Whangaparaoa College
Level 2 Sociology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Martin.
Level 2 Sociology focuses on how communities have sought change and fought for human rights across cultures. It also provides you the opportunity to effect change in your own community.
The study of Sociology develops research skills, formal academic writing, seeking to understand different perspectives, evaluation, and an understanding of different identities and cultural norms.
Topics covered may include:
-The protest at Ihumātao
-Cultural conflict in Pakistan and Malala Yousafzai’s story
-Social action (doing something to benefit your community). In 2024 these included working in a local primary school, working with Wairau Valley Satelite School, Environment care, supporting Women's Refuge.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of conflict(s) arising from different cultural beliefs and ideas
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Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry
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Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities
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Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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