Society and Culture
Course Type: Board Developed Course (ATAR)
Units: 2
Prerequisites: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
Society and Culture develops knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes essential to an appreciation of the social world. How the interaction of persons, society, culture, environment and time shape human behaviour is a central theme of study. Students develop an understanding of research methodologies and undertake research in an area of particular interest to them.
The research findings are presented for external assessment in the Personal Interest Project (PIP). The course deals with areas of interest and relevance to students.
Year 11 Modules
The Social and Cultural World
Personal and Social Identity
Intercultural Communication
Excursion: Nien Tan Temple
HSC Modules
Social and Cultural Continuity Change
Personal Interest Project (PIP)
Depth Studies (2)
Popular Culture
Belief Systems and Ideaologies
Social Inclusion and Exclusion
Social Conformity
Assessment:
HSC exam - 2 hours written
Personal Interest Project submission
University:
Bachelor Primary Education
Bachelor Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Global Studies
Bachelor Theology
Bachelor International Relations
Bachelor European Studies
Bachelor of Languages
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor Secondary Education - Humanities
Bachelor Philosophy
Bachelor Art History and Curatorship
Bachelor Classical Studies
Bachelor Archaeological Practices
Bachelor Asia Studies
Bachelor Pacific Studies
Bachelor Creative Arts and Design - Art History
Bachelor Social Work
Bachelor Social Science
Bachelor Developmental Studies
Bachelor Public Health
Careers:
Youth Worker
Research officer
Social worker
Sociologist
Teacher (K-6/7-12)
Counsellor
Court officer
Criminologist
Cultural heritage officer
Disability services instructor
Journalist
Economist
Environmental health officer
Foreign affairs & trade officer
Geographer
Health promotion officer
Education aide
Family day carer
Human resources officer
Indigenous community liaison officer
Law clerk