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).
- Taking Action – Plan and carry out a social action to influence a policy change (Group Task).
- Inquiry – Conduct a critical social inquiry into a social issue in New Zealand.
- Resource Based Topic – Examine how different ideologies influence ideas about a societal issue.
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.
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.
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 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society
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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: 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.
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.