Year: 12 (Stage 2) – Elective
Length: Full Year (20 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Jacob Hayes
Recommended Background: Literacy rich / research based subjects (History, English, Research Project)
Content: In Society and Culture, students explore and analyse the interactions of people, societies, cultures, and environments. Students learn about the ways in which societies constantly change and are affected by social, political, historical, environmental, economic, and cultural factors. It gives students insight into the significance of factors such as gender, ethnicity, racism, class, and power structures that affect the lives and identities of individuals and groups. Students develop their skills in collaborative and independent tasks by investigating the causes and consequences of a broad range of social issues and actions.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Folio (50%)
- Assessment Type 2: Interaction (20%)
- Assessment Type 3: Investigation (30%)