201SOS

Level 2 Social Studies

Course Description

The aim of the social studies course for 2021 is to help students understand the importance of social issues. They will investigate underlying social issues that affect our society locally and globally. These issues will practice the human rights and responsibilities of creating change and raising awareness. Social studies will help students to understand developments that are taking place in society and the world as well as their roles in shaping the future of the nation.

Course Overview

Semester 1
Social Studies 2.2 - AS91280 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry

Social Studies 2.4 AS91282 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities

Semester 2
Media 2.6 AS91253 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions *Note this is a media standard

Social Studies 2.5 AS91283 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights

Recommended Prior Learning

To take level 2 Social Studies students should have passed at least one external and one internal in one of the following level 1 subjects: Geography or English.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1B5
Chromebook/Laptop (highly recommended)

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91253 v3
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91280 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91282 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91283 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.