Level 3 Social Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. McAlpine.
Level 3 Social Studies
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 Covid-19 or the war in the Ukraine. 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.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students.
Students must also meet the requirements to study a Level 3 NCEA Award.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue
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Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
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Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
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Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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
Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Historian, Social Work, Geologist, Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Travel Agent/Adviser, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Urban/Regional Pla,
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.