Embedded Files
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.
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.
A requirement of the course is that the research findings are presented for external assessment in Year 12, in the Personal Interest Project (PIP).
A requirement of the course is that the research findings are presented for external assessment in Year 12, in the Personal Interest Project (PIP).
Course Content
Course Content
The Social and Cultural World – the interaction between aspects of society and cultures
Personal and Social Identity – socialisation and the development of personal and social identity in individuals and groups in a variety of social and cultural settings.
Intercultural Communication – how people in different cultures interact and communicate.
The HSC course covers a core of Social and Cultural Continuity and Change – research and study of the nature, continuity and change of a selected country.
The Personal Interest Project – an individual research project is completed in this year.
Depth Studies:
(Two to be chosen from)Popular Culture – the interconnection between individuals and popular culture
Belief Systems and Ideologies their role in societies, cultures and personal life
Social Inclusion and Exclusion.
Social Conformity and Non-conformity
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
It is assessed through a variety of tasks including: research, written and oral presentations, examinations and group projects. A compulsory Personal Interest Project is undertaken in Year 12.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes essential to achieving social and cultural literacy via the examination of the interactions between persons, societies, cultures and environment across time.
Understand and utilise a range of research methodologies.
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
Society and Culture will benefit people seeking employment in teaching, nursing, childcare and business. Society and Culture would be particularly useful for jobs in areas such as: psychology, journalism, politics, media, public relations, hospitality, management, social work, education and social services.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees, but excursions where relevant.
Page updated
Report abuse