1SOC

1SOC - Level 1 Sociology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Queree, Ms A. King.

Sociology is the scientific study of human social life, groups and society. The topics covered in sociology are extremely wide and cover everything from crime, religion, the family, inequality, ethnicity and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Sociology teaches us that what we regard as natural, inevitable, good or true may not be and that we are strongly influenced by historical, cultural, social and even technological forces. This course is an introductory course to sociology, covering many of the current issues facing societies today. It leads on to the Sociology of Deviance at Level 2, and Criminology at Level 3. 10 Level 1 literacy credits are also available through this course.

Topics covered include:

  • Socialisation – How we learn how to be human and function in our society
  • Gender – What is sex? What is gender? An exploration of the major issues around gender in our society today.
  • Black Lives Matter – How a social movement is born: The causes and consequences of the BLM movement.
  • Social Media – The good, the bad and the ugly: How social media has changed our world.




 


 



Recommended Prior Learning

Achievement in Year 10 Social Studies and English literacy assessments.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A device is highly recommended

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 8997 v5
NZQA Info
Describe a social structure
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28119 v3
NZQA Info
Describe a social process
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92048 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92050 v3
NZQA Info
Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0