Heretaunga College
Level 3 Philosophy and Social Action
Course Description
Big Question: How do our values shape the world around us?
This course combines Philosophy and 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 progress before taking action ourselves to try and make an authentic change by trying to influence policy.
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 subjects 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.
VOCATIONAL PATHWAY:
Social and Community, Service Industries, University in the Social Sciences
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 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.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue
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Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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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