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Accounting and Economics
Duration One Unit
This unit will provide students with an introduction to the study of Accounting and Economics in VCE
Students will explore key economic concepts and indicators in relation to the Australian economy, while also developing foundational accounting skills through the creation of financial reports and cash activity statements
Economics - Students will study the key economic concepts of relative scarcity and opportunity costs. They will investigate how markets, government policies, enterprise and innovation affect the economy, society and the environment in terms of employment, economic growth, the use and provision of resources, exports and imports and economic sustainability. They consider how the Australian economy is performing looking at key economic issues, such as interest rates, unemployment rates and inflation
Accounting - The study of Accounting will include investigating and producing basic cash activities statements, such as accounting journals, cash statements, spreadsheets and the production of financial reports
Assessment
Class exercises, Participation in class discussion, Extended responses, Assignments, Case Studies, Short answer tests, Examinations
Contact Teacher: Ms Katrina Antoniou
Business and Legal
Duration One Unit
This unit will provide students with an introduction to the study of Business Management and Legal Studies in VCE. The unit will examine the key knowledge and skills required in Business Management and Legal Studies. Students will explore what shapes business ideas and planning, examining real-world internal and external factors while building the skills to confidently and ethically engage as future business leaders, consumers and investors. They will also learn how Australia's legal system works, including the differences between criminal and civil law, and the roles of Parliament, the Constitution and the courts
Business – For this unit, students examine the factors influencing business ideas, the internal and external business environments, and how these affect business planning. They develop skills to participate confidently and ethically as business leaders, consumers, and investors, and learn decision-making processes like business planning and evaluation
Legal – Students will explore the difference between legal and non-legal rules, examine criminal and civil law, and learn about the roles of Parliament, Government, the Constitution, and the court system in lawmaking and justice
Assessment
Class exercises, Participation in class discussion, Extended responses, Assignments, Case Studies, Short answer tests, Examinations
Contact Teacher: Ms Katrina Antoniou
History: The Modern World
Duration One Unit
This engaging semester-long elective offers students a deeper understanding of two of the most significant periods in modern history; World War Two and the Cold War. Through critical analysis, source evaluation, and class discussion, students will gain valuable insights into the political, social, military and cultural impacts of these pivotal events
This elective will provide a solid foundation for students interested in studying VCE Units 1 and 2 Modern History
Students will study in depth the following topics
World War II - Beginning with World War II, students will examine the causes, key events and battles, as well as the global consequences of the conflict
laid the foundation for major shifts in power, ideology, and human rights
The Cold War - The course then transitions into the Cold War era, exploring the tension, rivalry, and diplomacy between superpowers that shaped international relations for decades
Assessment
Primary source analysis, historical interpretations, essay writing, historical inquiry, short answer questions, source analysis, extended responses
Contact Teacher: Ms Katrina Antoniou
Philosophy
Duration One Unit
Throughout time, humans have grappled with big ideas and big questions – who am I? How do I live a good life? What makes me ‘me’? How should we treat other people? Does God exist? Are people basically good or bad? What is the ‘right’ thing to do, and how do I know? The study of philosophy gives us the tools to think about these questions, encourages us to consider different perspectives, and allows us to refine what we think and believe. More importantly, it equips us to apply what we’ve learned about ourselves to our own lives.
Students in this elective will consider some of the big questions we explore in life and discuss how different philosophers have tried to answer them. They will also develop important philosophical skills such constructing an argument, evaluating the ideas of others, and using examples to explore and assess ideas and concepts. Together, these skills and knowledge will equip students to join and contribute to conversations that have been going on for thousands of years as we try to come to our own conclusions about what we think and believe.
In this elective, some of the questions we will consider
Do human beings have free will?
What makes something ‘art’?
Where does our sense of right and wrong come from?
What makes you the same ‘you’ over time?
Assessment
Short and extended responses, Student choice (should we adjust student choice and offer more specificity of formal or informal assessment here?
Contact Teacher: Ms Katrina Antoniou
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