Level 2 Samoan
12SAM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr I. Numia.
Entry RequirementsAll students welcome, although satisfactory achievement from previous level of study is desired; with HOD approval.
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)
Pathway Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter