Society and Culture is a fascinating course designed for students who have an interest in the study of world cultures and societies, many of whom from various parts of the world will be investigated and compared.

This subject draws on cross-disciplinary concepts and social research methods from anthropology; communication; cultural and media studies; philosophy; social psychology; and sociology.

Students will explore issues such as identity, sex/gender roles, stereotyping, social inequality, discrimination, adolescence, religion and beliefs and the media.

In addition, students will gain the opportunity to discover many aspects of their own culture and will be able to bring personal experience to develop an understanding of the interactions of peoples, society, culture and environment through time. 

Preliminary Course

·         The Social and Cultural World

·         Personal and Social Identity

·         Intercultural Communication

HSC Course

·         Continuity and Change

·         Personal Interest Project

Students will then study two of the following four depth studies:

·         Popular Culture

·         Belief Systems and Ideologies

·         Social Inclusion and Exclusion

·         Social Conformity and Nonconformity