OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 12
Social Sciences
12BUS
BUSINESS STUDIES
Description
This is an entreprenurial course where risk and venture is expected
Everyone pitches to Business South
Investigate theories of motivation for employees in the workplace through a real-world case study
Collaborate as part of an enterprise group to make, market and sell an innovative product, with the purpose of making a profit and supporting a community group
Be prepared to source start-up capital through selling shares, fundraising or other means
Demonstrate learner agency and persevere when things fail
Gain financial literacy skills by managing budgets, cashflow, banking, etc
Prerequisites
Year 11 Enterprise preferred
Assessment
15 Internal Credits
4 External Credits
Young Enterprise - 24 Credits available at Level 3
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$50
12GEO
GEOGRAPHY
Description
Natural Landscapes - Carry out and present geographic research at Borland Lodge, Fiordland (this has a cost)
Geographic Issue - South Dunedin sinking
Global Studies - Population Studies
Rich or Poor ... Why? - Demonstrate an understanding of the inequality
Geographic Skills - Apply geographic skills and ideas in a geographic context
Prerequisites
Level 1 Geography or by HOD approval
Assessment
11 Internal Credits
8 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$460 (includes camp)
12HIST
HISTORY
Description
Research and present information about an historical event or protest
Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people involved in a conflict situation or revolution such as Vietnam, WWII, The Holocaust, The Russian Revolution or other 20th century event
Explain the causes and consequences of various historical events during the 20th century including Hitler's rise to power, the Vietnam War or other event
Explain how significant events affected New Zealand Society
Examine a variety of forces, movements and events that shaped our modern world
Examine the impact of imperialism in the 20th century on places such as Vietnam or New Zealand
Prerequisites
16 Credits at Level 1 History or English (which includes an external essay) or HOD approval
Assessment
14 Internal Credits
9 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
Nil
12MEST
MEDIA STUDIES
Description
During the course you will:
Produce a design and plan for a developed radio show, using a range of conventions
Complete a radio show using a range of conventions
Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience
Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
14 Internal Credits
7 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$20.00
12TOUR
TOURISM
Description
Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism
Demonstrate knowledge of world tourism destinations
Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism
Demonstrate knowledge of destinations within New Zealand
Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs
Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism
Perform calculations for a tourism workplace
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
21-24 Internal Credits (Unit Standard)
Course Endorsement
No
Course Contribution
$140.00
12ECON
ECONOMICS
Description
Analyse the cause and impacts of changes in unemployment
Understand how and why New Zealand trades with other countries, including currencies and laws
Analyse economic growth in Aotearoa and it's impacts on people and the environment
Develop government policies for modern issues including young people rights and the environment
Prerequisites
Pass at least one external assesment in 11 Enterprise or by HOD approval
Assessment
14 Internal Credits
8 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
Nil