Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)

Year 11 & 12 HASS courses information from SCSA.

HASS (formally S&E) is a compulsory subject in years 7 - 10, but all subjects under the HASS banner become optional in Years 11-12. Within all course areas, students study those aspects of our past, current and future social, economic and environmental communities. All of the subjects in Year 11 and 12 are preparation for university, the world of work, living and coping within an increasingly complex society.

YEAR 7 HASS

All students in Year 7 HASS complete the same course - slightly modified for the needs of each class.

Year 7 classes will be generalist classes, allowing all students to show their genuine abilities and work at those levels; alternative classes will include:

One GAT class
One SVAPA class
One Academic Extension class.
The Ancient World - Asia compared to Mediterranean civilizations
Geography and the concept of place through the investigation of livability - including water

YEAR 8 HASS

All students in Year 8 HASS complete the same course - slightly modified for the needs of each class that includes:

One GAT class
One SVAPA class
One Academic Extension class.
Geography - Landscapes & Landforms followed by Changing Nations
The Medieval World - Europe compared to Japan
- In depth research on The Black Death
- Comparative study to give breadth of study in Asia:
- - The Khmer Empire - the biggest in the world, what happened to it? OR
  - The Mongol Expansion - what was its legacy?

YEAR 9 HASS

All students in Year 9 HASS (S&E) complete the same course - slightly modified for the needs of each class. The classes are:

ONE Academic Extension class
One SVAPA class
TWO advanced classes
The remainder of the classes will be of mixed groupings.

The 19^th Century and Australia until 1918
- Industrialization and The Industrial Revolution
- Settlement of Australia; the push for Federation; Australia in WW1
Economics and The World of Work
- Planning for work; requirements of me
- Me, the consumer, in the operating wider economy

YEAR 10 HASS

All students in Year 10 HASS complete the same course - slightly modified for the needs of each class. The classes are:

ONE Academic Extension class
Two advanced classes
The remainder of the classes, will be of mixed groupings.

All students study two courses over the year with an emphasis on Australia's place in Asia

Australia in the twentieth century - History & Civics
Australia's place in the International Community - Economics, Civics and Globalization

*The achievements in Year 10 HASS will determine continuation in HASS courses in Year 11 & 12.

*The following Year 10 electives are NOT pre-requisites to advanced courses in Years 11 & 12, but rather a stimulus to interest.

YEAR 10 Accounting and Finance

An elective in Year 10, one semester in duration
Not a pre-requisite to ACF for Years 11 & 12
Either semester 1 or semester 2.
Students introduced to some basic financial record-keeping for cash and credit transactions, source documents used in small business accounting and preparation of simple financial reports.
Financial decision-making and management of personal finances - banking, savings, borrowing money, investments

YEAR 10 Commerce

An elective in Year 10, one semester in duration
Either semester 1 or semester 2.
Factors affecting starting and running a Small Business.
Examine social and ethical responsibilities of Business - Ethics and the Consumer
e-Commerce - 'ins and outs' of using the internet for online shopping and other transactions and looking at what to be aware of.
Personal finances - insurance, superannuation, credit cards, contracts.

YEAR 10 Psychology

An elective in Year 10 - an introductory course to understanding concepts of Psychology
Either semester 1 or semester 2.
Considers the individual and developing relationships within groups and the broader society; how we react and why we do so; what is nature verses nurture and scientific principles
How does society 'normalize' attitudes - regarding 'racism' and 'beauty'
Students also look at the variety of jobs available in the Psychology field of study.

YEAR 11 & 12 Courses in S&E

Accounting & Finance

Accounting is the universal "language of business" and is the process by which financial information about a business organization or individual is recorded, classified, summarized, interpreted and communicated. In our current economic environment, where small businesses are the largest employers, many students will find themselves self-employed and will highly likely have to engage in some form of accounting practices. Being financially literate gives individuals the ability to make better-informed financial decisions.

Units 1 and 2 reflect the Year 11 course, and units 3 and 4 in Year 12. In Year 12 there is ONE external research piece used for moderation in the General course and one external exam for the ATAR course.

Business Management & Enterprise

Is the "study of concepts, structures and factors that underpin business success both on a national and on a global level".

Economics

Economics aims to enable students to understand the process of economic and business decision-making and its effects on themselves and others, now and in the future. It develops the knowledge, reasoning and interpretation skills that relate to a variety of qualifications in vocational, technical and university education contexts.

Units 1 and 2 reflect the Year 11 course, and units 3 and 4 in Year 12. In year 12 there is ONE external research piece used for moderation in the General course and one external exam for the ATAR course.

Geography

Students learn valuable skills relevant to their future world and jobs. Geography is often described as the 'why of where'! In a rapidly 'globalizing' world it is important to have an understanding of the places that sustain our daily life, the places we visit on holiday and the places we are connected to in the virtual world of the Internet. Year 11 units 1 and 2 are followed by Year 12 units 3 and 4

Histories - Ancient & Modern

So, you think you know it all? We all need to know where we came from and how it affects us…The most effective way of dealing with this and the dilemmas, pressures and deceits of modern life is to understand the past because the past is always creating the present.

Ancient History

Modern History

Politics & Law

Winston Churchill is famous for saying;

'The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter'

…and even more widely renowned for reflecting;

'It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government - except all the others that have been tried'.

Psychology

Year 11 & 12 Psychology information from SCSA.

Psychology is the scientific study of how we think, feel and act. The course is divided into two key areas of study in both Year 11 and 12 - Self and Others. In the area of Self, students learn about themselves through areas such as Biological Influences, Cognition, Developmental Psychology and the Psychology of Personality. In Others, our interactions with other people through Social Psychology, Communication and Relational Influences is the focus.

The word psychology literally means "the study of the soul". It looks at how we become the people we are and how we interact with others around us and in our society.
It is the study of our mental functions and behaviours.
The knowledge is applied to a lot of different areas of human activity, including the family, education, employment, and in the treatment of mental health issues.
Psychology provides us with a better understanding of the people around us; our friends, parents, family, co-workers and teachers.
It is also used to understand greatness in fields such as politics, music, art and literature.

Nationally Accredited Certificate Courses

Certificate courses provide students with practical knowledge and skills that will prepare them for employment and/or future university and technical training. Training and assessment occurs in the school environment. These courses offer the student "work ready" skills.

Business

Certificate II in Business

Available to both Year 11 and 12
Requires two years of study to complete
Requires the completion of 12 units of competency.
Will train students in the use of different procedures used by businesses and develop skills in a variety of office technology
Requires students to produce a range of business documents including reports, agendas, simple documents, spreadsheets, mail registers and budgets
Develops students customer service skills and their ability to work effectively with others

Certificate III in Business

Available to both Year 11 and 12
Requires two years of study to complete
Develops skills in organising tasks, managing workplace information, producing business documents, delivering customer service, communicating effectively, fostering innovation and change, multi-tasking and prioritising effectively
Will train students in the use and development of different procedures used by businesses and further develop skills in a variety of office technology
Requires students to produce a range of business documents including reports, agendas, desktop published documents, webpages, databases, magazines, catalogues, flyers and business cards.