduces key concepts in health economics and applies health economics to health policy and planning issues. This application includes examining and critiquing alternative approaches to financing and organising health care.
30 pts • (X) HLWB 503, HLWB 504
HLWB 507 – Principles of Health and Safety Management
This course will provide advanced knowledge of management systems, organisational culture, and the integration of legal, regulatory and societal factors in the context of health and safety management.
15 pts
HLWB 509 – Identification, Assessment and Control of Hazards and Risks
This course provides advanced knowledge about practice and performance in workplace health and safety risk management.
15 pts
HLWB 510 – Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene
This course will provide advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of work related health – health protection, health promotion and wellbeing. It provides knowledge and understanding of the main work-related health hazards, and the practices to recognise, assess, control and monitor risks.
15 pts
HLWB 511 – Health and Safety Management and Leadership
This course provides insights into organisational behaviour, structures, functions, roles and responsibilities and accountabilities. The approach to workplace health and safety strategies is discussed. The principles of effective project management and human resource management are also covered.
15 pts
HLWB 512 – Professional Role and Functioning
This course provides advanced knowledge about the role and function of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. The professional role and ethical framework for the workplace health and safety professional is described. Theories of communication and fostering teamwork are also explored.
15 pts
HLWB 513 – Research Project
In this course students will design, undertake and report on a research project relevant to their subject area and area of professional interest.
60 pts • (P) Part 1 of the MHlth or Part 1 of the MPAH (X) HLTH 520, HLTH 551
HLWB 513 – Research Project
In this course students will design, undertake and report on a research project relevant to their subject area and area of professional interest.
60 pts • (P) Part 1 of the MHlth or Part 1 of the MPAH (X) HLTH 520, HLTH 551
HLWB 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis
120 pts
HEAL 690 – Health for PhD
For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School’s website - www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.
120 pts
HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue
During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)
HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts
In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.
30 pts • (C) HLTH 601
HLWB 690 – Health and Wellbeing Thesis for PhD
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.
120 pts • (P) Approval of the Programme Director
HLWB 691 – Health and Wellbeing Thesis for PhD (Public Health)
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis in public health.
120 pts
MIDW 691 – Doctor of Midwifery Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
Health Informatics
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
Health Promotion
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
HLTH 501 – Research for Practice
This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
30 pts
HLTH 521 – Research Methods
This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.
30 pts
PLAY 501 – Promoting Active Play/ Whakatairanga i ngā Mahi Tākaro
This course provides students with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks, practical guidelines and mātauranga Māori that underpin effective promotion of active play across the lifespan. The course explores the current ‘play system’ including tākarokaro Māori (indigenous play) and how this relates to hauora (wellbeing) in Aotearoa New Zealand and in diverse population groups globally. Students will develop skills in assessing play environments and translating evidence into effective play advocacy, policy and practice.
15 pts
SPOR 501 – Promoting Sport-for-Development/ Whakatairanga i ngā Hākinakina
This course provides students with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks, practical guidelines and mātauranga Māori that underpin effective promotion of sport-for-development initiatives across the lifespan. The course explores the current ‘sport system’ including taonga tākaro (traditional games) and how this relates to hauora (wellbeing) in Aotearoa New Zealand and in diverse population groups globally. Students will develop skills in assessing local needs for sport-for-development programmes and translating evidence into effective sport-for-development advocacy, policy and practice.
15 pts
Health Psychology
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
HPSY 512 – Supervised Internship
Students complete 1500 hours of health psychology practice supervised by registered psychologists, in partnership with relevant cultural oversight, developing the core competencies required for professional registration with the NZ Psychologists Board under the relevant Scope of Practice. There will be a focus on working in partnership with mainstream providers that work with Māori and Pasifika communities, Māori service providers and Pasifika service providers to enhance cultural responsivity and skill capacity in their practice.
120 pts • (P) HPSY 503 (C) HPSY 510 and HPSY 511
^ Limited entry course
HPSY 690 – Health Psychology for PhD
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.
120 pts
Health Software Development
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
Industrial Design
See also Design Innovation
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
Information Studies
INFO 520 – The Information Professions
This course explores the role of the information professions in society, focusing on the diverse nature of librarianship/information work and the key issues and trends impacting its development.
