13 Global Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Jones.
Objectives
- To explore contemporary national and global issues.
- To develop collaborative, inquiry, critical and creative thinking skills.
- To gain knowledge of how ideologies shape society, and the role individuals and groups play through their social actions in influencing policy change in society.
Content
- Make It 16 – Examine how individuals/groups use social action(s) to influence policy change(s).
- Our Maunga – Plan and carry out a social action to influence a policy change (Group Task).
- Cannabis Law Reform – Conduct a critical social inquiry into Cannabis Law Reform in New Zealand.
- Managing Crime – Examine how different ideologies influence ideas about how to respond to crime.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 14 credits in Level 2 Classical Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Media Studies OR the student meets the requirements for entry to Level 3 English.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: $150 approx. (excluding flights) Wellington overnight trip including visit to Parliament, Te Papa, Zealandia and Victoria University of Wellington (TBC).
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
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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.