Society and Culture

The central concern of Society and Culture is the interaction of persons, societies, cultures, environments and time.
Society and Culture draws on cross-disciplinary concepts and social research methodologies from anthropology, communication, cultural studies, media studies, philosophy, psychology, social ecology and sociology.
Society and Culture has direct relevance to the immediate needs of students and to their future lives by enabling students to develop understanding of:

themselves

their own society and culture

the societies and cultures of others

Students are provided with the necessary concepts, skills, competencies and knowledge to encourage a process of independent thinking that may be used to explain patterns of behaviour, solve problems and actively contribute to local, national and global levels of society.
The study of Society and Culture prepares students for adult life by developing qualities associated with effective citizenship. In so doing, it forms a basis for moving towards a more just society through positive participation in community life and, social and cultural literacy.