3PAC

3 Pacific Studies

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr R. McBrearty.

Pacific Studies focus on cultures, languages, societies, development and changes in the Pacific.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Indigenous Knowledge - investigate Arts/designs, food/cooking, navigation, dance, tatoo, music in the Pacific.

  • Pasifika Societies - Chiefly system, education, values/family relationships, leaders. 

  • Changes/Development - Aid, democracy, laws/orders. 


Skills you need to be successful in this course - Research, writing and Reading skills are required in this course. Applying the concept of 'Talanoa" during class is needed in the course. Out of school workshops 

This course is useful for or will lead to - Pacific Studies is a relevant course for learners interested in different careers including the tourism sectors, teachers, the health sectors, mentors, and counsellors.


* Please note that this is not an approved University Entrance subject *

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

General stationery plus there may be optional costs to cover workshop and trips.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
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. 17167 v5
NZQA Info

Draw a conclusion after investigating a hypothesis on an aspect of Pacific change and development 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: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.