15 pts
INFO 521 – Management in Information Services
Introduces the key concepts of management and organisation theory necessary for the effective management of information services.
15 pts
INFO 522 – Information Policy Concepts, Issues and Processes
This course explores information policy concepts and issues with which information professionals need to be familiar, including the processes through which information policy and legislation are created in New Zealand, individual policies which influence information creation, access and use and the role of information professionals in information policy development.
15 pts
INFO 523 – Information Access and Use
This course covers models of information seeking behaviour and information literacy, and will equip students with the skills to assist users efficiently and effectively to access information in contexts such as libraries, museums, records management systems, and archives.
15 pts
INFO 525 – Digital Technologies for Information Professionals
A study of the technologies used for creating, storing, and disseminating information, including hardware, software, and virtual and physical environments. The student will use and evaluate technologies for information management.
15 pts
INFO 527 – Creating and Managing Metadata
An introduction to the theories, standards, and systems used for the storage and retrieval of information. Topics include metadata schemes, standards for record structure and content, and the design principles of databases used for information management and retrieval.
15 pts
INFO 528 – Research Methods for Information Management Environments
An introduction to the common forms of research for libraries, archives, records centres, and other information management environments; including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, as well as the evaluation and application of such methods within the discipline.
15 pts
INFO 530 – Mana Mātauranga Māori
A critical examination of how library and information management institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand engage with Māori knowledge sources, and how this contributes to the provision of services and resources that meet the information and cultural needs of Māori clients.
15 pts
INFO 534 – Archival Systems
Theory, systems and strategies for the determination of those records worthy of long-term preservation and their management in the digital age.
15 pts
INFO 535 – Managing Current Records
Theory, tools and strategies to ensure that records in the digital working environment are created and maintained in accordance with organisational and societal requirements.
15 pts
INFO 538 – Practicum
A period of work experience in an information service for students with little or no prior relevant work experience. The placement will be subject to protocols and managed through a set of learning objectives, and must be approved by the course coordinator before commencement.
15 pts • (P) 60 500-level INFO pts
INFO 542 – Management of Library Services
The application of management theory to the practice of managing and marketing libraries, emphasising the development and quality control of services development and quality control of services and collections tailored to customer needs.
15 pts
INFO 551 – Directed Individual Study
To be determined for each individual student.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
INFO 552 – Directed Individual Study
To be determined for each individual student.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
INFO 580 – Research Project
A supervised research project on an information management problem. The student will apply one or more established methodologies to collect and analyse data and communicate the results in a written report.
30 pts • (P) INFO 528; (X) INFO 550
Interaction Design
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
IXXN 221 – Web Design / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi
In this course students explore and implement Web design tools and techniques. Students will also learn about principles and practices of web accessibility. An emphasis is placed on creative approaches to front-end development, design and scripting techniques.
15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules
^ Limited entry course
Interior Architecture
See also Architecture and Landscape Architecture
SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business
This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.
15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484
International Relations
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
Italian
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Japanese
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Landscape Architecture
See also Architecture and Interior Architecture
SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business
This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.
15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484
Language and Culture Studies
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
Management
MGMT 210 – Ethical Leadership
An introduction to the theories and practices of ethical leadership with a focus on organisations. Drawing on New Zealand case studies, students will learn about the meaning and importance of ethical leadership for organisations, recognise the role of ethics in organisational decision-making and analyse the actions of leaders from an ethical perspective. Recognised leaders in NZ will share insights about ethical leadership in practice.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts (X) MGMT 250 in 2019-2021
Maori (courses with significant Maori content)
MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language
MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.
20 pts • (P) 40 pts
tut tba
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
INFO 523 – Information Access and Use
This course covers models of information seeking behaviour and information literacy, and will equip students with the skills to assist users efficiently and effectively to access information in contexts such as libraries, museums, records management systems, and archives.
15 pts
INFO 530 – Mana Mātauranga Māori
A critical examination of how library and information management institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand engage with Māori knowledge sources, and how this contributes to the provision of services and resources that meet the information and cultural needs of Māori clients.
15 pts
Maori Studies
MAOR 126 – He Herenga Tāngata / Engaging with Māori in Professional Practice
This course prepares students to deal with the opportunities and nuances of engaging with the Māori world and Māori communities in professional practice. It provides a broad introduction to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on decolonisation, partnership between tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti, and implications for professional practice in Aotearoa.
20 pts
MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language
MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.
20 pts • (P) 40 pts
tut tba
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
Marketing
MARK 101 – Principles of Marketing
This is an introduction to marketing with a strategic customer/client focus in commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organisations. You will be equipped to create a marketing plan based on competitive market analysis, consumer insights, innovative product development, and communication. Summer CRN 19872 is offered by distance mode.
15 pts
tut tba
Media Design
See also Culture+Context and Industrial Design
DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui
By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.
15 pts
Media Studies
MDIA 104 – Social and Interactive Media
This fully online course analyses the profound impact of the rise of social media platforms on the media landscape, human communication and our understanding of the world. The course examines how social and interactive media have influenced different domains in society, from identity and privacy, news and politics, self- presentation and celebrity, relationships and wellbeing to social movements and communities. Students will learn to use a range of concepts to evaluate the benefits and limitations of different forms of social and interactive media.
20 pts
MDIA 410 – Special Topic: Science Fiction as Political Communication
Building upon a reading intensive six-week introduction, where students will develop a conceptual/theoretical foundation, students will explore one of the following themes: science fiction as political thought experiment; science fiction as political activism; translated political representations in science fiction; science fiction as political educator; or the politics of utopian fiction.
30 pts
Midwifery
See also Health and Nursing
SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life
Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.
15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022
HLTH 501 – Research for Practice
This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
30 pts
HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.
30 pts
HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics
This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 521 – Research Methods
This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.
30 pts
HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.
30 pts
HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute
HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum
This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director
HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis
120 pts
HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing
120 pts
HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery
120 pts
HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science
A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.
90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS
HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue
During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)
HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts
In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.
30 pts • (C) HLTH 601
MIDW 690 – Midwifery for PhD
For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School's website – www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.
120 pts
MIDW 691 – Doctor of Midwifery Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
Modern Language Studies
MAOR 126 – He Herenga Tāngata / Engaging with Māori in Professional Practice
This course prepares students to deal with the opportunities and nuances of engaging with the Māori world and Māori communities in professional practice. It provides a broad introduction to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on decolonisation, partnership between tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti, and implications for professional practice in Aotearoa.
20 pts
SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language
An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.
20 pts
a/v class, tut tba
SPAN 101 – Introduction to the Spanish Language
This course teaches the basics of the Spanish language through practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. As it is designed for absolute beginners, it may not be taken by students with prior knowledge of the language. This course is offered through different CRNs for face-to-face delivery on Kelburn Campus (CRN 31115) versus a blended or mixed-mode offering (CRN 31116). The blended or mixed-mode offering is for students who would not otherwise be able to enrol in the course. The three hours of traditional face-to-face lectures are replaced by web-based online material. Students who enrol for this option must attend a special face-to-face tutorial, either in person or via zoom, and complete self-access activities. This option is not intended for students who can attend most of the regular lecture times.
20 pts • (X) prior knowledge as determined by the academic teaching staff in Spanish, and SPAN 111
MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language
MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.
20 pts • (P) 40 pts
tut tba
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
Music
MUSC 120 – Popular Music: An Introduction
An introduction to the study of twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music, integrating case studies of various global popular musics and interdisciplinary discussion of a range of ideas and issues that emerge from their study.
20 pts
MUSC 150 – Music in Global Contexts
An introduction to music in world cultures. A survey of examples from the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Americas that examines music within its cultural context, and an introduction to the study of ethnomusicology.
20 pts
MUSC 160 – Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship
An introduction to fundamental written skills in music and to basic forms used in Western music, including practise in aural perception.
20 pts • (X) MUSC 164, 166
Music Studies
MUSC 120 – Popular Music: An Introduction
An introduction to the study of twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music, integrating case studies of various global popular musics and interdisciplinary discussion of a range of ideas and issues that emerge from their study.
20 pts
MUSC 150 – Music in Global Contexts
An introduction to music in world cultures. A survey of examples from the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Americas that examines music within its cultural context, and an introduction to the study of ethnomusicology.
20 pts
MUSC 160 – Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship
An introduction to fundamental written skills in music and to basic forms used in Western music, including practise in aural perception.
20 pts • (X) MUSC 164, 166
Nursing
See also Health and Midwifery
HLTH 501 – Research for Practice
This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
30 pts
HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.
30 pts
HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics
This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 521 – Research Methods
This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.
30 pts
HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.
30 pts
HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management
This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute
HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum
This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact
HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director
HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis
120 pts
HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing
120 pts
HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery
120 pts
HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science
A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.
90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS
HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue
During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.
30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)
HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts
In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.
30 pts • (C) HLTH 601
NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
NURS 690 – Nursing for PhD
For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School's website – www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.
120 pts
Nursing Practice
NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis
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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean
Philosophy
See also Logic and Computation
PHIL 210 – Special Topic: Ethical Theory
We’re all familiar with moral judgements like “You should keep your promises” or “Violence is wrong.” But what exactly are we doing when making such moral judgements? What’s distinctive about moral language? Can moral judgements be true or false (like factual judgements)? What kind of property might moral wrongness be? Are the moral facts the same for everyone? Does moral knowledge exist? This is a course on meta-ethics, the branch of moral philosophy that investigates the deepest questions about ethics. You’ll learn about a range of meta- ethical theories such as noncognitivism, error theory, fictionalism, constructivism, and moral realism.
20 pts • (P) 40 PHIL pts; (X) PHIL 302
PHIL 302 – Ethical Theory
We’re all familiar with moral judgements like “You should keep your promises” or “Violence is wrong.” But what exactly are we doing when making such moral judgements? What’s distinctive about moral language? Can moral judgements be true or false (like factual judgements)? What kind of property might moral wrongness be? Are the moral facts the same for everyone? Does moral knowledge exist? This is a course on meta-ethics, the branch of moral philosophy that investigates the deepest questions about ethics. You’ll learn about a range of meta-ethical theories such as noncognitivism, error theory, fictionalism, constructivism, and moral realism.
20 pts • (P) 40 PHIL pts, including 20 from PHIL 200-399; (X) PHIL 210 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Political Science
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
Political Science and International Relations
MAOR 316 – Tōrangapū Māori/Māori Politics
This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in MREM, INTP or POLS.
20 pts • (P) 20 pts from MAOR 200-299 or POLS 200-399 or GLBL 201 (X) POLS 316
Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery
HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.
15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103
HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.
15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022
Psychological Science
PSYC 101 – Popular Psychology
In this course, students will be introduced to a broad range of topics in psychology such as the way people cope with crisis, how we regulate our emotions, and the basic understanding of how the brain works. The course is taught entirely online.
15 pts • (X) PSYC 232 or 242.
Psychology
PSYC 101 – Popular Psychology
In this course, students will be introduced to a broad range of topics in psychology such as the way people cope with crisis, how we regulate our emotions, and the basic understanding of how the brain works. The course is taught entirely online.
15 pts • (X) PSYC 232 or 242.
FPSY 401 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 1
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
^ Limited entry course
FPSY 402 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 2
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School
^ Limited entry course
FPSY 403 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship
This course provides students with an opportunity to spend 2 trimesters working on a special project or taking part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency that undertakes forensic psychology-related work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.
30 pts • (P) permission of Head of School (X) FPSY 401, 402
^ Limited entry course
Religious Studies
RELI 253 – Special Topic: Wellbeing, Happiness and Healing
Proponents of religion argue that it fosters hope and fulfilment, while its detractors assert that it limits true happiness. This course examines how religions cultivate human flourishing. Topics include religious healing traditions, spirituality and mental health, visions of the good life, and techniques for achieving vitality.
20 pts • (P) 20 RELI pts or 40 pts from Part A of the BA Schedule or 30 HLWB pts, (X) RELI 345 in 2023
RELI 345 – Special Topic: Wellbeing, Happiness and Healing
Proponents of religion argue that it fosters hope and fulfilment, while its detractors assert that it limits true happiness. This course examines how religions cultivate human flourishing. Topics include religious healing, traditions, spirituality and mental health, visions of the good life, and techniques for achieving vitality.
