Lynfield College

Level 2 Te Reo Maori

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Leauga.

Who would be interested in this course?

Any student with an interest in Reo Māori. You are expected to have some experience in Reo Māori before taking this course. Entry by approval from HOD Maori.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Level 2 Māori develops further language skills within the main pūkenga: Whakarongo, tuhituhi, kōrero, pānui and whakaaturanga. Students will also learn more about ahurea/culture and have opportunities to speak in te reo to boost confidence. This subject requires hard work and focus.

Māori media and journalism, iwi management, tertiary education, teaching, linguistics, medical profession, legal work. Te Reo Māori and understanding of tikanga and kawa are a benefit to have in any profession in Aotearoa and abroad.

This course will be supported by learning and assessment resources from Te Kura https://www.tekura.school.nz/.

Course Overview

Term 1
Grammar
He kīhono (joiners), tikanga, kawa, hui marae, korerorero.
Korero purakau, Internet, Maori language change. Te hitori o te reo, Pacific partners language difference and similarities.

Term 2
Relevance of Te Reo Maori in different sectors. Tuhituhi, te mita o te reo. Grammar progression, sentences, reports.

Term 3
Korero, whakarongo, tuhituhi.
Exam preparation, different text types included Maori niupepa and translation exercises.

Term 4
Aromatawai, Hui marae, the impact of reo Maori in Aotearoa, Pakanga whenua.

Faculties:

Languages, Te Reo Maori

Assessment Information

Three modes will be assessed- spoken Maori, written-creative, momo tuhi and reading comprehension.

This course will equip you with skills in spoken and written Te Reo Maori. As Aotearoa looks to improve our response to the Maori language it is a desired skill for employers.