The Humanities aims to ensure students develop:
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knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the values, principles, institutions and practices of Australia’s system of democratic government and law, and the role of the citizen in Australian government and society
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an understanding of the work and business environments within the Australian economy and its interactions and relationships with the global economy, in particular the Asia region
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knowledge, understandings and skills that will enable them to participate actively and ethically in the local, national, regional and global economy as economically, financially and business-literate citizens.
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a sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places, people, cultures and environments throughout the world
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a deep geographical knowledge of their own locality, Australia, the Asia region and the world
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knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past and the forces that shape societies, including Australian society