20 pts • (P) 40 200-level points from Part A of the BA Schedule or 30 200-level HLWB points; (X) RELI 253 in 2023
Samoan St/Mata'upu tau Samoa
SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language
An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.
20 pts
a/v class, tut tba
Samoan Studies/Fa'asamoa
See also Pacific Studies
SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language
An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.
20 pts
a/v class, tut tba
Science
SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life
Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.
15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022
Second Language Education
See also Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English as a Second Language, and TESOL
LALS 510 – Listening and Speaking in the Language Classroom
This course explores a range of principles and practices for the teaching and learning of listening and speaking skills in the second/foreign language classroom. Drawing on evidence from classroom research, the course explores evidence-based proposals for addressing the practical issues that teachers face in planning and implementing instruction that involves these two skills. Emphasis is given to the design of classroom materials, activities and lessons, and principles for managing classroom learning.
15 pts
LALS 511 – Teaching Reading and Writing
Examination of the principles behind the effective teaching of reading and writing skills in another language and the application of these principles in the preparation and use of teaching materials.
15 pts
LALS 512 – Exploring Grammar using Corpus Linguistics
In LALS 512, course members will learn how to use corpus linguistic methods to explore different grammatical constructions as a means to analyze and develop pedagogical material. The insights which this course aims to foster are relevant to L2 grammar in general, but most of the examples and materials used in the course concern L2 English.
15 pts
LALS 513 – The Pronunciation of English
Study of the phonological systems of English with a focus on using this knowledge for the preparation of teaching materials and assisting learners' language use.
15 pts
LALS 520 – Second Language Acquisition
LALS 520 introduces course members to theories of second language acquisition. It explores linguistic, psychological, and educational factors that bear on the abilities of children and adults to understand and use second languages. The course emphasizes the application of SLA research to second language pedagogy.
15 pts
LALS 521 – Language for Specific Purposes
A study of the theory and practice of developing courses for adult learners with specific professional or academic purposes for learning a language. In particular, the course examines ways of understanding the specific purposes in detail through analysis of target communication, and how learning opportunities relevant to that target should be selected and managed in particular contexts of learning.
15 pts
Not offered in 2024
LALS 522 – Teaching and Learning Vocabulary
The study of second language vocabulary learning and teaching, including factors that influence vocabulary learning, the roles of incidental acquisition and deliberate learning, how to select words for learning and how to assess vocabulary knowledge.
15 pts
LALS 523 – Assessment for Learning in the Language Classroom
A study of the theory and practice of language assessment, with particular reference to classroom learning and teaching. The course mainly focuses on classroom-based assessment for formative purposes.
15 pts
Not offered in 2024
LALS 524 – Language Testing
A study of the design, development and analysis of language tests, especially for the purpose of assessing achievement or proficiency in a second language.
15 pts
LALS 525 – Learner Autonomy and Learning Strategies
This course introduces the principles and practices associated with learner autonomy and learner strategies in language learning. A key emphasis will be placed on how the theories and research covered can be translated into classroom practice.
15 pts
LALS 529 – Task-Based Language Teaching
Task-based language teaching (TBLT) has been extensively theorized and researched in recent decades and widely adopted in language teaching and learning internationally. Drawing on theoretical and classroom perspectives, this course explores task-based course design, teaching and assessment. It considers the practicalities of adopting TBLT in contexts familiar to teachers on the course.
15 pts • (X) LALS 519, 2014-2016
LALS 531 – Computer-assisted Language Learning
This course engages participants in a critical examination of theoretical and practical issues in Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL). Students will develop an understanding about using, evaluating and designing digital materials and tools for language learning and teaching. Students will also engage in creative thinking by undertaking a CALL project.
15 pts
LALS 540 – Hands-on Practice in Quantitative Research
A study of how to evaluate and design quantitative research in Applied Linguistics.
15 pts
LALS 541 – Hands-on Practice in Qualitative Research
A study of how to evaluate and design qualitative research in Applied Linguistics, applied to students’ individual research interests.
