New Zealand Certificate in Pacific Language (Samoa) (Level 3)

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By completing four courses, you'll gain the foundation for further study or a career path centered around Samoan language and culture.

مخطط البرنامج

This qualification is for anyone who works with Pacific nations people and wants to improve their communication skills. If you're of Samoan descent raised in New Zealand, this is a chance to reconnect to your language and culture. You will learn skills in:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading and writing
• Understanding cultural practices.

Outline:

• Program Structure: You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):
• 830.323 My surroundings (Samoa) (15 credits) - Gain basic language skills and vocabulary as an introduction to Samoa.
• 830.324 My family (Samoa) (15 credits) - Gain language skills and vocabulary for communicating within a Samoan family.
• 830.325 My community (Samoa) (15 credits) - Gain skills and vocabulary for communicating within a Samoan community.
• 830.326 Cultural practices (Samoa) (15 credits) - Gain skills, knowledge and vocabulary to demonstrate knowledge of Samoan culture.

Careers:

• Further training or study: New Zealand Certificate in Pacific Language (Samoa) (Level 4)

Other:

• "A leai se Gagana, ua leai se aganuu.
A leai se aganuu, ua po le nu'u. If there is no culture, the village is in darkness. (Fanaafi, 1996)"