Kelston Girls’ College
System of communication in Tongan culture -Tongan Bilingual and Literacy
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Mrs K. Lousi.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the system of communication among the people of Tonga from the years 1800 to 2000. Students will delve into the linguistic, cultural, and historical aspects of Tongan communication, with a focus on the interactions between monarchs, nobles, and commoners during this period. Through a combination of lectures, readings, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Tongan language and communication practices shaped the society's structure, traditions, and identity.
This module is compulsory for all Tongan Bilingual
Pathway
Kava Celebrations
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.
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