15 pts
LALS 542 – Interaction and Identity in Language Learning
This course explores what theories of identity contribute to our understanding of the teaching and learning of language in educational contexts. It examines how language and identity are interconnected, and considers implications for classroom practice.
15 pts
LALS 544 – Discourse Analysis and Language Teaching
Discourse is language in use. This course explores the analysis of discourse structure in spoken and/or written text, and considers applications in language teaching.
15 pts
LALS 580 – Research Studies
The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 6,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.
15 pts
LALS 581 – Research Studies
The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 6,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.
15 pts
LALS 582 – Research Project
The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 12,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.
30 pts
LALS 583 – Dissertation
The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 20,000 word dissertation. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.
60 pts
LALS 584 – Thesis
The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question in the field of linguistics, applied linguistics or TESOL, leading to a 30,000 word thesis. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.
90 pts
Secondary School Leadership
MSSL 508 – Research Project
A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.
60 pts
Spanish
FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures
How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.
20 pts
SPAN 101 – Introduction to the Spanish Language
This course teaches the basics of the Spanish language through practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. As it is designed for absolute beginners, it may not be taken by students with prior knowledge of the language. This course is offered through different CRNs for face-to-face delivery on Kelburn Campus (CRN 31115) versus a blended or mixed-mode offering (CRN 31116). The blended or mixed-mode offering is for students who would not otherwise be able to enrol in the course. The three hours of traditional face-to-face lectures are replaced by web-based online material. Students who enrol for this option must attend a special face-to-face tutorial, either in person or via zoom, and complete self-access activities. This option is not intended for students who can attend most of the regular lecture times.
20 pts • (X) prior knowledge as determined by the academic teaching staff in Spanish, and SPAN 111
Statistics
STAT 581 – Statistical Practicum
This course enables students to gain professional work experience in the application of statistics. Each student is supervised by a host organisation involved in statistical consulting or statistical applications in the public or private sectors. The placement allows students to develop teamwork and communication skills in the real world.
30 pts • (P) 60 approved OPRE, STAT or STOR pts at 400-level or above
Statistics and Operations Research
See also Statistics and Operations Research
STAT 581 – Statistical Practicum
This course enables students to gain professional work experience in the application of statistics. Each student is supervised by a host organisation involved in statistical consulting or statistical applications in the public or private sectors. The placement allows students to develop teamwork and communication skills in the real world.
30 pts • (P) 60 approved OPRE, STAT or STOR pts at 400-level or above
Study of Religion
RELI 253 – Special Topic: Wellbeing, Happiness and Healing
Proponents of religion argue that it fosters hope and fulfilment, while its detractors assert that it limits true happiness. This course examines how religions cultivate human flourishing. Topics include religious healing traditions, spirituality and mental health, visions of the good life, and techniques for achieving vitality.
20 pts • (P) 20 RELI pts or 40 pts from Part A of the BA Schedule or 30 HLWB pts, (X) RELI 345 in 2023
RELI 345 – Special Topic: Wellbeing, Happiness and Healing
Proponents of religion argue that it fosters hope and fulfilment, while its detractors assert that it limits true happiness. This course examines how religions cultivate human flourishing. Topics include religious healing, traditions, spirituality and mental health, visions of the good life, and techniques for achieving vitality.
20 pts • (P) 40 200-level points from Part A of the BA Schedule or 30 200-level HLWB points; (X) RELI 253 in 2023
Teaching
TCHG 315 – Akopai: Professional Practice 1
In this course, student teachers are introduced to Te Waharoa as the programme’s vision for Te Tiriti-led transformative education and to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Code and Standards as the expectations for the teaching profession. They are introduced to a range of language learning strategies to support their development of proficiency in te reo Māori. During the teaching experience located in this course, they explore and apply models and frameworks for critical situational analysis of teaching and learning contexts and develop adaptive expertise as developing teachers. Corequisite are programme dependent: For GDipTchg(ECE) TCHG 317, 318 For GDipTchg (Primary) TCHG 325, 326 For GDipTchg (Secondary) two of (TCHG 329, 332, 335)
15 pts
TCHG 316 – Akopai: Professional Practice 2
Through the perspective of tangata Tiriti, student teachers develop an understanding of their professional responsibilities to education for Pacific peoples. They refine their practice during teaching experience as they develop their independence, adaptive expertise and ability to cope with increasing complexity in learning and teaching situations. They also consider their ongoing professional commitments and roles as advocates in light of Te Waharoa and the Teaching Council of Aotearoa’s Code and Standards. Corequisites are programme dependent: For GDipTchg (ECE) C TCHG 319, 324 For GDipTchg (Primary) P TCHG 315; C TCHG 327 or 328 For GDipTchg (Secondary) C TCHG 333, 334 or 381
15 pts
TCHG 325 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 1
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of Mathematics and two additional learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum. Student teachers explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. They contextualise Mātauranga-a-iwi within these learning areas. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.
