NCEA Level 2 People and Society
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.
The social sciences learning area is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed, and responsible citizens. Contexts are drawn from the past, present, and future and from places within and beyond New Zealand.
Throughout this course, you will develop understanding on contemporary social issues, the actions that people take in response to issues, and participate in a social action.
If you are passionate about seeing a change in our community, society, country, and beyond, this is the course for you!
People and Society is a mix of sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political studies, policy studies, environmental studies, etc.
This course we will be looking at…
- Why people do things, based of their personal belief systems
- The actions the people take, motivated by their belief system
- How actions had a wider impact of society
In People and Societies, the class and you as an individual get to choose social issues that are important to you to inquire into and create change on. Social issues studied in the past include,
- Mental Health
- #MeToo
- Gun Violence
- Poverty
- Climate Change
- Black Lives Matter
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Social Studies - understanding Social Studies concepts and contemporary social issues.
Class to decide first Social Issue to inquire into.
Term 2
Students choose of own Social Issue to inquire into.
Term 3
Students participate in a Social Action, based off their Social Inquiry
Preparation for Externals
Term 4
Preparation for Externals
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Social Science Studies, History or Geography
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A personal laptop is essential for this course. If obtaining one is a barrier, please contact Ben Silk, the Kaihautu/Head of Social Sciences, at .
Assessment Information
Assessments will be completed as written reports.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights
Pathway Tags
Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Counsellor, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Communications Professional, Community Development Worker, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Records Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, Health Promoter, Librarian,