Level 1 Samoan
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Numia.
GAGANA SAMOA - YEAR 11
NCEA LEVEL 1
CODE: 11SAM
Entry Requirements:
Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa will suit students who enjoy learning about Gagana (language), Aganu’u (culture) and Tū ma Aga (traditions). To be successful at this subject students need to have previously taken Year 9 and 10 Gagana Sāmoa/9 and 10 Tōfā Manusina Vasega Samoa (Bilingual Samoan Class) OR at the discretion of the Mr Numia.
Course Content:
The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
- Gagana Tautala – Spoken language skills
- Tusitusiga I le Gagana – Writing skills using Gagana Sāmoa
- Fa’alogologo ma malamalama – Listening and understanding
There are also opportunities to learn more about the Talafa'asolopito (historical knoweldge) and Aganu'u (cultural knowledge)
For further information see: Mr Numia
Course Overview
Term 1
92032 (INTERNAL)
Interact in Spoken Gagana Sāmoa, to share and respond to information, ideas and opinions
DUE IN TERM 2
Term 2
92033 (INTERNAL)
Communicate in Gagana Sāmoa in relation to cultural context
DUE IN TERM 3
Term 3
MOCK EXAM PREP (Usually Week 10 - TBC in the new year)
92034 (EXTERNAL)
Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts
92035 (EXTERNAL)
Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts
Term 4
FINAL EOY NCEA EXAMS
92034 (EXTERNAL)
Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts
92035 (EXTERNAL)
Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts
Entry Requirements
All are welcome.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.1 - Interact in spoken Gagana Samoa to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.2 - Communicate in Gagana Samoa in relation to a cultural context
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.