Macleans College Macleans College

13SOS - Social Studies - NCEA Level 3

13SOS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Hamilton.

Recommended Prior Learning
Course Prerequisites

Entry Criteria






13 Social Studies - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:
Senior Social Studies is about how societies work and how people can participate in their communities as informed, critical, and responsible citizens. Students debate, discuss and examine the causes and effects of social issues that relate to identity, gender, ethnicity, and culture, and learn to take actions that may bring about social improvement and policy changes. The aim of the course is to allow students to better understand, engage in and contribute to the diverse society we live in and understand differing values and  perspectives.
Topics Covered:

Topics may include;

  • Police brutality.

  • How ideologies shape societies.

  • Euthanasia. 

  • Conservatism and Feminism in India 

  • Other topics determined at the beginning of each year.



Faculties:

Social Sciences



Disclaimer

All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.