11–12Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
The Loading content is to be integrated as appropriate to the strengths and needs of individual students.
Types of communication
Ways to interact with others
Ways of communicating and interacting in a range of contexts
The role of communication in initiating and maintaining relationships
Using communication to maintain cultural and group identity
Factors that impact communication and interaction
Ways in which communication can differ across groups and cultures
Using technology safely to communicate
The role of communication in advocating for self or others
Students explore communication and interaction in ONE social or cultural group.
Who belongs to the group
Beliefs, values or traditions of the group
Ways members of the group interact with each other
Ways in which culture influences communication and interaction in the group
How the group’s communication and interaction supports relationships or shared values within the group
Similarities or differences in the ways that group members communicate compared with members of another group
How changes to technology have impacted communication and interaction in the group
Changes to the group’s communication and interaction over time
Students apply ethical research practices to investigate continuity and change in communication and interaction in ONE social or cultural group.
Select a social or cultural group to research
Participate in developing a research question
Gain consent from participants, ensuring they agree with full understanding
Respect and maintain people’s privacy during research
Demonstrate respect, fairness and inclusivity when engaging with research participants
Gather and record data
Draw conclusions from the data gathered
Communicate findings about communication and interaction
Reflect on the effectiveness of the methods used to gather data