1PAS
This course requires 2 options.

Level 1 Pasifika Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Fry.

Pasifika Studies aims to develop a student’s Pasifika language, critical thinking about different aspects of Pasifika culture(s) as well as performance and presentation skills. 

Our Pasifika Studies course works as a village: students from Years 11-13 have class together, with beginner to fluent levels of Pasifika languages. Graded Pacific Studies Unit Standards are accessible to all students. These include a research investigation and a presentation standard. Students can also choose to complete dance standards as part of the course. 

Students who already speak Samoan, Cook Island Māori or Lea Faka-Tonga can be assessed through Learning Languages Achievement Standards for Listening, Reading and Communication standards.

Students will generally choose 3 standards for assessment, 



Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in Pasifika culture, both within the Pacific Islands and its impacts globally. It is not necessary to have the ability to already speak in a Pasifika language, but those who do may have additional assessment opportunities. All languages and cultures are celebrated within this course.


Pathway

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 44 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 17165 v5
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with direction
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26538 v6
NZQA Info
Communicate understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with direction
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91937 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92033 v3
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.2 - Communicate in Gagana Samoa in relation to a cultural context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92034 v3
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92035 v3
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92037 v3
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 1.2 - Communicate in Lea Faka-Tonga in relation to a cultural context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92038 v3
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 1.3 - Show understanding of written Lea Faka-Tonga related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92039 v3
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 44
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0