SLS101

Level 1 Social Science: Law & Society

Course Description

This course looks at range of topics relating society, law and justice.  

We explore the concept of justice and why we have laws. 

This course explores how people take action when they don't agree with decisions made by the government and the consequences these actions can have. 

We also look at how people's beliefs, both political and religious, influence their decision making.  

It uses a mixture of standards from Legal Studies, Social Studies and Religious Studies.


Recommended Prior Learning

Pre-Requisite: Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of Year 10 Social Studies is desirable. 

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27838 v3
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of justice
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27841 v3
NZQA Info
Describe the purpose of law
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91919 v4
NZQA Info
Religious Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives of different religious or spiritual communities on an issue
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0