12 History 1
12HI1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Joe Cavanagh.
PrerequisitesMust have co requisite literacy AND
Either 15 credits from 11HI1 MCEA which must include at least an achieved in NCEA Hist 1.1 standard
Or 15 credits from 11GE1 MCEA course which must include at least an achieved in NCEA Geo 1.1 standard
Or 15 credits from 11EN1 MCEA course which must include at least an achieved in NCEA Eng 1.1 standard
Or with 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.
In this course students develop unique historical skills by analysing important historical events through written and visual texts.
Students will…
•develop higher level skills in research, critical thinking, analysis and formal writing.
•study topics including the First World War, rise of the Japanese empire, discrimination against the Jews in Nazi Germany, and the Holocaust; as well as various linked events relating to New Zealand.
•analyse high level concepts such as causation, perspectives, significance, and continuity and change.
12 History leads to 13 History and can also lead well into 13 Geography, Classical Studies or Psychology.
These are all helpful subjects for many 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*12HI1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $10 for workbooks