13 History 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Joe Cavanagh.
In this course students develop advanced historical skills by analysing important historical events through written and visual texts.
Students will…
•develop advanced skills in research, critical thinking, analysis and formal writing.
•study major topics linked to colonization, such as New Zealand in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the British rule and independence movements in India.
•analyse key themes such as power and sovereignty, politics, race relations, and religious differences.
•analyse high level concepts such as causation, perspectives, significance, continuity and change and intent and motivation.
Prerequisites
At least 12 credits in Level 2 History (12HI1) including an ‘Achieved’ or better in AS91233 (the essay).
OR HoD approval.
Students can pick up L3 History, without having studied L2 History but must have HoD approval. English, Classics and/or Geography grades will be looked at.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13HI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10 for workbooks
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant,