New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Level 3 (Te Pōkaitahi Reo - Reo Rua)
Language & Literature
A course by
NMIT
A Level 3 programme designed to improve conversational skills and confidence in te reo Māori, immersing students in Māori language and culture to use te reo Māori in everyday life.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
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Conversational Skills
Improve conversational ability and confidence in using te reo Māori in various settings.
Cultural Knowledge
Gain understanding and appreciation of Māori language expressions, customs, and traditions.
Language Structures
Use active and passive sentence forms, negations, and culturally specific language categories.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme offers a comprehensive immersion experience in te reo Māori language and culture. It develops active and passive sentence structures, negations, and cultural expressions such as waiata, mōteatea, pūrākau, karakia, whakataukī, and kīwaha. The course encourages stepping out of comfort zones to practice pepeha and use the language confidently in various settings, enhancing both linguistic and cultural knowledge. It is designed for those wishing to advance their te reo Māori skills with full or part-time options available at multiple locations. The qualification attained is the New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Level 3 (NZQA Code NZ3045).
Course Content
- Active and passive sentence structures
- Negating structures
- Researching Tangata Rongonui (famous people)
- Exploring waiata and mōteatea (songs and laments)
- Learning pūrākau (Māori legends)
- Ngā tohu huarere (weather terms)
- Differences between tikanga and kawa
- Karakia (prayers)
- Whakataukī (proverbs)
- Kīwaha (sayings)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent demonstration of knowledge and skills
Evidence of successful achievement of foundation level Reo programme or equivalent skills as approved by Curriculum Manager
English language proficiency: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Services
Cultural Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Māori language educator or teaching assistant
Community liaison and development roles
Iwi development and cultural advisory positions
Marketing and communications roles related to Māori language and culture
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