LEVEL 3 TE REO MĀORI – L3MAO

Learning Area: Māori

Qualification: NCEA Level 3

Whaowhia te kete mātauranga

Te Reo Māori is the study of the oral traditions of Māori, the reo and tikanga that goes alongside it. In Te Reo Māori the emphasis is on developing writing skills using the models of descriptive writing, mihi, review, notices, directions, dialogue and narrative writing. Emphasis is also on developing oral skills and communication between learners. History, traditions and customs are explored within the context of each unit covered. Tikanga is covered within each unit of learning. 

Course Components:

Political world

Language revitalisation

Waiata and haka

Iwi and hapū studies

Historical events and 

People of significance 

Religion

External Credits:                                    12 Level 3 Te Reo Māori Credits

Internal Credits:                                     10 Level 3 Te Reo Māori Credits    6 Level 3 Tikanga Credits

Literacy:                                                      22 Credits

Entry Recommendations:                 12 Credits at Level 2 Te Reo Māori is required; however, special consideration will be given to those students who can demonstrate sufficient competency in Te Reo Māori.