L3SOC

L3 Sociology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss L. Wing.

Level 3 Sociology allows students to explore the role that ideologies play in politics, conflict and law change. This course allows students to deepen their understanding of the major issues and debates affecting our world today, with a focus on understanding how ideologies have shaped views and actions of each side. Topics studied will include the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, crime and punishment, including inquiring into a criminal case of their choice, and law and policy change in New Zealand.

 Students will select a social issue and plan and participate in a social action designed to educate their peers and to support the rights of others as part of this course.

Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)

EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
Confirmed stationary lists will be available at the beginning of the school year. It is unlikely that this course will require any items in addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery.
- 40 Pocket Clear File
- 14B8 Refill

Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for course endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91596 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91597 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91599 v2
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: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91600 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.