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.
External
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 3.4 - 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: 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.