Heretaunga College
Level 2 Philosophy and Social Action
Course Description
Big Question: How do our values shape the world around us?
PURPOSE:
This course combines Philosophy with Senior Social Studies.
Philosophy seeks to understand the universe and our place in it. Students of philosophy pursue wisdom and insight from a variety of viewpoints and, using reasoned argument, explore different cultural perspectives. Students study philosophy to seek wisdom and insight, make ethical decisions, think critically, argue logically, build personal confidence and broaden career options
Senior Social Studies helps students to understand how individuals and groups take action to drive social change. We will look at examples of different social movements that have helped society address human rights issues before taking action ourselves to try and make an authentic change in our school and wider community.
VOCATIONAL PATHWAY:
Social and Community, Service Industries, University in the Social Sciences
RECOMMENDED ENTRY:
Satisfactory achievement in NCEA Level 1; or discretion of the HOD.
Learners also should demonstrate Well-developed discussion skills, especially a willingness to listen to others.
The ability to make connections across subject areas.
Confidence in considering abstract ideas, and in accepting ambiguity.
Developed writing skills, and the ability to organise notes and resources.
Self-motivation and a determination to develop independent research skills.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Three internal achievement standards, one completed each term.
The course seeks to introduce students to a range of philosophical concepts, themes and thinkers, as well as developing students’ philosophical skills and their ability to make connections across traditional subject boundaries.
The main aims of the course are to stimulate a love of learning and inquiry and to develop a capacity to question – although success will also be acknowledged through NCEA credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Ideally you will have taken a Social Science subject at NCEA or have a high level of Achievement in English.
Learners should demonstrate:
- Well-developed discussion skills, especially a willingness to listen to others.
- The ability to make connections across subject areas.
- Confidence in considering abstract ideas, and in accepting ambiguity.
- Developed writing skills, and the ability to organise notes and resources.
- Self-motivation and a determination to develop independent research skills.
Pathway
Philosophy in Action leads to the following Level 3 classes:
Philosophy 303
History: Scandals, Espionage and Suffragettes 303
Ancient Civilisations 303
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 2.2 - 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
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Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
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Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
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Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
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.
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