Substrand: "7.2 Local Ethnic Groups And Languages" (10 periods)

This sub strands examines the local ethnic groups and language groups in Solomon Islands. It also looks at the basic features of these different ethnic groups as well as the origins of their different languages.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

7.2.1 know the names of some local ethnic and language groups in Solomon Island (k)

7.2.1.1 define the terms, ethnic groups, Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia, Austronesian, Non – austronesian, language, dialects

7.2.2 understand the basic features of the local ethnic groups (u)

7.2.2.1 give examples of four (4) ethnic groups in Solomon Islands and describe their main differences
7.2.2.2 list some of the local nick- names for groups and discuss which of these show prejudice against the group ( kasi, gema, waku, a’u etc.)
7.2.2.3 state reasons for recent migration of some ethnic groups from outside Solomon Islands (Gilbertese, Europeans and Chinese [Asians])
7.2.2.4 examine a case study of one racial/ethnic group community in Solomon Islands

7.2.3 understand the origins of Austronesian and Non-Austronesian language groups in Solomon Islands (u)

7.2.3.1 explain the possible origins of Austronesians and non-Austronesian languages
7.2.3.2 categorize the different local languages into either Austronesian or Non- Austronesian and compare and contrast some words in these two major language groups

7.2.4 locate where some of the local ethnic groups settled in Solomon Islands (s)

7.2.4.1 locate on a map where some of the local racial/ethnic groups settled in Solomon Islands and main areas of the Pacific associated with Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia

7.2.5 have formed opinions on how diverse ethnic groups could create a strong united country (a)

7.2.5.1 discus how diverse racial or ethnic groups could work together to build a strong united Solomon Islands

7.2.6 appreciate their local languages as part of their identity and importance of Pijin and Solomon Islands (v)

7.2.6.1 explain how languages lead to the concept of “wantoks”, the history and importance of pijin as a language in the Solomon Islands