Level 2 Te Reo Māori

Course Description

This course enables students to communicate about their own experiences in Te Reo and also prepares them for NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori. Students are expected to develop a range of language strategies throughout the year to communicate about their lives. Te Reo Maori will be the dominant medium of instruction.

Topics covered: Oku Wawata/ My hopes and dreams • He take taiohi/ A local issue that affects teenagers • Pōwhiri/ The importance of pōwhiri to Māori • Ngā Pūrākau- Well known myths or legends

Recommendations for entry

Students are recommended to have achieved 14 credits at Level 1 Te Reo Māori or equivalent.

Assessment

For the internals students will be required to produce portfolios of their speaking and writing and will also have their ability to understand spoken Māori assessed. The external examination will focus solely on the written aspects of the course.

Next steps

This course leads to the Level 3 Te Reo Māori course.

Course contributions

Students are asked to contribute $20 towards the cost of a  marae visit.