SO100

Level 1 Sociology

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Bryony Wood.

Sociology is focused on studying social behaviours and societies. You will examine how our society functions both within and beyond Aotearoa and explore your place in it through discussion and action. In this course we will analyse a variety of current social issues, activism and intersectionality, as well as how we use animals in our society. We will explore a variety of human relationships and societal responses to events and issues with our key concepts of human rights and social justice. This course will develop your ability to construct an argument and support your position, to research and investigate, engage in meaningful social action and to identify different views, values and perspectives. Assessment: This course will primarily be internally-assessed with an optional external. Pre-requisites: Nil Leads to: Year 12 Sociology, History, Geography and Tourism

Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1: Animals in society
Assessment: Social Inquiry (4 credits)

Term 2
Term 2: Social Issues
Assessment: Personal Involvement in a Social Action (4 credits)

Term 3
Term 3: Intersectionality
Assessment: Social Campaign and perspectives (4 credits)

Term 4
Term 4: Wellness
optional Art History or Health internal (4 credits)

Equipment/Stationery

Own laptop and ear buds or exercise book

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91017 v3
NZQA Info
Art History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of links between context(s) and art works
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91040 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.2 - Conduct a social inquiry
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91042 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.4 - Report on personal involvement in a social justice and human rights action
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91043 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.5 - Describe a social justice and human rights action
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0