Level 1 Humanities
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Filipo.
Level 1 Humanities
Tēnā koutou katoa, welcome to L1 Humanities. In this course, the aim is for our akonga is to understand, participate, have fun and contribute to the local, national and global communities in which they live and work. This course is a hybrid of Pacific Studies and Religious studies aimed at studying and thinking critically about societal issues that are ever present in life.
Topics covered: Response to natural disasters and epidemics, Conflict resolution and Sustainability. Impact of tourism and other globalisation in the Pacific, as well as the impact of climate change and movement of peoples in the Pacific. explores the significance of diverse religious and spiritual worldviews across time and humanity.
Ka kite anō
Course Overview
Term 1
Conflict resolution
Culture identity
Religious Origins
Term 2
Response to natural disasters and pandemics
Pacific Tourism and development
Understanding different faiths
Term 3
Responses to global sustainability and climate change
Impact of Faith media platforms
Term 4
History of social welfare in New Zealand
Pacific Diaspora
End of term assessments
Entry Requirements
All are welcome.
Pathway
Career pathways studying humanities can lead to roles in social work, community work, law and education industries.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with direction
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with direction
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the development of a community that shares religious or spiritual beliefs
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a significant narrative relates to a religious or spiritual tradition
Pathway Tags
Copywriter, Archivist, Historian, Artistic Director, Barrister, Author, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Trainer, Journalist, Communications Professional, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, Health Services Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant, Court Registry Officer,
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.