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Community and Family Studies

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units
 

This course is suited to students who are passionate about the big issues shaping Australia today, like how technology affects our lives, what makes strong families, and how communities work. This course focuses on skills in resource management that enable people to function effectively in their everyday lives, in families and communities.

This course sets students up for careers in early childhood, sociology, teaching, nursing, psychology, law, medical field or management.

Students are required to develop research skills in planning, collecting, recording, interpreting, analysing and presenting as they employ various research methodologies to complete an Independent Research Project (IRP).

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Year 11 Cores

Resource Management

• Basic concepts of the resource management process

Individuals and Groups

• The individual’s roles, relationships and tasks with groups

Families & Communities

• Family structures and functions and the interaction between family and community,

Year 12 Cores

Research Methodology

• Ethical research procedures culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project

Groups in Context

• The needs of specific community groups

• Individuals and groups who adopt roles in parenting and caring in contemporary society

Year 12 Electives (only one will be chosen)

Family and Societal Interactions

• How government and community structures

support and protect family members throughout the lifespan

Social Impact of Technology

• The impact of evolving technologies on individuals, families, work and communities

Individuals and Work

• Contemporary issues confronting families

HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Written examination 3 Hours

• Part A Multiple choice 20 marks

• Part B Short answer 55 marks

• Part C Extended response

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS COURSE

HSC Independent Research Project based on topics individuals, groups, families, communities, or how people manage their resources.

Further information is available on the NESA website.

 

If a student qualifies, the Community and Family Studies Life Skills Course is available in mainstream classes. More information on Life Skills courses can be found here.