“Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao mārama”

Language is the key to understanding

KAUPAPA:

• Year 11 Te Reo Māori delivers a broad range of language and vocabulary.

• The NCEA website states that "Te Reo Māori is taught to a highly diverse group of students, in many different contexts, including Māori students who are taking the opportunity to reclaim their heritage language and culture and non-Māori beginning their journey into the Māori world that will strengthen the bicultural and bilingual fabric of Aotearoa New Zealand."

• Through studying Te Reo Māori students will be able to communicate in the target language and be able to explain important historical events that have impacted te reo and our country. 

• In Year 11 there is a strong emphasis on the acquisition and improvement of oral language competence. 

PREREQUISITES:    

• Year 10 Māori as a full year course.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Students will learn about the important historical and cultural events, the revitalisation of te reo Māori, and the Māori world view.

• Students will attend events such as Manu Kōrero, and workshops, films and tikanga events. There may be possible wānanga offered depending on availability. 

COSTS:

• Students will be charged for events as they arrive.

• Students will be charged a fee for a workbook (cost tbc)

FUTURE STUDIES / CAREER OPTIONS:

• Most professional career pathways in Aotearoa want people to have had some exposure to te ao Māori. Examples could include - governance roles including public policy, education, criminal justice/law, health and medicine, and social services.

• Most organisations now have roles dedicated to working with Māori communities and/or addressing Māori interests. 

PATHWAYS @ JMC:

• Year 10 te reo

• NCEA: Year 11 te reo  

• NCEA: Year 12 te reo     

• NCEA: Year 13 te reo