Level 2 History

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