HISTORY 31F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Welch, Ms T. Sapwell.
In History students will get the opportunity to study not only what happened in the past, but how and why these stories continue to be told over time. The main themes studied at Year 13 include Discrimination and Persecution. Skills from Year 11 and 12 History are consolidated and developed to a higher level.
Topics studied may include:
Parihaka - an examination of the significance and perspectives of the Invasion of Parihaka
Witchcraft - Witch Hunts and the Salem Witch Trials - A study of the development, spread and beliefs behind European Witchcraft, the persecution of witches and their trials. This will consist of viewing the witch trials and beliefs of the common folk from a religious, economic and political perspective.
New Zealand Land Wars - research into an aspect of the New Zealand Wars
If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance.
Future Possibilities
A student who has completed Level 3 History will have developed analytical and writing skills which may be applied in most other subjects. Specifically, study can lead to careers in foreign affairs, law, journalism, broadcasting, travel, teaching, Government Departments, marketing management, research and any vocation requiring excellent communication and investigative skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have achieved in one or more of Level 2 History, Classical Studies, Media Studies or English to be eligible to enter History 31F. It is an advantage to have studied History or Classical Studies at Level 1 and/or 2 but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Print credit must be maintained.
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.
External
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
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History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
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.