Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Knight
Students investigate historical forces that have shaped the modern world. The main theme studied in this course are Genocides
Possible case studies include:
• The Holocaust
• Cambodia and Pol Pot
• Rwanda
Future Possibilities
The course leads to further study and research in the Social Sciences, particularly History in Year 13 and beyond. History is an excellent grounding for careers in journalism, law, publishing, broadcasting, management, teaching and any job requiring developed communication and investigative skills.
CLASSICAL STUDIES 31F - Full Year, HISTORY 31F - Full Year
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$10 for course workbooks and possible field trip expenses
Students need to have achieved in Level 1 History or English or Semester 1 of a Level 2 Social Science to be eligible to enter HIY21S History.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91233 v2 History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event | 2 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w |
|
A.S. 91232 v2 History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
A.S. 91231 v2 History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.