13 History 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Olivia Markham
Year 13 History continues to build on skills previously learnt through the study of History at other levels Students will analyse historical events through research, examination of perspectives, examining historical sources and structured essay writing. Our programme and its requirements prepare students very well for tertiary level study.
The topics focus on how competing ideologies can result in conflict and on different perspectives of particular events. Students will study the New Zealand Wars with a focus on the invasion of the Waikato. The origins and impacts of these wars will be a focus. The programme will also look at the origin and key events in the Cold War focussing on different perspectives.
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
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
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