PAC1

Pacific Studies - NCEA Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Si'ilata.

In the Pacific Studies course, students will investigate the different issues that affect our Pacific nations. The course has three specific units of learning which are Pacific Indigenous Knowledge, Pacific Change and Development and Pacific Societies. The Pacific Studies Course is open for all students to learn about the history, culture, language, protocols and traditions of the Pacific. 

Pacific Studies also offers Achievement Standards in Gagana Samoa, Lea Faka-Tonga, Vagahau Niue and Cook Islands Māori.

Gagana Sāmoa, Lea Faka-Tonga and Cook Islands Māori are University Entrance subjects at NCEA Level 3.


Course Overview

Term 1
US:17162 - Internal
Pacific Indigenous Knowledge
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Indigenous Knowledge with direction

Term 2
US:17165 - Internal
Pacific Change & Development
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Change & Development with direction

Term 3
US:17168 - Internal
Pacific Society
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Society with direction

US:26538 - Internal
Pacific Indigenous Knowledge
Communicate understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with direction

Term 4
* Additional Standard Available
AS:90819 - Internal
Tongan faith - Evolution of belief from the old gods to LDS (including political context)
Describe key beliefs of a religious tradition (Understanding Religion)

* Additional Standard Available
AS:91043 - Internal
Mau Movement - Samoan resistance to NZ Governance
Describe a social justice and human rights action (Senior Social Studies)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91043 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.5 - Describe a social justice and human rights action
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91669 v1
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts on areas of most immediate relevance
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91672 v1
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Lea Faka-Tonga texts on areas of most immediate relevance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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