Level 1 Gagana Samoa
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
This course will involve learning how to form sentence and paragraph structures. You will gain knowledge of Samoan by developing skills in listening, spoken presentation, reading and writing. An important component of the course is learning about their culture and key events in the history of their nation. Students are expected to understand and produce more complex language. They can communicate using present, past and future tenses and can understand and produce a variety of text types. There will be 2 Standards assessed as Internal Assessment and 2 standards will be externally assessed in November. Practice exams will be offered to students in Terms 2 and 3.
Course Overview
Semester 1
In Semester one the emphasis is on producing an interaction and communication in Samoan in relation to a cultural context. In interaction, students are expected to use unrehearsed exchanges, a range of language and interactive strategies to enhance interaction. In communication, breadth of vocabulary, the use of more complex language instead of simple sentences, using present, past and future tenses, sharing and justifying information and ideas are important.
Semester 2
In Semester two, the emphasis is on the external examination, which will be on understanding of reading and spoken Samoan. Learning to write, read and listen to a variety of text types are important components of the preparation. Students will learn to share and justify their ideas and opinions, and to use a range of vocabulary. Skills of reading, listening, making notes from listening texts, ability to interpret information and understand the underlying meaning, and writing winning answers, will be emphasized.
Recommended Prior Learning
- Learning Samoan in the junior Year 9 & 10.
- Have prior knowledge of the Samoan language
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Contributions
Students will be expected to participate in the Samoan Language Week Celebration and Polyfest (if a group is put together)
Stationery
1 Exercise book
1 Samoan - English dictionary (if possible)
2 Black or Blue and 1 Red pens, pencil and a pack of colored pencil
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: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Model, Nanny/child carer, Working in Media: radio or T.V., Travel and Tourism, Law, Manufacturing and Technology, Working with people, social and community groups, Drama, Music and Performing Arts, Tailor/Dressmaker, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translators, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Librarian, Library Assistant, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Police officer, Counselor, Guidance counselor, Nurse, midwife, Mechanical Engineer, Film/Television Camera, Pastor, Minister of religion, evangelist, youth worker, Community development worker, activist, builder, forester, park ranger, baker, chef, Actor, Sound Technician.,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.