Title: Milestones in Nationhood
The emergence of New Zealand – from a collection of sovereign tribal entities to a nation state – took place over a relatively short period. This assignment will allow you to examine some of the milestones on the country’s path to nationhood, and to consider their overall significance.
Method
Choose six major developments in New Zealand’s history that were important to its evolution as a nation.
Write a brief introductory statement (no more than 100 words) outlining the main reason(s) you feel that these six events were important to New Zealand’s national development.
Write around 1000 words on the details of this topic, including:
1. The background to each of the events or developments
2. The development itself
3. Its significance to New Zealand’s emergence as a nation
Finish the essay with a conclusion (around 100 words) which sums up the main points relating to your chosen events and their overall significance.
Important note: at least ten published sources are required for this essay (these will mostly be found in journal articles on AUT library or Google Scholar, books, newspaper articles, films, transcripts or recordings of live events, speeches etc. Please google published sources if there is any confusion on published sources.
Readings
Howe, K. R. (Ed.), Vaka Moana, Auckland, 2006.
King, M. (ed.), Te Ao Hurihuri, Wellington, 1975.
Mead, H., Tikanga Maori, Wellington, 2003.
Moon, P., Tohunga: Hohepa Kereopa, Auckland, 2003.
Walker, R., Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou, Auckland, 1990.
Criteria
This assessment is worth forty marks
Marks are allocated as follows:
14 marks – Evidence of research (at least ten published sources should be referred to)
14 marks – Coherence of argument and use of appropriate writing style
7 marks – Inclusion of historical facts
5 marks – Presentation, referencing, bibliography
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