Level 2 Pasifika Studies
2PAS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms J. Fry.
Recommended Prior LearningPreferably an ability in a Pasifika language and/or an interest in Pasifika culture in the Pacific Islands and globally.
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.
Our Pasifika Studies course works as a village: students from Years 11-13 have class together. Graded Pacific Studies Unit Standards are on offer, including an investigation and a presentation standard. Dance standards can be part of the course. Students who are fluent in Samoan, Cook Island Māori and Lea Faka-Tonga can be assessed through Achievement Standards (two external exams, one internal spoken presentation).
Students will generally choose 3 standards. The Learning Languages standards are additional.
Course endorsement is available for students sitting external Learning Languages standards.
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