200SAM

Level 2 Gagana Samoa

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Lemalu.

This course is a leading way for those wanting to go on to future tertiary education. We will give you the foundation to build critical thinking about our language and culture and also in your everyday lives and protocols of our language and culture.  This course will involve learning how to form formal sentences and structures. Students will gain knowledge of Samoan by developing skills in listening, spoken presentation, reading and writing.  Of the five Standards offered to students, 3 will be assessed internally and 2 will be externally assessed.

Course Overview

Semester 1
In Semester one the emphasis is on producing a spoken presentation (4 credits) and the writing (5 credits) of two different text types in a structured way using their knowledge of Samoan. Students can communicate information, ideas and opinions through their spoken and written texts. They are also expected to express and respond to personal ideas and opinions.

Semester 2
In Semester two, the emphasis is on Interaction (5 credits) and preparation for the external examinations. The Interaction standard is a portfolio and students will submit two interactions on two different topics. Students will use spoken Samoan language to communicate personal information, and justify ideas and opinions in different situations. Interaction strategies must be used to sustain interaction. Skills of Reading, listening, making notes from listening texts, and writing winning answers will be emphasized.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of Junior or L1 Samoan or  have prior knowledge of spoken and written Samoan.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students are expected to participate and contribute to Samoan Language week activities and other Samoan cultural group events

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: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91143 v3
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91144 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.3 - Interact using spoken Samoan to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91145 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates information, ideas and opinions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91146 v3
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91147 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Samoan to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.