3SST
Level 3 Social Studies with Media Studies*
Course Description
In L3 Social Studies students will critically examine social and political issues in New Zealand and America. This internal course challenges students to think critically about society, the people in power and will help them to become informed citizens. Learning can be decided with the teacher as the year progresses and as social issues arise.
Learning Opportunities
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Resources Required
1B8 exercise book, gluesticks, pens
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91492 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Media Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the media representation of an aspect of New Zealand culture or society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91597 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91599 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91600 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 19
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
Total Numeracy Credits: 0
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.