12PHI

12 Philosophy (12PHI)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Ivan Andrews.

12 Philosophy

This is a course in political and ethical philosophy, built around Social Studies achievement standards. Come and join for wide ranging discussions, a space aiming to foster curiosity, and an approach to philosophy that it very grounded in the real world.

Course Components

  • Explore ethical decision-making
  • Gain an understanding of some key ideologies, and ideas about what the world should look like
  • Develop the ability to connect abstract ideas with their real world consequences.
  • Apply skills of philosophical inquiry
  • Organise ideas into reasoned arguments

Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91280 v2 Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry 5 credits.

This will be on a topic in Political Philosophy, exploring ideological perspectives on freedom, justice, and power.

Past topics have Included:
2019 Police withdrawal from Aukland Pride, exploring Liberalism and Marxism.
2006 Waihpai Spy base raid, exploring perspectives on our moral responsibility to follow laws.

Term 2
A.S. 91283 v2 Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights, 4 credits.

In this unit on ethics, we will explore the utilitarian world view of the Effective Altruism movement, and how it is criticised.

Term 3
A.S. 91282 v2 Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities, 5 credits.

Different students will wish to plan different Social Actions, and there is some room to work on this in groups. Students will have support in class to plan and undertake a social action that interests them, and is of a manageable scale and level of ambition. Writing a letter to a local council or organisation is a good lower commitment option for this project. Higher commitment possibilities are endless.

Students who wish to attempt the exam at the end of the year must attend the practice exam.

Term 4
Optional Exam in November, 4 credits
A.S. 91281 v2 Social Studies 2.3 - Describe how cultural conflict(s) can be addressed.

This is a resource-based exam for which substantial preparation is required.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

There is a substantial writing component to this course


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits (optional)
Internal - 14 credits

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: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91280 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.2 - Conduct a reflective social inquiry


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91281 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.3 - Describe how cultural conflict(s) can be addressed


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91282 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.4 - Describe personal involvement in a social action related to rights and responsibilities


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91283 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 2.5 - Describe a social action that enables communities and/or nations to meet responsibilities and exercise rights


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0