PAC2

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.

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. 91185 v2
NZQA Info
Art History 2.6 - Communicate a considered personal response to art works
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91674 v1
NZQA Info
Lea Faka-Tonga 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91677 v1
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
Level: 2
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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