Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Olaga i le Motu [Island Life] - Samoan

1MOTU2L
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Matua G. Rudolph.

This course delves deeper into the Samoan language and culture, focusing on the interconnectedness of language and island life. Students will develop their communicative competence in Gagana Samoa through exploring various aspects of Samoan society, history, and environment. Through engaging activities and authentic language use, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Samoan life and culture while honing their language skills.

Course Objectives:

  • Enhance students’ proficiency in spoken and written Gagana Samoa
  • Develop cultural understanding and appreciation of Samoan values
  • Explore the role of language in shaping Samoan identity and cultural context such
  • Analyze and respond critically to contemporary issues facing Samoa and relevant events or experiences that the Gagana Sāmoa speaking communities are involved in.

By achieving this Year 11 Samoan language Module, students will develop a strong foundation in Samoan culture, enabling them to engage meaningfully with the Samoan community and contribute positively to society.

Learning Areas:

YEAR 11 TRIMESTER 2 LINE 4


Assessment Policy & Procedures 


			


				






    

        
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.