Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms Lesienaivalu.
In Social Studies, students learn about people, places, cultures, histories and the economic world within and beyond New Zealand. Social Studies helps students understand people by exploring different points of view and beliefs. Students are given opportunities to develop communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills. These attributes help students become responsible and informed individuals with the ability to analyse the world that surrounds them. The course for each student is developed in consultation with the teacher to meet their particular needs and interests.
What this course involves
In this course, students investigate issues in society and the interactions between cultures both within New Zealand and globally. Topics have a past, present and future focus.
The course is based around five overarching themes: connections, accessibility, organisation, survival and movement. Within these themes, students study topics such as sustainability, human rights, cultural diversity and enterprise. Students investigate how change affects New Zealand cultures, societies and communities, which helps them understand the past and the present and to imagine possible futures.
Students are given starting modules but are encouraged to choose modules by personal interest, passions, and links to other subject concepts and themes.
Course Overview
Semester 1
AS91597 3.2 Conduct a critical social inquiry 4cr
AS91600 3.5 Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s) 4cr
Semester 2
AS91599 3.4 Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s) 4cr
AS91596 3.1 Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue(s) 4cr
AS91598 3.3 Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society 4cr
Recommended Prior Learning
L2 English
L2 Social Studies
L2 History
L2 Geography
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: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Communications Professional, Community Development Worker, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Records Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, 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, Epidemiologist,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.