In Society & Culture, students learn about the ways in which societies constantly change and are affected by social, political, historical, environmental, economic and cultural factors. They investigate the ways in which people function in groups and communicate within and across cultural groups.
Through their study of Society and Culture, students develop the ability to influence their own future by acquiring skills, values, and understanding that enable them to participate effectively in contemporary society.
Society and Culture gives students critical insight into the significance of factors such as gender, ethnicity, racism, class, and power structures that affect the lives and identities of individuals and groups. They develop the skills to critically analyse a range of viewpoints about peoples, societies, and issues; understand the diversity within and across societies; and extend their awareness of the connections between, and the interdependence of, societies and cultures.
The course continuously evolves in response to the ever-changing world. The following topics have been explored in the past:
ASSESSMENT
Students who complete Society & Culture in Stage 1 will develop skills that can lead them to study any of the Humanities subjects in Stage 2 such as: Society & Culture, Legal Studies, and Women’s Studies.
THRIVE • RESPECT • INTEGRITY
