12 History 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Olivia Markham
This course enables students to develop their historical skills in the analysis of historical events through research, understanding and examining sources and structured essay writing.
Students will examine the causes and the course of significant events of the 20th Century, focusing on Global Conflict between 1900-1945. We will examine how these events and forces such as nationalism and imperialism have shaped the world and been of significance to New Zealand.
Particular focus on the 20th century: origins of WW1, key events in WW1, the rise of fascism, Japanese imperialism, the rise of Hitler, Nazism and WWII, and the Holocaust.
Prerequisites
At least 12 credits in Level 1 History (11HI1) including an ‘Achieved’ or better in AS91005 (the essay).
OR HoD Approval.
Students can pick up L2 History, without having studied L1 History but must have HoD approval - English and/or Geography grades will be looked at.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12HI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10 for workbooks
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3
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Pathway Tags
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