2Hist

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91229 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91230 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91232 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91233 v2
NZQA Info

History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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