300HIS

Level 3 History

Course Description

This course focuses on causes and effects, continuity and change, interpretations and historiography by examining pivotal historical events of the past. Topics investigated may include (but may be subjected to change):

  • An Inquiry into a student selected topic (in consultation with the Teacher in Charge)
  • The nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that resulted in the end of the Second World War 
  • Civil Rights Movement in the USA during the 1950s and 60s. 
  • The Implications of Dawns
  • The Suffrage Movement
  • New Zealand wars (Waikato and Taranaki Wars)

Students will further develop their analytical and essay-writing skills through a range of assessment methods. Extending oral and written communication skills are a key focus of the teaching of History at Southern Cross Campus. This course provides students with a sound basis for further education as well as an enormous variety of careers. History is highly recommended for Law, Journalism and Politics. History is also recommended as the Humanities option for students wishing to pursue a career in medicine.

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

Course Overview

Semester 1
AS91434 Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources 5cr
AS91435 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 5cr

Semester 2
AS91437 Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders 5cr
AS91438 Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event 6cr

Recommended Prior Learning

13 credits or more in Level 2 History. Students who have not previously studied History should seek advice from the Teacher in Charge of Year 13 History.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91438 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

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.

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.