Subject Code: 2SOR20
Length of course: Full Year
Credit points and TAS status: 20 Credit TAS

Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 English

Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
None

Other Advice:
Students considering taking up this subject should keep in mind that the subject is based upon the inquiry approach to learning and students need good time management skills.

Course Outline:
Students explore and analyse the interactions of people, societies, cultures and environments. They learn how social, political, historical, environmental, economic and cultural factors affect different societies; and how people function and communicate in and across cultural groups.

Through their study of Society and Culture, students develop the ability to influence their own futures, by developing skills, values and understandings that enable effective participation in contemporary society.

Topics Included:
Students will develop an understanding of the cultures and beliefs of diverse societies, social structures and systems and consider their role at different levels of society. Students will cover the following topics: Culture; Contemporary Challenges and Global Issues.

Assessment:
  • School Based Assessment 70%
    • Folio 50%
    • Interaction 20%
  • External Assessment 30%
    • Investigation

Additional Costs:
Cost for excursions that include entry fees and transport

Further information on post school pathways: