NCEA Level 2 Social Studies
12SOS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. HUTCHINSON
FILM DESIGN Design and create a socially responsible film that aims to highlight a topical issue. (10 credits over 2 standards).
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Undertake an environmental action that examines the student's role in eating food in a sustainable way (food miles, vegetarianism, packaging etc).
SOCIAL CHANGE VLOG
Become the author of a blog/vlog that promotes a topical issue, educates the public using corroborated sources and aims to create change in society.
HUMAN RIGHTS INQUIRY
Research and submit your findings in relation to a current human rights issue in the world.
SOCIAL ACTION
Identify something that is wrong in our society and try to bring about real change to policy to make a big difference to people's lives.
JOURNALISM
Students are encouraged to write or record a piece of journalism that is published in the 'real world.'
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Contribution: Studio Trip $150 (may be subsidised by the Social Studies Department - for optional studio trip)
Stationery Requirements:
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry (very high literacy component)
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 27612 v1 Plan and conduct interviews for a news story or a feature for publication or broadcast | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 90810 v3 Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
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| A.S. 91252 v2 Media Studies 2.5 - Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91253 v3 Media Studies 2.6 - Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91254 v2 Media Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an ethical issue in the media | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91255 v3 Media Studies 2.8 - Write developed media text for a specific target audience | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3w |
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| A.S. 91282 v2 Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 31 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 31 credits.
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.