Pacific Studies - NCEA Level 2
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:17163 - Internal
Pacific Indigenous Knowledge
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Indigenous Knowledge with guidance
Term 2
US:17166 - Internal
Pacific Change & Development
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Change & Development with guidance
Term 3
US:17169 - Internal
Pacific Society
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific Society with guidance
US:26539 - Internal
Pacific Indigenous Knowledge
Communicate understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with guidance
Term 4
* Additional Achievement Standard Available
AS:91185 - Internal
Diverse tattooing cultures in the Pacific region, and personal response the portrayal of Maori and Pacific people in art. Tā Moko and Tatau.
Communicate a considered personal response to art works (Art History)
Recommended Prior Learning
10 credits or more from Level 1 Pacific Studies or with approval from the Pacific Studies Teacher.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts on familiar matters
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Lea Faka-Tonga text(s) on familiar matters