11 History 1
11HI1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Joe Cavanagh.
PrerequisitesPass the majority of Y10 Social Studies assessments (Achieved or better), including an 'Achieved' grade or higher in the end of year Y10 Social Studies exam AND both the writing and reading NCEA co requisites.
OR HoD approval.
In this course students develop historical skills by analysing history events through written and visual texts.
Students will…
•develop skills in research, critical thinking, analysis and formal writing.
•study topics linked to social change and protest - such as: the abolition of slavery, voting rights for women, anti-Vietnam war protests, African American civil rights protests, & the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa.
•study contexts from: Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, UK, New Zealand, USA and South Africa.
•analyse concepts such as causation, perspectives and significance.
The course will be assessed by a mix of NCEA and MCEA assessments.
Year 11 History leads to 12 History, and can also lead to 12 Geography or Classical Studies.
This is a helpful subject for all university and tertiary study, especially an Arts degree.
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
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
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*11HI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10.