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
Year 12
Students study TWO options from:
- Popular culture
- Social conformity and non-conformity
- Social inclusion and exclusion
- Worldview
The Loading content is to be integrated as appropriate.
The nature and distinguishing characteristics of popular culture, including its growth from a local to a global level, widespread consumer access, development through paraphernalia and constant change and evolution
Continuity and change in the evolution of popular culture, including the development of genres
The influence of communication technologies on access to and globalisation of popular culture
Commercialisation through media, marketing and the demand for paraphernalia
The ownership of popular culture and the tensions between consumers and producers
The influence of stakeholders on popular culture, including individuals, groups and institutions
Content analysis as a social research method for understanding popular culture
Students investigate popular culture through an investigation of ONE genre of fashion, film, literature, music, sport or toys.
Creation and development of the genre, within its popular culture
Access and consumption by different groups in wider society
The process of commodification
How ownership and display of paraphernalia influence identity
The influence of globalisation on commercialisation and consumption
The relationship of significant individuals or characters and their stories to the popularity and influence of the genre in wider society
The influence of technology on continuity and change
Changing perceptions and value of the genre for groups in society
The nature and influence of gender roles and status in the genre
The expression of social values and contribution to wider social continuity and change
The role and impact of official and unofficial censorship
How individual, group and institutional stakeholders influence the genre, including through conflict, control and cooperation