L2HIST01

Level 2 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss C. Sellars.

In the Level 2 History course learners will explore the historical themes of resistance and revolution by gathering information from historical sources such as artefacts, films, guest speakers, and historical sites. Learners will gain an understanding of the causes, consequences, differing perspectives, and the significance of three different events.

History is an open-entry subject which means you do not have to have done it at Level 1.  The skills is History are very useful is all Social Sciences.

The study of History develops a range of valuable skills, including:

  • Effective research processes – selecting appropriate sources of information etc

  • Written communication - paragraph, and essay writing

  • Verbal communication – expressing ideas and opinions

  • Critical thinking – thinking deeper about events and different perspectives on these

  • Connecting past with present – how past events have influenced social and political situations today

  • Separating fact from fiction


Topics that may be covered: 

  • The struggle for Vietnamese Independence (The Vietnam War)

  • The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (The Holocaust)

  • The Dawn Raids in 1970s New Zealand

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

1 x 2B8 (hard cover) exercise book, 40 page clear file, highlighters

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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. 91231 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.