Pacific Studies 3 (S2)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Tevita Petersen-Banuve.
NB: You must select an even number of Semester Courses.
This course will focus on Pacific culture, aspects of Pacific society, Pacific indigenous practices and Pacific arts. Students will undertake written assessment in terms of researching various aspects of Pacific island culture.
At the Year 13 level, students are required to work towards a hypothesis with each individual standard. In order for students to have the best amount of information available, they are encouraged to look deeply into their topic. This can be done through online search engines, in and around Pacific island articles and literature but also through one or more recorded interviews with individuals that have experience with the topic.
Topics such as traditional dance are explored and allow students to gain a great understanding around certain Pacific island cultures. This in turn brings meaning around how these dances are taught and the importance that it plays in Pacific island life.
A popular topic that is explored in most years is the understanding around traditional tattoos. This allows students to explore the different Pacific island beliefs around this and how the actual procedure is undertaken.
Students may select Semester 1 (PAC3A), Semester 2 (PAC3B), or both.
The unit standards found below under 'Assessment Details' represent a full year of Pacific Studies.
If students opt to just take one semester, they will be able to pick between either US 17164 or US 17170 and US 26540.
Prerequisites
Open entry
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with consultation
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific society with consultation
NZQA Info
Communicate comprehensive understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with consultation