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Studies of
Society and Environment
SOSE
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examine the relationships that exist between humans
and their environment over time; |
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focus on gathering information to explore current
issues; |
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encourage students to develop a point of view about
issues; |
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assist students to use evidence to support their
viewpoints;
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This
process enables students to use these skills in making sound judgments as
active citizens in the workplace and in society. Tourism
Studies:
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improve your knowledge of the tourism industry and
career pathways within it; |
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make regular
excursions to tourism ventures; |
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focus on
sustainable tourism developments. |
Tasmanian Investigations
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excursions into the local community;
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choice of areas of interest to study e.g. the
history, environment or lifestyle of a locality;
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the chance
to develop stories about people and their connections to the wider world.
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Young
People and Issues in Society
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looks at current issues in society such as
abortion, euthanasia, prostitution, smoking, cloning, gay marriages, IVF,
terrorism; |
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the focus is mainly legal but also some political,
historical and social views; |
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individual and
group research, presentations and some excursions.
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Geography
Australia in Asia and the Pacific
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applies the methods of two subjects like
Geography, Economics, Tourism and Religious Studies to the study of
Australia and
its nearest neighbours; |
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studies one contemporary
issue like migration or aid within the region by means of student research. |
Modern
World - has
three main areas of study:
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the causes of conflicts and how they have been
resolved; |
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revolutions
and/or dictatorships; |
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struggles for
independence and the use of terrorism and/or diplomacy in this. |
Australian Studies
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through a study of historical forces that have
shaped modern
Australia,
students examine Australian culture and current issues facing
Australia such as land rights,
refugees and republicanism |
Studies in Religion covers
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two of the major world
religions |
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contemporary religious
issues such as why evil exists and how to prove the existence of god; |
Ancient
Civilizations
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examines
the lives, beliefs and activities of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans;
investigates
archaeology and written sources in ancient civilisations.
develops
an understanding of how our present history has been shaped by the ancient
past;
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studies themes such
as religion art and literature, social life and history & politics in
relation to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman; |
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involves research on a topic of your choice. |
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Non
pre-tertiary courses |
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Pre-tertiary courses |
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Tourism Studies 4C
Tasmanian Investigations 4C
Young People and Issues in Society 4C |
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Geography 5C
Australia in Asia and the Pacific 5C
Modern World
History 5C
Australian Studies
5C
Ancient Civilisations 5C
Studies in Religion 5C |
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