200HIS

Level 2 History

Course Description

History at Level 2 course explores how historians engage in finding out about the past. History explores how and why change has occurred in countries and nations over time. An appreciation of the past allows a more thorough understanding of the present and provides lifelong interest and pleasure. 

Perspectives – This study involves students learning about different perspectives of people about events in the past.

This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, the media, politics, human resources, research, nursing, primary, secondary and tertiary teaching, medicine, management and many other careers.

Themes studied include:

Protest in the 20th Century – This study examines the methods of peaceful protest as a solution to national or international disagreements. It focuses on events of significance to New Zealanders including Bastion Point, Maori land issues, the Maori Land March, apartheid South Africa, the 1981 Springbok Tour; Russian Revolution, Holocaust and nuclear testing in the Pacific.

Course Overview

Semester 1
AS91229 Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders.
AS91230 Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.

Semester 2
AS91232 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders.
AS 91231 Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
AS91233 Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event.

Recommended Prior Learning

Studied the subject at Year 11 and approval by HOD. Students who have not studied History before may take Year 12 History with approval of the HOD.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B5
60 page clear folder
Highlighters
Refill

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.