HIS2

Level 2 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: K. Goddard.

Main topics covered:

- Samoan Independence / The Mau Movement

- Protest in New Zealand

- Causes and Consequences of the Holocaust

The skills of analysing sources and extended writing are woven throughout all the topics.

Two of the internal assessments focus on Protest in New Zealand (9 credits), while the other examines the Samoan Independence Movement (5 credits).

Students who are interested in a career in human rights, law, politics, or journalism in particular will benefit from this course, as will any student interested in a career where research, communication, and understanding different perspectives are required. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 NCEA certificate (or at least Level 1 Literacy) is recommended. Taking History or Geography in Year 11 is an advantage but not required. Entry is at the discretion of HOD. 

A passing grade in any written external for Level One History, Geography or English is desired.

A reasonable level of literacy, as well as classroom attendance, and engagement, is expected.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B5/2B6 hardcover exercise book OR refill and ringbinder.

Students may opt instead to keep notes digitally on a laptop, using OneNote. Mobile phones are not a suitable device for this purpose.

Pathway

Level 3 Classical Studies is another course you may wish to consider after Level 2 History. Many History students also complement their studies with Geography.

Students considering a career in law, politics, journalism or any research / communication based pathway should consider taking History.

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: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 9
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
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: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 23
Total Numeracy Credits: 0