SJS101

Level 1 Social Justice Studies (SJS101)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski.

This Social Sciences course has an overarching theme of social justice which will be explored using historical and contemporary case studies, and combine assessments from both the social studies and history learning areas.  This is a completely internally assessed course.

The first part of the year will focus on the concepts of social justice and social action which will be explored by looking at New Zealand case studies such as: the formation of the Polynesian Panthers, the formation of Nga Tamatoa, the 1981 Springbok Tour protests, and the anti Nuclear movement.   These groups and events will be also viewed through an international lens. 

The second part of the year will focus on contemporary society, first by looking at the global flows of ideas, people, and objects and how they interact with and influence present societies and possible futures. Case studies will include Fair Trade practices in the chocolate and coffee industries, and the exploration of the impact of Fast Fashion on the environment, producers, consumers and of course workers.  

Finally students will explore viewpoints on controversial contemporary issues and learn to: form arguments, justify their position, and explain why people hold the viewpoints they do.  A case study looking at whether 16 year olds should be able to vote in Aotearoa will be explored.

This is an integrated course where students complete 15 internally assessed credits (10  credits from Social Studies and 5 credits from History).  Students will develop their inquiry skills, their ability to use the the internet for research, their ability to evaluate sources, their ability to describe a range of viewpoints on controversial issues, and their ability to form their own arguments.

All assessments will be completed in class time throughout the year.

Please discuss this course with your Social Studies teacher, or Mrs Peszynski in E11.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry - but cannot be taken with Year 11 History: Big Decisions, Big Century.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Either 1 x 1B8 exercise book or 1 x Ringbinder and 1 x A4 lined refill
or BYOD and 1 x Clearfile (20 pages)
Field trip: Wellington City

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info

History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2024-03-13, Week: 2024-03-13

A.S. 92048 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2024-03-13, Week: 2024-03-13

A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
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