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
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.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Communications Professional, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Health Promoter, Librarian, Library Assistant, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Policy Analyst, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.