Level 2 Samoan
12SA Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Taimalelagi.
Recommended Prior LearningDemonstrate strong knowledge of Gagana Samoan and be able to speak beyond the immediate context
The course continues to develop the skills needed to understand and use every day written and spoken Gagana Samoan. The course is being able to communicate effectively in less familiar contexts. Students have to be committed to learning vocabulary and language features, and to preparing their portfolios for internal assessments. Cultural studies are integrated into the course. All standards are at Level 2. (level 7 of the curriculum)
Subject Overview
Term 1
Lo'u uo/My friend.
Grammar & speech.
Gagana fa'aaloalo & gagana o aso uma.
Term 2
"Olaga talavou"
Talanoaga/Conversation.
Term 3
Current events.
Tala o vavau. Myths & legends.
Tusitusiga.
Term 4
Revision.
Preparation for NCEA externals.
Assessment Information
The assessments are similar from the previous year
Historian, Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Journalist, Interpreter, Editor, Corrections Officer, Foreign Policy Officer, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Translator, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant
Contributions and Equipment/Stationerynotebook size b5