201SOS

Level 2 Social Studies

Course Description

In senior social studies, students extend their understanding of how societies function and how people participate in them. Level 2 Social Studies looks at modern-day social justice and human rights issues such as voting rights, poverty and discrimination. We explore a wide range of issues from a local and global perspective. Students will be required to develop research and inquiry skills to examine a local issue of their choosing. Students will then participate in direct social action(s)** in support of an organisation that addresses a local issue and evaluate their contribution. Students will also examine why conflict arises from differing cultural beliefs, and how these cultural conflicts can be addressed. Students will be expected to use the library, the internet, interview and survey members of their community to gather information for a range of assessments

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
Social Studies 2.5 AS91283 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights
A.S. 91279 v2 Social Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of conflict(s) arising from different cultural beliefs and ideas

Recommended Prior Learning

10 credits or more in Level 1 Social studies. For those students who have not previously studied Social studies but who wish to enter at Level 2, credits obtained in another Social Science subject, and/ or English will be used as the basis for entry.

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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91279 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of conflict(s) arising from different cultural beliefs and ideas
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.