Mangere College

3 Samoan

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Ah Sam.

Recommended Prior Learning

Achieved Level 2 Samoan or Teacher recommendation/HOD approval.

This course follows Learning Languages in the New Zealand Curriculum up to Level 7/8 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 3. There are three internal standards worth 14 credits in total and two external standards worth 5 credits each.

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 3 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/Interaction Research Analysing

Course Overview

Term 1
Topics of Study
O le Tuuaga / Femalagaina / Aiga asiasi mai / Taligamalo -
Holidays / Destinations/travel overseas / negotiation / hosting families and visitors
Assessment - Tautalaga Fa'afeiloai malo - Welcome visitors
Tauvaga o tu ma aganuu fa'asamoa -
Pese / tala/faleaitu, solo / nusipepa / siva / tusiga ata / talanoaga / matamata i ata (video) / fagogo
Festivals and celebrations of Samoan traditions / songs / dances / stories and chants
O le Lotu / Aulotu ma le 'au Talavou
Fonotaga, Galuega a tagata ta'ito'atasi, ft Faife'au, failautusi, a'afiaga o talavou mai isi aganuu, Eseta ma lona fa'atauaina
Assessment - Achievement Standard 91564, 3 credits
Introduce Achievement Standard 91567

Term 2
Topics of Study
Talafa'asolopito o Samoa: Aso fa'apitoa
O le Mau, o le Tuto'atasi o Samoa, o le Faama'i tele i Samoa, Sailiiliga a tamaiti i se mata'upu, tusi lipoti, talanoa, faitau ma fai felafolafoa'iga, (Tusitusiga, Writing, Fa'alogo, Listening,
The happenings in the History of Samoa, eg The Mau Movement, the Independence of Samoa, The Cyclones, Research, write reports, discuss, read about, debate
O le Vaiaso o le gagana Samoa
Tusiga tala fa'atino, solo, pese ma ata
Faatino tala ma pese ma ni taga
Fau ni lauga i le taua o le gagana
Samoan Language Week
Writing and acting plays, chants and poems, learn songs and actions, speeches on why Samoan Language is important
O Talatuu a Samoa
Malietoa, Malietau, Vaea ma Apaulu ma Vaatausili
Samoan Myths and Legends - Fagogo
Assessment - Achievement Standard 91567, 5 credits
Introduce Achievement Standard 91565

Term 3
Topics of Study
O le Lumana'i ma fuafuaga ma Faanaunauga a tagata ta'ito'atasi
Talanoaga i galuega / faiva / tofi / ft. faiaoga, fomai, loia ma nisi
The future and student aspirations and dreams. Student research a career pathway.
O a mea o tutupu i Samoa ma isi atunuu o le lalolagi
Faitau nusipepa, faalogo leitio Samoa, matamata televise
The world: what is happening in Samoa, world, listen to radio, television and read newspaper, invite speakers
Ni aganuu e fiafia malamalama atili ai tamaiti, ft, fa'aaloaloga ma tu talafeagai, faiga meaalofa ma le fa'ataunuuga
Some Samoan customs students are interested in, eg. wedding, funeral, opening of a church etc.
Assessment - Achievement Standard 91565 - 6 credits
Achievement Standard 91563 - 5 credits (External)
Achievement Standard 91566 - 5 credits (External)

Term 4
Faamanatu tomai - tusitusi, faitau tusi, talanoaga, faalogo. Tapena mo su'ega fa'aiu o le tausaga.
Revision of skills, reading for meaning, literal comprehension, interpretive comprehension, writing:

Learning Areas:

Languages

Assessment Information

Method of assessment:
• Internal assessment (Spoken presentation, Interactions and Conversations, Cultural activities, Writing)
• Internal assessments are given when students are ready.
• Internal assessment takes the form of test, practical (interaction/speech and cultural practice) and exam
• Mid-Year Assessment Week

Career Pathways

Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, 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, Flight 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

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B5 or 2B8
20 leaf clear folder