3IND

3 Indigenous Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Pasese.

3 Indigenous Studies is a course that offers Pacific Studies unit standards which will focus on aspects of indigenous cultures. Students can choose their own ethnic/indigenous culture to focus on and compare it to aspects of Pacific cultures. Students will be offered 4 standards to complete throughout the year, altogether worth 18 credits (L2) and 21 credits (L3). This is a highly scaffolded course that enriches our students learning experiences by tapping into their ethnic background and rich cultural experiences. 

Although it is not a UE approved, Achievement standard course, Indigenous Studies and Pacific Studies are courses offered at many major universities in Aotearoa including University of Auckland, Waikato University and University of Wellington (Victoria). This subjects also leads into jobs that involve policy making for Pacific peoples. Alongside this academic pathway, students of Indigenous Studies will gain a better understanding and appreciation for their ethnic and cultural background by providing space in our curriculum to explore aspects of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds in depth.

Course Overview

Term 1
17167 6 Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific change and development with consultation
26540 3 Communicate comprehensive understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with consultation

Term 2
17170 6 Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific society with consultation

Term 3
17167 6 Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific change and development with consultation

Assessment Information

The topics we will cover each term are as follows:

Term 1 - Looking at indigenous art forms.
Term 2 - Looking at Climate Change.
Term 3 and 4 - Looking at Blackbirding.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 17164 v6
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17167 v5
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific change and development with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17170 v5
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific society with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26540 v6
NZQA Info

Communicate comprehensive understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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