13SST

Level 3 Social Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Filipo.

Kia orā, Welcome to Y13 Senior social studies. In Level 3 Social Studies, the main theme is social action with students having the ability to choose topics that interest them and build on prior learning. Y13 Akongā will analyze the impact of law, environment, politics, education, employment, international connected events and health on our current society. Students are required to organize and participate in a social action with a focus on changing or influencing policy.

Pre-requisites:  TBC

Approximate Credits: 20 

Materials Fee: Nil

Course Overview

Term 1
West Papua Conflict

Term 2
Dawn Raids apology

Term 3
Social Action for and against Covid 19 (National and Global impacts)

Term 4
Social Action through media, film and music: Ukraine Conflict and External preparation

Entry Requirements

Doing a l2 subject in the Social Studies area will be beneficial for l3 Senior Social studies. A talanoa with the Curriculm Lead will also be beneficial so we can do our diagnostics for your social studies pathway. 

Pathway

Career pathways: Community work, Local government work, Non-government work, Policy analysis, foreign affairs work and Social work

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91597 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91598 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91599 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91600 v2
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 20
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.