Stage 2 HUMANITIES
BUSINESS INNOVATION
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Business Studies and Stage 1 Business Innovation is preferred.
Course Description
Students will engage in designing, sustaining and transforming business in the modern world. Students learn through doing, using design thinking and assumption-based planning process to anticipate, find and solve problems. Students will engage with complex, dynamic, real world problems to identify and design, test, iterate and communicate viable business solutions. Students learn to innovate and think like designers to find and solve problems that matter to specific people in a business environment characterised by change and uncertainty.
Content
Assessment Components
School Assessment (70%)
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Business Studies and Stage 1 Business Innovation is preferred.
Course Description
Students will engage in designing, sustaining and transforming business in the modern world. Students learn through doing, using design thinking and assumption-based planning process to anticipate, find and solve problems. Students will engage with complex, dynamic, real world problems to identify and design, test, iterate and communicate viable business solutions. Students learn to innovate and think like designers to find and solve problems that matter to specific people in a business environment characterised by change and uncertainty.
Content
- Designing, sustaining and transforming business
- Fundamental business concepts and ideas including: the nature of business, key business functions and the forms of ownership and legal responsibilities
Assessment Components
School Assessment (70%)
- Business Skills (40%)
- Business Model (30%)
- Business Plan & Pitch (30%)
GEOGRAPHY
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Geography preferred.
Course Description
Students will develop skills in geographical enquiry utilising fieldwork skills and technologies. They will gain the ability to analyse patterns and processes related to spatial issues. Students will conduct studies to evaluate social, economic, environmental and political implications of geographical issues. There is an opportunity to reflect on sustainability when examining geographical issues.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Fieldwork excursions are a key feature of this subject.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Geography preferred.
Course Description
Students will develop skills in geographical enquiry utilising fieldwork skills and technologies. They will gain the ability to analyse patterns and processes related to spatial issues. Students will conduct studies to evaluate social, economic, environmental and political implications of geographical issues. There is an opportunity to reflect on sustainability when examining geographical issues.
Content
- Population
- Resources
- Water as a Resource
- Development Issues
Assessment Components
- 30% Exam
- 25% Individual Field Investigation
- 20% Geographical Enquiry
- 25% School Based Assessment
Additional Information
Fieldwork excursions are a key feature of this subject.
LEGAL STUDIES
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Legal Studies preferred.
Course Description
A study of the four topics provides an exploration of the Australian legal system for the local level to its global connections. Students examine the key concepts of parliamentary democracy, constitutional government, and participation in understanding our parliament system. Central to this understanding is the concept that law-making and dispute resolution are social forces that can affect individuals or groups, generate social, economic, or technological change; and cause conflict or inequity within society.
Content
Assessment Components
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Legal Studies preferred.
Course Description
A study of the four topics provides an exploration of the Australian legal system for the local level to its global connections. Students examine the key concepts of parliamentary democracy, constitutional government, and participation in understanding our parliament system. Central to this understanding is the concept that law-making and dispute resolution are social forces that can affect individuals or groups, generate social, economic, or technological change; and cause conflict or inequity within society.
Content
- The Australian Legal System
- Constitutional Government
- Law making
- Justice Systems
Assessment Components
- 50% Folio
- 20% Inquiry
- 30% Exam
MODERN HISTORY
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Modern History preferred.
Course Description
This course explores changes in the world since 1750, particularly the growth of modern nations at a time of rapid global change. It involves the study of one nation and of interactions between or among nations. Students will build skills in historical method through inquiry by examining and evaluating sources. The course engages in the study of one topic from ‘Modern Nations’ and one topic from ‘The World Since 1945'.
Content
Students study topics from ‘Modern Nations,’ and ‘The World Since 1945.’ The topic for inquiry for the essay may be developed from any of the eleven topics available for study in the subject, or from any other area of interest relevant to modern history since c. 1750.
Assessment Components
School Assessment (70%)
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Modern History preferred.
Course Description
This course explores changes in the world since 1750, particularly the growth of modern nations at a time of rapid global change. It involves the study of one nation and of interactions between or among nations. Students will build skills in historical method through inquiry by examining and evaluating sources. The course engages in the study of one topic from ‘Modern Nations’ and one topic from ‘The World Since 1945'.
Content
Students study topics from ‘Modern Nations,’ and ‘The World Since 1945.’ The topic for inquiry for the essay may be developed from any of the eleven topics available for study in the subject, or from any other area of interest relevant to modern history since c. 1750.
Assessment Components
School Assessment (70%)
- Assessment Type 1: Historical Skills (50%) – 5 pieces
- Assessment Type 2: Historical Study (20%)
- Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%) (2 hour exam)
TOURISM
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Tourism preferred.
Course Description
Students will investigate the operations and structure of the tourism industry, with a focus on travellers’ perceptions, host communities and their visitors. Students will develop an understanding of tourism planning and management, and investigate work opportunities in the tourism industry.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
An additional fee of $495 includes a 5 day field trip to Melbourne with a focus on sustainable management and the Tourism Industry.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Stage 1 Tourism preferred.
Course Description
Students will investigate the operations and structure of the tourism industry, with a focus on travellers’ perceptions, host communities and their visitors. Students will develop an understanding of tourism planning and management, and investigate work opportunities in the tourism industry.
Content
- Management of Local Area Tourism
- Impacts of Tourism
- Special Interest Tourism
- Responsible Travel
- Role of Governments and Tourism Organisations
Assessment Components
- 20% Folio
- 25% Practical Activity
- 25% Investigation
- 30% Exam
Additional Information
An additional fee of $495 includes a 5 day field trip to Melbourne with a focus on sustainable management and the Tourism Industry.