LEVEL 2  GAGANA SĀMOA – L2SAM

Learning Area: Languages

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Gagana Sāmoa is the study of the Sāmoan language. There is an emphasis on developing writing skills using the models of descriptive writing, Folasaga, dialogue and narrative writing. Development of oral skills and communication between students is also a focus. History, traditions and customs are explored within the context of each unit covered. Tu ma aga fa’asāmoa will be explored within each unit of learning.

Course Components: 

Themes covered will be focused around the students’ exploratory world including familiar and unfamiliar contexts. These can include but are not limited to:

• Upu feiloa’i (Welcoming)

• Tu ma aga mai anamua (Myths and legends)

• Mitimitaga ma mo’omooga (Aspirations and looking to the future)

• Le lalolagi (The world)

Internal Credits: 14 Level 2 Gagana Sāmoa Credits

External Credits: 10 Level 2 Gagana Sāmoa Credits

Entry Recommendations: 10 Credits at Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa is required; however, special consideration will be given to those students who can demonstrate sufficient competency in Gagana Sāmoa.