100HIS

Level 1 History

Course Description

History offers an understanding of human activities in the past in the context of change through time. Entering into other times and places challenges students to think about continuity and change, similarities and differences, cause and effect. History enables students to understand their heritage and that of their community, society and nation. It also gives greater insight into the future shape of the world we inhabit. History is highly recommended for Law, Journalism and Politics. 

History involves the comprehensive study of three topics from the twentieth century:

  • Crisis and Compromise – Rise of Nazi Germany
  • Voices of Change - New Zealand and World war two
  • Monarchy evolution - Henry VIII

Besides learning about important events, people and places, students will be given the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills including: gathering and selecting information from a variety of sources, recognising specific points of view, bias and propaganda, comprehending and using historical relationships, presenting an argument and supporting it with well-chosen evidence and reasoned conclusions.

For students who wish to study History at Level 2 or Level 3, it is highly recommended that Level 1 History is taken.

The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course Overview

Semester 1
A.S. 92024 v3 History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context

Semester 2
A.S. 92025 v3 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
A.S. 92027 v3 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Two one day trips - $20 each
2B5
60 page clear folder
Highlighters
Refill

Pathway

This subject is an approved UE course of study.
Standards marked (R) and (W) can be counted as Reading and Writing credits for UE Literacy.

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: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92025 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92027 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.