Course Syllabus

 

 

Talofa lava!

 

Welcome to Samoan 201 - Samoan Language

Monday 16th July - Friday 19th October 2018

Semester 2

15 points

 

This course is an extension of Samoan 101 in which more complex senstences will be studied through exposure to reading material and spoken texts such as conversations, speeches, articles, songs and poems.

Prerequisites: Samoan 101

 

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

 

Aim of the Course

1. To explore more Samoan concept and ideas, vocabulary and complex sentences through exposure to reading material and texts such as speeches, letters, articles and poems.

2. To enable students to learn more about Samoan culture and protocols.

3. To enable students to understand how one of the Pacific nations express, define and relate to the world around them. 

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to have: 

1. Developed a deeper understanding of Samoan concept and ideas, vocabulary and complex sentences.

2. Developed a deeper understanding of Samoan culture and protocols. 

3. Developed an understanding and appreciation of how one of the Pacific nations express, define and relate to the world around them. 

 

 

THE TEACHING TEAM

Course Convenor Aiolupotea Mirofora Mata'afa-Komiti Centre for Pacific Studies Room 273 - 201B (Upper Level) Email address: m.mataafa@auckland.ac.nz Office hours: Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Aiolupotea Mirofora Mata-afa-Komiti is a Professional Teaching Fellow based in Pacific Studies.  She has an MA (First Class Honours) in Pacific Studies from the University of Auckland which focuses on VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) tourism with a case study of Samoa.  Aiolupotea also convenes the Samoan language courses, SAMOAN101/G: Introduction to Samoan Language and SAMOAN201: Samoan Language 2. Aiolupotea has a very strong engagement with her aiga (family), nu'u (village) and her Methodist church community leading youth groups and Sunday school classes.   Her academic areas of expertise include: -Samoan language and culture -Tourism in the Pacific -VFR Tourism

Course delivery format:

Lectures

2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorials and 1 hour of labs

Lectures	Room
Monday 1:00 - 2:00 pm	253-101 (Rehutai Academic Blk, Room 101)
Tuesday 12: 00 - 1: 00 pm	253-101 (Rehutai Academic Blk, Room 101)

 Tutorial

Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

206-215 (Arts 1, Room 215)

Labs

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 am

207-312 (Arts 2, Room 312)

 

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online 

 

Assessment Summary

Coursework: 50%

Examination: 50%

 

Prescribed Texts:

All readings are posted on Canvas. Please check your 'reading lists'.

 

 Please note that the above

information is subject to change

 

Course expectations:

Attendance.It is expected that you will attend all lectures and tutorials. For further information please see the PACIFIC STUDIES LATE POLICY.

Fa'aaloalo/Faka'apa'apa/Respect. Respect each other.  Respect the instructor, and the institution. Respect the knowledge we are developing and learning. Respect other cultures and ways of being and doing.  Honour the work of your colleagues, support them in their learning, and contribute to the learning of others and yourself.

Preparation. Be prepared. Being prepared for class is an essential part of research, learning and teaching.  Being unprepared prevents you from learning; it also inhibits the work of others, and the class, and prevents your full development as a student in the course.

Knowledge. Universities exist to teach, and to research. In Pacific Studies we teach and research Pacific peoples, communities and places, knowledge that has at times been neglected or maligned, or which in many cases has only recently been recognized by academic scholars. Our communities and people hold this knowledge dear, value it deeply, and we expect our students to do the same

 

Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.