L2 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Huggard.
History helps us to recognise the distinctive forces which have shaped our society and determined our place within it while also making us aware of common links which we share with all humanity. History at Level 2 focuses on an understanding of early 19th Century New Zealand and the War in the Pacific. We will also analyse whether it was justifiable for America to drop two atomic bombs on Japan to end WWII. Skills of analysis, synthesis, research and communication which are portable and fundamental to lifelong learning are further developed at this level.
Themes studied include:
• 19th Century New Zealand and the Northern War
• World War II in the Pacific: Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the atomic bombs
• Student’s own choice of event for the research internal
• Interpretation of historians’ perspectives in history
Prerequisites
14 credits in Level 1 History or at the discretion of the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery required for this course: 1 x 1B8 exercise books,
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Disclaimer
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice