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Year 12 Global Studies Overview
Year 12 Global Studies Overview
Students must achieve a result of C or better to obtain the SACE credits available for these Global Studies subjects. Students may select from the following full year Global Studies subjects:
Accounting / Length: Full Year
Accounting / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Accounting, students will learn about accounting concepts and conventions, managing financial sustainability and providing accounting advice. This will involve understanding financial literacy, stakeholder information and decision-making and financial innovation.
Assessment
Assessment
accounting concepts and solutions (40%)
accounting advice (30%)
examination (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
Stage 2 Accounting continues on from the foundation gained in Stage 1 Accounting. While it is not compulsory to complete Stage 1 it would be beneficial to have the prior knowledge of terms and basic accounting concepts.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Ancient Studies / Length: Full Year
Ancient Studies / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Ancient Studies, students will learn about ancient civilisations with particular focus on daily life, military conflict, political power and authority, religion and literature. A range of ancient civilisations may be studied.
Assessment
Assessment
skills and application tasks (50%)
connections tasks (20%)
individual inquiry (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites, students should have sound reading comprehension and essay writing skills. Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 English (not Essential English), Ancient Studies or Modern History would be an advantage.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Business Innovation / Length: Full Year
Business Innovation / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Business Innovation students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to engage in designing, sustaining and transforming business in the modern world.
Assessment
Assessment
three business skills tasks (40%)
one business model (30%)
business plan and pitch (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
Stage 2 Business Innovation continues on from the foundation gained in Stage 1 Business Innovation. While it is not compulsory to complete Stage 1 it would be beneficial to have the prior knowledge of terms and basic business ideals.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Geography / Length: Full Year
Geography / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Geography, students will learn about 2 main themes: environmental change and social/economic change. Field work is a key component of the Stage 2 course. Students may learn about ecosystems and people, climate change, population change and transforming global inequality.
Assessment
Assessment
geographical skills and applications tasks (40%)
field work and report tasks (30%)
examination (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites for this course, students should have sound research and analytical skills and a willingness to undertake fieldwork. Successful completion of Stage 1 Geography would be an advantage.
There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Legal Studies / Length: Full Year
Legal Studies / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Legal Studies, students will study where our laws come from and how effective they are at meeting the needs of a complex and ever-changing society. This subject explores what laws in Australia aim to achieve, who is empowered by these laws and the role of government in making this all happen.
Assessment
Assessment
four folio tasks (40%)
inquiry (30%)
online examination (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites, Legal Studies is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and critical thinking skills are highly recommended. Successful completion of Stage 1 Legal Studies with a minimum C grade is desired.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Modern History / Length: Full Year
Modern History / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Modern History, students will study a modern nation (Germany 1918-1948) and the struggle for peace in the Middle East (1945-2010). Students are also able to study a topic of their own choice from c.1750 to the present.
Assessment
Assessment
five folio tasks (50%)
historical study (20%)
online examination (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites, Modern History is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and critical thinking skills are highly recommended. Successful completion of Stage 1 Modern History with a minimum C grade is desired.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
Society and Culture / Length: Full Year
Society and Culture / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
In Society and Culture, students will investigate 3 core topic groups: culture, contemporary challenges and global issues. Students investigate youth culture, social ethics and a question of rights.
Assessment
Assessment
folio of at least 3 tasks (50%)
one group and 1 oral activity (20%)
investigation (30% - externally assessed).
Additional Details
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites, students should have sound reading comprehension, essay writing and analytical skills. Self-directed, independent study skills and a strong social inquiry-based approach to learning are necessary.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2).
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