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
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.
External
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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.