Rationale

Humanities and Social Sciences is the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic, business, legal and political contexts. This learning area has a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and considers the challenges that may occur in the future.

The Western Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences provides a broad understanding of the world we live in, and how people can participate as active and informed citizens with high-level skills needed now and in the future. It provides opportunities for students to develop their own personal and social learning, and to explore their perspectives as well as those of others.

Through studying Humanities and Social Sciences, students will develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. This requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, legal, political, economic, business and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate.