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)

O lenei mataupu e faataunuu ai a’oa’oga ua tuutuu i le loloto o le gagana tautala ma le tusitusi. E tatau i tagata aooga ona tusia ni tala i se mea na tupu, faamatalaga auiliili o se mea, vailiiliga o itu uma o se mataupu ma le faaaogaga o le gagana faatosina. E mulimulita’i le gagana tautala i le gagana tusitusi i le taimi o faatinoga a lea mataupu. E 0faamalosia le faaaogaga o mafaufauga ua ua’i loloto, e o’o fo’i i le tautala aloa’ia ma le faitau malamalama. (Faaaliga: 3 togi)