Politics and Law

Professional development

Term 4 2009 professional development events are available for this course here.

Implementation

2009 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Politics and Law will be conducted in 2010.

Summary

Politics and Law is a study of the processes of decision-making concerning society’s collective future. It aims to develop knowledge of the principles, structures, institutions and processes of political and legal systems primarily in Australia.  It brings together the judicial, executive and legislative arms of government to demonstrate how society is governed and examines the philosophy and values on which society is governed.

Support materials

The materials on this public website include the course syllabus and the grade descriptor package. In addition, teachers can access sample teaching, assessment and examination materials on the Curriculum Council online learning and support extranet.  ...Click here

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Syllabus
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Course
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Course 2010 (Year 11 and 12 2010) Updated as per e-Circular 30/06/09

Assessment and other Support Materials

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Course design (Scope and sequence)

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  Grade Descriptors

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  Additional exemplars New 16/06/09
Exams
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Stage 2 design brief (written)
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