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.
External
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Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Interpreter, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Geologist, Game Developer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage),
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.