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.
External
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of justice
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Describe the purpose of law
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Religious Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives of different religious or spiritual communities on an issue
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Social Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue