Year 10 Humanities: Politics and Legal Studies

Overview

This subject focuses on the concept of citizenship, and the political and legal systems that will enable students to become active and informed citizens of contemporary Australian society, as well as within an international context. The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to question, understand and contribute to the world in which they live.

Units / Topics	Types of Assessment
Citizenship	Case Study: Research and analysis of a High-Court case that has set a legal precedent
The Judicial System	Inquiry Task – An Immigration Story
Human Rights	Presentations
Australian Government & Democracy	Examination

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to VCE Units 1 & 2 Legal Studies.

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