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SAM 101A

Conversational Samoan I

This is a Conversational Samoan language course at the elementary level. The focus is on enunciation, vocabulary building and the correct use of words in directed fundamental dialoguing, which should transit to more student oriented conversation. Upon completion, students should become comfortably fluent enough to continue with further training in SAM 101B and SAM 111 at ASCC or learning on their own. This course is intended for non-speakers; beginning speakers of the Samoan Language, and can be taken as an elective. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 101B

Conversational Samoan II

This is a conversational Samoan Language course for students who are able to speak limited Samoan, and wish to transit into writing dialogues, messages, verses, nursery rhymes, and simple directions. The focus will be on structure of basic Samoan sentences. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 111

Introduction to Samoan Language

This is an introductory course in Samoan writing and speaking, grammar and usage of contemporary and commonly used respectful Samoan phrases. Students enrolled are recommended to write and speak fluent Samoan. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 151/151L

Freshman Samoan

SAM 151:

This is an intensive course in formal Samoan speaking and writing. Students are required to write narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive compositions. The speaking aspect closely follows writing during the laboratory periods. Critical thinking, effective speaking and reading with a purpose will also be stressed.

(Note: 3 lecture credits; Students are required to take both lecture and lab during the same semester)

Freshman Samoan Lab

SAM 151L:

The students will undergo drills, with the aid of video cameras and other equipment to develop critical thinking, read with a purpose, and write in the style that targeted readers would understand and appreciate. They will visit selected cultural activities to observe orators and review/write analytically. (Note: 1 lab credit; Students are required to take both lecture and lab during the same semester).

SAM 152

Introduction to Samoan Culture

This is an introductory course to Samoan culture. Students will discuss, and analyze cultural aspects of the faasamoa such as appropriate language, and appropriate behavior in varying spatial contexts. The concepts of extended families and their functions, land tenure, and the peopling of Samoa are also discussed. Students will be expected to express opinions on Samoan society. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

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SAM 154

Introduction to Samoan Literature

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This course is required for an Associate of Arts Degree in Samoan Studies. Students will be able to review ancient Samoan literature and history through historical oral recitations of “solo” that are manifested in everyday life: the ‘ava ceremony, traditional speeches (lauga), marriage (tini), chants and meditation (tapuaiga). Students will be introduced to other popular forms of history, songs, myths, legends, fagogo, humor (faleaitu), and contemporary stories. Students will study the impact of the Bible on Samoan literature. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 244

Theatrical Arts (Faleaitu)

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This course is a study of Samoa’s existing “faleaitu” as a genre of Samoan literature. Students will be able to think analytically and critically of Samoan humor in entertainment, the indigenous theatrical presentation of “faleaitu,” and the use of “faleaitu” as voice of the common people. Satire, irony, ridicule and comical character sketches are studied. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 261

Samoan Oratory

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This course introduces students to techniques of organizing and delivering speeches in various cultural settings. Major course work consists of discussing oratorical language and its application to the different cultural occasions, speech content, and performing this art of Samoa. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

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SAM 271

Samoan Creative Writing

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This is a course to creative writing via “Solo,” satire, humor and short stories told with a Samoan flair. Narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive forms are also taught. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 281

Translation

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This course introduces students to the general rules and skills of translation and interpretation; i.e., translating English words without Samoan equivalents. Students study and analyze translations in local papers and visit the courts to observe and critique court interpreters. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

SAM 291

Journalism in Samoan

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This course introduces students to methods of gathering, writing and disseminating news, and other types of pertinent information through the media –printed or aired. Students study freedom of speech, censorship, and libel laws. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

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SAM 101A

This is a Conversational Samoan language course at the elementary level. The focus is on enunciation, vocabulary building and the correct use of words in directed fundamental dialoguing, which should transit to more student-oriented conversation. Upon completion, students should become comfortably fluent enough to continue with further training in SAM 101B and SAM 111 at ASCC or learning on their own. This course is intended for non-speakers; beginning speakers of the Samoan Language and can be taken as an elective.

Course Syllabus: All three Course Learning Outcomes are similar to SAM 111’s CLOs.

SAM 111

This is an introductory course in Samoan writing and speaking, grammar and usage of contemporary and commonly used respectful Samoan phrases. Students enrolled are recommended to write and speak fluent Samoan.

Course Syllabus: All three Course Learning Outcomes are the same as SAM 101A’s CLOs.

SAM 151

This is an intensive course in formal Samoan speaking and writing. Students are required to write narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive compositions. The speaking aspect closely follows writing during the laboratory periods. Critical thinking, effective speaking and reading with a purpose will also be stressed.

Course Syllabus: The primary textbook (Si Manu a Alii By: Aumua Papalii Mataitusi Simanu, 2002) is out of print and needs to be updated. Moreover, there is a need to update the Course Learning Outcome #1, the language is also synonymous to that of SAM 101A and SAM 111.

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