NCEA Level 3 History
Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss L. McPherson.
History
Studying History provides a sound foundation for all career paths. Students taking this course will learn how to: develop clear, critical thinking; collect information; recognise differing points of view; and detect bias and propaganda. Students learn how individuals influence history and will be challenged to reflect on the successes and mistakes of the past in order to be better prepared for the future.
We study three of the following topics:
• Muskets, Missionaries and Misunderstandings - Nineteenth Century New Zealand.
• Clash of the Superpowers –The Cold War.
• Fasten Your Tinfoil Hats!! – Conspiracy Theories.
This course includes a field trip to the Bay of Islands as part of the Nineteenth Century New Zealand unit.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Muskets, Missionaries and Misunderstandings - Nineteenth Century New Zealand.
Field Trip to the Bay of Islands
Term 2
Clash of the Superpowers –The Cold War.
Term 3
Fasten Your Tinfoil Hats!! – Conspiracy Theories
Term 4
Preparation for Examinations
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: 16 credits NCEA Level 2 History, or Level 2 English, or Level 2 Classical Studies or TIC’s discretion.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$325 for the Bay of Islands field trip.
Pathway
History provides a solid foundation for a range of academic and career pathways. Our focus on academic writing, critical thinking and research skills prepares students for all future university study.
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: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Lawyer, Judge, Politician, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Psychologist, Journalist, Media, Military, Pastor, Social Worker, Councilor, Aid Worker, Anthropologist, Archeologist, Museum Curator, Government Worker, Marketing, Historian, Author, Policy Analyst, Tour guide, Consultant, Development Officer, Film Maker, Economist,
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Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.