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The Social Sciences Department at Shanghai High School International Division offers a diverse range of multi-level course options for students in grades 9-12, covering various disciplines such as economics, business management, accounting, psychology, fundamentals of law, sociology and finance. Most of these courses are designated electives with no prerequisites, allowing students to freely choose based on their personal interests and future development goals.


Additionally, the department provides a series of life skills elective courses, including simulated driving, photography, film production, debate, and public speaking. These semester-based courses aim to cultivate students' soft skills and comprehensive competencies, helping them enhance various abilities through practical experience.


For students with a strong interest in social sciences, we encourage participation in interdisciplinary project-based learning (PBL) courses and self-directed research programs (Academy). These courses, jointly guided by teachers from different disciplines, cover a wide range of topics, such as "Financial Literacy in the Digital Age," and are designed to foster inquiry and innovation in real-world contexts.


The teaching objectives of the Social Sciences Department are:

1. To systematically introduce classic theories and cutting-edge developments in the social sciences, laying a solid theoretical foundation for students' future university studies in related fields;

2. To develop students' academic abilities, including independent analysis, data collection and processing, and the formulation and demonstration of research hypotheses, through methods such as literature review, academic writing, and case studies, preparing them for advanced university-level learning and independent research;

3. To guide students in focusing on social issues within their communities and the global sphere, applying acquired knowledge to conduct research and attempt problem-solving, thereby enhancing their practical problem-solving skills;

4. To assist students in better understanding themselves and society, fostering their growth into lifelong learners with clear goals, mature personalities, and self-driven motivation.