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Course Description
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Course Name
Samoan Language and Customs
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Host University
Victoria University of Wellington
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Area of Study
Indigenous Languages, Pacific Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
SAMO 202 or equivalent language competence
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credit Points
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
An advanced course which will further develop oral, written, and reading skills in the Samoan language (particularly Samoan history and mythology) and with continuing attention given to speaking the language.
Learning Objectives
This course will further develop the four language skills in the Samoan language.
Continuing emphasis will be given to speaking but with a focus more on the formal and
oratorical forms. Authentic materials from sources such as fables, legends, songs,
proverbial expressions, etc., will be integrated to enhance the study of the language and
the culture.
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1. demonstrate a high level of competence in oral Samoan
2. demonstrate a high level of competence in written Samoan
3. illustrate by example that they have a good understanding of formal and oratorical
language.
The Samoan Studies Programme works together with the Victoria University of Wellington Samoan
Students? Association and Samoan Language Week in the promotion of Samoan language and
culture. This year SAMO 301 students will be given the option of doing an oral performance
presentation assessment for either of these as part of their in-course assessmentAssessment
Written assignments- 20%
Seminary 1- 10%
Written Assignment 2- 20%
Seminar 2- 10%
Written Review- 15%
Samean Language Week- 25%
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.