Level 2 History
HIS2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: K. Goddard.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 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.
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.
Faculties:
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.
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.