12TRM

Year 12 te reo Māori (Level 2)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Miss C. Clech.

The Year 12 course reinforces the oral and written skills established in Year 11 and strengthens listening and reading. 

At the end of Level 2 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 for a range of purposes. 

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

 

Prerequisites

Credits from te reo Māori Level 1 or equivalent. 

This Level 2 course is open to students from Years 11, 12 or 13 with the approval of the Head of Faculty. 

 

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.