13TRM

Year 13 te reo Māori (Level 3)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Miss C. Clech.

The final year in te reo Māori sees students build upon the foundations of Level 1 and 2. 

At this level students will have an appreciation of not only the language but the Māori world and tikanga. By the end of Year 13, students can take part in general conversation with speakers of te reo Māori, understand most of what is said, and contribute relevant comments. They can explain and discuss many of their own ideas and opinions and may use te reo Māori creatively. They can read a variety of authentic te reo Māori materials and write expressively for a range of purposes. 

Students use a range of strategies to help them learn te reo Māori effectively, and they demonstrate a high level of fluency for a learner of te reo Māori as a second language

Prerequisites

Credits from te reo Māori Level 2 or equivalent.   

 

Pathway

The advantages of having achieved some proficiency in te reo Māori are apparent in terms of careers, education in life-skills and appreciation of our indigenous culture. Study of Māori Language offers many areas for graduates to pursue careers in: teaching, law, research, journalism, archives, property, administration, policy advice, tourism, health work and social work. Knowledge of Māori is increasingly expected and required of those seeking to study in Postgraduate courses at University.