Level 3 Social Studies*
Course Description
In Level 3 Social Studies students will critically examine social and political issues in New Zealand and overseas, and analyse different perspectives on these. This course challenges students to think critically about contemporary society, the people in power and will help them to become informed citizens. It also gives students an opportunity to actively participate in social actions aimed at challenging existing social processes. Contexts and topics are contemporary and can be decided with the teacher as the year progresses and as social issues arise.
All Year 13 Assessments come with Reading Literacy credits. The externals come with both reading and writing credits. Senior Social Studies is an approved subject for University.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Resources Required
1B8 exercise book, gluesticks, pens.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.