Mangere College
2 Samoan
Course Description
This course follows Learning Languages in the New Zealand Curriculum up to Level 6 and has an emphasis on communicating in Samoan. The course prepares you to gain knowledge of our Gagana Samoa and Aganu`u (Language and Culture). This course offers 24 credits towards NCEA Level 2. There are three internal standards worth 14 credits and two external standards worth 10 credits.
This course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence if in a single year you gain 14 or more credits at Merit and/or Excellence within Level 2 Samoan. At least three of these credits must be from externally assessed standards and three from internally assessed standards.
In this course we aim to develop understanding in several key learning areas and skills as follow:
Skills: Listening Reading Presenting Speaking Writing Debating Conversation Research Analysing Specific skills learned Communication In selected linguistic and sociocultural contexts, students will: Understand and produce information and ideas Express and respond to personal needs and interests Use cultural knowledge to communicate appropriately Language Knowledge Students will: Recognise and describe ways in which the Samoan language is organised. . Compare and contrast languages Cultural Knowledge Students will: Recognise and describe ways in which the Samoan culture(s) is (are) organised. Compare and contrast cultural practices. |
Course Overview
Term 1
● Faafeiloaiga – Semiformal and Formal greetings
● O Alaga`upu ma Muagagana – Samoan proverbs and idioms
● Lauga Fa`asamoa- Speech – Lauga faafetai- Samoan Oratory/Traditional Speech
● Importance of knowing your language and culture
Term 2
● Faafiafiaga Faasamoa - Samoan Performance.
● Ava ole feiloa’iga – Ava ceremony
● Mau Movement Samoan Independence history - Tala`aga ole Tutoatasi o Samoa
Term 3
● Ava ole feiloa’iga – Ava ceremony
● Other Traditional cultural events eg; Ifoga, Fa`aulufalega
● Tala i mea o Tutupu i Niu Sila ma Samoa- Current events in NZ and Samoa
● Preparations for external exams
Term 4
- Review Assessments
- Review our Unit Topics
- Preparation for Externals
Pathway
Assessment Information
Method of assessment:• Internal assessment (Spoken presentation, Interactions and Conversations, Cultural activities, Writing)
• Internal assessments are given after a series of mock practice runs where practical
• Internal assessment takes the form of test, practical (interaction/speech and cultural practice) and exam
• Mid-Year Assessment Week
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.3 - Interact using spoken Samoan to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates information, ideas and opinions
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Samoan to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
Pathway Possibilities
Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Historian, Heavy Truck Driver, Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Baker, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Beauty Therapist, Courier/Delivery Agent, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Print Finisher, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Film/Television Camera Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Physician, Counsellor, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Midwife, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Minister of Religion, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Ship's Officer, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Trainer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Musician, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Event Manager, Conservator, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Demonstrator, Dentist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Maitre d’Hotel, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Geologist, Economist, Records Adviser, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Engineering Machinist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Plasterer, Welder, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Flying Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Professional Sportsperson, Service Station Attendant, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hunter/Trapper, Lighting Technician, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Glass Processor, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Insurance Adviser, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Train Driver, Mail and Parcel Sorter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Ship's Master, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Optometrist, Payroll Officer, Policy Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Recruitment Consultant, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Stevedore, Telemarketer, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Tow Truck Operator, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tyre Technician, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Fire Engineer, Support Worker, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Ophthalmologist, Facilities Manager,
WEB87, Rendered 11.26MB in 0.1276 seconds with 19 queries.
