This course requires 2 options.
Level 3 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 written/oral presentation skills. Samoan language, Tongan language and Cook Island Māori language are all University Entrance subjects if students continue these to Level 3.
Our Pasifika Studies course works as a village: students from Years 10-13 have class together. Students who are fluent in Samoan, Cook Is Māori and Lea Faka-Tonga can be assessed through Achievement Standards (including two external exams); Graded Pacific Studies Unit Standards are also on offer, including an investigation and a presentation standard. Dance standards can be part of the course.
Students will choose up to 4 standards or 18 credits from those offered.
Course endorsement is available.
or University Entrance, but all 14 credits must come from the same language and cannot include Pacific Studies unit standards.
Recommended Prior Learning
Preferably an ability in a Pasifika language and/or an interest in Pasifika culture in the Pacific Islands and globally.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 69 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 49 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 48
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.