Additional Course Concepts - Social and Cultural Literacy

Question 1

Dot Point 1

Answer 1

Has a sense of personal, social and cultural identity and understands that cultural underpins one’s behaviour, beliefs and values.

Question 2

Dot Point 2

Answer 2

Is interested in observations and asks questions about the micro, mesa, and macro levels of society.

Question 3

Dot Point 3

Answer 3

Empathises with and appreciates the diverse beliefs and values of different societies and cultures.

Question 4

Dot Point 4

Answer 4

Researches effectively and ethically, showing critical discernment towards information and the data.

Question 5

Dot Point 5

Answer 5

Communicates effectively with individuals and groups and works cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting.

Question 6

Dot Point 6

Answer 6

Applies skills to achieve social inclusion and is aware of the issues of discrimination and prejudice.

Question 7

Dot Point 7

Answer 7

It avoids making judgements of another culture’s practices using the values of his or her own culture.

Question 8

Dot Point 8

Answer 8

Has a sense of social responsibility and displays active citizenship by engaging critically with social issues and taking considered action for the welfare, dignity, social justice, and human rights of others at the local, national, and global levels.

Question 9

Dot Point 9

Answer 9

Is aware of and sensitive to major national and global issues such as poverty, disease, and armed conflict.

Question 10

Dot Point 10

Answer 10

Consider the impact of globalisation, technologies and rapid change, as well as continuity and its implications for the future.