Enjoy you may like to look at our other resources made with nz teachers in mind. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the influences of european settlers, the churches, german and nz colonialism and the background to western samoa s independence. During my first year at my teaching job has given me the great opportunity to explore important things and meet with a lot of new faces at the school. This short history is written for the general reader and for senior high school and university students seeking an overview of samoan history. The word mauga means mountain in the samoan language. National university of samoa, po box 1622, lepapaigalagala campus, toomatagi, samoa quick links. This samoan language book is one of several important publications prepared by peace corpswestern. Sons of samoa crips are considered to be among the first initial polynesian gang. The alia canoes sailed by our ancestors were a testament to the technological genius of polynesian maritime science. This lonely planet guide approaches samoa with the same thoroughness and attention to detail as the others in the series. This volume presents a contemporary survey of art in samoa, drawing on the extensive research base that exists and reintroducing this information in a refreshing and accessible text with extensive illustrations. Cutting across disciplinary boundaries, the book integrates photographs with letters, nonfiction, and. A samoan language coursebook revised edition 2009 is a great learning tool. A detailed book with terms for construction and parts of traditional houses.
A samoan language coursebook, revised edition hunkin, galumalemana afeleti on. Your onestop bookstore for all your latest needs in books. It has been prepared to share with all who have an. Samoa books, samaon language books, fale faatautusi. This is an exact reproduction of a book published before 1923. Samoan as a written language emerged after 1830 when tahitian and english. English words for agaga include ghost, ghostlike, ghosts, animism, subjective, morale, soul, soulfully, souls and soulular.
The real polynesia since it has been christianized that is. A short history of western samoa by malama meleisea. Au secours journal dun futur papa gaga by jean tevelis. It appeared that it had been reprinted in a hurry and it was indecipherable throughout the book, but the person who has the book is. Currently, i work for the department of education at the high school level at tafuna high school. Simplified dictionary of modern samoan, a polynesian press. The title of this book is samoan dictionary and it was written by g. The district is situated on the central north side of savaii. Tattoo history samoan tattoos history of tattoos and. Mauga is in the gaga emauga political district near the central north coast of the island.
This short history of western samoa is the work of twelve writers from western samoa who took part in a history writing project sponsored by the united nations development programme through the western samoa extension services centre of the university of the south pacific. The myths, legends and customs of old samoa pasefika press, 1976. Talofa lava and welcome to the fale matua bookstore. A broad survey of the samoan arts has not been published since the 1930s.
This manual is designed for the language training of peace corps volunteers serving in samoa, and focuses on daily communication skills needed in that context. Find and purchase the latest releases about samoa and others here. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the influences of european settlers, the churches, german and nz colonialism and the background to western samoas independence. Taofi mau i au measina hold fast to your treasures its a time to celebrate the rich texture of the samoan language, gagana samoa, and culture through events and celebrations happening throughout the country. The first europeans who set foot on samoan soil were members of a 1787 french expedition who had a close look at natives and reported that the men have their thighs painted or tattooed in such a way that one would think them clothes, although they were almost naked. Gagana samoa audio zipped mp3 university of hawaii. Designed for both classroom and personal use, it features a methodical approach suitable for all ages.
The sons of samoa sos also known as the sons of samoa crips are primarily a polynesian samoan crip gang that emerged on the east side of long beach, california, between the early 1980s or mid 1980s. It has been prepared to share with all who have an active interest in the samoan culture and language. It consists of 48 lessons, which include targeted competencies, phrase and vocabulary lists, cultural and usage notes, notes on. Teaching samoan studies and im also one of the senior class advisors. Gaga emauga is a district on the island of savaii in samoa. Where we once belonged by sia figiel, sons for the return home by albert wendt, freelove by sia figiel, telesa. The sons of samoa sos also known as the sons of samoa crips are primarily a polynesiansamoan crip gang that emerged on the east side of long beach, california, between the early 1980s or mid 1980s. Samoan will enable children and students to reach higher levels of proficiency in second and third languages english and maori. Contains legends in samoan in one half, with english translations in the other.
This week we celebrate vaiaso o le gagana samoa samoan language week. First published in 1987 and last reprinted in 2003. My samoan chief offers a humorous look into the cultural and practical issues that confront their academic ideas. Samoan word book samaritan edition simanu, aumua mataitusi, simanuklutz, luafata on. Fourteen american states, in addition to the american territory of samoa and the. This is 1 of 3 videos of ainuu tasi afamasaga when the malietoa family titled faamausili was conferred to him. It is modern samoan that is the language of today amongst young samoans. Samoan language gagana faa samoa numbers study and learn. The samoan language is one of the most commonly spoken languages in new zealand and samoan language week is the longest running pacific language week and leads a lineup of seven pacific language events in 2016. The settlement is built around the crater of a small volcano.
Bilingual skills are required in a number of situations at work and in the community. The following is an excerpt from the tattoo history source book. The name gaga emauga literally means near side of the mountain, meaning the eastern side of the mountain chain running through the centre of savaii island. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. This is a great read for economists, and those interested in third world development. Book in samoan, translation, englishsamoan dictionary glosbe. Expert craftsmen tufuga fau vaa cut timber, lashed planks, and shaped immense hulls and decks capable of carrying tons of cargo and hundreds of people across the open sea. A samoan language coursebook samoan edition by galumalemana afeleti hunkin gagana samoa is a modern samoan language resource. Take a master test for much more indepth assessment of your skill and to also achieve the highest score. Take a quiz to get a quick assessment of your skill and to achieve the highest score. This book, published for the o le sisosiomaga society inc. How samoan chief titles tapaina o le ipu i le suafa. This is not an ocrd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
You should be aware of several customs of this conservative society. Welcome to indopacific language and literature sites. It consists of 48 lessons, which include targeted competencies, phrase and vocabulary lists, cultural and usage notes, notes on grammar, and exercises. Rock chick reckoning by kristen ashley, thin love by eden butler, the chocolate heart by laura florand, sweetly swirled by m. A briefing paper prepared by the pacific basin development council for the american samoan office of tourism gives some guidelines that may be helpful. In a samoan home, dont talk to people while standing, and dont eat while. The only disappointment was the type of print on such fine paper. Fay provides a loving western lens on different aspects of samoan culture. It appeared that it had been reprinted in a hurry and it was indecipherable throughout the book, but the person who has the book is managing it quite well. The coursebook gave me a basic cultural understanding that gave me confidence moving to samoa, and once i arrived i continued learning vocabulary and phrases with the. On twitter, the singer lady gaga said deeply in thought with all those who. Samoa is a fabulous destination for the traveler who wants the real polynesia. Samoan islands history, polynesia history, books barnes.
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