1LAW

1 Legal Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. McBrearty.

In this course we will explore the concept of 'law' and how laws are made in New Zealand.  We will understand the reasons why laws are needed and how to ensure that they treat all people fairly.  We will also explore whether different laws are effective and the impacts of different groups of people in our society.

In the second half of the year we will learn about different types of Government and how the decisions that are made affect people and places.  Following this we will focus specifically on New Zealand and the structure of our Government.  You will then have the opportunity to explore a social situation and the impacts that it has had on your own life or that of others.  This is a great course if you are interested in politics and the impacts on our society.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27835 v3
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of democracy and government
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27838 v3
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of justice
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27841 v3
NZQA Info
Describe the purpose of law
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27844 v3
NZQA Info
Describe litigation processes in New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27847 v3
NZQA Info
Describe law making processes
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.