XPAC

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 17164 v6
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17170 v5
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific society with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26540 v6
NZQA Info

Communicate comprehensive understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0