Glendowie College
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13 Global Studies
13GBS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms P. Jones.
Recommended Prior LearningAt 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.
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.
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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).