Level 1 Pasifika Studies
1PAS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Jacques
Pasifika Studies integrates developing a student’s Pasifika language, critical thinking about different aspects of Pasifika culture(s) as well as performance and written and oral presentation skills. Samoan language, Tongan language and Cook Island language are university entrance subjects. There is the concept of a Pasifika Village with also the inclusion of Year 10 junior students for the full year. Students will be offered up to four language Achievement Standards (including two external exams) or Pacific Standards and one research/presentation standard. Dance standards are not directly part of the course but are situated here for those students who participate in the Polynesian dance group throughout the year. Students will choose up to 4 standards or 18 credits from this list.
Pathway
Level 2 Pasifika Studies, Level 3 Pasifika Studies
Recommended Prior LearningPreferably an ability in a Pasifika language and/or an interest in Pasifika culture in the Pacific Islands and globally.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 17162 v5 Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with direction | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 17165 v4 Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with direction | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 17168 v4 Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific society with direction | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 26538 v5 Communicate understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with direction | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 90903 v2 Samoan 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
E |
5 |
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| A.S. 90904 v2 Samoan 1.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates a personal response | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 90905 v2 Samoan 1.3 - Interact using spoken Samoan to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| A.S. 90906 v2 Samoan 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
E |
5 |
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| A.S. 90907 v2 Samoan 1.5 - Write a variety of text types in Samoan on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| A.S. 91669 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
E |
5 |
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| A.S. 91670 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 1.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Lea Faka-Tonga that communicates a personal response | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91671 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 1.3 - Interact using spoken Lea Faka-Tonga to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| A.S. 91672 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Lea Faka-Tonga texts on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
E |
5 |
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| A.S. 91673 v1 Lea Faka-Tonga 1.5 - Write a variety of text types in Lea Faka-Tonga on areas of most immediate relevance | 1 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 66 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 46 credits.