30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, 326
TCHG 326 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 2
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of English and two additional curriculum areas not studied in TCHG 325. They explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Student teachers learn how to utilise digital learning environments as they relate to these learning areas. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.
30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, 325
TCHG 327 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 3
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of three learning areas not studied in TCHG 325 and 326 and continue their study of Mathematics. They contextualise principles and practices of inclusive education within these learning areas, with a particular focus on students with additional learning needs With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They draw on their teaching experiences to compare learning environments and critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.
30 pts • (P) TCHG 315 (C) TCHG 316, 328
TCHG 328 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 4
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of three learning areas not studied in TCHG 325, 326 and 327 and continue their study of English. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within these learning areas and explore the contribution of these learning areas to addressing wider social and environmental issues. With a continued focus of design for for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.
30 pts • (P) TCHG 315 (C) TCHG 316, 327
TCHG 329 – Te Puna Whakaako: Secondary Learning Design - Mātauranga-a-iwi
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise Mātauranga-a-iwi within the specialist subject area. They explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.
30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 332 and 335)
TCHG 332 – Te Puna Matahiko: Secondary Learning Design - Digital Age Education
In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. Student teachers develop professional digital competence related to their teaching practice. They also explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.
30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 329 and 335)
TCHG 333 – Te Puna Whai Wāhi ki te Ao: Secondary Learning Design - Inclusive Education
In this course, student teachers deepen their critical examination of the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise principles and practices of inclusive education within the learning area, with a focus on students with additional learning needs. With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.
30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 329
TCHG 334 – Te Puna Tagata Pasifika: Secondary Learning Design Pacific Learners
In this course, student teachers deepen their critical examination of the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within the teaching subject and explore the contribution of the subject to addressing wider social and environmental issues. With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.
30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 332 (C) TCHG 316, and one of (TCHG 333 and 381)
TCHG 335 – Te Puna Aronui: Exploring Teaching Dynamics with a Digital Age Education Focus
In this course student teachers focus on current challenges facing the teaching profession. They also explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Student teachers develop professional digital competence as related to their teaching practice. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.
30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 329 and 332)
TCHG 381 – Te Puna Horopaki: Exploring Teaching Dynamics with a Pacific Learners Focus
In this course student teachers research a current challenge facing the teaching profession. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within their teaching subject. They explore the contribution of the subject to addressing wider social and environmental issues and, with a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.
30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 335 (C) TCHG 316
Workplace Health and Safety
HLWB 507 – Principles of Health and Safety Management
This course will provide advanced knowledge of management systems, organisational culture, and the integration of legal, regulatory and societal factors in the context of health and safety management.
15 pts
HLWB 509 – Identification, Assessment and Control of Hazards and Risks
This course provides advanced knowledge about practice and performance in workplace health and safety risk management.
15 pts
HLWB 510 – Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene
This course will provide advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of work related health – health protection, health promotion and wellbeing. It provides knowledge and understanding of the main work-related health hazards, and the practices to recognise, assess, control and monitor risks.
15 pts
HLWB 511 – Health and Safety Management and Leadership
This course provides insights into organisational behaviour, structures, functions, roles and responsibilities and accountabilities. The approach to workplace health and safety strategies is discussed. The principles of effective project management and human resource management are also covered.
15 pts
HLWB 512 – Professional Role and Functioning
This course provides advanced knowledge about the role and function of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. The professional role and ethical framework for the workplace health and safety professional is described. Theories of communication and fostering teamwork are also explored.
15 pts