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Politics, Power and People

Stage 2

Full year
20 credit

Course Overview

Students study power at all levels of society and how past Australian and global events have shaped the world today. Students will analyse the Australian political system and investigate and debate Federal, State and Local political issues. The global political system will be studied with a focus on the role of the United States of America in world affairs and the emergence of China as a power challenging for the role of global hegemon.

Assessment

School based
50% – Folio
20% – Source Analysis
30% – Investigation

External
30% – Examination

Further Information

There are no prerequisites for Stage 2 Politics, Power and People.

Subjects - MSC offers a wide range of SACE subjects and nationally accredited vocational certificate (VET) courses.
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Key dates

Friday 5 March: Student free day

Monday 8 March: Public Holiday

Thursday 18 March: National day against bullying and violence & Harmony Day Activities

Friday 2 April: Good Friday Public Holiday

Monday 5 April: Easter Monday Public Holiday

Wednesday 7 April: Term 1 reports available

Friday 9 April: Last day Term 1

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2020 Stage 2 ResultsMarden Senior College has an outstanding record of high achievement at Stage 2 and this showed again in 2020.
  • 50% of students achieved an A grade band result (compared to 30% statewide)
  • 109 students achieved an A+, 27 of these students were resulted as A+ with merit
MSC Art Exhibition 2020

Showcasing Visual Arts, Design, Textiles, Photography and Screen and Media works from the Students of 2020.

View the 4 videos here.

Counselling SupportMarden Senior College is committed to supporting all students. To arrange a confidential appointment in person, or by phone, call 8366 2800 or email.

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