Humanities The Humanities elective subjects provide students with an awareness and understanding of their world. The four Year 10 Humanities elective offerings are: ● Option 1 -Business Studies ● Option 2 -Legal Studies ● Option 3- Geography ● Option 4 -Modern History Students are required to undertake a minimum of one Humanities elective or VCE Humanities unit of study during year 10.
Business Studies This semester-long elective explores the areas of Business Studies and Careers. Within the field of Business Studies, students will investigate work and its place in work settings, industries and society. Key Australian industries, along with the development of work-related skills essential for a range of professions will be explored. Careers advice will be integrated into this subject. As participants in the world of business, students will be presented with a range of challenges and impacts in their roles as citizens, consumers, workers or entrepreneurs. This subject leads directly into Units 1 & 2 (VCE) Business Management, VCE Accounting, and VCE Australian & Global Politics. These VCE subjects then lead onto Unit 3 & 4 VCE Business Management, VCE Accounting, and VCE Global Politics. Business Studies/Economics can also lead into the VCAL pathway of work related skills.
Legal Studies During this semester-long elective, students are introduced to units in Legal Studies that will lead directly to VCE Units 1 & 2 Legal Studies. Students study the key principles of justice in relation to the role of courts and parliament as well investigating the changing nature of prisons. Students also analyse the role of the High Court and explain how Australia’s international legal obligations influence law and policy. This subject leads directly to VCE Units 1 & 2 Legal Studies and then onto Unit 3 & 4 VCE Legal Studies.
Year 10 2022 Course Guide
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