Level 2 Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. McAlpine.
Level 2 Social Studies
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.
**Students volunteering at a local food bank as part of their social action
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students.
Pathway
Social studies provides a solid foundation for those who go on to tertiary studies, in a variety of disciplines, such as law, education, politics, research and psychology.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Anaesthetic Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Communications Professional, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Health Promoter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Policy Analyst, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Psychotherapist,
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.