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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Australia in Asia and the Pacific 3 Through case studies of the Asia Pacific region, students come to an understanding of social, global and environmental issues facing the modern world. Learners become more aware of Australia’s role in the global community. The course emphasises diversity and the increasing importance of Asia and the Pacific to Australia.
What will I learn from this course? •
physical and human geography of the AAP region
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impacts of tourism
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economic and political partnerships between Australia and the AAP region
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environmental issues
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foreign aid and human development
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responses to crises
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research and inquiry skills
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problem-solving skills.
Pathways 1.
global volunteering
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foreign aid and development
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environmental studies
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business studies
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journalism and blogging
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education
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politics
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history
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the arts.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2024
Legal Studies Foundation 2
Legal Studies 3
Legal Studies Foundation can be studied as a standalone unit or can be a stepping stone towards Legal Studies 3. Learners will receive an introduction to the law through the study of units on the parliamentary system, police powers, employment law, consumer law and family law.
The course focuses on Australian legal and political structures and processes, which are the foundation of Australian society.
Learners may experience the following: excursions to the Supreme and Magistrates Court, Council Chambers and Parliament House. We also have a range of guest speakers covering areas such as anti-discrimination and workplace standards.
Learners will also study law from local, national and international perspectives.
What will I learn from this course? •
about government in Australia, how laws are made, civil and criminal law, the Tasmanian courts system, the adversarial trial process and the role of juries
Learners develop a good understanding of how democracy operates in Australia, including the delivery of justice.
It is preferable that learners choosing this course in Year 11 have achieved a minimum of a B in either Year 10 History or Geography. * Year 11 students may benefit from completing Legal Studies Foundation 2 before commencing Legal Studies 3 in Year 12.
What will I learn from this course? •
how Australia functions
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the law-making process
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about family law, consumer law, employment law and police powers
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resolution of disputes through the courts and alternative methods of dispute resolution
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knowledge and skills necessary to become active and informed citizens with an awareness of the law as it relates to individuals in Australian society.
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crime and policing
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topical legal and political issues
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research and analysis skills
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essay writing skills.
Pathways
Pathways
1. helpful for careers in emergency services, legal aid, defence forces, corrective services and the police.
1. law 2. public service 3. politics and government 4. police service 5. international relations 6. journalism.
