Year 13 Social Studies (SST)
13SST Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Lorkin.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
The course is open entry but you need to have sound research skills and be able to structure your responses in much the same way expected in any literacy based course.
Year 13 Social Studies (SST)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Perspectives around current world ideologies
Why people believe in certain ideals and how they express their beliefs
How to affect real change in our society for issues that are important to you
The actions people have taken both in NZ and internationally to affect the changes they want to see happen in society
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 20 credits
3 internally assessed make up 16 credits
1 externally assessed make up 4 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Ms Sayers
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
No specific costs. Possibly a local optional excursion will take place to support the learning you will do around ideologies.