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
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.
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