12 Global Studies
Year 12 Global Studies Overview
Students may select from the following full year Global Studies subjects:
Ancient Studies / Length: Full Year
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
Skills and application tasks (50%).
Connections tasks (20%).
Externally assessed individual inquiry (30%).
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 SACE)
Business Innovation / Length: Full Year
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
Three business skills tasks (40%).
One business model (30%).
Externally assessed business plan and pitch (30%).
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 SACE)
Geography / Length: Full Year
Course Content
In Geography, students will learn about two 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
Geographical skills and applications tasks (40%).
Field work and report tasks (30%).
2-hour examination (30%).
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 activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Legal Studies / Length: Full Year
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
Four folio tasks (40%).
Inquiry (30%).
2-hour online examination (30%).
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 SACE)
Modern History / Length: Full Year
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
Five folio tasks (50%).
Historical Study (20%).
2-hour online examination (30%).
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 SACE)
Society and Culture / Length: Full Year
Course Content
In Society and Culture, students will investigate three core topic groups: culture, contemporary challenges and global issues. Students investigate youth culture, social ethics and a question of rights.
Assessment
Folio of at least three tasks (50%).
One group and one oral activity (20%).
Externally assessed investigation (30%).
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 SACE)
Tourism / Length: Full Year
Course Content
In Tourism, students will investigate a range of topics including sustainable tourism, visitor and host profiles, industry operations and structure and tourism as a part of the tourism and hospitality sector. Students will study the major components of tourism, incorporating fieldwork and interacting with local tourism operators and employers.
Assessment
Folio (20%).
Practical activity (25%).
Investigation (25%).
2-hour examination (30%).
Additional Details
While there are no prerequisites, successful completion of Stage 1 Tourism is highly desirable. Tourism is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are highly recommended.
There may be a cost throughout the year for activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.
SACE credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)