SAMN100

Level 1 Samoan

Course Description

This will lead to Level 2 Samoan and offer three internal and two external assessments, which are all endorsement papers.  This emphasis is on producing a speech, interaction, and writing.  Students will need to build their critical thinking and protocols about Samoan Language and culture through daily life. Students will be sharing and justifying information and ideas that are important.

This course is an introductory program for those with existing strengths in Gagana Samoa. This course will further skills and understanding through language components, and develop students' awareness of belongings, their life, and culture, through language and cultural knowledge.

Course Overview

Term 1
What is it like to learn the Samoan language and culture in New Zealand?
For example:
* Identity as a Samoan and a New Zealand born
* Belief - what church do you belong
* Cultural Values - respect, love, and the truth

Term 2
Playing a role at any Samoan cultural event through interactions (church community, ethnic community, school, etc.)
For examples:
* Learn a Bible verse, a song, a poem, etc. for White Sunday
* Learn how to make s Samoan umu/ suavai.
* Learn how to serve 'ava at the 'ava ceremony

Term 3
Research and write about any famous people of Samoa, past and present.

Research on the similarities and differences between NZ and Samoa Education systems, and sports, as well as comparisons between Samoa and NZ in the past and now.

Revision for DGA school examinations end of the term.

Term 4
Preparation and Revision for NCEA Examinations

Catch up on any incomplete internal assessment before the end of the year.

Recommended Prior Learning

Three Internal Assessments:

1. Achievement Standard 90904:                Credits - 5

  Prepared a spoken presentation that communicates information, ideas, and opinions.

2. Achievement Standard 90905:                Credits - 4

Interact using spoken Samoan to communicate personal information, ideas, and opinions in different situations.

3. Achievement Standard 90907:                Credits - 5

Write a variety of text types in Samoan on areas of most immediate relevance.


Two External Assessments:

4, Achievement Standard 90903:                Credits - 5

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance.


5. Achievement Standard 90906:                Credits - 5

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance.


Total Credits = 24

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Chrome books - Google Classroom and Education Perfect

Exercise books and clear file

Samoan Textbooks

Pathway

Samoan translator and interpreter
To be a Samoan tutor for ESOL students in schools
Samoan reader and writer at examinations
Librarian
Customer services at any public place

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. 90903 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90904 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 1.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates a personal response
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90905 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 1.3 - Interact using spoken Samoan to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90906 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90907 v2
NZQA Info
Samoan 1.5 - Write a variety of text types in Samoan on areas of most immediate relevance
Level: 1
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

POLICY

It is the policy of Bishop Viard College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications