Southern Cross Campus Southern Cross Campus

Level 3 History

300HIS
Course Description 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.


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

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Career Pathways

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


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B5
60 page clear folder
Highlighters
Refill


Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.