Level 2 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 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12SAM
This course will focus on students’ ability to be able to show their skills in Tusitusiga (written) Tautalaga (Oral), Faitau (Reading) and Fa’alogologo (audio). Students will be doing spoken conversations, carrying out cultural speeches and writing/reading using Gagana Sāmoa. Students will need to be able to think creatively and imaginatively to develop ideas.
You will also have the opportunity to experience cultural and historical knowledge through learning experiences in the community as well as outside of the classroom.
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
For further information see: Mr Numia
Course Overview
Term 1
91144 Interact in Spoken Gagana Sāmoa, to share and respond to information, ideas and opinions (INTERNAL)
Term 2
91145 Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates information, ideas and opinions (INTERNAL)
Term 3
91147 Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts (INTERNAL)
Term 4
91146 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters (EXTERNAL)
91143 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters (EXTERNAL)
Entry Requirements
All students welcome, although satisfactory achievement from previous level of study is desired; with CL/ACL approval.
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
Samoan 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters
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Samoan 2.3 - Interact using spoken Samoan to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
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Samoan 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Samoan 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters
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Samoan 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Samoan to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine 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.