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13 Philosophy (13PHI)

13PHI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Ivan Andrews.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

This course requires strong literacy skills

13 Philosophy

This course explores the fundamental views about the universe, society and our place in it. We develop social studies skills in the context of learning political and ethical philosophy. 

Course Components

  • Apply philosophical concepts to social and ethical issues.
  • Encourage seeing the implications of ideas at multiple levels, from abstract to political, then to social, and experiential.
  • Develop rational, plausible arguments in a variety of contexts
  • Organise ideas into reasoned arguments
  • There is a substantial writing component to this course

 

Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91600 v2 Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s), 4 credits, 5th April

The context of this is PAPA's protest against Police marching in Uniform in 2019 Aukland Pride.

Term 2
A.S. 91597 v2 Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry, 6 credits, 21 June

The context for this will be 2020 Abortion reform, students may self-select an alternative topic.

Term 3
A.S. 91599 v2 Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s), 6 credits, 20 September

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 External: A.S. 91598 v2 Social Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society.

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

Learning Areas:

Pre Professional Courses, Social Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits (optional)
Internal - 16 credits

UE Approved