Level 3 Social Studies
300SOS Course Description Recommended Prior Learning10 credits or more in Level 2 Social studies. For those students who have not previously studied Social studies but who wish to enter at Level 3, credits obtained in another Social Science subject, and/ or English will be used as the basis for entry.
Level 3 Social Studies looks at contemporary social justice and human rights issues and aims to examine and influence policy change, such as a Bill going through parliament. Students will be required to develop research and inquiry skills to examine a New Zealand social issue of their choosing.
Students will then participate in direct social action(s) in support of a chosen social issue and evaluate their contribution. They will also examine how ideological responses can impact on an issue such as the response to topics such as (but is not limited to):
- West Papua Conflict
- Covid-19
- the war in the Ukraine.
- Policy change: Dawn Raid - Apology
Student 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
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
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
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